Zurcaroh

Zurcaroh
Show type Acrobatic dance
Date of premiere 2007
Location Austria
Creative team
Director & choreographer Peterson da Cruz Hora
Official website

Zurcaroh is an acrobatic show group based in Götzis, Austria, and directed by Brazilian choreographer Peterson da Cruz Hora.[1] The group became internationally known after they won a golden buzzer on the 2017 season of France's Got Talent, and again on season 13 of America's Got Talent,[2] where they finished second overall.

History

Peterson da Cruz Hora, a choreographer from São Paulo, originally founded the group in 2007 in Brazil. In 2009, after moving to Austria, he decided to refound the group there with a local crew. Their first international appearance as an Austrian group occurred in 2011, in Lausanne, Switzerland.[3]

Some of the moves and routines are unique or rarely seen in dance routines. These include multiple flips at once and circus style trapeze acts. One move has two dancers doing cartwheel-style somersaults off the ground, landing each revolution on fellow performers' arms. Another has a dancer acting as a jump rope.[4] Peterson explained why it was important for the troupe to audition for AGT, "Because this is the biggest stage in the world where we can share our skills and our talent." He went on to say how the group accepts dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats at all levels.[5] There are currently 48 members in the troupe.[3] They are based in Götzis, a town in the highly populated Rhine valley in the west of Austria.[6]

Performances

Zurcaroh represented Austria at World Gymnaestrada in Helsinki in July 2015; the event is held every four years.[7]

Zurcaroh earned a golden buzzer from David Ginola on season 12 of La France a un incroyable talent (France has incredible talent), warranting their participation in the finals.[8]

The group earned a golden buzzer from Tyra Banks on the first show of season 13 of America's Got Talent advancing to the live shows, and finished as the runner-up.

References

  1. ↑ Rice, Shawn (May 29, 2018). "America's Got Talent: Zurcaroh Stuns With Amazing Acrobat Act To Earn Tyra Banks' Golden Buzzer". business2community.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Acrobatic Dance Group Earns Tyra's Golden Buzzer On America's Got Talent". nbc4i.com. May 29, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Zurcaroh - Shows & Projects
  4. ↑ Helmuth, Josh (December 29, 2017). "inspiremore.com". Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Zurcaroh Gets A Standing Ovation And The First Golden Buzzer On America's Got Talent". premiumnewspaper.com. May 30, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ Reyes, Holly (May 18, 2018). "31 Gymnasts Stand Around A Mat, Seconds Later The Audience Gasps". lifeaspire.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ Dayse, Miranda (April 10, 2015). "Ginasta de Guapirama se apresenta na Áustria". tribunadovale.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Zurcaroh Acrobatic Group-France's Got Talent 2017". flixxy.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
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