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18-430: The backdrop for Dralion was a metallic structure 60 feet (18 m) in width and 26 feet (7.9 m) in height. It was covered in perforated aluminum tiles, giving it the appearance of medieval armor or a futuristic Chinese temple. Sitting atop the structure were six giant claws which allow performers to climb the wall and suspend in mid-air. Above the stage itself were three large concentric aluminum rings. The first

36-601: A fusion of sounds from East and West by the use of acoustic and electric instruments. Featuring rhythmic and lyrical motifs, the influences range from Indian melodies to sounds from Andalusia, Africa, Central Europe, and the West. Instruments used in the CD are drums, violin, winds, keyboards, guitar and percussion instructions. Released on November 9, 1999, Dralion ’s soundtrack features the vocals of Basque counter-tenor Erik Karol , and Canadian female vocalist Agnès Sohier. The tracks for

54-455: Is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes, metal straps, or chains, from a ceiling support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Trapeze acts may be static, spinning (rigged from a single point), swinging or flying, and may be performed solo, double, triple or as a group act. The name of the apparatus reflects the trapezoid shape made by the horizontal bar, ropes and ceiling support. The art of trapeze performance

72-502: Is reported to have been developed by Jules Léotard , a young French acrobat and aerialist , in Toulouse in the mid-19th century. He is said to have used his father's swimming pool to practice. However, the name "trapeze" can be found in books dating as far back as twenty years earlier, before Léotard was born. One such example is George Roland's “An Introductory Course of Modern Gymnastic Exercises”, published in 1832. Roland proposes

90-577: The CD are listed below, with their corresponding acts alongside in italics. Track listing Other songs *During the 2007-2008 Japan tour, Calvin Braxton and Cristian Zabala alternated the role. After premiering under the Grand Chapiteau in 1999, "Dralion" was briefly retired in December 2009. In mid-2010, the show began the arena restaging process, having its first dress rehearsal at

108-982: The John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA before beginning its arena tour in October 2010 in Trenton, NJ. After touring for an additional four years in the arena, the show returned to North America in the fall of 2014 to begin its "Farewell Tour". On January 18, 2015, "Dralion" performed for the final time in Anchorage, AK. The following colorboxes indicate the region of each performance:   EU     Europe   NA     North America   SA     South and Central America   AP     Asia/Pacific   OC     Oceania   AF   Africa (Dralion played in

126-586: The Royal Albert Hall in London, UK during this time) (Dralion played in the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK during this time) Ovo (Cirque du Soleil) Ovo is a touring circus production by Cirque du Soleil that premiered in Montréal , Canada in 2009. Ovo ' s creator and director, Deborah Colker , took inspiration from the world of insects. The idea for Ovo was not to be about

144-483: The acts, nor dancing, nor insects, but about movement. The movement of life permeates the entire show, with creatures flying, leaping, bounding, and crawling. Composer Berna Ceppas brought additional life to Ovo with a score inspired by the music of Brazil . Ovo means "egg" in Portuguese and represents the underlying thread of the show. Graphically, inside the logo of Ovo , is an insect. The two O's represent

162-573: The creator and music director are Brazilian. Additional texture is added by the use of sounds of insects throughout the soundtrack. Below is a list of the tracks featured on the CD, which was released on April 13, 2010. Ovo started touring in April 2009 in Montréal, Canada. They performed their 1,000th show on January 29, 2012, while in Santa Monica, California. Trapeze A trapeze

180-470: The eyes and the V forms the nose and antennas. The stage and set for Ovo were designed by Gringo Cardia and utilize irregular shapes throughout. The rear wall is 19 metres (62 ft) wide by 8 metres (26 ft) high and is only supported at the sides, thus allowing the trampolines for the final act to slide into place. During its arena tour, Ovo used the stage from the Cirque show Dralion . Inset in

198-521: The idea that the trapeze might owe its origin to Colonel Amoros , but ultimately deems the question of origin "unimportant to the present subject". The name was applied in French ( trapèze ) from the resemblance of the apparatus to a trapezium or irregular four-sided figure. In the UK, many outdoor education centres offer an activity known as 'leap of faith'. This activity invites participants to climb to

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216-422: The illusion of exoskeletons, a mixture of fabrics was used to create both hard and soft flexible fabrics, thus providing the look of a hard shell without inhibiting the artists' movements. The crickets have detachable legs, which are removed for the powertrack act, to give the sense of an insect with six legs. The legs also provide the illusion that the cricket is oversized, aiding the spectator's illusion of being

234-485: The largest flying act yet undertaken by Cirque du Soleil, as of 2010. To support it, eighty cables have to be installed during the performance. This requires the assistance of upwards of forty performers and technicians. The trapeze net itself is 3 metres (9.8 ft) off the ground and spans 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 15 metres (49 ft) in width. The cast of Ovo consists of three principal characters and numerous others in supporting roles. At its premiere,

252-533: The makeup of Ovo included 54 performing artists from sixteen different countries. Ovo has ten acrobatic acts, whereas the rest are dancing or supplemental to the storyline. The costumes in Ovo were designed by Liz Vandal and evoke the appearance of insects. The outfits were created to have areas that appear as sections to replicate the segmented bodies of insects. This was achieved by using permanent pleating, varying finishes, and coloring methods. To also provide

270-403: The movements of each performer's choreography. In total there are around 1500 wardrobe pieces for the show, taking into account that some artists have up to four costume changes during a single performance. With the company's departure from its longtime creative team, Dralion features the work of a new Cirque composer, French-Canadian composer Violaine Corradi. The music of Dralion aims to be

288-400: The size of an insect in this world. Due to the rigidity of some of the costumes, most characters have two versions: the first is more lightweight and functional for their acrobatic performance. The second, on the other hand, is more richly detailed and heavier, and worn while not performing their act. The show's musical influences stem primarily from Brazilian genres such as samba ; both

306-430: The wall are 24 "firefly eggs". These are molded fibreglass bulbs fitted with LED bulbs that can produce a full color spectrum of light. The "membranes" seen throughout the performance are quite large in scale, the largest being 24 metres (79 ft) wide by 17 metres (56 ft) high. The egg seen at the beginning of the show is inflated to the size of 8.5 metres (28 ft) wide by 7 metres (23 ft) high. Ovo has

324-629: Was utilized as a catwalk; the second was used to support acrobatic equipment; and the third is used by performers to move up and down and suspend in the air. Portions of the Dralion stage were redesigned and incorporated into the Ovo arena tour in early 2016. Dralion featured 50 members in its performance troupe, of which about 5 or 6 play principal characters. The acts of Dralion combine unique western and eastern acrobatic skills. Dralion' s costumes are vibrant in color; inspired by clothing from India, China, and Africa; and are shaped according to

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