Congratulations!

A2D2 Co-Founder Elisa DeAngelis was married to her sweetheart Tony Kovacic on February 5, 2011. With performances from her bridesmaids and close friends, it was certainly a "Cirque-tacular" day!

Check out some of the fun we had at:
http://www.osnap-photography.com/gallery/weddings/elisatonyweddingfeb2011/
and
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/A2D2-Aerial-Dance-Cirque-Company/116069614835

A2D2 Winter Highlights, November – January

November and December were extremely busy but loads of fun! Here are some highlights from November through to January.

Cirque Centre - Now Open!

Silks classes, hoop classes, open gym, circus make up workshops…what else can we ask for?

http://www.a2d2.ca/cirque-centre.php

Special Performances

A2D2 was proud to be made a part of a very special event. Check out this amazing trailer produced by DMS Video!

Adler Bat Mitzvah Teaser Trailer

http://vimeo.com/18066249

Cirque Solstice

In December, A2D2 debuted our newest

holiday production - Cirque Solstice! The show includes a delectable three-course meal and fabulous dinner theatre-styled cirque show. Check out our photos and videos!

http://www.osnap-photography.com/gallery/events/cirquesolstice2010/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbV0xa0n_Yc&NR=1

Happy New Year

A2D2 welcomed 2011 with open arms!

C2 Classes Begin

We have had an amazing start at A2D2's Cirque Centre! Eight week sessions have begun. Join in the fun and register today! Email: cirquecentre@a2d2.ca

Andrea Michaels of Extraordinary Events

A2D2 is a proud member of the International Special Events Society Toronto Chapter.

On October 25 2010, ISES Toronto welcomed famed event producer Andrea Michaels of Extraordinary Events.
A2D2 Co-Founder Julie Danaylov helped plan the evening which as a tremendous success!

If you are interested in attending future ISES functions check out the events page.

We hope to see you there!

http://www.isestoronto.com/coming.html

October Highlights

October, where did you go?

The A2D2 team had the privilege of working in collaboration with POP Kollaborative and Airstar in the grand opening of CORUS entertainment's new building just off of Queens Quay! A2D2's fabulous rope artist flew high in the sky from an aerial balloon, keeping audience's in awe with his dynamic movements!

A2D2 was proud to have participated in THE WAREHOUSE Event Venue Grand Opening!

Don't forget to check out:

A2D2 performers featured in 'Briderella Wedding Blog'.

http://briderella.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/desi-diva-wedding-show-2/

Check out A2D2's ribbon dancers and acro-balance performers in Grenville Pinto's late

st music video entitled "Questions":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhwgqPyp6VU

A fantastic review by Guest Blogger Giovanna Gatto!

http://www.circusblog.ca/cirque-du-soleil-banana-shpeel-review/

A2D2 and friends have some public performances coming up. Check out our latest newsletter for details!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-A2D2--Aerial-Dance-Cirque-Company.html?soid=1102670127786&aid=KSOIH_V7KfY

Special Guest Performers for Cirque Solstice

A2D2 is proud to present special guest artists Grenville Pinto and SkyHiGirl for Cirque Solstice!

A2D2's Newest Holiday Production!
Cirque Solstice includes a delectable three-course meal and incredible cirque show.

One show only:
Sunday December 12, 2010,
Embassy Grand, 8800 The Gore Road Brampton ON
1:00 Pre-Show & 2:00 Show

Tickets Now Available at:
http://cirquesolstice.eventbrite.com/

A Weekend of Fun

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Superhero Joey!

A2D2 was so honoured to perform at Joey Mazzuco's party! After a year of treatment this amazing 8 year old boy, Joey, is finally cancer free! He never gave up and fought through till he concurred the disease. He is an inspiration to us all! In his own words "If you want to try something, try it..." "Never give up!"





Chocolate

One of the many reasons we love to perform.










Grand opening of Vertigo Lounge

This weekend, A2D2 performed at the grand opening of Vertigo Lounge with the amazing Sky High Girl, Erica Mungham!

Make A2D2 a part of your special day!

A2D2 took part in a beautiful Indian wedding at the Embassy Grand in Brampton with BbBLanc. There were over 700 guests! Wow!

New Members of MPI

A2D2 is proud to be a new member of MPI.
At this years AGM we had the pleasure of listening to Jason Ryan Dorsey, "the Gen Y" guy.

CPA Wheelchair Relay Challenge

A2D2 is so proud to be a part of CPA's Wheelchair Relay Challenge on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Honorary troupe member, Carolyn Pioro, will be addressing the crowds! Come check out our acrobats and support this great event!

http://cpa-ontario-donate.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=3133&mid=8

We're Back!

Guess what everyone? We're back! We are so excited to be updating you on a regular basis!

Take a look at our August highlights!

August was filled with a lot of wedding performances, we loved performing for the happy newlyweds. Congratulations!






We performed for guests all the way from Argentina with our Cirque De Soliel themed show.










Check out this new roaming tables! A2D2 working with Designing Trendz! Cha Cha Cha!












Have you heard of our holiday show CIRQUE SOLSTICE?
Article coming soon!

You're Late... You're late...

.....for a VERY important date that is.

A2D2 is proud to announce that CIRQUE TEA PARTY is SOLD OUT!

Although we do not have tickets left for purchase , you can still help us exceed our fund raising goals by donating to this fabulous event.

Please contact A2D2 for more information.

EMAIL: info@a2d2.ca

TITLE: donations

SPRING NEWS

It's been a phenomenal spring for A2D2! Below we have listed a few "highlighted" events:

Champagne Pourers at TAZZ 2~ Dazzling guests from high in the sky A2D2's champagne aerialists poured drinks for guests as they entered CHEF DOMINIC's product launch with Party

Essentials on April 30th.

MERCEDES BENZ GRAND OPENING~ Emerging from 20 ft.

below their audiences eye level A2D2 was a true surprise for event attendees at the Mercedes grand opening.

Double aerial hoop artists dangled 30 ft. high over a cloud of smoke as the introduction for the dealership's ribbon cutting ceremony!

How about aerialists falling from the air for your next 9 AM meeting?:

Double aerial silk artists and trio Cirque-u-

l'air performers dazzled morning meeting attendees from Genreal Mills!

And for our biggest news.....

A2D2 is gearing up for their 2nd annual fund raising gala in support of spinal research! Join A2D2 on June 27th for CIRQUE TEA PARTY!

Date:
Sunday June 27, 2010
Time:
1:00pm - Pre-Show, Silent Auction;
2:00pm - Three-course Lunch and Show
Venue:
Rennaisance by the Creek
3045 Southcreek Road, Mississauga
Tickets:
$55 (Includes show and meal)
Table of 10:
$500

Tickets are selling FAST so get yours today!

2010~ January and February News!

January:

A2D2 has been across the country and back touring all the way from Vancouver to Halifax! Delighting audiences from across Canada has been a true pleasure!

January 25th- Bell / Sens Soirée Carnival Mystique:

The 2010 Bell Sens Soiree Raises $325,000 for Children's healthcare.

A2D2 and DeAngelis Entertainment provided a truly unique spread of entertainment for the colourful and dazzling theme of Carnival Mystique! From aerialists performing to live music in the air, to body painted tarot cards on the ground this was an event you did not want to miss!

February 11th- Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins

On February 11th A2D2 had the pleasure of dazzling guests with their full length production "Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins" dinner theatre style! Playing only at Carmen's banquet facility in Hamilton guests were treated not just phenomenal talent but fantastic food as well!

For more information on Cirque-tacular please visit http://www.a2d2.ca/a2d2/cirquetacular-sds.php

February:

CHINESE NEW YEAR.... year of the tiger!

Performing at a multitude of Chinese New Year events A2D2 has had the artistic pleasure of dangling from the ceilings and animating as human tigers. Ask about what A2D2 can do for your Chinese New Year Event.

Public Shows....

December 11, 12, 13~ SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

Come and watch A2D2 dangle from the ceilings over top of a sensational choir and some truly fabulous talents at Kennedy Tabernacle. Admission is free and show times are 7pm all three nights with a 3pm matinee on December 13th.

January 7th, 8th, 9th~ Bob DeAngelis & the Champagne Symphony play at the beautiful National Arts Centre.

February 11th~ CIRQUE-TACULAR SDS plays at Carmen's. Come and join us at the fabulous Carmen's banquet facility for this spectacular dinner theatre performance!

November Highlights.....

November 21~

A2D2 dazzled guests at Bloor-Yorkville's "HOLIDAY MAGIC SERIES". Hundred's of guests had the privilege of watching our magical tale of "Old Man Winter & His Fantastical Friends" featuring A2D2 hip hop artists, hand balancers, fire performers and cirque characters!

November 7th~ A2D2 dazzled guests at the Mon Sheong Foundation Cathay Gala!

November 11~ A2D2 and DeAngelis Entertainment celebrated another incredible year with their fellow ISES Toronto members at the fabulous Eglington Grand!

Sensational sounds from DeAngelis Entertainment filled the air while A2D2 candy cane girls handed out a "candy-grams".

CIRQUE-TACULAR presentation at Ontario Contact

A2D2's spectacular production "Cirque-tacular -SDS" had the privilege of showcasing at ONTARIO CONTACT on October 21st. A2D2's 'sinful' acts of lust and envy shared this unique opportunity to dangle from the ceilings of the phenomenal RICHOMOND HILL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ART'S stage. For theatre programmers who missed OC this year but are interested in receiving booking information on this cirque-tacular production please email info@a2d2.ca Also, be sure to check out our Ontario Contact showcase gallery on Facebook!

Entertainment Installations

Pleasing guests all night with our "cirque-tacular entertainment installation" A2D2 had the pleasure of wowing guests at the Grand Opening of the Radisson Mississauga!

Most of our fans have seen us in action, but for those who haven’t (and for those who can’t get enough) we’ve got a treat for you: a video of A2D2 warming up in our new official warm-up gear from fellow Toronto-based company Clothing Brand Experiment. CBE hoodies are stylish, functional and wear amazingly well, whether you’re upside down or right side up. Our warm-up hoodies are part of CBE’s Fall 2009 line. Check out CBE and get your own hoody at www.clothingbrandexperiment.com.

Video link: http://vimeo.com/6407837

A2D2 perform at the LAS VEGAS booth at IncentiveWorks 2009

A2D2 aerialists were proud to be a part of the LAS VEGAS booth at Incentive Works 2009 at the MTCC. Contact us for more information on how we can add some sensational dazzle to your trade show booth! We guarantee attendees will stop and stare!

Cirque Statues

XTREME cirque statues hit the Gerogian Downs Race Tracks!

Invite A2D2 to perform at your wedding!

On August 2, 2009 A2D2 Directors Julie, Elisa and Samantha proudly performed for the Froude/Dolan wedding in Oakville Ontario.
Customized costuming, music and choreography were all part of the magic ~Congrats to Jenn and Chris!

Princess Margaret Hospital

*On July 8th A2D2 Animators were busy playing, posing, contorting and dancing before for guests attending the Princess Margaret Hospital's annual staff and volunteer's BBQ event! DeAngelis Entertainment provided the live music for this event (circus + live music = fabulous event entertainment!) www.deangelisentertainment.com

A2D2 member on ET Canada

* Honorary A2D2 Troupe Member, and Cirque-tacular Co-Producer, Carolyn Pioro recently made an appearance on ET Canada. Check out this You Tube of the report!

DeAngelis Entertainment= Toronto Jazz Festival

*On July 4th 2009 National Jazz Award Winner Bob DeAngelis could be found jamming at the Toronto Jazz Festival. Check out the video clips for a glimpse of the action!

A2D2 Opens Toronto's new WAVE DECK

To kick off Toronto's Luminato celebrations the Harbourfront was pleased to present an early opening to their new WAVE DECK! A2D2 troupe members dazzled crowds during the ribbon cutting ceremonies. Be sure to check out A2D2 coverage in the Toronto Star!

http://tinyurl.com/nxajvv

Cirque-tacular Pictures!

Please visit our GALLERY PAGE to view newest pictures of "Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins" Here you will be able to find sensational pictures of trapeze, double hoop, silks, rope, hammock, stilt walking, contortion, dancing, musicians, singers and so much more! 

Sign up for A2D2 NEWSLETTER today!

If you are not already on our newsletter be sure to sign up today! Email info@a2d2.ca and label the subject line "newsletter request". 

Using Social Media in Special Events

A2D2 founders Julie and Elisa have been involved in a SPECIAL EVENT BOOT CAMP. Our focus recently has been on Social Media and how it can help you promote and organize your upcoming special events!

THREE fantastic reasons why you should join a social network today!

1.  Social Networking is simple to use! You can notify people, created event listings and connect with your target audiences FOR FREE. Networking sites include Twitter, Facebook, RedWire Nation, Etc.

2. Through social media you have the ability to receive feedback post production and events.

3.  Social media sites will help you to build your networking community online and takes up very little time of your day.

Be sure to join A2D2- Aerial Dance Cirque Company on Facebook 

      Twitter

Watch Cirque-tacular coverage on CBC Sunday

CBC Sunday has aired their 12 min. special on  A2D2's "Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins" initiative. Please take the time to watch this news story as we are still trying to raise funds to help Carolyn purchase her new wheel chair. CLICK HERE to watch.

CIRQUE-TACULAR & the Seven Deadly Sins!

Thank you to our spectacular Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins supporters for helping to make Cirque-tacular March 29, 2009 an overwhelming success! The event raised $7000 towards the purchase of a state-of-the-art wheel chair for our friend and fellow circus colleague Carolyn Pioro! If you would like to make a donation please contact julie@a2d2.ca with the subject line : “Cirque-tacular Wheel Chair Fund.”

 

A very special thank you to our Cirque-tacular & the Seven Deadly Sins Event Sponsors March 29, 2009:

DeAngelis Entertainment Inc: www.deangelisentertainment.com

The Canadian Spinal Research Organization: www.csro.com

Polson Pier: www.polsonpier.com

Event Fusion: www.eventfusion.net

The Village Bistro Caledon: http://www.goldbook.ca/goldbook/caledon/Restaurants/villagebistro.html

“On The Flip Side” Productions www.theflipside.tv

Wingo Digital Studios: http://wingodigital.smugmug.com/

Grape Brands, Fine Wines and Spirits: www.grapebrands.com

The Ice Cream Patio: www.icecreampatio.com

The Merchants of Green Coffee: www.merchantsofgreencoffee.com