How to Become a Cirque Du Soleil Performer

Running Away to the Circus Can Become a Reality

Anyone who has ever dreamed of running away to join the circus could find his or her dream turning into reality in the Cirque Du Soleil. This dazzling human circus is filled with spectacular performances that delight audiences around the world. Multiple shows run concurrently around the world, and an average of 1000 performers is busily engaged in circus life each year through Cirque Du Soleil.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The acts in each Cirque Du Soeil show vary widely but generally consist of singers, athletes, acrobats, dancers, actors, musicians, and clowns. Many different types of human performance are utilized across the various shows ranging from more traditional circus arts to street performance arts.

It is critical that each Cirque Du Soleil performer not only be highly skilled in their area of performance, but they be adaptable enough to learn new skills and new routines very quickly. Over the years, Cirque Du Soleil has had to deal with many last minute changes and before-show and during-show mishaps that have tested the ability of everyone to adapt quickly.

According to a quote from Bernard Petiot, Vice President of Casting and Performance, on the Cirque Du Soleil website, adaptability is not all that is required. "Athletes who join Cirque du Soleil must continue to develop their skills and challenge their limits. However, unlike the situation in the competitive environments they came from, they now do so by working in cooperation with their peers. Everyone is interdependent. Because when all is said and done, the true winner at Cirque du Soleil has to be the show."

ROLES AND DUTIES

The Cirque Du Soleil performer may be fulfilling his or her duties anywhere around the world. The company recognizes the strain that can put on families and offers many benefits to help alleviate the stress. Competitive pay, health benefits, and accommodations and schooling for the children of performers help make Cirque Du Soleil a particularly attractive circus to run away to.