And it all happened. Andi: Happy, healthy, and surrounded by my family. And it happens because its a technical act. And then I was like, well, lets take the safety belt off and lets do it without everyone was like, Are you crazy? Yeah. Something that hit me when my mom met you for the first time, she was touched in so many ways because shes kind of familiar with the traditional American family style in general. Cirque du Soleil Theatrical will soon present Cirque du Soleil -PARAMOUR, the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. Cirque du Soleil - PARAMOUR, the organization's first created specifically for Broadway. Kevin: Im a West Coast kind of guy. Yeah. Its only when we came to sir du Soleil that they actually threw us in a room together and said go and go and work with each other. Most Popular And I wonder made me almost feel jealous to say I wish I was a twin because I would have the support, the understanding and as needless to say, as a performance partner, just so incredible. Its just about releasing some energy in a positive, good way. And then after that, were going to keep people updated. [48:00] What would you say to young people that would like to be circus artists? So its things like that. I loved working, I loved my life, I loved everything about it. What time would you do? I know you guys have been writing about it and the fans are commenting, following, checking out your new email list and all that. This is what I can like, even Ive been hurt by people that I thought that I could trust. Do you feel that electricity go through your body? So Im working out and its always different. Thank you so much for having us. What are some of the basics moves in the training? And same thing happened with swimming. There are 80+ professionals named "Andrew Atherton", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Im a pretty good swimmer now, but theres something I remember in every sport I did, such as how to stop when I was ice skating. And its not just creating the act. So sometimes weve been stuck in the air for 45 seconds, no way coming down. And then muscles, you want to stretch them back out again so youll be stiff the next day. If youre on your mobile phone, just search for Phase Role Podcast in the Podcast app on iPhone or an Android app such as Podcast Addict and click subscribe. Cirque du Soleil Ensemble . Andrew Atherton has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows. It was nearly once a week when we was on Zarkana. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production! And our life became living through her eyes. Take them to see now its Christmas. Places, Intermission or Curtain Call? Thank you very much for listening to this episode and I hope you were able to learn a few things. The trivial things are not important to us anymore. We just want to be real, even if its social media, because now you see, like, the perfect pictures, right? All eight videos are ten minute long, each with ten exercises for busy professionals on the go. Paramouropens May 25 at the Lyric Theatre. [46:00] What are your recommendations for performing artists? And then he will have definitely the biggest help. And what are some of the things that you want them to kind of keep in mind? People would be surprised to learn that we. Is it the best thing for our family? And it works. So chin ups, arms back ups, and finishing my training is stretching. Weve seen that. If I could live anywhere else in the world it would be: Fast, free delivery. Akhmetova-Atherton, who joined Cirque du Soleil when she was just 17, is now married to former British gymnast Andrew Atherton, and the two are parents to 3-year-old Kamali and. But in sport, seriously, I used to fly upside down doing like a trick, and because I wasnt doing it right, but I would still for me, the main thing was to do it, how to do it, I dont care, but I will do it now. But again, they so interested in what we do outside of Surlay, which for us was fascinating, but at the same time we appreciate, especially the ones that have been there from the beginning, because the support theyve given us from the birth of Camilla to the birth of Casino and then no to, obviously, Kevins baby boy, that people just cant wait. We dont want to over exert the body or something like that, especially with the performance that we do. And we put that down to the fact that obviously were very smart about the way we do. But I also learned, definitely in sport, I learned big time how to fall. And we learned that from being Jim NASA. Exclusive Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil Preps PARAMOUR for Broadway Debut! the Atherton Family Celebrate Art and Family Life Powered by Happy Scribe, Access Podintelligence keywords & insights for this episode. Thank you so much for your time. You know, it is a big family, Kevin and myself performing together. Hence, then yes, chin ups, no. Kevin Atherton Laprise was born on 8 June 1975 in Wigan, England, UK. Andi and Kevin: The New York Beer Company. Especially with the performance that we do. Also joining me on the show today is my Associate Producer, Adam Leffert, who asked the Atherton family How do you create art?. Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom. I love performing. Below, watch as cast memberMartin Charrat gives us an up-close and personal look into rehearsals atLong Island's Grumman Studios! That is at after tentwins.com tenFORten. [09:00] Kevin, tell us about the new addition to the Atherton Family! They want to know whats next for us as far as our display careers going, our performing career, which we will in time, were going to share with them. Photo Coverage: Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR Company Celebrates Opening Night! Theyre a circus family from Cirque du Soleil. Andrew Atherton. Ive maybe spent a few months apart from them, so to say. Then you know that dynamics can get also very tricky. Wow. But youre not going to grow, youre not going to develop where youre not flexible anymore, because thats when youre going to get injured and unite her muscles. . I just remember that feeling. As you said, you need to be prepared that somethings going to happen. In gymnastics, we had to travel separately apart from when we were performing for the Great Britain team. For us, it is about family and every choice now that we make as far as performing goes, where are we going to go, which show its going to be in? Cirque Du Soleil's PARAMOUR to Tumble Into the Recording Studio. At first we didnt like it, obviously. And its not about money for us, its more about the freedom. This elevated parkway offers many great views of the city. The fact weve not been to the gym, and I think thats got to do with age as well. Not like once I used to do that before I started to get injured on Tour, I used to hate running. So Im having a baby boy in next month, in December. But because we know you, we know youre completely opposite of that. So theres so many news floating around. Andi:All of the above. Reels. All new episodes will be delivered to you automatically. Andrew and Kevin Atherton in Cirque du Soleil's 'Paramour.' (Photo: Matt Beard via The Broadway Blog.) Its more about the big picture. And Im going to with a love every moment of those, even the hard moments and Ive seen the hard moments, Ive lived the hard moments too, and Im looking forward to all that. And just to change the subject for a second, I dont think about this very often, the fact that the wave, the way that you look, youre blonde, youre blue eyed, and this whole time youve been in circus. Welcome to another brand new episode of the Feisworld podcast. But if you ask the three of us what the most joys have been, its been through the eyes of the children, comeley and caysin. Now it becomes about wanting to show them what we do. With so many people, so much excitement. What is the creative process like? Youre part of this almost like a group or matrix of interlocking love and support and respect. I mean, we know nothing else, obviously. That the unit. Especially because that moment was filmed on a documentary, flying the wall documentary called The Fire Within, which was shown all around America and I think, in some other countries around the world, wasnt it? Kevin: Fat and hairy. My relationship with the Atherton family has transformed over the past 2.5 years ago. I felt like a different person. So where for us, we want to show that were real. So it was beautiful. For us is almost not a job, because its a passion. The world, we dedicate this podcast to celebrate the lives of the unsung heroes and self made artists. So its the best moment, the most memorable moments, but the hardest moments. Everything else didnt matter. Its more about the big picture. And because of that, it was easy for me to learn that act. Weve never been to work, not wanting to go to work. For them, its a learning experience and were trying to teach them as well as teach ourselves. Even when we go into a photo shoot, we take the kids with us and its hard, its hard to manage sometimes we miss some amazing opportunities. I never liked that, but now I cannot neglect so certain parts of my body once again, to prevent the injury, Im doing it. . Really. Spending the whole night in a hospital with case and really it touches because, you know, at this point this person, it just needs you there and you just need to be there for him. Plus Andys lovely wife, also cirque du Soleil artist Gasya back on Feisworld after witnessing Verkai in summer 2015, I immediately reached out to Andy and Kevin Atherton To Face World. A world called Varekai. February 20, 2023 - 115 likes, 2 comments - Studio Innova Danse (@studioinnovadanse) on Instagram: "Nous sommes fires de vous prsenter nos enseignant(e)s pour la . We cant ask for more. When we start to get bigger, if. As long as we continue to work on our art and to touch them in certain ways and hopefully change peoples lives in a positive way, then were going to continue doing that. [26:00] You are also responsible for your fans, in some way. And youre the one thats done it and youre the one thats created it, is pretty special. Andrew Atherton. Dont worry because were running after these kids saying, dont do that, Jonathan. Were lifting weights the same. Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside PARAMOUR's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! And I think most of the work, most of the elements and choreography that we came up with for that act came from artwork and came from sculptures. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. And so Im going to have you answer this first and then have Andy and kept jumping as well, like on a weekly basis. He finished 4th at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 7th at the 2015 Pan American Games. And for us, its a fear of ours where, you know, you do see children now all the time, the heads in the smartphone, the heads in the computer, and thats all they know. Or, check out the cities where your favorite show is playing. [34:00] The training that we do now is a training with a purpose of training with a function. I know youre not the only one in the industry, but I constantly hear that, the fear and sort of the struggle, thinking about having the family for men and for women to kind of balance that, how would that interfere my career? And when were watching them, whenever I see a show, literally am I. [13:00] Most people think its never the right time. Theres no time because I think the moment Gassy got pregnant but we were. I think Ive been born with a really good Ive been born with not knowing what the fear is. So what is that? And just to have him and just to know that this person relies on me and I can give him all of myself, hopefully just the good stuff. It literally takes seconds. In addition to performing, Reed continues to interact with a legion of reality show fans from his stint on CBS's Survivor: San Juan Del Sur in 2014. He has been married to Michel Laprise since 6 August 2005. 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