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Last Answer on December 28, 2016

Does CDS ever employ acupuncturists? Would performers be interested?

Asked by Simz over 10 years ago

I had dry needling which is similar without the faff and meridian bullshit. Sham acupuncture is just as effective as acupuncture. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19250001

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How much money did you get paid per week? And is there a difference in salary when performing in a resident show vs a touring show?

Asked by Pablo over 10 years ago

I wont comment on my wages. I don't know the differences on resident vs touring but your paid generally per show so the numbers there will be different.

345 Votes

training in Australia on silks, trapeze and liera. i have for 2 years and did gymnastics for 6 yrs. my hope is to get excepted into the montreal circus school then one day work for cirque de Soleil. was wondering if i should take up a flip class? :)

Asked by chanel 15yrs old over 10 years ago

as in tumbling? can't hurt, but if your trying to get in with an aerial act you might not need it. They tend to use the 'house troupe' of gymnasts for most acrobatics

343 Votes

Hi Dan,

Cirque is my absolute dream, and I know for a fact that performing is all I want/need in life. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the major things that can help prepare me and set me on the right track for cirque? Thank you!

Asked by Maggie4444 over 10 years ago

Go to a circus school. Take classic and contemporary dance. Understand your body and learn pilates/functional training/PNF stretching. Understand you might need to move to where the work is. There will be tough times and injuries. you will get old. It's still a great way to see the world and can be hell fun. Go for it.

342 Votes

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Asked by Mackenzie over 10 years ago

depends if your a gymnast, chinese contortionist or a clown.

341 Votes

Do CDS performers like or jam out to the songs they perform to offstage?

Asked by Pablo about 10 years ago

I would be surprised. You hear it every day.

334 Votes

Loved the Beatles show we just saw Vegas. We love your performances. .your all great.

Asked by Diane over 9 years ago

Thanks, i wasn't on either of those but thanks anyway

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Does CDS ever employ acupuncturists? Would performers be interested?

How much money did you get paid per week? And is there a difference in salary when performing in a resident show vs a touring show?

training in Australia on silks, trapeze and liera. i have for 2 years and did gymnastics for 6 yrs. my hope is to get excepted into the montreal circus school then one day work for cirque de Soleil. was wondering if i should take up a flip class? :)

Hi Dan,

Cirque is my absolute dream, and I know for a fact that performing is all I want/need in life. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the major things that can help prepare me and set me on the right track for cirque? Thank you!

Also on Jobstr...

How old are most of the performers and whats the top age that they will stop recruiting people at

Do CDS performers like or jam out to the songs they perform to offstage?

Loved the Beatles show we just saw Vegas. We love your performances. .your all great.

Cirque du Soleil Performer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Does CDS ever employ acupuncturists? Would performers be interested?

How much money did you get paid per week? And is there a difference in salary when performing in a resident show vs a touring show?

training in Australia on silks, trapeze and liera. i have for 2 years and did gymnastics for 6 yrs. my hope is to get excepted into the montreal circus school then one day work for cirque de Soleil. was wondering if i should take up a flip class? :)

Hi Dan,Cirque is my absolute dream, and I know for a fact that performing is all I want/need in life. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the major things that can help prepare me and set me on the right track for cirque? Thank you!

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How old are most of the performers and whats the top age that they will stop recruiting people at

Do CDS performers like or jam out to the songs they perform to offstage?

Loved the Beatles show we just saw Vegas. We love your performances. .your all great.

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Hi Dan,

Cirque is my absolute dream, and I know for a fact that performing is all I want/need in life. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the major things that can help prepare me and set me on the right track for cirque? Thank you!