In the summer of 2008 Poetic Kinetics were invited to design, build and choreograph a giant marionette performance as a part of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Warrior and the Girl was a 15 minute show featuring 2 giant animatronic marionettes, 1 variable reach forklift, 1 80 ton construction crane, an aerialist, 40 modern dancers, and one butterfly. The Warrior marionette stands 21' tall, and the girl stands 14'. The performance told a simple tale friendship through peaceful collaboration. Concept, Design, Fabrication & Choreography: Poetic Kinetics Inc. Aerial Performance: AirRealistic Dance Performance: Beijing Modern Dance Company Original Score: George Sarah Client: Mother NY for Johnson & Johnson