The Challenge: PRG and Five Currents were tasked to create an amazing, never-seen-before opening and closing ceremony experience held in the massive Omnilife Stadium for the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The Solution: Ambitious would be the operative word. Using a halo structure that weighed 165,350 lbs (75,000 kg), which held all technical and creative elements inside while suspended in the center of the roofless Omnilife Stadium, the opening session began with an unbelievable sense of awe and wonder.
Aerialists descended in a beautiful, rhythmic movement performance. They appeared to be floating in midair inside the halo as performers on the ground below sung and danced. Spectacular visuals were projected onto the 360-degree projection surface of the halo in addition to the stunning custom-designed lighting and impactful audio elements. There were three projection areas: the Halo retractable 360° screen, the circular stage floor and the projection on the aerialists. Everyone worked together to create the magical moment.