Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion Promises to Dazzle Crowds with Chinese Acrobatic Arts

Spectacular unites the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatics arts with the multidisciplinary approach of the “Circus of the Sun.”

 
BY KEVAN GOFF-PARKER | Published: December 14, 2012   

Known for its stunning blend of high-quality entertainment, Cirque du Soleil’s more than 20 signature productions have traveled across the globe this year entertaining close to 15 million people. Now, it’s Oklahoma’s turn to experience “Dralion,” a spectacular that unites the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatics arts with the multidisciplinary approach of the “Circus of the Sun.”

photo - Trampoline aerialist Hiroi Tokuma and the Cirque du Soleil “Dralion”artists, will perform in a group of five, with the male performers representing fire and the females characterizing water. Photo provided
Trampoline aerialist Hiroi Tokuma and the Cirque du Soleil “Dralion”artists, will perform in a group of five, with the male performers representing fire and the females characterizing water. Photo provided

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“Dralion” continues performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Performances in Tulsa continue on Saturday and Sunday.

Seven more performances are set in Oklahoma...
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