DINNER and a Breathtaking SHOW by the City’s Renowed Troupe. First to a local restaurant, then continue to a state-of-the- art theater for the performance.Marvel at the incredible prowess and dexterity of a world-famous troupe from the best seats in the house. The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, founded in 1951, is one of the oldest ensembles in China. Over years, they have perfected daring feats of extreme physical ability such as contortion, trapeze tricks, tumbling and balancing, all on a richly colorful stage that is a visual feast on its own. The roots of circus acrobatics, judging from carvings and murals found in tombs and in caves, dates back 2,000 years. One of the earliest shows, performed during the Qin or Han Dynasty, was simply known as the “Show of One Hundred Skills.” Today, the skills are nearly as numerous, as this Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe is known as one of the most cutting-edge acts in Shanghai.