Mathieu Laplante

Mathieu Laplante is a producer, director, choreographer, and former circus performer. He was a world-renowned gymnast from the age of 8 through 15 before joining Cirque du Soleil. He has worked on stage with artists such as Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, and Janet Jackson. He is best known for his work with Cirque-style shows. He began performing with Cirque du Soleil at the age of 16 and directed his first Cirque-style show at the age of 26.

Early life and career

Laplante is originally from Canada and was a gymnast at the age of 6 years old. Before the age of 8, he had won numerous medals, many trophies and awards from various gymnastic and Judo competitions and events he participated in. He trained in numerous circus disciplines including teeter board, bungee, Chinese pole, Aerial hoop, Russian swing, flying trapeze, and more. He was recruited by Cirque du Soleil when he was 16 years of age.

Laplante was the president and owner of Utmost Entertainment Production, a company he founded in 1998. He has performed work such as Special Event Artistic Coordinator for Cirque Du Soleil and Head of Acrobatic Training for the World Newest most Spectacular Show in Macau called House of Dancing Water for Dragone, Inc.. He was also the Acrobatic Choreographer for Dolly Parton theater in Dollywood, Celine Dion, and SeaWorld.

Laplante was also the production assistant on Celine Dion's DVD The Last Show of Celine.

Production shows

2013, LE NOIR, The Intimate Side of Cirque, (Singapore), Resident Director & Manager 2012, LE NOIR, The Dark Side of Cirque, (Tokyo, Japan), Resident Director & Manager 2010-2012, Cirque Ultra Lounge (Atlantic City, NJ), Creative Designer & Director 2010, Sha-Kon-O Hey - Dollywood (Tennessee), Acrobat Choreographer 2008, Seas World (San Antonio, TX), Russian Swing Coach 2009-2010, House of Dancing Water (Belgium / Paris, France), Acrobat Consultant, Head Coach (casting, research and development, training and formation)

Television, theater, and movie credits

2007, Last Show of Celine (Celine Dion DVD), Production Assistant 2004, World's Finest (Movie Pilot), Acrobat Instructor 2000, Algeria, Stunt Acrobat 1998 - 2003, Cirque Du Soleil "O" Las Vegas, Acrobat, Dancer, and Actor 1994 - 1997, Cirque Du Soleil, (Saltimbanco, Tokyo, Japan, and European Tour), Acrobat & Actor