Juggling Bio
Alain has a passion for the creative arts. Being an avid juggler since 1992, Alain Bard learned to juggle while he was studying at the University of Ottawa, being a regular attendee of the local juggling jam. Although his geography degree has yet to pay a penny, his academic introduction to juggling has proven to be practical.
Alain has been performing professionally since 2004.
Most of his performances are “ambiance” in the walkabout style. This type of performance usually involves being fabulously dressed in original costumes, taking on a persona such as a king, a mage or a referee. These characters can be on foot or 9+ feet high on custom-made lightweight performance stilts.
Alain can juggle many objects, including fire torches, and he also has a nice 3-ball juggling routine.
Alain Bard is fully bilingual and is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Reviews
"Your [glow] show was superb. the volunteers really enjoyed it."
Suzanne Beaulne, Coordinator, Volunteer Services,
Canada Science and Technology Museum
"Wow, you're really good!"
Ottawa Senators event staff
Performances
I have performed for many types of events. Here is a partial list of places I've been to.
Universal Studios, Universal City Walk, Orlando, Florida (juggling duo with Kerry Silson)
Club Med, Cancun, Mexico
Club Med, Ixtapa, Mexico (3 times)
Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Cirque du Soleil, Corteo Opening night, Ottawa
Gandoca Manzanillo Nature Preserve, Costa Rica
Montréal International Jazz Festival, Montréal
Montréal Just for Laughs Festival, Montréal
Infinity (car maker), Toronto
Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa
Festival Franco-Ontarien, Ottawa
Grand feux du Casino, National Busker Competition, Leamy Lake Casino, Gatineau
Lumiere Festival, Ottawa
L'Outaouais en fête, Aylmer, Québec
Ottawa Senators, Hockey games & Fanfests, Scotiabank Place, Ottawa
Giant Tiger Corporate Events, Ottawa
ING Ottawa Race Weekend, Ottawa
Merveilles de Sable, Gatineau
Plasco Energy Group Family Picnic
175 Years of the Rideau Canal Anniversary, Ottawa River Locks, Ottawa
Hawkesbury Summer Festival, Hawkesbury
Promenades de l'Outaouais, Gatineau
Barrhaven Christmas Parade, Barrhaven
City of Ottawa Mayor's Halloween party, Ottawa
Walk, Run & Roll Event, Great West Family Fun Zone, Kanata
Launch of the Festival Season, Ottawa City Hall
