UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia | Community Spirit

June 13 - 17, the UniverSoul Circus will return to Columbia with a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of the world around US.

The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with a hop-hop flair from Guinea, hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa, and pro-style hip hop dancers from the United States – will be performing in Columbia in the parking lot Benedict College Football Stadium.  

Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

“At UniverSoul Circus, we’re one big happy family – and that includes our fans,” said Founder and President Cedric Walker. “Without you, there is no US. This year’s production titled simply, yet profoundly, “US” – includes 14 outstanding acts from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas – all coming together to create an unforgettable global experience. ”

Creative Team

The show’s creative team includes Cedric Walker, who regularly travels the globe to find amazing talent, and award winning live entertainment production designer Tom Marzullo. Marzullo has designed and/or managed the production of major international tours for some of the biggest names in show business, including T-Pain, KISS, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Prince. Most recently, Marzullo designed, produced and managed the production for Justin Bieber’s international My World Tour, which earned Marzullo the 2010 Tour Link Top Dog Award for Production Manager of the Year.

2012 List of Acts

Improv Comedy Troupe                                                         Atlanta, GA

Zeke – Co Host                                                                       Cleveland, OH

Caribbean Dance                                                                    Trinidad & Tobago

Acrobatic Hip Hop Contortion                                               Guinea, South Africa & USA

Aerial Contortion                                                                   Mongolia

Acrobatic Kung Fu                                                                 China

Tigers                                                                                      USA

Comedy Bench Act                                                                South Africa

Russian Swing                                                                        Belarus

Elephants                                                                                USA

Cossack Horse Act                                                                 Russia and Guinea

Aerial Duet                                                                             France and Brazil

Hip Hop Dancers                                                                    USA

TICKETS:     Ticket prices range from $15 to $28. All are available via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and

                        1-800-745-3000.

                        Children under 1 are FREE

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday June 13, Thursday June 14 & Friday June 15 @ 10:30 am and 7:30 am

Saturday, June 16 @ 12 noon, 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday, June 17 @ 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm

Visit www.universoulcircus.com for more info, show times, and schedules.  Also follow us on www.facebook.com/universoulcircus  and www.twitter.com/universoulcirc