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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How would one run away with the circus? What thrills made you join?

Asked by Breanna almost 10 years ago

Just fell into performing while I figured out what else to do.

what percentage of people in cirque du soleil are performers

Asked by blahblah123 almost 11 years ago

off the top of my head 1/4 to 1/3 I think

I'm writing an essay for school on what I want to be when I grow up. I want to be an aerialist with Cirque Du Soleil. There's a question that I really need an answer to: How much does an aerial performer get paid?

Asked by Kelsey F. over 9 years ago

Depends on how good you are, how unique your act etc. There a lot of aerialists out there. I wouldn't say it's a career you enter for the stable wage, you have to love it and sacrifice a lot to live the life.

Do you know if there is any way I could get in touch with Cirque about a placement or possible shadowing? I have a module on my Dance Performance Course at university that involves arranging a placement.
Any advise would be useful, thank you!

Asked by Beth over 9 years ago

Contact headoffice. Google.

when did you start getting interested in the world of Cirque?

Asked by Beegirl over 10 years ago

As a performer you always have your eye on them, so when I started performing and became aware of them I guess

how do you choose what your makeup will look like? who chooses ?

Asked by kelsea swiercz almost 10 years ago

Costume/makeup designer in montreal.

Hi Dan,
I was curious as to Cirque Du Soleil deals with performers and pregnancy? I am a singer, so specifically, how do they deal with female singers that get pregnant? Is there a pregnancy-leave period for women just like in normal jobs? Thanks!

Asked by BroadwayGal almost 11 years ago

I honestly don't know but I'm sure its well accomodated