Aug 12, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min · 13 segments
Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Alison Burke — Cirque du Soleil performer, choreographer, educator, and movement director — to explore her path from competitive dance in Texas to a decade on the…
Allison BurkeGuest
Abbie CampbellHost
[upbeat music] Hello, my beautiful guys and dolls, and welcome to an episode of Before the Curtain.
I'm your host, Abby Campbell, and we are here to discover the passion behind the performance.
Artists of all backgrounds will share their stories about what it takes to create, survive, and thrive in the competitive world of entertainment.
Finding inspiration in their journeys, we aim to bring you everything that happens Before the Curtain.
Today's guest is an absolute gem of a person, artist, dancer, educator, and choreographer.
For 11 years, she's been a performer with Cirque du Soleil, appearing in The Beatles LOVE and Michael Jackson ONE.
You may have seen her perform in the Latin Grammys, Blind Spotting, on Stars, Live with Kelly and Ryan, or dancing alongside Jennifer Lopez.
She continues to contribute as a master teacher and choreographer for multiple schools and companies across the US, including UNLV, Lindenwood University, Joffrey Ballet School and Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas, Buzz Entertainment, Scarlett Entertainment, and TNG Modeling Agency.
And to top it all off, she has a B- BA in dance and advertising from Chapman University, and a master's in business from Louisiana State University.
So my guys and dolls, please help me welcome to the mic, the breathtaking Allison Burke.
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[upbeat music] Hello, my beautiful guys and dolls, and welcome to an episode of Before the Curtain.
I'm your host, Abby Campbell, and we are here to discover the passion behind the performance.
Artists of all backgrounds will share their stories about what it takes to create, survive, and thrive in the competitive world of entertainment.
Finding inspiration in their journeys, we aim to bring you everything that happens Before the Curtain.
Today's guest is an absolute gem of a person, artist, dancer, educator, and choreographer.
For 11 years, she's been a performer with Cirque du Soleil, appearing in The Beatles LOVE and Michael Jackson ONE.
You may have seen her perform in the Latin Grammys, Blind Spotting, on Stars, Live with Kelly and Ryan, or dancing alongside Jennifer Lopez.
She continues to contribute as a master teacher and choreographer for multiple schools and companies across the US, including UNLV, Lindenwood University, Joffrey Ballet School and Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas, Buzz Entertainment, Scarlett Entertainment, and TNG Modeling Agency.
And to top it all off, she has a B- BA in dance and advertising from Chapman University, and a master's in business from Louisiana State University.
So my guys and dolls, please help me welcome to the mic, the breathtaking Allison Burke.
