Saturday, October 9, 2010

Cirque du Soleil to present Dralion in GR


By: Brittney Schering

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Dralion, will be at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids from Jan. 12-16. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 12 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Purchase yours as soon as you can; this anticipated event is expected to sell out.

Cirque Club members can buy advance discounted tickets can be purchased online through Oct. 11. Membership is free, and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.

Thrilling more than eight million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil.

The name Dralion (pronounced “Dra-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. The name derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature.

The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers, and comedic characters. For more information, check out www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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