The Adagio act has acrobats performing intricate flips during Cirque du Soleil's "Luzia," coming to Gulfstream Park beginning Thursday, Feb. 19. (Photo by Matt Beard)
Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with a newly reimagined production of “Luzia,” an homage to an imaginary Mexico described by the company as “a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.”
The show is performed under Cirque du Soleil Big Top–the iconic touring tent–coming to Gulfstream Park from Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, April 25.
"Luzia" offers a voyage through the many faces and sounds of Mexico. The international cast is made up of acrobats, contortionists, hoop divers, and aerialists. Some of the unique acts include the Cyr wheel, hummingbird hoop-jumping, puppetry, trapeze artists, and live musicians.
An acrobat performing on stilts during "Luzia." (Photo by Anne Colliard)
“‘Luzia’ is the story of a traveler (a clown with no name),” says Sarah Togni, one of the 45 performers in the show. “The story is told through acrobatics and it’s a spectacular journey through a magical land.
Togni is a fifth-generation performer from one of Italy’s largest circus dynasties, The Togni Family. She performs the Cyr wheel, a single metal hoop where the artist performs intricate acrobatic moves.
“It allows me to combine dance and acrobatics on stage,” says Togni.
The story travels from an old movie set to the ocean to a smokey dance hall and a desert, where we see Togni and her partner perform.“Part of our act is performed in the rain, and it was hard to get used to but it is quite a crowd pleaser.”
Sarah Togni performing in the rain during Cirque du Soleil's "Luzia." (Photo by Anne Colliard)
The show’s name combines the Spanish words for light (luz) and rain (lluvia), a fitting choice since rain features prominently in several acts, with a curtain of water forming patterns and waterfalls that acrobats perform in and around.
“It certainly adds to the difficulty of the act,” she says.
“Luzia” transports the audience through a surrealistic journey to a very special, magical world filled with wonders and incredible acts.
“‘Luzia’ is a love letter to Mexico, with the show featuring authentic Mexican rhythms and Salsa beats,” she said. “I feel like I’m visiting the world of Mexico every night”
IF YOU GOWHAT: "Luzia" at Gulfstream Park
WHEN: Times vary, Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, April 25
WHERE: 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach
TICKETS: General Admission, $53 to $131; VIP experiences, $268 to $309
INFORMATION: www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia
