Getting Into a Cirque Du Soleil Audition
Ever wondered what it takes to be a part of Cirque du Soleil?
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Getting to be a one of a kind performer is no small feat. For four months, 16×9 followed Cirque Du Soleil scouts as they scoured the world, searching for the best of the best.
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has more than 5,000 employees from over 40 different countries, including more than a 1,300 artists.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to close to 90 million spectators in over 200 cities on five continents. In 2011, Cirque du Soleil will present 22 shows simultaneously throughout the world. The company has received such prestigious awards as the Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gémeaux, Félix, and Rose d’Or de Montreux. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.
