If you thought Cirque du Soleil was the only French cirque to come to the DFW area, think again! This December the Lone Star Circus will be presenting Cirque Banquiste at The Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Celebrate the coming new year with a dazzling show of circus superstars. See acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers and balancers dressed in some of the most beautifully adorned circus costumes this side of the Atlantic. Cirque Banquiste! is directed by Fanny Kerwich with artists from all across the globe, including countries such as Italy, Peru, Canada, Argentina and of course the U.S.
Take a magical journey into worlds beyond your imagination with this amazing showcase. Kids and adults alike will have their imaginations stretched past the traditional “big top” with this sensational circus production. Breathtaking acts and mesmerizing stunts will have you either on the edge of your seat or standing on top of your own!
She teaches and reaches - Cirque Director Fanny Kerwich
The organization behind “Cirque Banquiste!” is Dallas’ own Lone Star Circus, a non-profit with the purpose of promoting circus acts through training and performance. Director Fanny Kerwich comes from a lineage of talented circus performers, being an eighth generation artist originally from France. She started teaching circus arts years ago at Dallas International School. By 2006 Lone Star Circus Arts Center was founded in her studio. The Lone Star Circus School not only trains adult circus artists, but provides recreational and professional training for kids too. Lone Star Circus is good for giving you circus-themed entertainment for fundraisers and civic or corporate events alike.
Bring in 2012 with Cirque Banquiste!, an inspiring show for the entire family. The Lone Star Circus will hold six performances between December 29th and January 1st at The Rosewood Center for Family Arts located in Dallas. Tickets range between $20 – $45. Get “bedazzled” at this “Banquiste” Circus extravaganza!
Check out this video snippet about Cirque Banquiste 2011!
Performance Dates/Times
Thursday, December 29 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 30 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 31 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 31 at 5:30pm
Sunday, January 1 at 2:00pm
Sunday, January 1 at 5:30pm
Event Address:
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman St.
Dallas, TX 75231
dfwhappenings 
Leave a Reply