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Direct from Beijing,
The People’s Republic of China
The Shaolin Warriors
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at
3pm
"...they combine the agility
and grace of gymnasts with the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil performers."
-The Washington Post
Brooklyn Center for the Performing
Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2012-2013 season with a performance
by the The Shaolin Warriors on Sunday, November 25,
2012 at 3pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children (ages 12 and
under) and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm),
or online at http://www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org
.
In 525 AD, a Buddhist monk named
Bodhi-dharma founded the Shaolin Monastery in what would later become the
Henan Province of China. This elite group of monks soon became world-renowned
for their unique combination of disciplined spiritualism and deadly martial
arts prowess. Practitioners of the Shaolin philosophy seek to live a balanced
life, with a strong and flexible mind housed in a strong and flexible body.
Combining elements from Buddhism and Taoism, Shaolin Kung Fu originated
from exercises that were developed 1,500 years ago to train monks to withstand
long hours of sitting meditation. It has since evolved into a fluid martial
art that is fast, evasive, strong, and efficient while being non-confrontational,
focusing not on aggression but self-defense.
In this fully choreographed theatrical
production, the Kung Fu Masters of The Shaolin Warriors
present a portrayal of a typical day in their lives, including the serenity
of morning meditation and chants, daily exercises that strengthen both
the body and mind, and dazzling synchronized fighting rituals that employ
an array of traditional Shaolin weaponry. These highly skilled monks train
from a very young age in mental and physical disciplines, allowing them
to perform feats one thought only possible in the movies. The production
features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life
of the warriors and their Zen philosophy.
About Brooklyn Center for the
Performing Arts at Brooklyn College
Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents outstanding performing
arts and arts education programs at affordable prices, embracing the diverse
communities that define Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center welcomes over 65,000
people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season and boasts one
of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren
from over 300 schools annually with its SchoolTime series. http://www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org
.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing
Arts at Brooklyn College’s presentation of The Shaolin Warriors is
made possible, in part, by the Macy’s Foundation and by King’s Plaza
Shopping Center.
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The Shaolin Warriors
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at
3pm
Tickets: $30 adults, $15 children
12 and under
Brooklyn Center for the Performing
Arts
Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn
College
2 train to Brooklyn College/Flatbush
Avenue
Online orders: http://www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org
Box Office: (718) 951-4500,
Tuesday – Saturday, 1pm – 6pm
Groups of 15 or more: (718)
951-4600 x3326
Brooklyn Center for the Performing
Arts’ programs are supported, in part, by public funding from the New
York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Major support for the 2012-2013 season is provided by: Brooklyn College;
Target; Con Edison; Macy’s Foundation; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; TD Charitable
Foundation; National Grid; the Herman Goldman Foundation, and Kings Plaza
Shopping Center. Additional support provided by CNG Publications and The
Brooklyn Eagle. The Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel is the official hotel
of Brooklyn Center’s 2012-2013 season. Backstage catering is graciously
provided by Applebee’s and Crystal Manor.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing
Arts gratefully acknowledges generous support from New York City Councilman
Albert Vann and the Department of Youth & Community Development; New
York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn; and Commissioner of Cultural
Affairs Kate Levin.
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