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WASHINGTON — Cirque Du Soleil’s shows are renowned for their combination of artistic imagery and seemingly-impossible feats.
“Luzia” is no exception to this legacy. The show blends a beautifully surreal vision of Mexico with impressive acrobatics. See pictures of the performance, including some behind-the-scenes shots.
![Acrobats rehearse their routine with a dramatic on-stage rainstorm. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-500.jpg)
![An acrobat performs her routine with an onstage rainstorm as a backdrop.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-416.jpg)
![Performers dressed in their lizard costumes backstage during rehearsals for Cirque du Soleil's, "LUZIA".](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-167-1880x1254.jpg)
![An acrobat performs her routine with an onstage rainstorm as a backdrop. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-489.jpg)
![Putting the final touches on a costume backstage. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-575.jpg)
![Performers rehearse their routine in the backstage area. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-606.jpg)
![Alligator head pieces for performers in Cirque du Soleil's, "LUZIA". (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-654.jpg)
![Acrobats rehearse their routine with a dramatic on-stage rainstorm. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-414-835x1254.jpg)
![A performer taking a pause backstage during rehearsal. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-636.jpg)
![Acrobats rehearse their routine with a dramatic on-stage rainstorm. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-500-260x174.jpg)
![An acrobat performs her routine with an onstage rainstorm as a backdrop.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-416-260x174.jpg)
![Performers dressed in their lizard costumes backstage during rehearsals for Cirque du Soleil's, "LUZIA".](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-167-260x174.jpg)
![An acrobat performs her routine with an onstage rainstorm as a backdrop. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-489-260x174.jpg)
![Putting the final touches on a costume backstage. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-575-260x174.jpg)
![Performers rehearse their routine in the backstage area. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-606-260x174.jpg)
![Alligator head pieces for performers in Cirque du Soleil's, "LUZIA". (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-654-260x174.jpg)
![Acrobats rehearse their routine with a dramatic on-stage rainstorm. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-414-260x174.jpg)
![A performer taking a pause backstage during rehearsal. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018CirqueLUZIARehearsalAPRIL10-636-260x174.jpg)