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| Circus Aerial Performance for the Vancouver Olympics 2010 |
Residents and spectators were lined en route. Festive music played, two Olympic mascots and stilt walkers entertained the crowds. Volunteers handed out ribbons to create a sea of colour. The Olympic flag flew at the hall and welcome signs were in the official Olympic languages. The event not only celebrated the Olympics, but community spirit. It expressed pride and appreciation for who we are and where we live.hThere were between 500 and 750 people there to enjoy the afternoon in gorgeous Lion's Bay. Spectators were lead by bagpiper, Stu Morton, to the underpass, where the Circus Aerials performances took place. Margaret Langford, (White Water Kayak),, thanked Klatle-Bhi Sam who gave a blessing and shared her story and then, introduced THE CIRCUS AERIALS performance. Two acrobats, dressed in bob sled costumes ascended silks from the ground up and perform a choreographed piece to local music performed live. Torch/fire costumed stilters as part of the act appeared. The act was for the duration of the song "Fire", sung live, by Karen Fowlie. The Mayor of Lion's Bay announced the Lions Bay musicians who performed a song they had written for this event, accompanied by a music video of Lion's Bay. This was followed by another inspirational song by local musicians. John Smart, (Free Style) came onto stage, gave an inspirational message and then made an announcement for the unveiling of a local cedar carving. The Head Carver, Daryl Loppe and artist Michael Tickner were on stage and their was video footage of the creation. A 200 piece tile mosaic that was created by the youth of Lions Bay as a legacy to the Olympics coming through our Village was unveiled. Selected children came on stage to share their hopes and dreams for the Olympics. Oh Canada was lead by the McPhee’s. Samantha Srigley, (Figure Skater) then introduced the shadow show on stage where dancers depicted winter sports performed to the music of the McPhee’s. Meyrick Jones, International Para-athlete Competitor, (all winter and summer events) will gave an inspirational message and introduced the next and final performance, by THE CIRCUS AERIALS, performed to “This is our Time”.The mayor of Lion's Bay closed with final thanks. There was an Olympic tent where people saw the original 1936 Berlin Olympic torch and met local Olympians, Margaret Langford, John Smart and Samantha Srigley and Para-athlete Meyrick Jones, International Competitor, (all events) who were invited to attend and sign autographs. This was an opportunity for people to hear stories, ask questions and have some spectacular photo opportunities in scenic Lion's Bay. |
Circus Aerials - Event - Lion's Bay Olympic Torch Celebration
| Cori is a Circus aerialist who performs on aerial silks and swinging trapeze. She teaches classes in aerial silks. Aerial silks is also referred to as aerial tissu, aerial fabric and aerial tissue. Classes in swinging trapeze and other circus aerials activities are offered by The Circus Aerials Scoiety. |
E-mail: info@circusaerials.com |
| Olympic Torch Celebration! Lion's Bay, British Columbia February 4, 2010 |
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