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{{Short description|Austrian acrobatic show group}}
{{Infobox stage production
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|type = Acrobatic dance
|premiere = 2007
|location = [[Austria]]
|website = http://zurcaroh.com
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'''Zurcaroh''' (pronounced ZOO-CA-ROW) is an acrobatic show group based in [[Götzis]], [[Vorarlberg]] ([[Austria]]), and directed by Brazilian choreographer Peterson da Cruz Hora.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://business2community.com/entertainment/americas-got-talent-zurcaroh-stuns-with-amazing-acrobat-act-to-earn-tyra-banks-golden-buzzer-02069485|title=America's Got Talent: Zurcaroh Stuns With Amazing Acrobat Act To Earn Tyra Banks' Golden Buzzer|last=Rice|first=Shawn|publisher=business2community.com|date=May 29, 2018|
==History==
Peterson da Cruz Hora, a choreographer from [[São Paulo]], originally founded the group in 2007 in Brazil. In 2009, after moving to Austria, he decided to refound the group there with a local crew. Their first international appearance as an Austrian group occurred in 2011, in [[Lausanne]], Switzerland.<ref name="zurcaroh">[http://zurcaroh.com/shows-projects Zurcaroh - Shows & Projects]</ref>
Some of the moves and routines are unique or rarely seen in dance routines. These include multiple flips at once and circus style trapeze acts. One move has two dancers doing cartwheel-style somersaults off the ground, landing each revolution on fellow performers' arms. Another has a dancer acting as a jump rope.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://inspiremore.com/zurcaroh-golden-buzzer|title=inspiremore.com|last=Helmuth|first=Josh|date=December 29, 2017|
==Performances==
Zurcaroh represented Austria at [[World Gymnaestrada]] in [[Helsinki]] in July 2015; the event is held every four years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribunadovale.com.br/cidades/ginasta-de-guapirama-se-apresenta-na-austria/1357380|title=Ginasta de Guapirama se apresenta na Áustria|last=Dayse|first=Miranda|publisher=tribunadovale.com|date=April 10, 2015|
Zurcaroh earned a golden buzzer from [[David Ginola]] in 2017 on season 12 of [[La France a un incroyable talent]] (France has incredible talent), warranting their participation in the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flixxy.com/zurcaroh-acrobatic-group-frances-got-talent-2017.htm|title=Zurcaroh Acrobatic Group-France's Got Talent 2017|publisher=flixxy.com|
===America's Got Talent===
The group performed on the first show of [[America's Got Talent (season 13)|season 13]] of [[America's Got Talent]] in 2018. The act consisted of "daring acrobatics and precise synchronicity." Afterwards, each of the judges reacted favorably to the performance. [[Simon Cowell]] called it "incredible" and "breathtaking." Host [[Tyra Banks]] gave them a golden buzzer, which allowed them to advance directly to the live shows.<ref name="Premium"/>
In the quarterfinals, Zurcaroh conducted a dance piece based on the [[Bible|Biblical]] story of [[Adam and Eve]]. It was once again favorably received.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.apost.com/en/blog/dancers-tell-breathtaking-story-of-adam-and-eve-in-americas-got-talent-performance/10519/?rd=n |title=Dancers tell Breathtaking Story of Adam and Eve in 'America's Got Talent' Performance |website=apost.com |date=5 September 2018 |access-date=October 30, 2018}}</ref> So was their performance in the semifinals, which had an [[Ancient Egypt
{{quote|Basically, nothing comes close to comparing to the kind of show this group puts on—the shapes, the complexity, and the detail in every aspect of the performance is mind-blowing.<ref>{{cite
In the finals, Zurcaroh performed a routine to [[Baba Yetu]]. The performance was set in a jungle and featured their usual acrobatic maneuvers. It received the loudest applause from the crowd out of the ten acts that performed that night. The first judge to comment after the performance, [[Howie Mandel]], had his voice almost completely drowned out by applause from the audience.<ref>{{cite
In the end, Zurcaroh finished second as runner up to magician [[Shin Lim]].<ref>{{cite
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[[Category:America's Got Talent contestants]]
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Zurcaroh | |
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Show type | Acrobatic dance |
Date of premiere | 2007 |
Location | Austria |
Creative team | |
Director & choreographer | Peterson da Cruz Hora |
Official website |
Zurcaroh (pronounced ZOO-CA-ROW) is an acrobatic show group based in Götzis, Vorarlberg (Austria), and directed by Brazilian choreographer Peterson da Cruz Hora.[1] The group became internationally known after they won a golden buzzer on the 2017 season of France's Got Talent and again in 2018 on season 13 of America's Got Talent,[2] when they finished second overall.
Peterson da Cruz Hora, a choreographer from São Paulo, originally founded the group in 2007 in Brazil. In 2009, after moving to Austria, he decided to refound the group there with a local crew. Their first international appearance as an Austrian group occurred in 2011, in Lausanne, Switzerland.[3]
Some of the moves and routines are unique or rarely seen in dance routines. These include multiple flips at once and circus style trapeze acts. One move has two dancers doing cartwheel-style somersaults off the ground, landing each revolution on fellow performers' arms. Another has a dancer acting as a jump rope.[4] Peterson explained why it was important for the troupe to audition for AGT, "Because this is the biggest stage in the world where we can share our skills and our talent." He went on to say how the group accepts dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats at all levels.[5] As of May 2018, there were 31 members in the troupe. They are based in Götzis, a town in the highly populated Rhine valley in the west of Austria.[6]
Zurcaroh represented Austria at World GymnaestradainHelsinki in July 2015; the event is held every four years.[7]
Zurcaroh earned a golden buzzer from David Ginola in 2017 on season 12 of La France a un incroyable talent (France has incredible talent), warranting their participation in the finals.[8]
The group performed on the first show of season 13ofAmerica's Got Talent in 2018. The act consisted of "daring acrobatics and precise synchronicity." Afterwards, each of the judges reacted favorably to the performance. Simon Cowell called it "incredible" and "breathtaking." Host Tyra Banks gave them a golden buzzer, which allowed them to advance directly to the live shows.[5]
In the quarterfinals, Zurcaroh conducted a dance piece based on the Biblical story of Adam and Eve. It was once again favorably received.[9] So was their performance in the semifinals, which had an Ancient Egyptian theme. Journalist Carolyn Lipka wrote this about Zurcaroh following the semifinals performance:
Basically, nothing comes close to comparing to the kind of show this group puts on—the shapes, the complexity, and the detail in every aspect of the performance is mind-blowing.[10]
In the finals, Zurcaroh performed a routine to Baba Yetu. The performance was set in a jungle and featured their usual acrobatic maneuvers. It received the loudest applause from the crowd out of the ten acts that performed that night. The first judge to comment after the performance, Howie Mandel, had his voice almost completely drowned out by applause from the audience.[11]
In the end, Zurcaroh finished second as runner up to magician Shin Lim.[12]