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Cirque du Soleil
Canadian theatrical company
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circus history
- In circus: History
…of companies such as the Cirque du Soleil. Such companies employ no animals in their performances and instead emphasize traditional acts of human skill and daring; in addition, contemporary music and dance are integrated into the production. Performances are often given on traditional proscenium stages rather than in circus rings.…
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Laliberté
- In Guy Laliberté
…cofounded (1984) the acrobatic troupe Cirque du Soleil, which became a hugely profitable entertainment company.
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