Bonus Cool Job of the Week: Circus Acrobat

If you’ve always wanted to run away and join the circus, your wait is over. Cirque du Soleil is always seeking talented performers to join its shows. They need acrobats, gymnasts, dancers and lots of other types of entertainers. For the acrobatics gig, you need acrobatics experience, a background in gymnastics or dance, excellent stage presence and the stamina to handle a physically challenging role. To apply, you’ll need to prepare a video demo along with a resume. You’ll need to go through a rigorous training program before you can actually join the show. On the plus side, it’s an exciting gig with lots of travel and you even get your own custom-designed costume. They hold auditions all over the country, or you can apply online here.

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