Tag: dreams

Elisa Tauro, Acrobat at Cirque du Soleil’s ‘O’ tells us her Story (1/2)

Elisa Tauro grew up in Toronto and, from a very young age onwards dreamt of becoming a circus acrobat. 1 year ago, she became part of the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s show O in Las Vegas. A position every circus acrobat dreams about. In this first part of our interview, Elisa tells us what brought her there.

Props: I Dream Of The Perfect Workshop

The walls are totally white, clean and luminous. They change colors according to my moods, my desires and sunshine. Large windows give generously onto the exterior and filter the brightness according to my wishes. They open on summer days to let me enjoy the sound of cicadas and singing birds.

If I Can Make It In The Big Apple, I’ll Make It Anywhere

Finding ANY job let alone your dream job in a city like NYC can be quite the challenge. It is a known fact that the cream of the crop arrive in New York hoping and praying that they have a shot of making it. As the famous Sinatra song clearly reminds us every year after the ball drops in Times Square “If I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere.” This rings very true for people working in the performing arts industry.

How To Make Your Childhood Dreams An Adult Reality

What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a question that we get asked a lot as children. At a young age, you can give almost any answer and find yourself encouraged. We are told to aim for the stars, follow our dreams, and any other cliché “anything is possible” answer you could think of. However, this game changes once we grow up. Our choices and goals are subject to intense scrutiny and holding onto a childhood dream may not be viewed in quite the same way. That is exactly where my problem lies. At the age of twenty-three, my childhood dream is still my real life aspiration.