Trip to Las Vegas. Part 1.

     Hi everyone! It is almost 2 week had past since I posted my first blog. Yes, time flies by. During this 2 weeks I have been studying, working, and resting. Also I have had unforgettable trip to Las Vegas for 4 days. It was my fifth visit to the city of contrasts. There are tourists from all over the world. I could see poor people, middle class, rich, and famous people. There can be no doubt that Las Vegas is a world capital of casinos. Of couse I gambled a little. I even won more than I lost. I know 2 rules of gambling. The first rule is stop playing on time. The second rule is don't gamble too often.

Not only gambling attracts tourists in Las Vegas and places around. There are so many things to see except casinos tables and slot machines. During my trip I went to see 3 shows of Cirque du Soleil. I watched "O", "Zumanity", and "Viva Elvis". All shows are great and absolutely fantastic. I have friends who work for those shows. I used to work, compete, and practice in one gym with some of them. It was twice more excitment for me to see how they perform. There are links  on youtube where you can see trailers:

"O" showCirque du Soleil  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5iG0_0Cho&feature=related

"Zumanity" show Cirque du Soleil  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nS4IoDH29g

"Viva Elvis" show Cirque du Soleil  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcg4FdVH8VU

Cirque du Soleil has 7 permanent shows in Las Vegas for now, and all of them are incredibly popular.

Continue next week...

My introduction.



Excitement of silver medals



    Hi, my name is Tetyana Zhovtopup, but I like to be called by Tanya. I think, Tanya is a short, simple, and cute name.

     I am a former athlete of Ukrainian National Tumbling Team. I had participated 3 World Championships, 2 European Championships, 1 World Cup, and many International Tournaments.  I won Ukrainian Cup in 2000 and some International tournaments. I am twice silver medalist of European Championship in 1998 and 2000. I got silver medal in World Championship in Denmark in 2001 and bronze medal in World Championship in South Africa in 1999.

    Now I am working for Cirque du Soleil La Nouba show. I am an artist of trampoline and powertrack act. I have been with Cirque du Soleil company for almost 8 years. Before La Nouba show I was working for another show of Cirque du Soleil Alegria. It is a touring show. So, I used to travel a lot. I had a dream to travel around the world. My dream became true :-).



Alegria . Powertrack team



Alegria. Old Bird character



La Nouba



  



La Nouba



I love my job. I enjoy to be on stage and share my smile  with all audience.

    I am interested in circus and sport. In my spare time I like to go to the beach, or park, or springs with my friends. I like to cook, solve crosswords and puzzles. Some times I collect a jokes and funny pictures. I appreciate people with a good sence of humor. I love to visit a new places, and take a lot of pictures with beautiful views. I don't like to be alone and keep silent for very long.

    I am a blogger beginner. I just learn how to do it. I will be posting a different things on my page. It can be a delicious recipe, or funny picture, or some interesting news from my life what I would like to share with.

  All my friends, my classmates, and teacher always welcome to visit my blog!