Cirque du Soleil holds international auditions throughout the year.
Candidates usually come from artistic or sporting backgrounds.
Acrobatics, circus arts, singing, dancing, music and theatre are some of the artistic disciplines that of interest to them. Many top athletes who have ended their careers in gymnastics, synchronized swimming, diving, acrobatic sports, trampoline and tumbling also join the Cirque du Soleil ranks. They assess athletic performance and artistic potential while paying special attention to the individual's personality. Performers chosen at these auditions become potential candidates for future productions or possible stand-ins for current shows. This pretty well describes what they are looking for in a performer who wants to join Cirque's extended family.