Nico Pires's diabolo act performed at Festival International des Artistes de Cirque of Saint Paul Les Dax, France, Nov. 2019. Edited version from 2 shows of Sunday 10th Nov. 2019.
Nico received the Special Prize from the Jury with this act which he was experimenting for the first time at this festival.
Music: Les Choristes - Vois sur ton chemin / Workals - Coeur de la nuit Remix
Images: Lilian Ginet / lilianginetpro
Special thanks to:
- Cirque du Soleil, Totem and Franck Hanselman for letting me go for 1 week, and my diabolo brother Fabio Luis Santos to keep the Tracker in good hands
- Johnny Kim, Miguel Gigosos Ronda, Bastien Dugas, Marc-Antoine Picard for their eye on my creative process
- Pekora Cereja, Hanna and the wardrobe team from Totem for bringing alive the dark side of the unicorn
- Ihmotep Circus School for my last training session before going to the fest'
- Renate Wasdrack to get me the opportunity to perform there
- Bruno Laloye President of the festival for trusting me to come without knowing my act in advance, especially dressed as a weird unicorn
- Emi Mabon Paul and Camille for hosting me on my way
- Aleksandra Sobolieva and Fraser Hooper for their precious vibe at the festival, you guys rocked, congrats on your well deserved prizes, that was great to work with you, we will meet again for sure!
- the artists Maria Sarach, Darkan Kambyshev, Maria Andreeva, see you soon too I hope, congrats too, really enjoyed your work and energy!
- Marco Biasini and Carrie Harvey to lead that show with such professionalism
- the volunteers Edith, Nicole, Maryse, Maryline, Jean-Louis, Christophe, Cécile, Jérôme and Alice for being so generous with us
- the Santus family for their big top solid as a rock: Alain Santus Andre Santus Alexandre Santus Bettina Nina Santus Jacob and the ring boys
- Guy Chantrieux, from Cirk'Ostheo, amazing osteopath who did wonders on my neck and back at the festival
- the Jury who offered me their special prize, and Philippe Agogué for the feedback
- and last but not least, my favorite unicorn Rochelle Karoline for her support :)
You can follow me on Instagram @nicopires1
Website: www.diabolo4life.com.