中國雜技(acrobatics)是一門結合了身體力量和技巧的表演藝術。它是最受中國人歡迎的藝術形式之一。雜技在中國已經存在了兩千多年。早在戰國時期(the Warring States Period)就已經出現了雜技的雛形(embryonic form)。到了漢代,雜技或“百戲”進一步豐富了內容和種類。古往今來,雜技表演融入了許多不同的表演藝術,例如傳統戲劇、舞蹈和武術的優點,作為回報,它也為后者提供了靈感。
Chinese acrobatics is a performing art which combines physical strength and skills. It is one of the most popular art forms among Chinese people. The acrobatic art has existed in China for more than two thousand years, whose embryonic form appeared as early as the Warring States Period. In the Han Dynasty, the acrobatic art or “Baixi” was further enriched in its contents and types. Through the ages, acrobatic performances have incorporated strong points of many different performing arts such as traditional operas, dance and martial arts, and in return it has provided the latter with inspiration.