Acrobatics in the cloud

Huang and her partner Liu have been working together for more than eight years. During the coronavirus outbreak, they practiced at home almost every day, and encouraged each other through video. "The range of activities at home is limited, and you can only press your legs, stretch your muscles, and do some basic exercises," says Huang. She has gained five pounds during the lockdown.

"Wearing a mask takes more than double the usual body load in training," says Liu. The last act "one hand on top of the head" is the most difficult part, and fortunately, they performed excellently during the live broadcast that day.

It was usually between April and July the busiest performance season for Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe. The Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe, established in 1950, is a well-known domestic acrobatics performing group with strong technical strength. The biennial Wuhan International Acrobatic Festival has been held for 13 consecutive years. When the season comes, acrobats from all over the world come to Wuhan with carefully prepared programs.