How This Cirque Du Soleil Performer Hangs By Her Hair | TODAY Originals
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- Danila Bim, a performer in the Cirque du Soleil traveling show “Volta,” pulls back the curtain on her journey to becoming a hair suspension artist. “Volta” moves to San Diego, California, in April 2019.
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How This Cirque Du Soleil Performer Hangs By Her Hair | TODAY Originals
I can’t even keep my hair up in a bun without feeling like my scalp is being torn away.
SAME, GIRL. SAME.
Fattest mood EVERRRR
heyyy its maria Same for me but after that, I started liking hairstyles! I’m currently growing my hair out.
Brenda Gonzalez and u can’t put it in a bunnnnn
For real I would be immediately scalp-less
Her: says hanging from the ceiling by hair doesn’t hurt
Me: cries while taking hair tie out😂😂
When u change the hair direction from upwards (ponytail) to downwards suddenly. It hurts
And boys have the need to ask why girls have to shake their hair after 🙄 🤦♀️ 🤦♂️ stupid lol
Shirley Kim mee
Shirley Kim ME
I luckily don’t have this issue, I can actually be really rough with my hair without feeling a thing. I guess the trick is that I have always been really rough with my hair (really rough brushing and tight pony tails) so my pain threshold is a lot higher when it comes to my hair.
Nobody is going to be snatching her wig.
That wig would snatch right back.
@@nisahurbina4553 lmao
😂😂😂
Imagine trying to pull her hair in a fight and she just doesn’t react
lol
LMAO
Why would you try that? DV vibes
"and then I play around 2 hours of my trombone"
Honestly so unexpected I love it 😂💕
Really?
Why?
How was this unexpected?
And why does that make you love her?
@@nuberiffic Why are you so confused
@@strawberries1186 I'm not confused.
I just don't understand why someone saying they practiced the trombone is unexpected, or why it would make you love them.
It's a simple question dude; why don't you understand it?
nuberiffic I think the point is that the video is about her hanging from her hair and saying she plays trombone is a little off topic. This person may love trombones and it was a pleasant surprise so maybe think about that next time you comment. Not trying to hate but please consider that first. Thanks.
@@emmaberger7381 Yes, they may love trombones.
Or it could be something else.
That's why I asked, you mungbean.
Her act looks so... surreal! The way she's floating over the stage. hauntingly beautiful.
Nati Whatever I’ve seen the act IRL with creepy music and fog. Idk about beautiful but it was defiantly haunting. I respect the feat and effort but I was SUPER creeped out
Even now I couldn’t finish the video and watch her act because it’s so eerie idk
I had the honor of watching her perform live, and honestly it was magical. Like the whole crowd just held their breathe and watched her twirl. The jewels on her outfit reflected the light and she was basically a human disco ball.
Josephine McPherson I wish I could see her!!!
🤣
Her: hanging from the ceiling by her hair doesn’t hurt
Me: cries when my mom is braiding my hair
then you look over to yo black homies' moms' braiding their hair: O SHI-
(I'm not being racist I've just seen this happen and it looks like it HURTS. Also, if your black, you are beautiful.)
@@thatonekid8306 it hurts a lot, but you get used to it quite quickly
tbh, i think she would cry if her mom was braiding her hair too 😭
Tbh i was hoping for secrets of having such a strong hair
#1, take extremely good care of your hair. #2, make sure you dont have a connective tissue problem.
ikr
@@bandashee #3 work out your hair by hanging from it? She did say she had to strengthen her hair follicles..
Hang from your hair for 3 to 4 months. You hair will hold on to your scalp for dear life
l’oréal
Thank you so much for sharing my work. I had a great time shooting this interview! ❤️
your act was beautiful and amazing :-)
I'm mesmerized by your work and dedication!
@@decembersixx6237 Thank you very much!
literally the highlight of the show in Chicago!!
Saw you tonight in Chicago and had to search you. Wonderful job, so cool, so strong physically and mentally. Thanks!
I loved it. Though it would have been so interesting seeing how she tied the knots and adjusted the headpiece.
It's a secret and not told to others than hair hangers. Each family has their own brading style and it's passed on from mother to daughter.
@@iidakumpulainen2357 Thank you for the information!
She said in another interview that she keeps it as a secret because she doesn't want people hurting themselves by imitating her and thinking they can do it without training.
TWO HOURS hours of trombone DAILY?! One does not casually do that. She is really good at practicing.
Of this whole video, that was the thing where I thought, "Dang, I wish I could do that".
Hearing that she only started training for the circus at 18 made me feel really good because I have always wanted to work for Cirque du Soleil as an aerialist thought I would never be able to since I didn't start any aerial until I was 13 but hearing her story made me happy
Savannah Root that's my dream btw I started at the same time although I'm still 13
I believe in you and I'll see you on stage someday, I'm sure!
Savannah Root you can do it!!! Is all about the attitude
it really doesn’t matter when you start, it’s how good you are at it
Savannah Root what?!
I had no idea she really hung just by her hair... did not know it was possible. Her act is so calming while spectacular. Bravo!
Eloise Marie • I saw a similar act in a Chinese circus years ago in the 80s. But that wasn’t in a tight bun, but from a long ponytail. More like this: www.weirdhistorian.com/hair-hanging-wonders-of-the-ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-circus/
I'm not being an A-hole. I just wonder what you thought she hung by? You don't see anything attached to her neck and there really couldn't be anything IN her hair attached to her scal[,that wouldn't hold her. What did you think she was suspended by?
Eloise Marie I actually felt a rush of emotion as I watched her act, so beautiful
Thetes no way it's real. It must be a trick.
Everyone: focused on how she hangs by her hair
Me, a musician : this woman, just whips out her trombone and passes it off like it's nothing
For 2 hours too. Like dang, I wish I could practice like that.
Who's here after watching Lindsey Stirling !!! OMG This looks painful to learn, and I admire the courage it takes to learn this!!!
Me, I was searching for more info on hair-hanging, & was surprised to see there's is so little of it.
Also, I realized both Lindsey's & Danila's performances had sometimes similar "moves".
meeeeee
Me!
HOW IS SHE NOT BALDING
Bernice look at her hairline, she definitely is doing irreversable damage to her hair. (no shade to her, it would happen to anyone who tries this)
Her hair does look pretty thin when its down.
I mean you can’t make your hair follicles stronger this way. They’re not a muscle. 🤔
low on self esteem she might have had a forehead like that before she started🤷🏼♀️
Bernice her hair line is receding evenly around her hair line.
Jojo Siwa: “My iconic ponytail and bows”
Cirque du Soleil Performer: “Hold my scalp”
Matt Smith 😂
What a great role model. She's physically healthy, shes got mental fortitude, shes doing something she genuinely enjoys. I need to get on this level asap before I die working retail.
CAN WE TALK ABOUT HER TOES DID YALL SEE HOW THOSE WERE BENT A WHOLE 180° ANGLE
- is 180• I think you mean 90• which is a right angle |_
i could Not look at that
It's something ballet dancers and a lot of dancers do to flex their toe muscles, though I have heard by some people that it's damaging to their bones cause basically all their body weight is on those... Eh Idk
@@emilliazombie yes, yes, but in her situation it would be | into -
I could not look at that 🙈
And her scalp is no where near as high as Jojo siwas
I kept thinking that like Jojo finna be bald in ten years and this lady is gonna have hair as strong as metal
Avery Garner dudeeee 😂😂😂😂😂
Avery Garner she’s getting there. The front and back hairlines are not where they were when she was younger. Here alopecia is evenly distributed because of her top knot vs Jojo’s side pony tail.
Avery Garner Or yours.
Jojo’s hairline is not actually receding. Though it may look like it due to hairstyle and bleaching, her hair is okay. Just a little more leaning towards the unhealthy side, but this girl on the other hand, her hair is just..
She seems like such a chill, humble, but hard working person. As a performer/director she is the kind of person I like to work with on stage.
This is the time where I calm down and listen to music **quickly flexes AirPods**
I have the AirPods with the string so it doesn’t get lost 😂
@@jrseahorse5886 lmao same😂
jrseahorse isn’t that just headphones 😂
@@womaninthewave they literally sell a string that you can clip to the airpods😂 like...doesn't that defeat the point?
*My hairline is receding just by watching this*
Lol
Wonder how much the pay is for all that physical work
Robin Turnbull $100-175 per show. $200 and above if you are a very famous performer. it all depends on how much the circus make and everything. unfortunately i feel that that isnt enough. they deserve so much more. their talent and hard work is amazing. making it look effortless all the time.
Clarice Ng but this is the most famous circus in the world. They have to pay way more than that for sure. Entrance prices are expensive!
Clarice Ng they make way more than that. admission is expensive, cirque du soleil also has seasonal shows such as wintuk. i believe the workers are paid on salary primarily anyway. its fair to assume they make good money considering theyre always touring like even just in nyc there is always shows
I don't think they do it for money.. It's their passion
Pipsandeerus agreed I guess the money is a bonus for them ^^
Laughing because the CZcams captions say her name is “vanilla bean”
That's the whole reason I clicked on it
@@ninimazi459 yes it does I just witnessed in 13 seconds ago I promise the auto generated captions think she is Vanilla Bean
I had it on silent and had to turn the volume up to make sure. It said vanilla bean and I was like wait.
@@AW611 right! It's the reason I clicked on the video bc I couldn't believe that'd be her real name.
Lin Meyer her act was awesome wasn’t it! I can’t imagine how difficult that must’ve been
Ok the hair is incredible. But also the neck/spine strength and control.
Person : Oh hi what are you up to?
Her : Oh nothing, just working out my *hair follicles*
i thought she said her name was vanilla bean
Helen Stamper That’s what the captions say 😂
Helen Stamper LMFAO YO ME TOO i was going thru the comments to see if anyone else heard that lol
I just laughed so hard
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought that 😂
HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
People talking about her hairline blah blah blah... all I want to know is what hair shampoo and conditioner/treatments she uses. 😁
I think the most obvious and underlooked thing she doesn't do is damage it the way most of us do: she doesn't color or style it with heat at all. Other than that I'd guess genetics cuz my hair is so thin I can't leave it down it will fly all over my face. XD
I'd bet money that she only washes her hair once or twice a week.
Nishidake is there something wrong with that? Her hair looks clean, just thin
@@TrNdke alot of people do that, only oily scalp people don't because they're oily or people who work in a dirty place.
@@maraschinocherries1036 I think they were trying to say her hair is so healthy looking due to not washing her hair all the time... Not trying to say her hair is dirty or unclean
I saw one of their shows. I HIGHLY recommend it. It was really good, so many different kinds of skilled people
I would love to go to one! But I feel like it's mad expensive
Sis has more strength in her hair follicle than I do in my entire body
Meanwhile my hair won't even stay tied up properly all day
Omg same
You can see how happy she is with what she does as a job. Congratulations, you are a hard worker and you deserve all the success . Greetings from Romania
Ciau. Eu sunt din Romania
I love seeing women becoming physically strong. Its so beautiful to me. All the muscles yet still so feminine and graceful.
i was so puzzled and entranced when i watched her performance live a few years ago. can’t believe she’s actually hanging by her hair!! amazing 👏👏👏
I started circus when I was 5 but quit when I was 10 to focus on dance, but now I'm 13 I'm going back to circus because I've realised how much I love it. Though I'm staying on at dance too of course.
Good for you!!! I am always sad when people who are good dancers give that up to do something else. It's wonderful you are going to do both. I would love to see you. If you can, post some videos to youtube!!
Whoa that's cool
Where do you go for circus school? I really wanna try it
That costume is gorgeous.. With the kimono thing at then end? Adds to the magic of the act
My favorite act on Volta 😻
Im just wondering if she feels weird when she puts her hair down.
How it feels to take out a ponytail:
Watching just the hair, is a bit painful for me😫
Just proves you can do anything if you practice hard enough.
Follow your dreams people!
There are people who love you and believe in you!
And I'm one of them! ❤️❤️❤️
Her: You have to be mentally stable
Me: Welp, there goes my chance
Wow! I am impressed by her discipline, drive, commitment and talent! She makes it look so easy, effortless and yet beautiful all at once!
To all figure skaters out there: SCRATCH SPIN goals😍😂
I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!
IT WAS SO SMOOTH
Michelle Tam IKR!!!
Googles Scratch Spin lol
I’m a figure skater as well as an hockey player
I absolutely love the kind of people it takes to do something like this...the entire team at Cirque...I've watched the auditions, the years of practice to even be accepted...just incredible how hard people are willing to work for the entertainment of others...
Who else came here after seeing Lindsey Sterling do this while playing her violin? 😃❤️🎻
Me!
I have seen Volt and her act was my favorite ❤️
just saw it 2 days ago and I loved her act. It was so beautiful and I was amazed that she was just hanging by her hair.
Excedrin should sponsor her...
I saw this act. She was amazing, and the performance was beautiful.
I have severe medical issues that have me in a wheelchair-- my cervical spine is very unstable and daily tasks are a challenge.
Watching people who can do this is like watching someone learn to literally fly. It feels so superhuman. I can never get tired of watching.
Always love seeing these profiles of Cirque performers - such incredible athletes. Don’t know how they do it!
And here’s me complaining about having my hair in a pony for two hours
VOLTA was such an AMAZING show. It’s inspirational, beautiful, and the story telling was immaculate. Cirque du Soleil is so visually pleasing and tells everything so well.
Saw her today in Volta. Such a stunning performance! I didn’t believe she was just hanging by her hair!
WOW! That woman is PHENOMENAL!!!!
Great performer. I've grown up going to the cirque and catching them every chance i get. She does an amazing performance and I love how she took you behind the scenes to see her life a bit and then behind the curtain too. The Cirque has always had the best talent from all around the world and Danila is def. one of their best.
I saw her a year ago and I still talk about this performance. It was both shocking and beautiful. It was my favorite part of the show ❤
She's so humble and down-to-earth. Love it!
Danila, I saw Volta a couple of months ago, and your act took my breath away. Thank you for your art.
When she introduced herself, I straight up thought this woman said “I’m vanilla bean”🤦🏻♀️😂
SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was lucky enough to see this live and I was blown away. It inspired me to start becoming more aware of the health of my hair and body, I've gotten more into health and its helped my body a lot.
I saw Volta in DC....and you were my favorite act.Fantastic and unbelievably amazing performer you are!!
I think I'm obsessed with DB! Such a Rockstar she is! So humble, too! I love that people behind the scenes get recognized here, too!
I've seen Volta twice now, and, by far, this is my favorite act.
Meanwhile my head hurts after I take it out of a ponytail😂😂
She's very humble and grounded. I admire that.
Unbelievably amazing!!!!! Just wow the strength & dedication this would take is over and beyond. I seen them preform last year and my jaw was on the ground the whole dang time! 👏🏻🧡
Was anyone else afraid that her neck was gna snap while she was spinning really fast
Thank you!!
My Wife and I saw this show in Redmond Washington, loved it because we love the Atherton Twins! Who were only in this show for a short time We will be attending again in Washington DC area! In a couple of weeks! Can’t wait!
Cirque Du Soleil is so amazing, I've only been able to see it twice but I'm always spellbound by the preformers and the costumes and everything.m..
If you’ve seen the show, she is truly phenomenal! If you haven’t seen it, GO!
Utterly amazing! She is definitely one of my favorite aerial performers ever!!
I wonder what music she’s listening to.
(Edit): thank you so much this is the most likes I’ve ever gotten. ❤️❤️
Layla Joslin act up
tee grizzley first day out
Layla Joslin the peppa pig album
Portishead, Bjork, Morphine, Black keys, Queen of the stone age, Caetano Veloso, Liniker.... and more :)
Music from Tangled
Volta was hella-cool, and this act was absolutely mesmerizing. She created such beautiful lines and her attention to details was inspirational. Bravo. I love the shout-out to the behind the scenes crew. Much respect.
I can see that a performer is very much in tune with the energy not only physical but the spiritual side of delivering their act.
Beautiful act. She is really amazing!!
Saw her when Volta was in Redmond Washington ❤️ She was the highlight of the show, amazing!
7:09 looks like a flying Barbie doll that used to be rly popular
It does 💀💀💀
Oh yes 😂😂
Skydancers
She is AMAZING to watch!
I watched the cirque du soleil Volta and it was an amazing act! While there were some technical problems when I was watching the show, all the performers were excellent and Volta was an amazing show no matter who was up on stage!
The amazing strength, discipline, and beauty of these performers is inspiring!
i loved the Volta show out here in in Seattle it’s so amazing. I was in awe i loved it and saw her perform. 🤩
This girl melted my heart!!! She is really so gorgeous and amazing!!!! I loved it the most!!!!
I watched Volta last year and I was blown away by this act, i literally cried it was so beautiful.
her hairline is gonna go back so much!
but this is amazing
Bella Ochoa It’s already in the process
Smartypants788 if you look at her photo of her as a young dancer her hair line is the same though
SHE WILL NEED BANGS
Breathtaking performance in Chicago. Amazing work, perfectly executed. Thank you!
She's fantastic!! Incredible performer. Much respect from USA!!
She articulates herself and her work so well. A true artist and professional!
This was so incredibly and artistically beautiful! I'm just in awe!
It makes no sense there are any dislikes! I love behind the scenes, who the people on stage really are and what they do for us, the audience.
She is incredible!!!!!!
She is so stunningly artistic my eyes can barely take. Bravo!
People have hair loss from braids and extensions but she's like "hold my scrunchie.."
Hey hair is thinning.
I'm sorry how do you lose hair from Dutch braids and hair extentions? Unless you're talking about you guys doing african african hairstyles and styles meant for 4c hair I dont see how..?
Lol sounded like she said “I’m vanilla bean”
She was absolutely amazing!!!
Magnificent performance! I saw Danila earlier this year in SF. I have never seen anything like her show!!
This is the definition of WIG SNATCHED!
She is amazing♡
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing your artistry with us! I hope to see your performance live someday!
I saw her in Chicago and I loved her ! Her and the whole show were amazing !