Saturday, March 24, 2012

Cavalia: Equine and Equestrian Extravaganza With the Flash and Spectacle of a Circus - Florissant, MO Patch

Cavalia: Equine and Equestrian Extravaganza With the Flash and Spectacle of a Circus - Florissant, MO Patch

The show, featuring stunt riders, acrobats and aerialists, runs through April 8 under the Big Top in downtown St. Louis.

By Doug Kaufman
March 23, 2012



Cavalia is packed with stunning images. Credit: Doug Kaufman

Cavalia, the equine and equestrian extravaganza being performed in St. Louis through April 8, combines all the flash and spectacle of a circus with the serenity and beauty of a walk in the woods.

The show, called “A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse,” explores humankind’s longstanding relationship with horses.

Cavalia features 37 highly skilled riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians and 49 magnificent horses. During the course of two hours, the horses gambol, trot and gallop across the expansive 160-foot-wide stage, sometimes free to wander, occasionally guided by a trainer through a series of balletic movements, but usually carrying riders executing fantastic, eye-popping stunts.

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