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Big Apple Circus – Dream Big 2011

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Big Apple Circus – Dream Big 2011© Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus presents the World Premiere of Dream Big at Dulles Town Center near Washington DC this fall. For 34 years the Big Apple Circus, New York’s original one-ring circus, has been entertaining audiences of all ages under its Big Top by presenting world-class circus artistry where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring. Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts — A juggler with a suit to fit his sweet feats of fancy handiwork! A mechanical doll who comes alive in a sinuous balancing act! Spirited horses, frolicsome dogs, and a capybara and porcupine to perk up the sawdust party! Audacious acrobats who astound with athletic grace! Comical conjurors with magical moments of grand illusion! The aerial daring of the trapeze flyers! A singing Ringmistress and the Big Apple Circus Band creating the ringing melodies of memories to last! And Grandma, apogee of comical aspiration and mirthful joy!

Dates: September 22 – October 10, 2011

Location
Dulles Town Center
Routes 7 and 28
Dulles, Virginia

Tickets
Tickets for Dream Big start at $15 and are available online at www.bigapplecircus.org or by calling (888) 541-3750. The Circus Box Office at Dulles Town Center will open Tuesday, September 20th; hours are Tues–Fri, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat–Mon, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Big Apple Circus Performers From Around the Globe

  • From the US, International Clown Hall of Fame inductee Barry Lubin, and his unforgettable clown Grandma in a farewell tour as star of the Big Apple Circus

  • From Colombia, the astonishingly talented Flying Cortes return to the ring in a breath–taking trapeze routine with startling, soaring leaps and flips

  • From the US and Holland, Scott Nelson and Muriel Brugman make a lovable and mischievous magician and assistant duo, sparking laughter with their hilarious manikin act

  • From Russia, with extreme elegance and pinpoint poise, Anna Volodko mesmerizes audiences as she twists up and falls down the aerial rope

  • From the US, the beautiful Jenny Vidbel presents fiery Arabian horses and playful pooches, with a surprise or two to keep it lively

  • From Russia, the extraordinary Dmitry Chernov enigmatically juggles around the ring in an intriguing and innovative routine

  • From China, the Shandong Acrobats are a spectacularly talented group who surprise audiences with their eleven–man human juggling show

  • From Switzerland, the spellbinding solo hand balancer Melanie Chy captivates the audience with her fantastic flair

  • From the US, the brilliant Jenna Robinson hosts the circus with sweet style and splendid spirit
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