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Win Tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM in San Diego!

Maren by Maren
 

The Southern California exclusive showing of Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds from April 26 to May 13, 2012 and we want to send you and a friend! TOTEM guides you on a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind with death-defying acrobatics, grace and laughter. It is the circus, after all!

The Crystal Man, doing his thing.

But the Crystal Man is no laughing matter. Elton John might love to get his hands on the velvet costume made up of 4,500 glittering mobile mosaics (as would I!), but not if it requires climbing down from the ceiling on a wire with any sort of confidence and grace. That is just hard. Magic crystal suit or not.

4,500 glitter mosaics! Wow. You want to know some more fun facts about TOTEM? I bet you do! It’s Monday after all! Officially* the best day ever to learn about Cirque du Soleil:

  • There are 18 countries represented by the 53 cast members of TOTEM: Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, The People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine, The United Kingdom and the United States of America. Like a United Nations for Extremely Flexible Risk Takers.

The Circle of Life, TOTEM style.

  • TOTEM represents the circle of life both on and off stage. 23 children are on tour between the ages of 6 months to 17 years old. Currently, the youngest tour member is 6 months and the eldest is 61!
  • The site takes 8 days to set up but only 3 to take it down. Thanks, gravity.
  • 65 trailers transport 1,200 tons of equipment but not one, single elephant.

This is me and my bike club. We do this every Saturday. No biggie.

  • Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1894, with only 73 employees. Today they employ 5,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 artists. Artists as talented as my bike club, pictured above.

*Not at all official.

Want to see the Crystal Man in all his 4,500 glittering mobile mosaic splendor? We are giving away 2 tickets to see Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM on May 9, 2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Just leave a comment on this blog post by 10:00 am P.S.T. on Thursday April 19, 2012 for a chance to win. What’s your favorite Cirque du Soleil act?

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  • Leslie

    I have always wanted to see a Cirque du Soleil act and TOTEM sounds amazing!

  • Shane

    I love Cirque, and go to everyone that comes to Los Angeles, I would love a chance to see this one in San Diego!
     

  • Leighdawkins

    A wonderful extravagance for my daughter and I to attend.

  • Jewelsforever

    Totem rocks!! I love the kids:) pick me PLEEZEE!!

  • Garciayesenia

    I have never seen a cirque du soleil show and this one looks absolutely amazing:)!

  • jason

    unicycles!

  • Darkmoon54

    Another brilliant show created by Cirque de Soleil!! Each one is so unique and awed aspiring! Can’t wait to see Totem and be amazed ! 

  • Brandi Ornelas

    I have never been to a single Cirque du Soleil performance sadly but have always wanted to for years now with San Diego only an hour and a half away? Yes I will definitely keep my fingers crossed nd pray for this one.

  • http://www.facebook.com/christopher.daigneau Christopher Daigneau

    I know 2 people that work for Cirque du Soliel in Vegas as a costume designer and as a set designer but I’ve never seen a show! Would love to see the thoughts behind Totem and evolution. 

  • JonnyPyro

    I would love to see this!

  • Luziel L.

    Never got a chance to watch any Cirque du Soleil acts but my boyfriend and I have always wanted to watch because it seems so fascinating. :)

  • Deanna Chew

    We saw Quidam at Del Mar a few years ago and it was absolutely incredible. Love Cirqu du Soleil!

  • Nmreynolds06

    Also, my birthday is May 12th. It would be a lovely gift.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001714705828 Wen Lopez

    I saw Ka in Las Vegas for my birthday and was blown away!  My absolute favorite.

  • Nmreynolds06

    I have never been to Cirque du Soleil! I am dying to go! In the last 5 years I have had 5 surgeries to try to manage chronic pain that keeps me from doing everyday, fun activities with my family. I have a spinal cord stimulator in my back now to help manage the pain. I would really love to get out with my family and do something amazing like see Cirque du Soleil. (Of course, there are 3 of us…….)

  • Kelly

    I’ve run sweepstakes for over 17 years and have never won anything so I would love to finally win…..AND, I’ve seen SO many performances of CDS that it’s impossible to comment on favorite act because they are all simply amazing and awe inspiring!!

  • Stephanie Hilz

    The only one I saw was at Del Mar a couple years ago, it was amazing! I really enjoyed it and want to see more.

  • Ken

    My favorite so far is Alegria, but thats the only one I’ve seen- when they were in SD. Cirque really puts on an amazing show/experience! I’d love to win tickets to see this show! :)

  • Abuono412

    I love them all :) ) no words can describe the art that these people can do with their bodies!! I would love to take my grandma for her 90th birthday present!!!

  • TBLaube

    My son (age 11) loves Cirque du Soleil. His dream is to attend every show that exists (except for Zumanity….he is a bit young for that). For his 11th birthday, his birthday wish was to go to Las Vegas and see three Cirque du Soleil shows. so we did. He LOVES them. His favorite show so far is KA because of the moving platform/wall and the martial arts. My personal favorite was La Reve at Wynn!

  • Charles Robert Sears II

    I like the music the best. It puts one in the mood and sets the tone for each act.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1408008064 Angelica Gonzalez Joaquin

    I saw La Magie Continue back in 1986. Great show and music.

  • http://profiles.google.com/anime.geek.girl Delirium .

    I love Quidam. The headless man makes me smile every time I see him.

  • kricks

    LOVE by Cirque is anazing!

  • Carolyn

    Would love to take my girls to see one of these amazing shows!! I’ve seen “KA” in Vegas, it was spectacular!!

  • Ksnorman66

    I would love to win tickets for my daughter and her husband, they have been married almost a year and are always so busy working and school. I would love to see them go out and have some fun!!!

  • Janelle

    My favorite show is Mystere!  It was the first one I saw and was totally amazed with it!

  • Deb Higgins

    Never been …and would love to have the chance to see Cirque du Soleil :0)

  • RavenedRose

    Varekai would have to be my favorite Cirque show, mostly because it was the first one I ever saw and it blew me away. I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve only seen them under the tents in my area (I think it’s the best way to experience Cirque) and I’ve never been disappointed. Everyone should experience it!! AWESOME!!!

  • Jean Rowley

    I have seen Mystere and Love in Vegas and Iris in Hollywood, all of them awesome.  However, the best Cirque du Soleil experience I have had was in Quebec City.  It was free and a gift to the city for their anniversary.  Amazing!  The public gathered outside underneath a freeway, while two groups of performers walked through the streets and converged to the meeting place for the performance.  Did I mention this was free??

  • Marksb28402

    Sadly I don’thave one because I hae never had the opportunity to see any of them live in person before.

  • http://www.facebook.com/AmyMarie619 Amy Brown

    This would be so awesome!!! TY for the chance

  • Veronica

    My favorite Cirque act is the aerialist performance! I love how they soar beautifully above the crowd in an eyecandied spectacle. I always leave beaming and dreaming of joining them! Would love to delight the sensed and be a part of this magic! Thank you kindly!

  • Tessig

    Ive always wanted to see a Cirque show!! Cant afford tix to the show right now,so winning them would truly mean a lot! :)

  • judit

    I’m a big fan of CdS!!! Pick me please!:))

  • Stephanie Lonchar

    My husband gets back from Deployment on the 6th and a relaxing and awe inspiring date seeing Cirque would be absolutely brilliant!

  • Thejayloe

    I have never been to see Cirque du Soleil and would love to go!

  • ASH CASH

    Zumanity was my favorite, I saw another act that was supposed to be like Cirque du Soleil ( i won’t mention them ), but I wasn’t as satisfied. These are the most talented acrobats IN THE WORLD.

  • Jen

    I haven’t seen this since I was a teenager…over 20 years ago!  I would love to take my kids to see it!

  • Mlhensley5

    I saw Zumanity about 5 years ago.  It was an amazing experience and I would love to see another Cirque du Soleil – TOTEM one day.  I highly recommend seeing this show.  It is an experience you will never forget!

  • Fortune Cookie22

    I took my husband to go see “O” in Las Vegas a couple of months ago and he loved it! Can’t wait to go see this one!

  • Lmarin2007

    II have never been and would love to experience it. And i love vacationing in san Diego!!!

  • http://twitter.com/marieiram1 Marie Thiveos

    My favorite Cirque du Soleil act was the Beatle’s “Love”!! I also really enjoyed “O”.

  • Soxfan7210

    Sounds like a great show!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=729071342 Chris Smith

    I have never seen one of these shows before, but have always wanted to.

  • Califdudes

    I simply must win, because I have NEVER seen a Cirque du Soleil act at all, thus cannot pick a favorite.

  • Mindbodysoul74

    I saw Cirque du Soleil one year and it took my breath away.

  • http://twitter.com/binarywolf Steve

    Totem will be my first and favorite

  • Rosalindfrazee

    Never seen them :(

  • Tenillebutcher

    Never seen them I know me and my son would love it!!!!

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