Ever wondered what it takes to become a Cirque du Soleil performer? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Caroline Bernier-Dionne, a talented artist from Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life, to hear about her incredible journey to the world’s most famous circus. From intense training to breathtaking performances, Caroline shares what it’s like to be part of this Disney-inspired Cirque du Soleil show. Plus, if you're planning to see Drawn to Life at Disney Springs, Caroline offers expert tips for bringing children to Cirque du Soleil, including how to prepare young kids for the experience, and what makes this show a magical must-see for all ages! Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life! Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinecirque Caroline Bernier-Dionne is a multidisciplinary artist born in Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada. She studied at the “École de Théâtre” of the Saint-Hyacinthe College, graduating in 2007. Since then, Caroline has worked in the giant puppetry field for street performances, theaters, corporate events, and festivals across North America! Caroline had the opportunity to work with “Cirque du Soleil” in 2018, where she combined her skills as a puppeteer and figure skater for their new touring ice show called "Axel". She was also selected to perform the role of “Scooby-Doo” by performing with a giant puppet for the filmed version of the musical "Scooby-Doo! and the legend of Eldorado" by “Warner Brother” and “MonLove”. She regularly embodies various characters from street performances during festivals in Quebec and Ontario such as “Just for Laughs” in Montreal, where she captivates audiences with her unique talent and charisma. Whether performing on stilts, roller skates or ice skates, Caroline always manages to capture the audience's attention by creating memorable experiences! Caroline recently joined in April 2024 the cast of the “Cirque du Soleil” show called “Drawn to Life” in collaboration with Disney in Orlando, Florida. She had the opportunity to be selected to play one of the main characters of the show as a giant puppeteer. She also coaches other performers from the show to better their puppetry skills as she is the official puppetry coach for the whole crew. In addition to her career as an actress-puppeteer, you can see Caroline on TV in several commercials in Quebec, Canada. Her most recent one, for “Metro” supermarkets, even allowed her to share the screen with her one-year-old daughter Athena. Caroline is a multidisciplinary artist who succeeded in making a name for herself in the world of entertainment and performing arts through her exceptional talent and hard work. She continues to inspire many young artists aspiring to break into the entertainment industry, year after year. Least but not last, Caroline is also a mother and a wife who travels with her lovely little girl Athena who is an aspiring circus artist as well and with her husband, Elie, who is a Business Coach for Artists. Watch Mom Street USA LIVE on TikTok every Thursday at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern! You can view the live show via TikTok: @momstreetusa @beanie_duck (Duck & Jess) @starshipstevie (Stevie) Have a question or have a future show topic recommendation? Chat with us on Discord or email us @ momstreetusa@gmail.com! And don't forget to follow Mom Street USA for more Disney tips, encouragement, & fun!
