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Creations


Alegría


At a Glance

Creative Team
Personages

Expérience

Exécution

Opening
Syncro Trapeze
Fast Track
Fire Dance
Hoops
Strong Man
SnowStorm
Flying Man
Russian Bars
Contortion
High Bar
Closing

Réserve

Handbalancing
Aerial Cube
Juggling

Of the Past...

Shoulder-Pole
Slack Wire
Flying Man in Silk

Odyssey

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Experience
FastTrack/PowerTrack


In glittering costumes spun of gold, an ethereal group of performers leap across the set tumbling aboard an elongated trampoline embedded in the stage. Like medievals warriors penetrating the depths of a mythical forest, the tumblers not only demonstrate their undeniable acrobatic prowess and strength, but also their grace in a dance whose manner is unique to Cirque du Soleil.

The Syncro Trapeze artists give way to a group of energetic, swift moving acrobats spun in silver and gold ("The Bronx"). The stage opens up to reveal a fantasic display of athleticism and gymnastic ability as the artists tumble about.

Accompanying the powerful Fast Track act is the song "Irna" that includes a synthesizer bass line with the other instruments intertwining with the basic theme. On the CD, a brass section offers an off-beat blast that is uncommon for Cirque du Soleil music. During the show, the "Irna" frenzy halts and the fast track becomes a ballet track with the song "Valspena" that once again features a passionate vocal performance by Francesca. Joining The White Singer for the first time is her alter ego, The Black Singer, played by Eve Montpetit. Their harmony on this beautiful theme is spine tingling. But, just as the listener is lulled into a trance, "Irna" returns with more power to complete the Fast Track act's climax.

 
Position: Act 1; 3/12
Song: Irna & Valsapena

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