Nearly 1,500 years after the Shaolin monastery was founded, more than 20 Shaolin kung fu masters bring their remarkable mental and physical skills and stunning movement to audiences throughout the world in this fully choreographed theatrical production. Shaolin kung fu and its culture was established from the system of defense the warriors developed by meditating on the attack and defense movements of animals that lived near their monastery called wushu. Each Shaolin Warrior trains from a very young age to master the unimaginable feats one only thought possible in movies. The Washington Post best describes the Shaolin Warriors performance as, "...they combine the agility and grace of gymnasts with the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil performers."
Tickets for Shaolin Warriors range from $29 to $40 for Ovations' Members and $32 to $44 for the general public. IDEXX Laboratories generously sponsors the Portland Ovations presentation of Shaolin Warriors. To purchase tickets visit www.portlandovations.org, contact PortTix at 207-842-0800 or stop by the box office window at Merrill Auditorium.
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Each year since 1931, Portland Ovations brings a dynamic season of exceptional performing artists from around the world to Maine including classical music, jazz, opera, dance, theater, and Broadway national tours. In addition to live performances, Ovations brings the exhilaration of the performing arts out into our community with season-long educational and outreach activities known as Ovations Offstage. A Maine-based non-profit, Portland Ovations contributes to the cultural, social and economic well-being of our community by presenting an array of high quality performing artists from around the world and creating diverse educational experiences that bring the enjoyment, energy and enrichment of the arts to all.
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