CIRQUE DREAMS: JUNGLE FANTASY

Cirque Dreams is a 90-minute 2-act dreamscape of nighttime imagery that redefines the boundaries of ingenuity and imagination. An international cast of acrobats, contortionists and aerialists perform under a multi-million dollar ultra violet stage set that ignites them into some of the most amazing feats and performances ever witnessed on stage and in the air. songs and video

THE ARTISTS

The Jungle Fantasy Adventure

The Vocals & Electric Violin are performed live by the Lady Bug & Soul Tree

ABOUT THE ARTISTS IN CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY

Uranmandakh Amarsanaa (Mongolia) is a recent graduate of the Mongolian State School of Contortion. This is Uranmandakh's first time ever in the United States performing with "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" and part of the contorting lizards.

Marcello Balestracci (USA) began performing with Cirque Productions in "Imaginique" at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Since then he has performed with the Company in "Cirque Branson," "Christmas Dreams", "Coobrila" and now "Jungle Fantasy" where he presents his unique manipulation skills and captains the ensemble jump rope team.

Lauren Di Blasi (USA) performed in Neil Goldberg's "Christmas Dreams" in 2005. Lauren has been a featured dancer for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and was featured in the Summer '06 Trump Plaza production of "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy". This is Lauren's second national tour with the company.

Jared Burnett (USA) has performed on MTV, ABC, CBS, WB, Nickelodeon and Ed McMahon's "Next Star." His unusual electric violin skills have been a featured highlight presentation at Universal Studios Orlando, City Walk in recent years. Jared joined the cast "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" in March '06, and has created the role of the Soul Tree.

Ivan Dotsenko (Ukraine) was born into a multi-generation circus family. He began performing and traveling with his family at age 7. Ivan participates in many aspects of "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy", including his most recent self-taught "Hoop Manipulation" and "Owls on a Perch". This is Ivan's 4'h show with Cirque Productions.

Vladimir Dovgan (Ukraine) graduated from the Kiev State School of Circus Arts (Ukraine) in 1989. Together with his partner Anatoliy Yeniy, he began working with Neil Goldberg in 1999 to re-design and choreograph their "Stacking Cylinders" balancing act never before attempted by a duo anywhere in the world. He also performs as the Snake Roller. This is his 7th year with the company.

Buyankhishig Ganbaatar (Mongolia) has been performing the art of contortion since childhood. She trained at the Mongolian State School of Contortion in Mongolia and now performs as one of the four contorting lizards in "Jungle Fantasy". This is her 4th year performing with the company.

Erdenesuvd Ganbaatar (Mongolia) has been performing the art of contortion since childhood. She trained at the Mongolian State School of Contortion in Mongolia, and now performs as one of the four contorting lizards in "Jungle Fantasy". This is her 4th year performing with the company and supervising with Artistic Direction of new acts.

Stefka Iordanova (Bulgaria) joined Cirque Productions after a successful European career in rhythmic gymnastics. She has performed in "Imaginique", "Cirque Dreams |the Journey Continues" and now as the Junglehairialist in "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" where she spins from her hair. MARIA

Kvartalova (Russia) trained in dance at the Kiev Choreography Academy in Ukraine. She toured the U.S. as a featured performer in "Moscow 2000" and then joined Cirque Dreams to train and develop silk duo aerial acts through 2005. She has just returned to the U.S. from Russia to once again perform with the company in "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy".

Denys Kucher (Ukraine) recently joined the company and is making his American debut in "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy". He was a member of the Kiev Gymnastic Team and National Olympic Team of Ukraine where he was numerous championships throughout the world.

Julia Langley (USA) is a professional singer, actress, cabaret performer and arts educator. She began performing with Cirque Productions in 2005 as a vocalist in Neil Goldberg's "Cirque Branson" and is happy to be back with the company for this 2nd exciting national tour. Past roles include Velma Kelly in "Chicago" and The Bakers Wife in Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods".

Vitalii Lykov (Ukraine) studied Physical Education and Sport at the National University in Kiev, and was a member of the Kiev Gymnastic team competing on an international level. Vitalii has performed internationally in Switzerland and Paris, and is happy to be making his United States debut in "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy", his first show in the United States.

Ilya Mingazov (Russia) is a graduate of the Moscow Circus School specializing in acrobatics and gymnastics. He has performed internationally in Russia and the Ukraine and toured the U.S. with the Moscow State Circus in early 2005. He performed in "Imaginique"and now joins "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy".

Odgerel Oyunbaatar (Mongolia) began training in the art of contortion as a child. Since 2001 she has been performing with the National Art and Dance Ensemble in Mongolia. This is her first time performing in the U.S. and as part of the contorting lizards in "Jungle Fantasy".

Sergey Parshin (Russia) is a three time national champion of the USSR Acrobatics in Kiev, Ukraine. After graduating from the Sports Acrobatics School of Moscow, he decided to pursue a career in theatrical acrobatics in America. He joined Cirque Productions in 1999 and has worked exclusively in various company shows including "Cirque Dreams", "Imaginique" and now "Jungle Fantasy". His strength and aerial skills have become world renown.

Glenn Rogers (USA) was a competitive gymnast for 11 years. He has performed as a tumbler and stilt jumper for Parades, Universal Studios, Disney and throughout the country. He joined "Jungle Fantasy"in March'06 as an aerobic Jumproperand character, performed this summer in "Cirque Dreams Coobrila" and now trains in a variety of disciplines including single wheel and aerial cube.

Naomi Sampson (USA) has toured with the company for the past 5 years throughout the US, Australia and New Zealand in the original "Cirque Dreams". She holds a Dance Educators of America degree and currently performs the "Duo Butterflyer Act" with partner Sergey Parshin in "Jungle Fantasy".

Carly Sheridan (Canada) has trained and worked as a dancer and competitive gymnast in Canada for over 10 years. She has been part of numerous aerial acrobatic performances including the Trio Trapeze in the original "Cirque Dreams" as well as a featured rope artist in "Cirque Branson". Carly now returns to "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" as a Trapeze artist in Owls on a Perch.

Nazar Skladanyi (Ukraine) is from a circus family dynasty, studied at the State University of Theatre, Cinema and Television and has worked in the Russian State Circus. He has performed in France, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, New Zealand and Hungary. His U.S. premier was in "Cirque Dreams Illumination" this past summer in Atlantic City. He now joins "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" performing his unique juggling skills.

Serguei Slavski (Russia) graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Physical Training in 1999. He was a member of the Russian Sports Acrobatics Team when he relocated to America for Cirque Productions to train and perform the acrobatic feats he now does in "Jungle Fantasy".

Alexander Tolstikov (Russia) trained at the Sports Acrobatic School of St. Petersburg, Russia. He was a silver medal winner at the 1990 USSR Acrobatics competition of Kiev. His performances with Cirque Productions since 1999 have all been designed and choreographed while training at Dream Studios in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Anatoliy Yeniy (Russia) graduated from the Kiev State School of Circus Arts (Ukraine) in 1989. Together with his partner Vladimir Dovgan, they toured Hungary, Romania and Turkey with the Moscow Circus. They began working with Neil Goldberg in 1999 to re-design and choreograph their unique balancing act never before attempted by a duo anywhere in the world.

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