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1. www.cirquedusoleil.com › about-us › historyThe History Of Cirque du Soleil | Cirque du Soleil

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   Cirque du Soleil has a storied history. Learn how a small troupe of circus performers from Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, developed their street show into a worldwide phenomena. Discover the shows that made Cirque du Soleil a household name, and take a tour through the revolutionary circus of the future!

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   Located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, Montreal, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul on 16 June 1984 by former street performers Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix. [ 8 ] Originating as a performing troupe called Les Échassiers (IPA: [lez‿eʃasje]; "The Stilt Walkers"), they toured Quebec in various forms between 1979 and 1983.

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4. www.bbc.com › news › business-25311503How Cirque du Soleil became a billion dollar business - BBC

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   Dec 12, 2013 · It all started in 1984, in the tiny Quebec City suburb of Baie-Saint-Paul, when a group of stilt-walkers and street performers formed a performance troupe called the Le Club des Talons...

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6. www.cirquedusoleil.com › press › kitsAbout - Cirque du Soleil

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   Creation of Cirque du Soleil . It all started in Baie-Saint-Paul, a small town near Quebec City, in Canada. There, in the early eighties, a band of colourful characters roamed the streets, striding on stilts, juggling, dancing, breathing fire, and playing music.

7. www.mentalfloss.com › cirque-du-soleil-facts16 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Cirque du Soleil - Mental Floss

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   • Cirque du Soleil began as a troupe of 20 street performers. Cirque du Soleil has its roots in Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul (the Baie-Saint-Paul Stiltwalkers), a group that performed acts like fire-breathing and juggling on the streets of Baie-Saint-Paul in Quebec, Canada, in the early 1980s.
   • The name Cirque du Soleil means "Circus of the Sun." "When I need to take time to reenergize, I go somewhere by the ocean to sit back and watch the sunsets.
   • Las Vegas has six permanent Cirque du Soleil shows. Cirque du Soleil's first show had 10 acts and hit 15 cities in Quebec. Now, there are 23 Cirque du Soleil shows worldwide, including six permanent shows in Las Vegas and 12 that are on tour.
   • Mystère is the longest-running Cirque du Soleil show. Cirque’s first permanent show in Las Vegas, Mystère has also been on stage the longest of all Cirque productions.

8. montrealgazette.com › news › local-newsTimeline: Major moments in Cirque du Soleil's history

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   Jun 29, 2020 · Major moments in the history of Cirque du Soleil: 1984: Ahead of the 450th anniversary of the arrival of Jacques Cartier to Quebec, the Quebec government hires the troupe of Guy Laliberté and ...

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   Where did Cirque du Soleil come from?

   • Cirque du Soleil began as a troupe of 20 street performers. Cirque du Soleil has its roots in Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul (the Baie-Saint-Paul Stiltwalkers), a group that performed acts like fire-breathing and juggling on the streets of Baie-Saint-Paul in Quebec, Canada, in the early 1980s.

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   Who is Cirque du Soleil?

   • Cirque du Soleil has redefined how the world views the circus; from small town talent to a household name. At the dawn of the 1980’s, a troupe of performers founded by Gilles Ste-Croix took their talent to the streets of Baie-Saint-Paul, a charming village on the shores of the St. Laurent River near Quebec City.

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   What are some facts about Cirque du Soleil?

   • Read on to learn even more jaw-dropping facts about Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil began as a troupe of 20 street performers.

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   What was the first Cirque du Soleil show?

   • A fitting name; As Cirque du Soleil’s sun rose for the first time, a new dawn broke in the world of circus arts. 1993’s Mystere became the first permanent Cirque du Soleil show. Performed in a theatre custom built to accommodate the complexities of the show, Mystere lit up the Las Vegas strip and became a required stop on any Vegas trip.

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   When does Cirque du Soleil start?

   • The show written and directed by Jamie King will begin in Montreal on October 2nd. The company has developed a new creative and production service dedicated to businesses and artists wanting to call on Cirque du Soleil’s creative know-how for their projects.

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   Where is Cirque du Soleil based?

   • In 1999 Cirque du Soleil (Circus of the Sun) had four productions touring throughout North America, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific region, and four productions appearing at permanent locations in Las Vegas; Orlando, Florida; and Biloxi, Mississippi. Headquartered in Montreal, the company operated offices in Las Vegas, Amsterdam, and Singapore.

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10. www.encyclopedia.com › theater › cirque-du-soleilCirque Du Soleil | Encyclopedia.com

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    Jun 27, 2018 · Cirque du Soleil came from the street, its creation the inspiration of a group of street performers gathered in Baie Saint-Paul in the province of Quebec.