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Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba at Disney Springs Evolves
La Nouba has been going strong at Disney Springs for over 8,000 performances and 17 years, but don't let their solid history and impressive longevity fool you. This contemporary circus that melds dreams with reality has recently introduced their first major change in 8 years, an infusion of new acts and a wash of brilliant colors, that revitalizes what was already a a feast for the senses.
B-Boys breakdancing at La Nouba
Cirque du Soleil's resident show in Orlando opens with an all-new act of B-Boys (break dancers). The international trio, Dmytro Li, Josh Ortiz and Jean Carlos Lloret, present a powerful, urban wake-up call in a show that melds dream with reality. Li, the "Flying Buddha," was born in the Ukrane (former Soviet Union). Jean Carlos Lloret, aka Bebo, comes to Cirque from Boston by way of Puerto Rico. New Yorker Josh Ortiz is known as "Incredible Josh." Their powerful and physically demanding routine was choreographed and introduced in a matter of weeks by the breakers themselves and Matthew Sparks, head coach and dance captain, and Daniel Ross, Artistic Director. Audiences will be amazed at their body-bending, beat pounding routine.
Alexander and Ekaterina Abramova, Bamboo Aerialists
The most awe-inspiring change is the switch from the high wire act to the new Aerial Bamboo starring Moscow natives Alexander and Ekaterina Abramova. The performers balance, twirl, spin and execute a myriad of graceful, mind-blowing acrobatic maneuvers on a steel beam contraption (that was bamboo in its historical Chinese form)… all from HIGH above the stage floor. In one part of the act, Alexander holds Ekaterina by his teeth via a thin cable while she spins at blinding speed. Note: I had the opportunity to walk up IN "the grid" up inside the La Nouba theater recently, and "dizzying heights" doesn't even begin to describe it, much less being up that high AND spinning like mad!*
Even the song for it, Liama, is kept fresh as the talented Seloane Nkhela infuses varying inflections and melodic surprises to each performance. She also has the ability to improvise when necessary. As explained in a recent interview, her theater background "trained" her to expect a consistency in the performers. At Cirque du Soleil, anything can happen! If someone falls or jumps "too" high, it used to throw her off. Now she's astute at filling in or adjusting to the necessary parts with her voice, creating riffs. "It's really a scream, though" she says, amazed how the performers bounce back from intimidating "non-rehearsed" maneuvers.
La Nouba transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, engaging the imagination from beginning to end with opulent sets, brilliant choreography, theatrical lighting and provocative live music. See all the new performers in addition to the, musicians, vocalists, acrobats, jugglers, bikers, clowns and the rest of the acts that make La Nouba the premiere live entertainment production offered at Disney Springs. Your family, like mine, will be thrilled by the spectacle and wonder at the talent, the beauty, and creative explosion that is… La Nouba.
Visit their website for tickets and more information on their New Year, New Acts.
Contributor's note: Not only did I get to go up in the grid at the La Nouba theater,
but I got the chance to "fly" on the silks back stage. Coolest bucket list item
I didn't even know was ON my bucket list!
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Kelly Green, aka SeaWorld Mommy
Kelly Green, aka SeaWorld Mommy, is a freelance social media consultant who enjoys theme parks, foodie fare, charitable get-togethers and family. When she's not homeschooling, she can be found out and about in her home state of Florida enjoying all it has to offer.
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