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(Tome ride in a dump ‘ a “M9 grin "Or trying “L 1" “HM-n truck or leam about the Region of Waterloo's rapid ‘ “0 means ll quite literally. If all goes \ I transit plan. There's something for everyone â€" l I“ according T" his aspirations, Taylor including a charity barbecue â€" at the open house, will be the newest cast member in \ , . ‘ s / held at 265 [xxmgmncg “will" d“ SUM“ [45 “17-35 aquatic pro (11 ,'- ' f r (lall 519»886-21ll() for more information. ‘ diiction, titled "0". . ‘ l C . , ' ' * ' . l l it‘s an ambitious undertaking. even 5 ~-‘_'»: ‘ for a competitive athlete. Anyone who " - g? ' 3 E; commumw Foundatlon has seen ii (iirqiie show can attest to the ; hosts celebration calibre of physicality their performers - s l exude ; ’ g The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foun- ‘ But Taylor cenainly has that covered. " ' ' ’ ’ ' ’ ' " dation is hosting a Celebration of (living to comv , As a child in Quebec, be trained as a The K~W Diving Club's Alex Taylor underwent a gruelling eight-hour audition With memomtc 25 years of generosity and philanthropy ‘ gymnast. it was in those early days in Cirque du Soleil last weekend as he attempted to fulfill a lifelong dream of per- in the area this Sunday at St. George's flail in the gym that he was first pulled in by forming with the world- famous circus. Waterloo. the thrill of(lirque. WM“ “WWW“ The celebration is free and open to the public. "Whenever we had a gymnastics auditioned for Cirque du Soleil and he university and, more recently. dance The ('e|ebration of Giving has been designed to camp, (Lirque du Soleil would always be recommended that 1 go and try out," he classes to brush up on his skills. He's showcase the wonderful things that tnake our the thing they'd show us on TV. livery- said, “It's pretty good timing because also an atvard-m‘nning public speaker. community such a great place to live. work and l . one would say, "That's what l want to ho getting close to the end of mydiw’ng "l'm someone who is not only really, play. There will be a free celebrity barbecue and ‘ do.” he said. career and not doing as much." really focused in terms of athletics, but live entertainment throughout the entire event fea- ‘ “Hui; l'd never seen a show Ul‘ltll l The audition itself is notoriously rig» also in terms of arts and artistic expresâ€" turing local talents such as (Iolin White and the ‘ moved here and started diving. That's orous. Talent scouts test strength and sion," he said. Blue Ribbon Players, Flush lnk Productions. (Jhiâ€" ; when i really, really became fascinated flexibility, trampoline skills. tumbling "Cirque du Soleil, the reason why it nese dancers, latitudes Storytelling Festival and by "- u and mat exercises. It can take anywhere is world famous is because it’s not just the K-W Chamber Orchestra. l \ One of the most recognizable and from an hour to a full day. Taylor has any other circus. It combines feats of The event goes from noon to 4 pm. [for more 1 successful entertainment ventures to heard tales of people flying in from athletic performance with unbelievable information call 519-725-1806. i emerge from (anada, Cirque du Soleil around the world for their shot, only to artistic expression.They can just convey marks its 25th anniversary next week. he cut in the first halfan hour. it in a way that's incredible and to be . What started as a group of20 street per- "l'm kind of relying on my versatili- able to partake in that would be pretty Make your busmess alld ’ formers in Montreal has evolved to ty." Taylor said. a few days before the fantastic" . more than L000 artists performing in audition. “But. I'm up against people Taylor felt his dream of making it to the reglon greener ' 19 shims around the world in 2009. who are Olympians and world champi- the Cirque stage was within reach in the .. . It's” this exclusive group of highly- onship attendees. Though I've compet- days leading up to the audition. But. find 0“! how your company can reduce "5 C?" ‘ skilled artistic athletes that Taylor ed nationally, there’s still a difference realistically he does haves Plan B. ho"foofpnmWhll?af_“aflm8(0PtalCnl-315m?an l aspires to work among. between that and having all of those Today. he'll receive his diploma in C0“ savmgs andalignmg your brand W‘lh envrron- 3 ~ For the past decade, he has trained credentials from being sixth in the kinesiology from the University of mental Sbetanvablhry- ' _ ‘ . ' as a competitive diver with the K-W Olympics.” Waterloo. . Sustainable Waterloos Regional (arbon Initia- ‘ Diving (Llub. He's competed on the Heading into the audition. Taylor lfCirque doesn't come calling imme- tive launches lune lfiwnh an information event at i national stage and now trains some of started up tumbling classes again and diately. he'll head down to complete his (he Waterloo Inn. h runs fmm 5 pm. 10" pm. and i the local up and coming talent. kept up with his strength and resistance masters at Australia's Griffith University, features speakers from the (MA (entre- fOT I He found out about the Cirque audi- training While his diving training may get ResponSible Organization, Veriform and 5119431” | iion. an open call that took place in His athleticism apparent as soon as him in the door, Taylor said he's heard of ableWaterloo. ' Burlington on Sunday, earlier this year he takes to the trampoline at the diving many other athletes who arrive with R???“ “W 31 www.sustainablewaterloo,org or and has been in preparation mode ever club's land training centre. 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