Early Life
BORN
Wellington Lima, also known as Palhaçada was born in Recife Pernambuco, Brazil.
1990
Despite slim resources, he found Capoeira, gymnastics, and trampoline to be a consistent outlet for expressing himself.
Teens
1997
When he was about 17, Palhaçada claimed the prize Brazilian National Champion in the trampoline.
1998
He soon begin to work for Cirque Du Soleil (La Nouba in Orlando FL) as the acrobatic character Red Pierrot.
Cirque
2005-2013
He joined the traveling show Dralion, traveled to more then 20 countries performing, and moved to Las Vegas to perform Vival Elvis.
2016-NOW
Wellington currently performs in Michael Jackson One
Teacher
2016-NOW
Palhaçada's roots began in capoeira, and he enjoys sharing both his experience and his gift of teaching with others.