Cirque du Soleil announced today four distinguished Canadian arts organizations will participate in the Opening Ceremony of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games on Friday, July 10 in Toronto. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canada’s National Circus School, Canada’s National Ballet School and Toronto Dance Theatre will showcase their unique artistic talent in specific scenes of the Opening Ceremony.
As the Official Creative Partner for the Opening Ceremony, Cirque du Soleil is designing and producing this exclusive “one night only” original production, which is its largest special event to date. This special production will be experienced live by more than 40,000 spectators in the Pan Am Ceremonies venue at 1 Blue Jays Way in downtown Toronto, and by millions of TV viewers globally. In Canada, the Opening Ceremony can be watched live on CBC/Radio-Canada (check local listings).
“In the hopes of leaving a mark on the national artistic community, it has been a significant objective for Cirque du Soleil to involve Canadian creative forces in the Pan Am Games Opening Ceremony,” explained Jean Guibert, Creative Director for 45 DEGREES, the Cirque du Soleil Special Events Company, delivering the Opening Ceremony.
“The Opening Ceremony will showcase the rich diversity, creative talent and generous, welcoming nature of this great region. We’re thrilled to see our nationally acclaimed cultural institutions embracing this unique opportunity to showcase local talent to a global audience and be part of an unforgettable TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015.
{ SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil }
