One of Cirque du Soleil's better shows in this reviewer's opinion. It is a permanent show located in Walt Disney World, Orlando. The flying trapeze act is clean, impressive and well filmed. Flyers swing on two levels and pass from bar to bar in the first part of the act, with a catcher during the latter half. Other acts include: german wheel, diablo, cycling, tightrope and the fast track; one of the most impressive acts of Cirque du Soleil.

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One of Cirque du Soleil's older shows, Nouvelle Experience is no longer touring. The flying trapeze act is more traditional than that of La Nouba, but does include an aerial cradle rigged above the fly bar. This DVD is well worth checking out as it includes some other great acts such as korean cradle and single/swinging trapeze, albeit in a more traditional circus show format than we are now used to with Cirque du Soleil.

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Solstrom is a 13-part TV series featuring (about 130) acts from Cirque du Soleil and invited guests. Although the style and presentation of the acts is often childish, the standard of circus is always high. Includes acts from O, Mystere and Zumanity (not otherwise available on DVD) and new versions of acts from other shows. The flying trapeze act is not from a Cirque show, and is similar in style to Nouvelle Experience (with an aerial cradle as well as a swinging catcher). The filming is spoilt by cheesy music and a dancing rat(!) As a large collection of acts for an enthusiast, this is a great buy.

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Corteo is the story of a clown revisiting all his life at his own funeral. The tale is told through whimsical and dynamic music accompanied by the French-Canadian troupe's dependably spectacular acrobatic feats. Acts include: bouncing beds (trampoline), teeterboard, tounik (high bar) and a superb korean cradle act which will appeal to trapeze entusiasts.

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This Cirque du Soleil creation telling the story of Icarus, whose wings melt when he flies to close to the run, sending him crashing into the volcanic and mysterious world of Varekai. Acts include: fantastic Icarian Games, russian swings, aerial net.

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A great (award winning) soundtrack, and incredible acts make Alegría one of Cirque du Soleil's most popular touring troupes. Acts include russian bars, swinging trapeze, power track trampoline and a superb aerial high bar act that includes a swinging catcher.

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Dralion's setting is primarily Eastern in nature. Its theme is the clash between the east and west. Chinese and western artists come together in a colourful show with great music. Acts include: swinging trapeze, silks and hoop diving.

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One of Cirque du Soleil's darker shows, with a modern, urban theme. Acts include: cloud swing, spanish webs and the Banquine - one of Cirque's best acts.

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Originally for IMAX, this film is a collection of Cirque acts filmed on location, with breathtaking filming and nice costumes. Features Synchronised Swimming from "O".

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Saltimbanco is one of the earlier Cirque shows. Very colourful show featuring acts such as bungee trapeze, double trapeze, and hand to hand.

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A revamped version of Cirque's very first show. Very traditional in style. Features a nice double trapeze act.

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Cirque du Soleil's second show. Still very traditional in style in stark contrast to their more recent shows. No longer touring. Features an aerial cradle act.

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This is 13-part documentary showing the making of Varekai, by concentrating on a small group of artists. An emmy-award winning series, this gives great insight into the creation of a Cirque show.

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A fictional movie based around the travelling show Alegria. The storyline is a little bizarre, however a nice soundtrack (including a remastered version of \'Alegria\') and appearances from real Cirque performers make this DVD worth a look. DVD includes extras showing circus acts from Alegria performed on location.

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