Your social media feed is probably awash with photos and videos of Kooza, the latest circus act from Cirque du Soleil, which premiered in Singapore on July 12. From glitzy outfits – a total of 175 costumes and 160 hats are featured in the show – to impressive set designs to jaw-dropping acrobatic performances, there’s plenty to keep you on the edge of your seat during the show. We highlight five acts you should seriously give your attention to.
Contortion
Back bends, flipping legs over heads and countless handstands with splits – flowing smoothly from one pose to another, the trio of Mongolian contortionists exhibit great flexibility in twisting and stacking themselves to form various shapes.
Aerial Hoop
Spinning and swirling in the air with nothing but a hoop dangling from the tent's ceiling, Marie-Eve Bisson effortlessly 'flies' around the stage as she performs a series of aerial acrobatics. But look out for the moments where she suspends herself with just her feet, then one foot, and then hangs herself from the hoop with the back of her neck.
High Wire
These four tightrope walkers make running up and down – and even skipping with a rope – on suspended high wires a piece of cake. The thrill kicks in at one point when two of the men, with a pole balanced between them, mount on bicycles to cross the wire. All’s good ‘til a third characters enters, takes a chair, and then positions himself on the pole balanced between the two cyclists. You're in for a nail-biting moment as the trio carefully cycle their way from one end of the tightrope to the other.
Wheel of Death
One of the highlights of the show is the Wheel of Death, which sees two artists running within two rings on opposite ends of a fulcrum to rotate the wheel. Feel your heart in your mouth when one of the men moves to the outside of the hoop, and executes jumps and runs while the wheel is still spinning at a fast speed.
Teeterboard
Flinging yourself into the air from a teeterboard looks like fun, especially when the artists execute quintuple twisting somersaults. Be wowed by the aerobatic feats, especially when they spring off the board while wearing stilts. Do not try this at home, kids.
'Kooza' plays at the the Big Top Tent next to Marina Bay Sands from Jul 12-Aug 20. Prices start from $88.