Review: Cirque du Soleil's 'Kooza'

I went to see Cirque du Soleil's Kooza for the first time yesterday and if I had to describe it in one word, it would definitely be AMAZING. The show is action-packed from contortionist, to astonishing acrobatics to singing, dancing and witty clowns that engaged the audience throughout the performance. “Kooza” centers around an elfish clown called The Innocent, who is drawn into a whimsical realm where a mad king presides over jesters, fools, thieves and a dizzying array of artists who defy the limits of what the human body can do. And those amazing acts are the core of the show, starting out with a trio of female contortionists followed by several other amazing acts such as tight rope walking, balancing acts, solo trapeze and much more.

My favorite of the night had to be the wheel of death. In this performance a 1,600 pound Wheel of Death rotates at heart-stopping speeds, powered only by the two artist who leap and counter-rotate in a death defying display of fearless acrobatics and astonishing teamwork. Overall, “Kooza” is definitely a MUST-SEE whether you’re going with friends, on a date or for a night-out with the family.

Kooza is now performing until January 2, 2011 at Bicentennial Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1800-450-1480 or online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza. You don’t want to miss it.