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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Have you ever seen these guys from Mystere? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gqOYnFnpXc
The most insane feat of performance strength I've ever seen. Audience's jaws dropped when I saw it live. The hamstring curl he does at 4:15 is ridiculous.

Asked by toneloc over 12 years ago

Yeah their act actually used to be alot more hardcore, they're getting old. Check out their earlier stuff.

How many different Cirque du Soleil shows are there? Does Guy Laliberte still have an active role in creating every different show?

Asked by O0O over 12 years ago

I believe there's currently 19 shows running. Nope, Guy doesn't have much to do with the shows anymore. Daniel Lamarre is president and CEO. The one time Guy came to see Zaia there just happened to be a world poker championship on in Macau at the same time :-) Fair enough I reckon. He's earned the right to enjoy his success.

Do CDS performers wear special undergarments or equipment to keep the skin-tight costumes from being too... revealing?

Asked by mokensteff over 12 years ago

Nope. Just normal dancers underwear.

i would just like to know in the new movie. how does the fire keep contained and not spread?

Asked by karen about 12 years ago

Haven't seen it yet. I'll update this answer when I have.

What brand of makeup do the performers use?

Asked by Renee almost 12 years ago

MAC  and NYE

Are the majority of male Cirque du Soleil performers gay?

Asked by bella cosa over 12 years ago

Majority? No.

Were you required to maintain a certain body type, or did it not matter as long as you could perform your routine? Like could you put on 20 pounds of fat or would they tell you to lose it so that you looked more fit?

Asked by baci about 12 years ago

Maintaining a stage worthy physique is part of the contract.

Obviosuly some characters or acts can get away with slipping more than others.

If your an aerial flyer you can get bet your partners will come down on you pretty quick if you start putting the pounds on.