Region

Provincial

School year/Age

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Language level

French as a First Language
French immersion

School subject (primary)

Fine Arts

Description

The Great Balanzo is a one-man circus show that tells the story about imaginative ways to overcome challenges we all face. Balanzo has travelled the world and arrives in Canada for in search of a place to call Home. As he unpacks his suitcases a magical world literally unfolds before your eyes and with the help of audience members, he learns what it means to be a good neighbour in this strange and exciting world.

Don’t miss Balanzo’s fantastic adventure that includes physical comedy, balancing, juggling, improvisation, and simple themes everyone can relate to. Circo Balanzo is his principal show available for schools. Residencies, workshops and larger duo or trio shows are also available.

Aytahn Ross is a circus artist and contemporary clown who presents a gourmet mix of circus, comedy and theatre. In the last 25 years he's been seen live by over 1 million people in 13 countries around the world. He has received repeat invitations to Just For Laughs, performed for the Governor General, sold-out shows at the National Arts Centre of Canada, performed twice with the ESO, had invitations to present at the Banff Centre, and presented at many of the biggest and best festivals throughout the country. He's also toured hundreds of schools in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. Ross is an experienced performing artist who is incredibly flexible and able to provide a client whatever they might need whether shows, workshops, roving, emcee or hosting and more.