AYC Presents Cirque d’Aspen
December 21, 2007
Recently voted Aspen’s best non-profit, the Aspen Youth Center is bringing back
a favorite of mine, Cirque d’Aspen.
Billed as a night of entertainment for the entire family, Cirque d'Aspen is an extraordinary circus event featuring over twenty-five international performers that have come together to amaze and inspire Aspen for three shows only. This event includes performers by the Living Statues, an extraordinary exhibition of balance, strength and endurance. This captivating presentation features Everado Garza with his son Evarado Jr. and daughter Elizabeth, who demonstrate a dramatic display of precision, point and body control. A "one of a kind" feature for Cirque d'Aspen is the Mongolian Archers. They will amaze the audience with an incredible demonstration of cross bow excellence and ability. The concentration, coordination and mutual trust and confidence of these archers’ experts are unsurpassed. Argentinean-born Adrian Poema along with wife Nellie Hanneford and their amazing children, present his family's traditional act of eight generations. This group known as the Poema Family will amaze you with their topsy-turvy, upside-down acrobatic art presenting the age old act known as "risely" - the art of foot juggling humans! These are just a few of the performances you will see.
Cirque d'Aspen is a benefit for the Aspen Youth Center, recently voted Aspen's best non-profit! The Aspen Youth Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit youth organization whose mission it to provide a safe and supportive place for youth to connect, learn and grow. Youth in grades 4-12 have many opportunities and different activities to participate in, all of which foster an environment filled with respect creativity and teamwork to promote healthy interpersonal skills and develop confidence.
Cirque d'Aspen promises this year's show will be a new mystical adventure with all new acts and entertainment. Show times are:
Friday, Dec. 28, @ 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 29, @ 5pm
Sunday, Dec. 30, @ 5pm
Cirque d'Aspen will be held at the Aspen High School Gym. Tickets are $150 for adults and $75 for children under 12. Tickets are available at Belly Up Aspen www.bellyupaspen.com or 970-544-9800.
For more information contact Sarah at 970-544-4133.
