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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Can routines be copyrighted or otherwise protected? I saw Absinthe in Vegas (not Cirque, but a lot of amazing acrobatics) that had a 2-man gymnast / balancing act remarkably similar to the Mystere guys mentioned above.

Asked by Chirgo over 11 years ago

Not that I know of. I mean even if you did you still need the funds to pursue it in court right?

There's many copycat acts out there. They suck balls. If your going to do something amazing be original, or at least improve on what inspired you, take it the next level.

how much does a cirque du soleil performer get paid. resident and traveling show performer.

Asked by aliah over 11 years ago

Depends on your skills, background, degree of speciality, and negotiation prowess.

I know it would be obvious to start getting into plays since I want to be a physical actor. But if I can't get into plays, what other preparations could I do?

Asked by Victoria about 11 years ago

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by plays? As in theatrical work? Not my area of expertise.

What is the best training method in your eyes for someone wanting to persue hand balancing and aerial acts. I have been training since I was 14. I am 20 now.want to join ciruqe database one day.

Asked by Matthew about 11 years ago

The best training is to start gymnastic very young.

How do you start working at and training for performances like these before a tryout?
Is there a certain age to start learning?

Asked by Francesca about 11 years ago

As young as possible. There's plenty of resources online for the various disciplines but it's best to come from gymnastics or learn at one of the major circus schools.

When you first joined Cirque, Did you have to wait to be casted into a show? and if so, how long?

Asked by The_Wabbit over 11 years ago

I had material on the cirque database several years before my first position came up.

Sorry to bother but are you in Worlds away?

Asked by Francesca again.... about 11 years ago

No. The aritst doing fire ropes there is Justice Orion.