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News.com.au
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Cirque du Soleil Corteo: Australian fans get 25 more chances to see renowned show
Thousands more Australians will have the chance to see Cirque du Soleil up close and personal, with 25 additional shows announced around the country for later this year. Following overwhelming demand, audiences in five Aussie cities will be greeted with a mix of 'comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics' when their newest show, Corteo, arrives on our shores in August. Directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, the show — which features 120 members from 27 different countries — first premiered in Montreal, and features a double-sided stage where audiences face each other. Since its creation, Corteo has had more than 12 million spectators across in 30 countries — with a total of 53 shows slated for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide before the show heads to New Zealand. And in a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer's eye view of the audience. 'Corteo is a real celebration of life that blends comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics into a unique staging arrangement,' Cirque du Soleil's Mike Newquist previously told News Corp Australia. 'Australians who fell in love with the breathtaking artistry and storytelling of Luzia will be equally captivated by Corteo.' Pre-sale tickets will be available to Newscorp Plus Rewards members on Wednesday May 28, with general public on sale Thursday May 29. Corteo's updated Australian tour dates Perth Arena: 11 shows betweeen 8-17 August Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena: 12 shows between 22-31 August
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Acrobatics and tumbling, stunt could become NCAA championship sports for women by 2027
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sports of acrobatics and tumbling as well as stunt are on track to achieve NCAA championship status for women by spring 2027, the NCAA announced Thursday. Acrobatics and tumbling became an emerging sport in 2020 and stunt received that designation in 2023. Each sport is sponsored by more than 40 schools across the three divisions, the minimum threshold for achieving championship status. The recommendation to hold national championships in 2027 is contingent on official confirmation of the sponsorship and participation numbers for spring 2025 competition. One championship event for athletes across all three divisions would be held for each sport initially. Acrobatics and tumbling is a fast-paced, team-based discipline in which athletes perform synchronized skills in acrobatics, pyramid, toss, tumbling and team routines. Meets feature six events with skills scored on difficulty and execution. The sport is currently governed by the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association. Stunt transforms traditional cheerleading skills into a head-to-head, four-quarter format emphasizing athleticism and precision. Teams compete in partner stunts, pyramids, jumps and tumbling, with points awarded based on execution. Championships are conducted through a double-elimination tournament structure. The sport is currently governed by USA Cheer. ___ AP college sports:
