Running away to join Cirque du Soleil
89.3 KPCCJuanita Harris is a professional singer, but her real dream is to run away to join the circus. That's why she's here, at a recording studio in Santa Monica. She's auditioning to be a singer for Cirque du Soleil. Harris lives and works as a jazz singer ...
MASS Ensemble turns the Z into a musical instrument
SouthCoastToday.com"It was the most remarkable thing to watch," remembers Katherine Knowles, executive director of the Z. "The best way I can describe it is that it's a combination of a rock concert and Cirque de Soleil — great for the whole family.
Forever Michael
Express from The Washington Post“It was always Michael's fantasy to work with Cirque,” says choreographer Travis Payne. “He was at the very first Cirque du Soleil tent show in Santa Monica, Calif.” Payne, who worked with Jackson over a period of 15 years, is one of 10 choreographers ...and more »
The hang of things
Santa Monica Daily PressBest known for its prominent use in Cirque du Soleil shows, aerial silks have become a popular pastime, especially in Santa Monica. An aerial studio of the Trapeze School New York opened in the middle of January after an increased interest in and ...
Hollywood Pedicab System Could Close H&H-Vine Street Gap
Hollywood Pedicab System Could Close H&H-Vine Street GapCurbedjust how eager the neighborhood is for an easy linkup between Hollywood & Highland (and its Cirque du Soleil show Iris) and the restaurants and clubs on Vine. Right now, the plan is for a system that runs "on streets from Hollywood & Highland east on ...and more »