Thursday, September 27, 2018

A Date with Miss W

Last spring I saw an opportunity to attend Cirque du Soleil in Sioux Falls. It was about the time we knew we would not make it home for Miss W's April birthday, so G'ma thought the two of us might like a special afternoon together...in September.

A number of years ago OFD and I had seen a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas. I don't remember which show, I just remember the costumes and amazing acrobatics of the performers. I wasn't disappointed then and I wasn't disappointed this time, either.


Miss W chose her dress for the afternoon

"Crystal is the first-ever experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. World-class ice skaters and acrobats take their new frozen playground by storm with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with a flurry of unexpected acrobatics. A new kind of performance as Cirque du Soleil meets the ice.

Crystal, the show’s main character, sets out on an exhilarating quest to fulfill her destiny as she dives into a world of her own imagination. She soars through this surreal world at high speed to become what she was always destined to be: confident, freed, empowered."

opening scenery


musicians entertaining before the show 


one of several acrobatic scenes


most of the story happened through skating


the ending acrobatic display on stacked chairs


5 chairs and growing


I think 6 was the final for his balancing display
yes, he did wear a safety wire


Crystal portraying 
'confident, freed, and empowered'
amazing strength and power in her partner


the 3 musicians on and "ice" piano


she on skates, he came from the ceiling


most of the skating cast


the finale

Miss W was entertained until maybe the last half-hour as it was 2 1/2 hours. She said she liked all the acrobatics best. There was humor, great music, awesome lighting and simple scenery enhancements. The sad part was the small crowd at this performance. At the end, Miss W got the meaning of the show...it was a dream of what she hoped to become. Well worth the money and an afternoon with my favorite granddaughter.


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