Cavalia Gallops into Minneapolis

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse Will Gallop Near The Shops at West End this September. End Quote

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI (1888PressRelease) June 18, 2011 - Grand scale show features 37 artists and 49 horses from around the world in multi-media extravaganza

Tickets on Sale Now

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, an innovative multi-media and multi-disciplinary production created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of the famed Cirque du Soleil, will have its Twin Cities premiere on September 21, 2011 under the White Big Top near The Shops at West End, located off I-394 and Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, Minn. Tickets to Cavalia will be available for sale today online at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866-999-8111.

Enjoyed by almost 3 million people in the U.S., Europe and Canada, Cavalia is a lavish production involving 37 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers, and musicians, and featuring 49 magnificent horses from all over the world. A show unlike any other, Cavalia celebrates the relationship between humans and horses, virtually reinventing the equestrian arts.

"It's going to be a real thrill having Cavalia here at The Shops at West End," said Michael Landstad, Senior Property Manager of the Shops at West End. "We've already established ourselves as a veritable dining Mecca and destination shopping venue here in the Twin Cities, and Cavalia will give us an unmatched opportunity to become the entertainment destination of the fall!"

"We have been looking forward to bringing Cavalia to the Twin Cities for some time," said Normand Latourelle, President, CEO and Artistic Director of Cavalia. "Cavalia has travelled North America and Europe for eight years, and we are glad to have now found a home in Minnesota at The Shops at West End."

In Cavalia, horses cavort with the many artists in front of a constantly changing digital background projected onto a 200-ft. wide screen, drawing spectators into dream-like virtual environments. Unlike traditional horse shows in the round, Cavalia's audience faces a single 160-ft. wide stage which allows the horses space to gallop at full speed, at times running completely free unfettered by bridles or halters. Cavalia takes place under North America's largest touring tent - a white, 26,264-sq. ft. big top rising some 100 feet high that gives the horses an ample playground to perform with their trainers and artists.

Delightful, thrilling and poignant, Cavalia explores humankind's longstanding relationship with the horse. Juxtaposed with the vibrancy of the production is a subtle thematic line that takes audiences through the evolution of horses and our interaction with them. Audiences discover an unbridled life in the wilderness, then early domestication, and ultimately a relationship with human beings based on freedom and mutual respect. Cavalia's horse training is based upon a philosophy of understanding the horse rather than making him understand the human beings around him. The tone of the show, embraced by the entire company, is one of mutual respect, kindness, patience and trust. Audiences have found Cavalia exhilarating in scope yet touching in the compassion shown by both horse and human.

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Since its world premiere in Montreal in 2003, Cavalia has enthralled audiences across North America and Europe, and is soon to arrive in the Twin Cities after much critical acclaim. The Globe and Mail raves "Cavalia is truly the stuff of dreams" while The National Post states it is "sensationally jaw-dropping. Cavalia is magic in motion!" The New York Times remarks that the theme of Cavalia is "Celebrating horses, humans and their bond." and O Magazine exclaims that the show is "breathtaking!" CNN's Larry King raves, "The greatest show I have ever seen! Spectacular. Beautiful. Like being in a dream. I loved it!" The Washington Post exclaims, "Impressive, highly refined, indeed a wonder!" The San Francisco Chronicle raves, "Cavalia takes horse play to a new level, even for non-horsey folk."

ABOUT CAVALIA
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cavalia is the brainchild of Normand Latourelle who has become renowned for his innovative approach to show production. Cavalia has travelled extensively in North America and Europe. The show has visited 41 cities across North America, including Toronto (twice), Montreal (6 times), Quebec City, New York, Los Angeles (4 times), San Francisco (3 times), Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago, and multiple European countries including Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Follow Cavalia's latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.

TICKETS - For its exclusive run in Minneapolis, Cavalia will be presented under its White Big Top at The Shops at West End. Tickets are on sale now and are priced from $64.50 to $ 99.50 + applicable fees. For guests desiring an extraordinary outing, the show can be customized for an extended experience from $ 149.50 to $199.50, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour Cavalia's stables after the show, and the VIP Rendez-Vous Package that includes a tour of the stables post-show, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), and senior citizens (65+). For tickets, please visit www.cavalia.net or call 1-866-999-8111.

SHOWTIMES - The show opens September 21 and performances through October 2 are now on sale. For a detailed list of show dates and reservations, call 1.866.999.8111 or visit www.cavalia.net
For Calendar Editors:

WHAT:Cavalia
WHEN:Premieres September 21, 2011
WHERE:White Big Top near The Shops at West End
TICKETS:$64.50 to $99.50+ applicable fees
(Special pricing and packages also available)
Available at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866-999-8111.
INFO:www.cavalia.net

High resolution photos can be downloaded from www.cavalia.net/media
Username: media
Password: cavalia

Media Contact: Molly Steinke, Nemer Fieger, 952-278-3142, 612-309-1677, molly ( @ ) nemerfieger dot com
Photos & Interviews Available Upon Request

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