Step right up! UniverSoul Circus bringing wild stunts, global beats to South Florida

Catch flying acrobats, fire breathers, stilt dancers and all sorts of gravity-defying stunts at UniverSoul Circus when the show performs under its state-of-the-art big top tent set up in Miramar from Feb. 27 through March 16.

Titled “Rhythm of the World”, the show features costumes and music from around the globe, including R&B, Latin, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, pop and world music. And the diverse cast of performers represents five continents.

“Our ‘Rhythm of the World’ production celebrates not only the world’s top circus performers, but also the unity of people from all walks of life,” says Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of UniverSoul Circus. “It’s a powerful reminder of the universal values of love, respect and togetherness.”

The human circus will celebrate Black History Month with a special opening night event honoring local Black excellence and outstanding figures in the South Florida community on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

Walker, a concert and theater producer based in Atlanta, says that over the last 31 years, UniverSoul Circus has entertained more than 25 million people. Some of the acts include:

• Double Vision, a strong-man, hand-balance duo from the Dominican Republic
• Zhukau Swing high-flying acrobatic act from Russia
• Caribbean Street Carnival featuring 20-foot dancing puppets
• Teeterboard act from Ethiopia
• Cuban-Caribbean dance party and roller skating-themed act
• Chinese trapeze act with 15 acrobats
• African Dream hoop divers, also from Ethiopia
• Hip-hop dancing Fresh the Clowns
• Wheel of Death stunt artists
• Fire-breathing stilt dancers
• Folklore characters

There are also audience participation experiences, such as a Simon Says game, Swag Surf crowd dance, Soul Karaoke and a Big Top Kids Dance contest.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: UniverSoul Circus

WHEN: Thursdays-Sundays, from Feb. 27-March 16

WHERE: Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway.

COST:

• Tickets range from $25 to $60.
• There will be a $19.94 discount ticket sale for 24 hours only on Saturday, Feb. 22.
• Children 12 months and older must have a ticket; those younger than 12 months have free entry as long as they sit on a lap. No strollers or car seats are permitted in the venue.
• Parking is $10 for cars and $15 for buses (cash only).

INFORMATION: universoulcircus.com or ticketmaster.com