Special to The Washington Examiner Like Peter Pan, the Peking Acrobats are perpetually youthful and vibrant as they perform their gravity-defying routines for the entire world to enjoy and 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of their first U.S. visit.

In the D.C. stop of a four-month, whirlwind tour of American and Canadian cities, the troupe of 25 acrobats, ranging in age from 16 to 25, will grace the concert hall stage at Strathmore Thursday. In a show filled with spectacular sets and backdrops, colorfully lush costumes and amazing acrobatics will enthrall audiences of all ages.