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BACKSTAGE at La Nouba TM by Cirque du Soleil® LIBERAL ARTS Location: Designed For Students: Program Length: ® Grades 6th-12th 2 hours Downtown Disney West Side* Ages 11-18 (Morning) Meet at Cirque Du Soleil®

OVERVIEW People and Processes Go backstage at La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil to uncover the artistry, Cirque du Soleil is well known for its innovation and artistry. At the training, preparation and support systems required to produce more heart of every show are artists, dancers, musicians, actors, clowns, than 470 shows a year. During this behind-the-scenes tour of the acrobats, and vocalists all at the height of their professions and skills. theater including the stage, training facilities, costuming and props Students are transported into the creative world of the men and areas, students will realize the importance of communication, women of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil. teamwork, practice and dedication to fulfilling their goals. • Students visit backstage areas that are limited to authorized Cirque du Soleil employees • A revealing look into the support systems that assist the performers LEARNING OUTCOMES • From the green room to the training room, students are exposed to Places Please! the world of theater • Students learn the necessity of communication, flexibility, and La Nouba derives its name from the French phrase, faire la nouba, practice, practice, practice meaning to “live it up.” Students discover the diversity of the team that performs more than 470 shows a year for an audience of all ages. • Students try their hand at the performance art of The Diabolos! • Inside the Cirque du Soleil theater students gain an understanding of the wealth of skill, knowledge, and diversity that go into creating such GROUP LEADER RESOURCES a dynamic performance Prerequisite Participants are required to attend a performance of La Circus! Circus! Nouba by Cirque du Soleil prior to the program. The Cirque du Soleil theater sets the stage for a lesson in the creation of this modern-day circus. A video overview of Backstage at La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil is • Students contrast traditional circus entertainment with their Cirque available on the Disney Youth Programs YouTube Channel. du Soleil experience • Students are introduced to the dream that resulted in a multi- National Standards aligned with this program are available at dimensional company DisneyYES.com.

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