How does someone growing up in Venezuela work their way to Hollywood, Cirque Du Soleil and performing for the likes of President Obama and the King of Malaysia?

Danni G just might be the most enigmatic and charismatic Cirque du Soleil and Hollywood Stunt Artists. With a skillset spanning from extreme sports, cyr wheel, and Chinese pole, to acting, acrobatic stunt work and DJing, Danni G has no shortage of stories and inspiration from inside some of the world’s most challenging industries.

Follow Danni G’s journey on Instagram @dannig and check out his past demo reels at https://youtu.be/SWMbDg_G9v0

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Topic Timestamp:

From Venezuela to Hollywood – 2:51
Danni’s journey to Cirque du Soleil – 8:40
How do you define Circus? - 12:15
What are your most memorable gigs? - 18:12
The most dangerous Cirque stunt – 21:40
The contrast of Hollywood stunt life - 26:05
Who is Danni G outside of Cirque & Stunts? - 31:00
How do you define art? – 34:05
The difference between Film and Theatre - 40:30
Is performance the same as ceremony? - 48:30
Advice for others to find their passion - 51:14


(Recorded live at our Circus Island Artist Residency, El Pital Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua – March 31, 2021)


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For more info on Circus Island and our other International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

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Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy
* Hannah Mermaid ~ Ocean Activism & The Truth of Being a Mermaid