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The Ostrich Complex: Guided Tour and Acrobatic Performance

Thursday the 15th of May, 2025 16:30-17:00 18:00-19:10

Step behind the scenes of the Finnish House of Dance and let yourself be swept away by a circus performance that turns the world upside down!

Tanssin talo / Maison de la Danse
Kaapeliaukio 3 00180 Helsinki
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On May 15, the Finnish House of Dance welcomes the Collectif d’Équilibristes, a contemporary French circus troupe, for their performance The Ostrich Complex. To mark the occasion, the French Institute in Finland invites you to two special events to experience this unique show:

4:30–5:00 PM: Guided Tour of the Finnish House of Dance

Curious about the daily life of dancers, circus artists, and contemporary performers?

Join a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Finnish House of Dance, led by Sasu Paakkunainen, the venue’s Executive Producer. He’ll offer a glimpse into the vibrant artistic life that brings this space to life.

Jatta Borg, one of the founding members of the Collectif d’Équilibristes, will also join the tour to share a few words about The Ostrich Complex.

The tour will be conducted in Finnish or in English, depending on the preferences of the participants.

➡  Free entry upon reservation

 

6PM –7.10 PM: Collectif d’équilibristes – « The Ostrich Complex »

After the tour, it’s showtime!

The Ostrich Complex is a performance full of humor and skill—where everything unfolds… upside down. Mostly balancing on their hands, the eight acrobats of the Collectif d’Équilibristes dance, sing, laugh, and spin in a choreography that is as mesmerizing as it is unexpected.

Seats are limited—don’t wait to reserve yours!