Charting the course of life and the pursuit of dreams, this steel frame ship floating above the water provides the platform for this truly unique display of acrobatic timing and strength. At the foundation of the Bateau (French for “boat”) is the traditional circus discipline of the aerial cradle act incorporated with gymnastics parallel bars for the very first time. This dynamic presentation brings the delicate balance of air and water to life.

The Bateau is another favorite amongst patrons, and happens to be one of mine as well. I can't really say what draws me to it. Perhaps it is the melding of two different disciplines - the Parallel Bars and Aerial Cradle. And, let's be honest here, it is something I know virtually nothing about. But that having been said, these two disciplines meld together fantastically in this surreal world of "O". The Bateau is aptly named, literally a ghost ship suspended in air, this steel framed ship charts the course of life and the pursuit of dreams. Behind the delicate balance between air and water lie the chants of "Remous" (which translates into "Movement").

Comets anchor the bateau while "Remous" lofts throughout the theater. Soon, the zebra's from the Cadre (Suspended Cradle) will take a journey on this aparatus - the Bateau. Resembling a boat, it swings back and forth under the power of the acrobats. And together, the 10 performers of flyers and catchers, create an amazing display of timing, strength and agility. While the Bateau sails away, "Tzelma" graces the airwaves and the theater comes alive in dance and song.

Contains text written by Richard Russo, as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.