Zuzu African Acrobats

ZUZU AFRICAN ACROBATS exhibit gravity defying stunts while simultaneously displaying the beauty of the Tanzanian culture of East Africa.

This interactive 90-minute show includes human pyramids, dish spinning, stick balance, contortion, chair balance, unicycling, juggling, hand to hand balance, pole acts, hoop diving, as well as comedy and more.

Each acrobat has graduated from the Baba Watoto School for Performing Arts which is internationally renowned for producing the highest quality performers.

A fun experience for the entire family, the ZUZU African Acrobats are one show that you won't want to miss!

“Hello! I saw ZuZu Acrobats perform in Ames, IA today at Stephens Auditorium, and it was amazing! Thank you all for such a great performance, it was the best performance I have ever seen! I will never forget it!”
-Lillian 2/21/23

"Originating from Tanzania, Zuzu African Acrobats performances are a blend of circus style acrobatics and popular dance, set to high energy beats. Their performances incorporate fast pyramid building, limbo, contortion, bottle balancing, tumbling, chair stacks, comedy and more. A fun experience for the entire family, the ZUZU Acrobats are one show that you won't want to miss!"
-Madison Performing Arts Center Phoenix, AZ 2/18/22

“ZUZU AFRICAN ACROBATS WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! In fact, had I known there was such high demand, I would have built in a third performance. ASANTE SANA for bringing your beautiful and unique gifts for Georgia students to witness! “
-Jennifer Dobbs, ARTSBridge Director, Cobb Perf. Arts Centre Atlanta, GA 10/25/22

“Thank You Zuzu African Acrobats. This group of multi-talented artists showcased artistry, strength, skill, teamwork, beauty, and pure joy in sharing their talent while honoring their country, Tanzania.”
-Yuba College Marysville, CA 2/24/22

“Thank you Zuzu African Acrobats for an amazing, on the edge of our seats, tons of laughter and energy performance tonight!!!! Thank you!!”
-Kimberly Druck-Bonderowitz York, PA 2/23/22

“I wanted to let you know that in my 14 years as the principal of my school, today was THE BEST program that we have ever had! The ZUZU Acrobats were absolutely fantastic.”
-Dr. Gary D. Hughes, JT Moore School Nashville, TN 10/26/22

“We welcomed Zuzu African Acrobats back to campus over the weekend for another exciting performance. The troupe's show featured pyramid building, chair balancing, skip rope and more. It was a fun night for all!”
-Central College Pella, IA 2/10/22