Two artists enter on unicycles wearing hoop skirts of gold,
weaving in and out of each other’s paths like the wind as they
joyfully pirouette, dance and thrill the pageant participants.
Fast and furiously two young Arielles peddle their way across the stage
in quick form, weaving in
and out of each other's paths like the wind as they joyfully
pirouette, dance and thrill the pageant participants. Their infectious
smiles and quick-on-their-seat movements continue the energy of the
show's opening, not to mention a number of fast-paced spins, walks and
rubberized twists that make watching this duo spin about the stage a
pleasure. The costumes of the two unicyclists are fitted with cages
that hide their legs, in a reference to the aesthetics of the Spanish
Golden Age. The cages (with a diameter of five feet and a height of
two-and-a-half feet) are made of perforated material (which includes
Kevlar – a thermoplastic polymer – and gold leaf) to allow the artists
to see the unicycle seats. However, for better visual reference, the
cages are like the hoop skirt of Alegría's White Singer. During their
act the cages break into two pieces, announcing the start of the storm
after which the budding love between Miranda and her suitor will be
tested.
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