I am so fond of watching acrobats and the circus, minus the clown because I don’t like clowns.  But, in all fairness their clowns were too funny for me to get awkward in my seat!

DID I JUST SAY FUNNY? funny, entertaining and inspiring (for me) as a pole athlete and fitness enthusiast.  The artists are awesome and I like dreaming big.  For my fitness goal, my dream is to join the Olympics (when they include Pole in the future) or join an elite Circus like Cirque du Soleil.  I’m one ambitious girl but I’ve got nothing to lose if I dream big, don’t I?

YES, this show is a must-watch!  Check out more pictures, details and Cirque du Soleil Saltimbangco ticket prices here.

This was taken before they announced “No photos, flash or no flash”

Seriously guys, flash could distract the artists.  And even if you don’t intent to turn on your flash, sometimes you accidentally flash them.

And their life is at risk.

Anyway, just don’t bring your camera and enjoy the show! 

They are here for a very limited time only! Must not miss it!

Cirque Du Soleil Saltimbanco in Manila show dates:

Thursday, August 9 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 10 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 11 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 12 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Be dazzled by Cirque Mother (Circus Mama) Africa when it rolls into town on April 19th – 22nd presented by Establish Events in cooperation with Media Central.

Philippine audiences are familiar with Cirque Du Soleil but this time, they will be challenged and mesmerized by the sights and sounds of Africa. This innovative two hour show, which combines African music, dance and performance, pulsates with the heartbeat of Africa and the combined talents of 40 artists from nine African countries, including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Guinea.

It’s a show that’s unlike any other.  And while some of my friends travel to watch different places worldwide, you don’t have to spend that much to experience this because it’s coming here to Manila!

Check out this video:

Although the artists come from all parts of the African continent, on stage, they fuse into a single family whose cheerfulness and passion immediately capture the audience. And they are versatile performers! Each of the outstanding artists is a dancer, singer or musician and quite often a combination of all three.The troupe performed in sold out shows in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain.

The circus show, with a cast of 45 performers, started in Tanzania in October 2006. A world premiere in Germany in December 2006 followed and “ Mama Africa – Circus of Joy” was born. T he show toured to sell-out crowds, playing to more than 300,000 people in small cities and towns in Germany. Since then, this circus production has grown and the 2011/12 production is an anniversary programme which will feature some of the best acts from the past four to five years as well as new ones.

Tickets are affordable at:

• VIP PhP 6,095.00
• C1  PhP 5,090.00
• C2  PhP 4,065.00
• C3  PhP 3,025.00
• C4  PhP 1,500.00

You can also avail of discounts, find out here to know more.

Book your tickets now via TICKETWORLD.

Unified by one shining symbol, two global icons come together to invite you to a brilliant experience.

Sun Life Financial is a proud sponsor of Varekai™ by Cirque du Soleil® which opens on June 22 under the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau at the Luneta, across the Quirino Grandstand.

Pronounced as ver·ay·’kie meaning “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies, Varekai brings you into a captivating forest inhabited by whimsical and enchanted creatures.

In celebration of its 116th year in the country, Sun Life is giving away 116 tickets to lucky winners thru the “Experience the Sun, Experience Cirque du Soleil” promo. Interested parties must log-in to www.sunlife.com.ph and answer a simple question about Sun Life. Moreover, participants may upload a video sharing any experience they have with the Company for a chance to win a free trip to New York City, USA.

The online promo can only be accessed from sunrise to sunset (from 6am to 6pm), Mondays through Fridays, from May 23 to June 17, 2011.

“We’re thrilled to be a sponsor of Cirque du Soleil and align their awe-inspiring tour de force performances with Sun Life’s brand,” says Sun Life Philippines President and CEO Riza Mantaring. “Both of us share the sun as our core symbol and we both trace our roots back to Canada. We look forward to showcasing how bright life is under our sun and sponsoring Varekai is a preview of that.”

“We’re very excited to have Sun Life Philippines on board as an official sponsor, “says Ross Meltzer, Corporate Alliances Director at Cirque du Soleil. “The sponsorship is a great match for both of us, as Cirque du Soleil seeks partnerships with companies who share the same attributes, such as excellence, performance and engagement.”