Cirque du Soleil performs its unique brand of theatrical acrobatics.
Genre: Performing Arts – Ballet/Dance
Rating: NR
Release Date: 6-FEB-2001
Media Type: DVDThe Chinese consider the lion a symbol of good luck, so it’s a half-dragon, half-lion–a dralion–that is the symbol of the East-meets-West fusion of this Cirque du Soleil show, in which 36 Chinese acrobats join the renowned Canadian troupe. Celebrating the four elements as represented in four colors– blue (air), green (water), red (fire), and ochre (earth)–Dralion combines ancient Chinese circus traditions with Cirque du Soleil’s usual stunning elements: the techno-oriented single ring; the multicolored lights and costumes; the music that mixes rock, New Age, and various world influences (though not Chinese); and the madcap clowns that pull a victim out of the audience (he turns out to be a terrific sport).
But of course the main reason to watch a Cirque du Soleil show is the acrobatic stunts, those eye-popping displays of agility, balance, and strength. You’ll see an acrobat balancing on one hand, a brawny juggler, a high-flying teeterboard act, a double trapeze, contortionists, a parasol turned and tossed atop a foot, furiously synchronized hoop-diving, unbelievable rope-skipping, and more. While nothing can match the experience of seeing this troupe live, the video does offer some choice close-ups that you would never get from your seat, and you can’t ask the live performers to repeat your favorite stunts over and over again. And you’ll want to see them over and over because Dralion is a dazzler. –David Horiuchi
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May 9, 2010
#1
This show is great but when i was on the internet i almost passed out.
okay,the reason why i almost passed out is that my favorite french singer Erik Karol LEFT!
I WAS SOO SHOCKED! i could not beleve he left and they replaced him with Frank somthing [TERRIBLE VOICE MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE] Erik is WAY beter if you like Frank YOUR’E CRAZY!
May 9, 2010
#2
I’m guessing it would have been good – if I had received it.
I order so much I overlooked this one
May 9, 2010
#3
Don{t now much about the DVD but i love the Cirque so I supouse it must be seper
May 9, 2010
#4
When i got this dvd my eyes where glued to my tv until i saw Erik and i instantly fell in love with him. kids at school call me “Erik Freak” because i beleve he is the cutest guy on the planet. i LOVE his costumes they have so much detail i can’t even draw them! the best part about Erik is his makeup i don’t like it…I LOVE IT! i like his makeup so much i usally pause the dvd and look at him.if you’ve NEVER seen him before or in a long time buy the dvd and you will fall in love with him too.
May 9, 2010
#5
Dralion is one of the best cirque du soleil movies i’ve ever seen. Erik Karol was SOO CUTE! I love this dvd. When i’m bored I watch it over and over again. I want to give it 50 stars if i could. My only dreams are to meet Erik and see this awesome show live.