If it weren't for Elena Lev, Cirque de Soleil would never have been as successful as its hayday. The original Alegria (1994-), in which Elena was the star performer, contributed to the development of the entire Cirque production tremendously. In the interview of DVD Alegira (2003), Elena was still a teen, but already shining as a leading artist -- full of beauty, intelligence, and professionalism. It is unbelievably awesome to see her being a super star in new Alegria after 2 1/2 decades. Elena has accomplished so much and is a true maverick in the circus world! The new Alegira may resume next year, and I don't know if she will come back. I hope she will, but even if not, I will congratulate Elena Lev for Alegria!
Well said. No one can forget her performance in that green outfit. Alegria back then was just so, so good. Cirque is just recycling material at this point.
The legendary Elena Lev is still full of life and grace. The astonishing performer brings her eternal shine to the show. She is "Alegria"; she is "Cirque du Soleil". She is the brilliant Elena Lev!!
I watched the new version of Alegria yesterday and I honestly couldn't help but wish she were there. It was such an honor to witness the original 27 years ago. Her beauty, her grace, and her unparalleled performance, perfected in her teens! Her charm will never fade❤
_I must not fear._ _Fear is the mind-killer._ _Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration._ _I will face my fear._ _I will permit it to pass over me and through me._ _And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path._ _Where the fear has gone there will be nothing._ _Only I will remain._ FEAR is the PURPOSE of the coof coof ... and of the (contradicting) messages which media, politicians and "experts" spread. People who are afraid are easier to control! Most of the things which are called "science" these days are NOT science ... because real science ALWAYS ALLOWS ITSELF TO BE CRITICISED ... because scienctists know "the way we thought about the universe in the past was WRONG, so my theory CAN BE EQUALLY WRONG." QUESTIONING your own theory objectively is the job of every scientist, but questioning IS NOT ALLOWED ... especially by the scientific overlords called Social Media! Stop trusting them ... all of them (no matter which "side" they represent) ... and instead use your own common sense, because in the end you cant do anything ... and running around like a headless chicken because you are afraid will not help the situation either.
The hoop diving guys from Volta seem like such chill and upbeat people to be around and look like their having a blast. I think that energy also transfers to the audience as well.
The new version of Alegria is even cool, but it could have given a fresh look at the best song from the original show, because Elena's presentation with that song is sensational, but the new song didn’t match a presentation.
@@Tubeman316 yes but he is not talking about Elena, its about the music, I agree with him, the music in the new Alegria isn't good as the old one, al least not for me
I also feel like the new music is weak. The power track for example doesn't feel as powerful as the original one. In Elena's performance, the calm or quiet parts of the music makes the presentation look simple or unfinished, idk. Love Elena, she's awesome and amazing as always.
Even after two years since I saw this video, the energy of Volta's hoop performance keeps making me smile and enjoy like a child. I hope I can see that show live at least once
We loved being a part of making Lucia happen with our conveyor system. Great to watch it all again from 18:30 and see the skill of the acrobats in action!!! Love Love Love!
It’s crazy what a difference the music makes in the energy of the new and old Alegria. I always thought Elena seemed confident and almost threatening in the old one. Like a twisty, poison green snake, beautiful but dangerous. The new performance feels so graceful and introspective, almost effortless. Very different vibes!
she is the queen of #cirquedusoleil hoops contortion i hope Elena Lev does a #cirquedusoleil hoops contortion legends group act with Masha Silaeva, Anna Stankus & Irina Akimova!
There are alot of good hoola hoopers, but in my mind Elena Lev set the bar for all time. Cirque must think so too, because they saved the best for last.
Excellent Act 😊 by a Female artist in Light Blue and another Female artist in two-piece costume 😊 gave remarkable Performance 🏵️🏵️..on a huge , roung glass tub. This is an emotional Act 😊. Excellent.
Mesmerizingly graceful. When the two ladies used all the rings together it reminded me of when you see the silver fins swimming together in the Ocean, almost making a shimmering silver whirlpool together. The whole lot of this is just gorgeous and majestic. Love the various music and costumes too, especially 25:22. That gorgeous snug blue suit just adds to to stunning vibe 🙂😊
Смотреть на Вас огромное удовольствие,Вы прекрасны,Вы дарите много любви, радости и счастья.Здоровья Всем Вам!!!!! ЛЮБЛЮ ВАС И ОБОЖАЮ!!!!!Вы сила !!!!!!
Crazy to think I was 14 when the first show came out then a revamp at 39! I only took interest to cirque du soleil as a kid because of her talent Wow! She still got it!
Amazing core-strength and at its finest! Enjoying the weekly presentations! Thanks for all of the incredible work put in for this presentation. Cirque is "CirqueTrodinary"!!
Eu amei o compilado de Hoop, mas senti falta de algumas personalidades: Irina Akimova em Delirium e Sante Fortunato em Corteo. Tinha algumas performances de Aerial Hoop que já foram mostrados no compilado de The Best of Aerial.
sim é mto legal eu n vou fazer hoop mas sim jazz so estou aq pq a pro mandou a gente assisti isso aq ksksks, finalmente encontrei uma pessoa que fala portugues
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If it weren't for Elena Lev, Cirque de Soleil would never have been as successful as its hayday. The original Alegria (1994-), in which Elena was the star performer, contributed to the development of the entire Cirque production tremendously. In the interview of DVD Alegira (2003), Elena was still a teen, but already shining as a leading artist -- full of beauty, intelligence, and professionalism. It is unbelievably awesome to see her being a super star in new Alegria after 2 1/2 decades. Elena has accomplished so much and is a true maverick in the circus world! The new Alegira may resume next year, and I don't know if she will come back. I hope she will, but even if not, I will congratulate Elena Lev for Alegria!
Well said. No one can forget her performance in that green outfit. Alegria back then was just so, so good. Cirque is just recycling material at this point.
The legendary Elena Lev is still full of life and grace. The astonishing performer brings her eternal shine to the show. She is "Alegria"; she is "Cirque du Soleil". She is the brilliant Elena Lev!!
My favorite is the Native American pair in Totem! The dancing, the singing, the hoop wings! So creative.
One of the standout acts of that show for me
He has a channel, @cirquelife
Was Nakotah Larancer one of the dancers here?
I watched the new version of Alegria yesterday and I honestly couldn't help but wish she were there. It was such an honor to witness the original 27 years ago. Her beauty, her grace, and her unparalleled performance, perfected in her teens! Her charm will never fade❤
In times of Pandemic, watching Cirque du Soleil's joy and energy makes us overcome fear. We will remain optimistic that we are in the audience.
_I must not fear._
_Fear is the mind-killer._
_Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration._
_I will face my fear._
_I will permit it to pass over me and through me._
_And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path._
_Where the fear has gone there will be nothing._
_Only I will remain._
FEAR is the PURPOSE of the coof coof ... and of the (contradicting) messages which media, politicians and "experts" spread. People who are afraid are easier to control!
Most of the things which are called "science" these days are NOT science ... because real science ALWAYS ALLOWS ITSELF TO BE CRITICISED ... because scienctists know "the way we thought about the universe in the past was WRONG, so my theory CAN BE EQUALLY WRONG." QUESTIONING your own theory objectively is the job of every scientist, but questioning IS NOT ALLOWED ... especially by the scientific overlords called Social Media!
Stop trusting them ... all of them (no matter which "side" they represent) ... and instead use your own common sense, because in the end you cant do anything ... and running around like a headless chicken because you are afraid will not help the situation either.
love that it started and ended with the great Elena Lev!!!
I wasn’t in juggling. I wasn’t in dancing. I have to be in this one 🙏🏽 #cirqueLIFE
😉😅
I hope so too, but I remember that now you are an acrobat, since you add some moves to your performance....
You're talent Erik is unmatched. Stay strong
We hope it so much for you ! :)
Congrats!!!! You are in the video!!!
The hoop diving guys from Volta seem like such chill and upbeat people to be around and look like their having a blast. I think that energy also transfers to the audience as well.
The new version of Alegria is even cool, but it could have given a fresh look at the best song from the original show, because Elena's presentation with that song is sensational, but the new song didn’t match a presentation.
@@Tubeman316 yes but he is not talking about Elena, its about the music, I agree with him, the music in the new Alegria isn't good as the old one, al least not for me
I also feel like the new music is weak. The power track for example doesn't feel as powerful as the original one. In Elena's performance, the calm or quiet parts of the music makes the presentation look simple or unfinished, idk. Love Elena, she's awesome and amazing as always.
it begin with the queen of #cirquedusoleil hoops contortion Elena Lev and ends with Elena Lev! Thank You Cirque Du Soleil! #Alegria
Elena ... pure perfection shes ageless 😘
Elena lev is amazing in this show, a incredible hula hoop master in the history of the cirque du soleil ❤️
Even after two years since I saw this video, the energy of Volta's hoop performance keeps making me smile and enjoy like a child. I hope I can see that show live at least once
The girl from Amaluna's show is amazing, doing all that stuff while singing, does not seem easy at all
We loved being a part of making Lucia happen with our conveyor system. Great to watch it all again from 18:30 and see the skill of the acrobats in action!!! Love Love Love!
It’s crazy what a difference the music makes in the energy of the new and old Alegria. I always thought Elena seemed confident and almost threatening in the old one. Like a twisty, poison green snake, beautiful but dangerous. The new performance feels so graceful and introspective, almost effortless. Very different vibes!
VOLTA Is my fav ! I wish I could see one day this show live. Cirque all of you are the best.
Elena Lev is just amazing
Elena is my idol of hula hooper 😍
ELENA LEV THE BEST!!! WE ARE WAITING TO SEE HER!!!! :)
Whoever designed the Volta hoop diver's outfits... THANK YOU!
LOVE LOVE LOVE< the classic Alegria is always awesome !!!!!! Elena is amazing !!!!!
It's wonderful to watch talent with such imagination.
=) Elena Lev is the best.
she is the queen of #cirquedusoleil hoops contortion i hope Elena Lev does a #cirquedusoleil hoops contortion legends group act with Masha Silaeva, Anna Stankus & Irina Akimova!
Good Music 🏵️.
Good Artists ☺️.
Good Acts.👌.
Good Everything 🌿.
EVERYBODY MISSING ELENA LEV STEPPING OUT WITH A TEMPS DE FLECHÉ
Elena Lev. Greatest of all time. ❤❤❤
Прекрасно. Можно смотреть бесконечно. Спасибо за ваш труд
There are alot of good hoola hoopers, but in my mind Elena Lev set the bar for all time. Cirque must think so too, because they saved the best for last.
Melodie the hooper is AMAZINGGGGG OMG, so inspiring. I prefer her skills over Elenas to be honest !!!
Excellent Act 😊 by a Female artist in Light Blue and another Female artist in two-piece costume 😊 gave remarkable Performance 🏵️🏵️..on a huge , roung glass tub.
This is an emotional Act 😊. Excellent.
Elena Lev beginning and ending this compilation is just right.
Жду с нетерпением Вашего выступления, огромнейшее Вам спасибо за Ваш труд, низкий поклон Вам и крепкого здоровья.Храни Вас Господь!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋
Execelente presentación, me gustó bastante todo lo que realizaron, felicidades
Que maravilla de espectáculo el arte como este vale la pena verlo una y otra ves
Aerial Show is Risky and Entertaining and Dangerous. The BEST 😊👌 Act.
Three interesting and entertaining Acts 😊 together. We Admire.
"So what do you do for a living?..."
"I dress up as bird and jump through hoops."
clray123 jajajaja lol
Thank you so much for this special! Hoops are one of my favorite acts:) And of course Elena Lev is one of my favorite performers!
I love it! Wow! No matter what you can do, Cirque can do it better 😂 You guys are the best!
Marie Faber in amaluna 😍👏🏼👏🏼 amazing
Mesmerizingly graceful. When the two ladies used all the rings together it reminded me of when you see the silver fins swimming together in the Ocean, almost making a shimmering silver whirlpool together. The whole lot of this is just gorgeous and majestic. Love the various music and costumes too, especially 25:22. That gorgeous snug blue suit just adds to to stunning vibe 🙂😊
I really like the Totem hoop dancers, they are really good.
Смотреть на Вас огромное удовольствие,Вы прекрасны,Вы дарите много любви, радости и счастья.Здоровья Всем Вам!!!!! ЛЮБЛЮ ВАС И ОБОЖАЮ!!!!!Вы сила !!!!!!
Women in Red Costume 🌺 performed Very Well 😊.
It was an Excellent Drama, Risky and Entertaining also. Great 💐.
Women Artists in Red & Orange took lots of Risks and the Act was Effortless. Bravo ☺️💐👌
Thank you Circus de Soleil for all the hard work you put into each of your Shows, especially the Tribute Shows you do. I love you guys.
My fav is the original Alegria. My fav. Cirque du Soleil is Alegria in general. Hoops and Flying Man were amazing!
Crazy to think I was 14 when the first show came out then a revamp at 39! I only took interest to cirque du soleil as a kid because of her talent Wow! She still got it!
Native American hoop Dance the best 💯
Amazing core-strength and at its finest! Enjoying the weekly presentations! Thanks for all of the incredible work put in for this presentation. Cirque is "CirqueTrodinary"!!
Excellent Aerial Shows.
Bazaar looks like such an exciting show! I'd love to see that one live!
I am hoping for the hula hoop act from wintuk. It is super hard to find a bit of material of that show
Her twisting of Body , while maintaining rhythm with the Loop/ Ring is Fabulous 💐👌😊.
Here for the talented, Elena Lev🥰
I love Elena Lev!!
Overall impression is Excellent 😊👌💐
I would Love to see the best of Hand Balancing with the act of the New Alegría, I Love the new versión of Taruka
Soy de🇨🇱excelentes acrobatas un espectacular show los aplaudo de pie
Excellent Presentation 🏵️
Elena lev es la mejor... Nadie le gana en su elegancia al cambiar de posición, a parte que es muy sutil en los movimientos. Lo hace muy natural❤️🥰
One Female artist in swming costume did great Acts....with Loops.😊👌
Everybody here for Elena Lev
I love Elena Lev ❤
and Eric too !!!! ;)
Of course
Le meilleur pour la fin ;)
I would have liked to have seen some large hula hoop routines. The one in Luzia is amazing!
Yes I love that section of Luzia
Grandiosi unici divini
Okay the music for the first act is absolutely beautiful!
Maravilloso unico, ggracias por mostrar su talento bendiciones namaste🙏🙏🙏
You should do best of wheels next (cyr, German, crossed, etc)
Yess pliss
Hello from Turkey to everyone
Elena lev es magnífica
🤩😊
Hope to see next week Totem unicycle girls.👐🏻👍🏻
Love cirque du Soleil!
Please be the best of martial arts please I want to see on tomorrow Friday🥋👊
Would love to see a best of openings and finales!
Elena como disfrutas las ovaciones! Divina!!!
Saludos desde Argentina
Please do "the best of diabolo" ❤️❤️
Superbe, merci infiniment !!!
young elena ,amazing...
Music in that first clip is out of this world
Magnificent. Pat Robbennolt
I'm sorry, but Algeria just....does it for me. She has SO much stage presence!
gracias por favor no lo borren para verlo unas dos veces mas
gracias por favor no borren ninguno
Elena Lev's act has barely changed in almost 30 years.
bye cirque du soleil I love you 💕😘
감사합니다!
La gran elena lev
Comienza el especial y termina el el especial un gran tributo para ella.
Pd : Like si Cres que elena es la diosa del hoops
🤩🤩🤩
Next week please unicycle from totem.
❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂🥂❤️❤️❤️ you are the best in the world! 😻
Elena is queen
How about a video themed around the best and most outlandish and crazy of costumes/makeup?
La grande classe artistique intelectuelle
Eu amei o compilado de Hoop, mas senti falta de algumas personalidades:
Irina Akimova em Delirium e Sante Fortunato em Corteo.
Tinha algumas performances de Aerial Hoop que já foram mostrados no compilado de The Best of Aerial.
sim é mto legal eu n vou fazer hoop mas sim jazz so estou aq pq a pro mandou a gente assisti isso aq ksksks, finalmente encontrei uma pessoa que fala portugues
I love the Bazzar hoop part.
Me, too! Can't find her name, though.
@@rexjantze296 Melodie Lamoureux
final..elena lev..fantastic...
ELENA!!!!!
с любью всех благ!!!!!!!!
берегите себя
с любовью
Amo el circo del sol
The Luzia performance I saw had some... hiccups... during its hoops act, so great to have a chance to get to see it all going to plan