Finding Balance- Paul Bowler and Wendy Peron

Paul Bowler- Olympic gymnast and performer with Cirque de Soleil

The ideal performer: “ Should also be hungry for such transormation”

“…goal is to have a language, a conversation with the audience…audience sees musicality and artistry… achieving harmony despite the demanding work that is being asked of them.” (Bowler, P. pg. 209)

*Can apply to professional ballet where instead of focusing only on a step, or trick to get everything right, instead to focus on the artistry. Promotes positive and more productive emotions leading to an overall better performance- leads to achieving success and the ultimate goal of performing.

Professionalism

Making a mistake on stage- “…its my own fault. You own up to it.” Accept it and move on...

He also touches on the topic of relationships and support. He states that it helps focus on his profession:

“Intent of Cirque de Soleil was to provide infrastructure and support for the artists so that they could concentrate with their souls and brains on their creativity, performance and growth.”

 Wendy Peron (Director)

Injuries- “Taught her about her own limitations”

She talks about that in life certain situations, you have to figure out your imitations and work with them. Prioritising what is important in order to focus on job fully- stopped choreographing to focus on her magazine. This mindset helps to face any challenges.

 Berardi, G. 2005, Finding Balance- Fitness, Training and Health for a Lifetime in Dance, 2nd edn. Routeledge, New York.