I can’t think of a better night than one filled with tumbling acrobats, muscular fire-dancers, and Asian contortionists. Cirque du Soleil’s Allegria was like a sensory overload. The pastel colours of the set infused with the hues of the costumes, the chirping birds in the background, the incredible music, the taste of cotton candy…well the cotton candy came separately, but my gawd the whole experience made my toes curl.
Seriously though, can I get a date with a contortionist? A man that can fold himself in half? I could seriously find a use for that.
Jagerbomb was my lovely escort for the evening. We literally had chills the entire time. We both agreed that the ribbon lady with the hula-hoops was our favourite act…I think maybe the contortionists and the crazy swinging acrobats were more jaw-dropping, but there was just something about that ribbon lady. She commanded our attention so perfectly and she was the most beautiful, graceful woman I have ever seen, whereas some of the others were just downright creepy. Especially the wide-hipped monster thingies with the giant noses and dinosaur tails. Wow.
I am on such a life high right now. The whole time I was wishing that my family could witness the performance…Lil bro would be beside himself. I’m beside myself. I want to be a gymnast! A clown! A twirling acrobat! Hell I’d even be a props person if I could just travel with a crew like that. I wonder what they do off stage?
i concur. that is some crazy shite. those people are amazing. i feel like a nerd for enjoying the shows though.
clowns creep me out, for no particular reason but I like all the flying, bending, ribbon stuff.
I’ve never actually been, but have always been interested. Even the little clips I’ve seen seem pretty incredible. …Or at least fascinating, like watching two rival ant hills fight.
I’m sort of glad my husband mostly doesn’t fold in half. I’m not sure I would actually know what to do with that, but I’m sure I would feel pressured to try.
My mom took me to watch it when I was in high school and I’ve back since every time I have the chance. It is SO amazing!
me too, i came into work this morning gushing about it and my male coworkers weren’t nearly impressed as i was, hahaha.
there were definitely some creepsters strolling around the stage, the clowns were kinda cute though
i actually never heard of cirque du soleil until recently, which is sorta embarrassing. but it was fantaaaaaastic! yeah, actually the contortionists were kinda…gross…i mean, aren’t they supposed to have bones?!
i agree, i can’t believe i never saw Cirque until now…i’m definitely going to see it anytime it’s in town again!