Cirque du Soleil By OwenAdams Jan 1, 1984 Founded in Canada by Guy Laliberte and Daniel Lauthier Founded in Canada by Guy Laliberte and Daniel Lauthier Period: Jan 1, 1985 to Jan 1, 1986 Cirque visits Ontario Jan 1, 1987 Cirque visits U.S. for the 1st time Period: Jan 1, 1988 to Jan 1, 1989 Le Cirque Reinvente Apr 23, 1993 Saltimbanco premieres Apr 21, 1994 Alegria premieres Dec 23, 1998 Premiere of La Nouba Apr 22, 1999 Dralion premieres Apr 22, 2002 Varekai starts touring Apr 22, 2010 Totem premieres