Cirque du Soleil Performer

Cirque du Soleil Performer

Dan

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Male, 33

Lead artist, feature act and fire coach for Cirque Du Soleil. Recently for the ZAiA production in Macau from 2010 to 2012. Currently freelancing while between Cirque contracts.

I'm a fire dancer / fire manipulation specialist. I use flaming props such as fire swords, fire ropes, fire staffs, with special effects and pyrotechnics in a combination of dance and martial arts style movements. Ask me anything, and check my website... www.sparkfiredance.com

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Last Answer on December 28, 2016

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With so much traveling going on for Mobile town performers and so many nationalities, how do you guys get paid and how do you move your money?

Asked by Sergio Miranda about 10 years ago

it's complicated.

how much money does the actors make

Asked by chris over 8 years ago

It varies enormously

The life in CdS seems to make everyone dedicated! Just curious if you or if you have heard of people dating outside the CdS/ Acrobatics world?

Asked by Mara over 8 years ago

dating? uhh yeah, sure, we date outside the entertainment industry... but it helps if your partner understands the life / time away

I recently attended "O". I loved it!! I am curious though as to who the acrobats and actors are. The lead actor/moderator did such an amazing job but can not find profiles on them. Also how much do they make?? I am always curious about these thing

Asked by Joseph over 9 years ago

cirquetribune.com used to host this information. I believe the forum is now defunct

How would I get started with fire manipulation? There aren't any courses or teachers in my area (Stoke-on-Trent). Additionally most classes are for 18+...Im only 16. I have started to learn at home but Im struggling a bit and I think I need a teacher

Asked by Angus Darley over 9 years ago

Juggling meetup are the best way. Play festival is a great one in the UK. Or for something larger the European juggling convention

What are the auditions like in Vegas for singers?

Asked by Bianca Turner almost 9 years ago

no idea, i dont sing

Do you know what brands of makeup are used on you? Because you guys must sweat a lot and it just stays on!

Asked by Ivy over 9 years ago

MAC and NYE