Cirque du Soleil in Atlanta

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Cirque du Soleil is back in town, the group's 10th time in Atlanta. They've brought a show called "Kooza." It represents a slight turning away from some of the extravagant production touches that were taking over Cirque shows. It opens on Friday, Jan. 2 under the Grand Chapiteau in Atlantic Station. Here are photos of a "Kooza" rehearsal.

Cirque du Soleil is back in town, the group's 10th time in Atlanta. They've brought a show called "Kooza" (that's Sanksrit for "treasure chest, organizers say). "Kooza" represents a slight turning away from some of the extravagant production touches that were taking over Cirque shows. It opens on Friday, Jan. 2 under the Grand Chapiteau in Atlantic Station. Here, Cirque du Soleil artists rehearse.

Stuart McKenzie, a Cirque du Soleil artist, practices his moves. "Kooza" is "a return to the essence of Cirque, the more traditional Cirque," says Luc Tremblay, senior artistic director. "We're doing less of the razzle dazzle; it's the human performance that's most important."

Coach Mieta Stoianova (center) talks to Sergey Nazaroy (right) as Corine Latreille looks on as they practice for the act Hand to Hand.

Cirque du Soleil artists Diana Aleshchenko (left) and Yury Shavro talk as they rehearse for the act Unicycle Duo at the main stage.

Corine Latreille (right), Cirque du Soleil artist, rehearses.

Some of the Cirque du Soleil artists' props and equipment.

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Cirque du Soleil is back in town, the group's 10th time in Atlanta. They've brought a show called "Kooza" (that's Sanksrit for "treasure chest, organizers say). "Kooza" represents a slight turning away from some of the extravagant production touches that were taking over Cirque shows. It opens on Friday, Jan. 2 under the Grand Chapiteau in Atlantic Station. Here, Cirque du Soleil artists rehearse.

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