Category: Circus

Cirque is going COUNTRY

Country music is cool in 2024.

Beyoncé’s album, “Cowboy Carter,” has reignited conversations about what country music is, who gets to define the country genre.

Cirque du Soleil is launching a touring show called Songblazers.

Drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of country music, Songblazers is a one-of-a-kind theatrical production celebrating classic and modern country music, paying homage to the legendary trailblazers of the past.

… acrobatic and live musical performance showcasing the captivating artistry of Cirque du Soleil and the soul-stirring melodies of beloved country legends and contemporary stars …

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Benson Boone – acrobat

Benson Boone is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Washington State.

In High School he competed on the diving team. His Dad taught him how to tumble.

He first got noticed on TikTok.

I link to him here as Benson includes cliff diving and flips in his music videos. He’s quite a good acrobat.

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contortionist Cydnee Abbott

A 10-year-old from Oakville, Canada.

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advanced circus bar-to-bar skills

Impressive.

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excellent standing saltos

Aspen Edelen is a Tricking/Tumbling coach based in Montana.

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The Circus Professor’s Guidebook: A Performance Development Course for Kids

A new book from Kristofer Carrison, one of the greatest Cirque du Soleil performers. Now a coach.

…introducing “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” a groundbreaking curriculum designed to transform children into confident and skilled performers through the exciting realm of circus arts. …

With 60 games throughout the book, each chapter immerses kids in engaging exercises meticulously crafted to foster creativity and ignite their imaginations. From mime to clowning, each activity provides hours of immersive play and exploration, ensuring endless delight for kids and inspiration for instructors, parents, and teachers. …

Amazon

Cirque Trampoline Acts

If you are creating a new show for Cirque du Soleil, you brainstorm new and different ways to use trampolines. Must be FUN. 😀

Back Tuck on the Wheel of Death

I’m not often shocked at Cirque acrobatics.

But this trick in the new Vegas show MAD APPLE did freak me out.

Swinging Rings ➙ target practice 😀

Nathan Tsuji.