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"Rolla Bolla" Balancing Segment in 2012 "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon"

The "Rolla Bolla" Balancing Segment in 2012 "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon" features an acrobat with stacks of plastic dishes perched on his head.

June 02, 2012 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: Navy Pier 'Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon' a shining example of pure entertainment

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

June 02, 2012 12:00 am

Feats of Fantasy: Navy Pier's run of 'Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon' defies gravity

The large metal sphere, containing a speeding line of motorcyclists, called "the Globe of Death" is always a favorite show moment for Cirque Shanghai's summer run at Chicago's Navy Pier.

June 01, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Chinese Contortionists in 2012 "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon" at Chicago Navy Pier

A revolving stage platform of Chinese contortionists use their muscles and concentration to enchant audiences while creating "living landscapes" during one of the acts in the 2012 "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon" at Chicago's Navy Pier.

June 01, 2012 12:00 am

Chair Stack Act at "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon"

A leaning tower of stacked chairs with balancing performers keep audiences in amazement during one of the acts of the 2012 "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon" at Chicago's Navy Pier.

June 01, 2012 12:00 am

KITCHEN SPOTLIGHT: 'Cirque Shanghai Extreme' cyclist also versed in culinary skills

Yunxiang Du, aka A-doo, showcases daredevil tricks daily at Chicago's Navy Pier.

August 17, 2011 12:00 am

Chinese Barrel Contortionists of Cirque Shanghai Troupe

Amazing Chinese contortionists bend their bodies to showcase spell-binding tricks using elaborate barrels during one of 15 acts in the 2011 Cirque Shanghai Extreme playing through Sept. 5 on the Pepsi Skyline Stage at Navy Pier in Chicago.

July 11, 2011 12:00 am