A week-long of Flying, High-Performance Diving And Moto Bungee Join Us For A Spectacular Journey At City of Dreams Macau
MACAU, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Dreams Macau is proud to announce today its world-class flagship entertainment centerpiece, 'The House of Dancing Water,' will present the most exciting artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp in the world for the first time. Under the guidance of an outstanding international production team, selected fans of this world-class extravaganza will not only learn and experience the most acclaimed highlights of this water-based show including flying, high-performance diving and moto bungee, they will also be given a valuable opportunity to experience the astonishing production and rigorous training that goes into the show.
'The House of Dancing Water' artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp is now open for recruitment until July 17, 2013. Fans from Greater China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) who are 18 years or above are welcomed to upload their videos to enter the competition on respective social media platforms via Sina Weibo and Facebook. Six winners (three from mainland China and one each from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) will be taken on a unique yet spectacular journey with 'The House of Dancing Water!'
'The House of Dancing Water' is the world's largest and most spectacular water-based extravaganza staged at City of Dreams Macau. As the centerpiece of one of the world's most spectacular shows, Dancing Water Theater epitomizes the cutting-edge in theater technology. It is also the home of a cast of 80 international performance artists and some 130 world-class production staff, technicians and professional divers from more than 25 countries around the world. 'The House of Dancing Water' is a truly unique show in every sense, earning its reputation as the "must-see" show in Asia.
During the course of the week-long artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp, six participants in the Greater China region will get to experience flying some 17 meters over the main pool at the performer catwalk. They will also learn scuba diving at the world's largest commercial pool with a capacity of some 3.7 million gallons of water. What's more, they will be walking on stilts while maneuvering a giraffe and learning how to perform a high-dive from a magnificent ship towering 15-meters above the water. In addition to these breath-taking experiences, participants will take a tour and learn in the make-up room, as well as the carpentry, wardrobe, aquatics and rigging departments to understand and be fully immersed in this awe-inspiring production. On the final day, all participates will have the chance to experience the work of professional make-up artists from the show. A certificate of recognition will be presented to all participants upon completion of the camp.
Launching this first-ever undertaking from 'The House of Dancing Water,' Mr. Sunny Yu, Senior Vice President, Entertainment and Projects of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited said, "'The House of Dancing Water' has thrilled over 2 million spectators since its opening. It is a creative masterpiece of theater, dance, gymnastic artistry and high-performance diving, all of which push the physical boundaries of human performance, leaving audiences astounded. The artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp is a tailor made program designed to offer fans of 'The House of Dancing Water' a once-in-a-life-time experience to get a glimpse of the secrets of this world-class extravaganza. I sincerely hope this spectacular experience will be an unforgettable journey for all participants."
"'The House of Dancing Water' is a show like no other on earth, as is our artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp. I have to say we have made a great effort to design an itinerary that covers all the exciting highlights of the show. Under the guidance of our world-class professional team, participants will not only watch the team in training, they will be guided to experience the uniqueness of the world's largest water-based show. I am sure that after such a sky-to-water experience, participants will be totally overwhelmed by this world-class extravaganza. I hope this opportunity will be an eye opener for young people who are interested in performing arts, whose dreams are to explore the creative and artistic possibilities of the Dragone tailor-made creative uniqueness," added Mr. Robert Juarez, Chief Marketing Officer of Franco Dragone Entertainment Group.
To qualify for the artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp of 'The House of Dancing Water,' applicants must be 18 years old or above, speak fluent Chinese and English and currently reside in Greater China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan). He/she must be able to swim a minimum of 20 meters with no acrophobia. This summer, there is nothing more exciting than 'The House of Dancing Water' artistic and entertainment adventure summer camp. Send in your entry for a spectacular journey at City of Dreams Macau now! For more details, please visit the official Sina Weibo of 'The House of Dancing Water' at
http://weibo.com/thodw and the official Facebook of 'The House of Dancing Water' at https://www.facebook.com/thehouseofdancingwater .
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-- City of Dreams Macau is proud to announce today its world-class flagship entertainment centerpiece, 'The House of Dancing Water', will present the most exciting adventure summer camp in the world for the first time.
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-- The participants of the Adventure Summer Camp presented by 'The House of Dancing Water' will be learning how to perform a high-dive from a magnificent ship towering 15-meters above the water.
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-- The participants will get to experience flying some 17 meters over the main pool at the performer catwalk, and get a glimpse of the secrets of this world-class extravaganza.
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-- The participants will be walking on stilts and playing a role in this epic love story and spectacular journey through time.
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-- Under the guidance of the world-class production team, participants will be learning motor bungee which is one of the breath-taking highlights of the show.
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About Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
Melco Crown Entertainment, with its shares listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange") (SEHK: 6883) and its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MPEL), is a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia. Melco Crown Entertainment currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), a casino hotel located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated urban casino resort located in Cotai, Macau. Melco Crown Entertainment's business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company is also developing the planned Studio City Project, a cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, MCE Leisure (Philippines) Corporation, a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment, has been cooperating with SM Group's Belle Corporation to develop and operate a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. For more information about Melco Crown Entertainment, please visit www.melco-crown.com. Melco Crown Entertainment has strong support from both of its major shareholders, Melco International Development Limited ("Melco") and Crown Limited ("Crown"). Melco is a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is Co-Chairman, an Executive Director and the CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment. Crown is a top-50 company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and led by Executive Chairman Mr. James Packer, who is also Co-Chairman and a Non-executive Director of Melco Crown Entertainment.
About City of Dreams
City of Dreams is developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, an entertainment company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange") (SEHK: 6883) and the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MPEL). It is an integrated entertainment resort that has established itself as a premier leisure and entertainment destination in Macau. Located in the heart of Cotai in Macau, it combines electrifying entertainment, a diverse array of accommodation, regional and international dining, designer brand shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino. The resort brings together a collection of world-renowned brands including Crown, Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock and Dragone to create an exceptional entertainment experience that aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of visitors from around Asia and the world. City of Dreams features a 420,000-square-foot casino with approximately 400 gaming tables and approximately 1,300 gaming machines; over 20 restaurants and bars; an impressive array of some of the world's most sought-after retail brands; and Dragon's Treasure, an iconic and spectacular audio visual multimedia experience. 'The House of Dancing Water,' the world's largest water-based extravaganza showcased in the purpose-built Dancing Water Theater, represents the live entertainment centerpiece of City of Dreams' overall leisure and entertainment offering. A comprehensive range of accommodation options at City of Dreams include Crown Towers offering approximately 300 guest rooms, Hard Rock Hotel offering approximately 300 guest rooms and Grand Hyatt Macau offering approximately 800 guest rooms. A second planned phase of development at City of Dreams will feature an apartment hotel consisting of approximately 800 units. For more information please visit: www.cityofdreamsmacau.com (Official Website) andwww.cityofdreamsmedia.com (Medial Portal). For The House of Dancing Water information, please visit www.thehouseofdancingwater.com (Official Website) and www.thehouseofdancingwatermedia.com (Media Portal).
About Franco Dragone Entertainment Group
The Franco Dragone Entertainment Group, founded in 2000 by Mr. Franco Dragone, conceives, produces and stages live shows, which integrate post modern dance, music, circus art and special effects within a dramatic narrative. The Franco Dragone Entertainment Group captivates audiences through a unique combination of disciplines sensitively orchestrated to produce one of the world's most spectacular shows.
Mr. Franco Dragone made his name in the 1980's and 1990's as the leading creative force behind Cirque du Soleil where he created groundbreaking shows such as Mystere, Saltimbanco, Alegria, Quidam, O, and La Nouba. Over 70 million people have experienced Mr. Franco Dragone's unique theatrical creations. Since its establishment, Dragone has proven itself with critical acclaim and commercial successes including:
· Le Reve, a permanent show produced in conjunction with Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. The show has celebrated its 2000th performance on stage in November 2009 and its 5th Anniversary in May 2010, and it is still a mainstay in the city's show scene.
· A New Day, a Las Vegas resident show starring Celine Dion and incorporating her music. Over 3.5 million spectators attended the show over 5 years with daily sell out shows. Dragone has created and produced 26 shows and events including Euro 2000 and the Disney Cinema Parade in Paris.
Mr. Franco Dragone is building an entertainment group with a recognized global brand name for creating and producing the world's spectacular live shows. In order to do this, the Company plans to open at least one long run spectacular live show, either permanent or touring, per year.
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