PHOTOS: Las Vegas entertainers dance, train at home, awaiting the stage

Updated On Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Concerts, acrobatic shows, striptease dance revues and other performances that typically entertain thousands of tourists in Las Vegas are among the workplaces that have had to shutter from the coronavirus. Though casinos have been allowed to reopen with rules about sanitizing, social distancing and mandatory face masks, hundreds of performers who round out the only-in-Vegas spectacle are still waiting. Many performers, including those who’ve come to the city from all over the world, are waiting in Las Vegas for the shows and crowds to return, trying to keep their bodies in top form, practice their skills and find a way to perform.

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Dancers perform at "SEXXY: The Show" at an outdoor drive-in venue Friday, July 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. The producers and performers held the show over a few nights at the outdoor venue to raise money for charities while their regular showroom at the Westgate Las Vegas resort and casino was closed due to the coronavirus. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Dancers perform at "SEXXY: The Show" at an outdoor drive-in venue Friday, July 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. The producers and performers held the show over a few nights at the outdoor venue to raise money for charities while their regular showroom at the Westgate Las Vegas resort and casino was closed due to the coronavirus. (AP)

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Gabriella Versace emcees at "SEXXY: The Show" at an outdoor drive-in venue Friday, July 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. The producers and performers held the show over a few nights at the outdoor venue to raise money for charities while their regular showroom at the Westgate Las Vegas resort and casino was closed due to the coronavirus. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Gabriella Versace emcees at "SEXXY: The Show" at an outdoor drive-in venue Friday, July 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. The producers and performers held the show over a few nights at the outdoor venue to raise money for charities while their regular showroom at the Westgate Las Vegas resort and casino was closed due to the coronavirus. (AP)

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Johanna Sapakie, an aerialist, choreographer and dancer, trains in the living room of her home as her cat watches Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. "You definitely test your willpower," said Sapakie about having to train alone at home without the encouragement she could get at the gym. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Johanna Sapakie, an aerialist, choreographer and dancer, trains in the living room of her home as her cat watches Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. "You definitely test your willpower," said Sapakie about having to train alone at home without the encouragement she could get at the gym. (AP)

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From left, Nicole England-Czyzewski, Alethea Shelton and Erik Martonovich practice a routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The performers train at night in the summer to avoid high temperatures during the day. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

From left, Nicole England-Czyzewski, Alethea Shelton and Erik Martonovich practice a routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The performers train at night in the summer to avoid high temperatures during the day. (AP)

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Chippendales dancer Miguel Rivera prepares for a virtual Zoom party from his home Friday, June 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. Rivera is one of a few Chippendale dancers doing virtual shows while the live show is shut down due to the coronavirus. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Chippendales dancer Miguel Rivera prepares for a virtual Zoom party from his home Friday, June 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. Rivera is one of a few Chippendale dancers doing virtual shows while the live show is shut down due to the coronavirus. (AP)

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Lisa Varmbo Martonovich kisses a horse while preparing to train for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Lisa Varmbo Martonovich kisses a horse while preparing to train for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP)

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Ariel Hold practices a routine on a horse for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Ariel Hold practices a routine on a horse for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP)

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Juggler Victor Ponce practices his spinning plates routine in the kitchen of his home Friday, June 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. Ponce has continued to practice at home while the show he is in, "WOW - The Vegas Spectacular" is closed due to the coronavirus. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Juggler Victor Ponce practices his spinning plates routine in the kitchen of his home Friday, June 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. Ponce has continued to practice at home while the show he is in, "WOW - The Vegas Spectacular" is closed due to the coronavirus. (AP)

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Lisa Varmbo Martonovich, left, and Nicole England-Czyzewski practice roman riding on two horses for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Lisa Varmbo Martonovich, left, and Nicole England-Czyzewski practice roman riding on two horses for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP)

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Lisa Varmbo Martonovich, left, and Nicole England-Czyzewski practice an aerial routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Lisa Varmbo Martonovich, left, and Nicole England-Czyzewski practice an aerial routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP)

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Bayleigh Solorzano practices an aerial routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 10:10 am IST

Bayleigh Solorzano practices an aerial routine for "Gladius The Show," a touring equestrian and acrobatic show, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. The coronavirus forced the producers to cancel all of their performances through 2020. (AP)

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