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Varekai


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Charivari
The Fall
Flight of Icarus
The Meeting
Synchro Tumbling
Batons
Solo Trapeze
Clown Magic
Zeppelin (Cloud)
The Kidnapping
Georgian Dance
Fireflies (Gitans)
Slippery Surface
Lounge Singer
Solo on Crutches
Aerial Straps
Cyr Wheel
Lightbulb
Handbalancing
Wedding
Russian Swings

Réserve
Dance Trapeze
Solo Aerial Strap


Retiré
Pas de Deux
Water Meteors
Triple Trapeze
Aerial Hoop
Icarian Games
Juggling
B-Girl

Odyssey

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Kidnapping / Georgian Dance


This act takes its inspiration from a long tradition of resistance in the Republic of Georgia, where inhabitants took to battle with numerous invaders over the centuries. The movements of the dancers recall the Georgians' struggles against powers that sought to dominate their land. Endurance, precision and more than a hint of frenzy mark this act.

Once again, Icarus and The Promise have a chance to clasp hands, and once again the Gods revolt. Or rather this time, it’s the Goddesses who revolt. Are they as jealous of The Promise as the Limping Angel is jealous of Icarus? Or are they doing the Limping Angel’s dirty work? The Goddesses descend swiftly and, with the help of some underworld figures, they bind The Promise's feet and draw her up into the mouth of heaven. Icarus is left despondent once again.

Icarus now has two reasons to fear the Gods: they took his life once, and now they’ve taken his love. He must exorcise his fears or resign himself to an existence of pedestrian pursuits. As the Fire Masters take the stage, the sky opens up, the earth trembles, and the music begins to build. With stomping feet and whirlwind pirouettes, the dancers invoke a storm of arguments defending Icarus. The music comes to a thunderous climax as the Guide looks on, sword in hand

Known for their quick twists, spins and leaps, Georgian Dance is performed by three male dancers, all from Georgia. One of the highlights of the performance is during the clashing swords element. The house lights dim as the stage became aflame, highlighted by the sparks of the crashing swords. A shocking and wonderful way to end the first half of the show.

 

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