The first tour of Cirque du Soleil in Russia ended on December 13.
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© Cirque du Soleil – not just a circus, but a new genre
The first tour of Cirque du Soleil in Russia ended on December 13.
Cirque du Soleil is a legendary show of unprecedented scope, expressiveness, and popularity that has redefined the genre of a “live performance.”
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It has no parallel and can’t be compared with anything else. You have to see it for yourself. Mixing circus arts and street entertainment, the circus has created a new genre, and a unique name – Cirque du Soleil.
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The circus first performed in 1984 and since then over 80 million people have seen its shows in more than 250 cities. In 2008 alone Cirque du Soleil performed 17 shows seen by more than 10 million people all over the world.
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Cirque du Soleil began as a small group of about 70 performers and has become one of the world’s most influential businesses in the entertainment industry.
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The international headquarters of Cirque du Soleil in Montreal houses the company’s creative team and shops which produce the props and costumes for the shows: from shoes and hats to scenery.
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Cirque du Soleil even manufactures the materials for its costumes: for example, about 50 kilometers of textile were manufactured for the 17 shows this year.
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Cirque du Soleil’s stock company includes about 1,000 performers of various specialties, 30% of which come from Russia. Cirque du Soleil employs people from more than 40 countries, speaking 25 different languages.
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Cirque du Soleil
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Cirque du Soleil shows have received the world’s most esteemed awards: Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gemeaux, Felix, and Rose d’Or de Montreux (Golden Rose of Montreux).
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Cirque du Soleil – not just a circus, but a new genre
