Aylen is in her third year of medicine, but her passion is riding a motorcycle in a death balloon

Aileen Gallo Live the best of both worlds. She dreamed of becoming a doctor since she was young and signed up to study when she finished high school Medicine at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). However, the coincidences of life made her passionate about motorcycles and, when she was in her third year of college, she became one of the three Argentinian women who shocked everyone. Globe of Death in the circus.

in dialogue with TN, the 25-year-old explained how she combines these very opposite disciplines and why she continues to love it. “It’s hard to do both things at once, but it’s great,” he said.

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“It never crossed my mind to be a motorcyclist.” Or don’t end up in the circus. I always dreamed of becoming a doctor, practicing medicine, But when I grew up I found another passion that I love“It’s profitable and gives me the opportunity to get to know other countries,” he said from Holland, where he is currently working for the season.

From Asheret to the star of the death balloon

At the age of 17, appeared on Ayellen the circus which was near his house Merlo, Buenos Aires province, as they were looking for employees to distribute flyers. Finally, they hired her as an usher and she stayed for a few months until the circus left. She finished school and began studying medicine at UBA.

Two years later, the circus returned and she was called back. This time, she worked as a photographer and went on tour with the rest of the team, where she began to strengthen friendships and enter the world of the circus.

“I saw the death balloon number and I loved it. I also noticed that there were no women motorcyclists. And I said why not? I’ll jump in and try it. My classmates were very supportive and taught me,” said the girl.

With curiosity, attitude and a lot of training, she started rehearsing for 2019 and beyond. He started working as a motorcyclist. From that moment, her performance improved to a great level and she integrated her routine with her other teammates.

In 2023 they are gone Servian Circus, where she fronts the number from Thursday to Sunday with her boyfriend Nicholas, who is also a motorcycle rider. In turn, both have other functions in the team: He is also a seat usher and takes photos to sell to people.; He sells food. “A number or two before we are about to prepare. We go out, we do regulars and we’re going to sell again,” he explained.

In December, being the festive season, the circus closes its tent and reopens in the first half of January. During that period Aylen was hired by a company in Holland to perform dangerous pirouettes.

Merlo to Holland non stop

Unlike Latin America, circuses in Europe are usually only open for one month: December. “They hire you for ‘Christmas galas,’ which is a bad time here and a great time there,” said the girl.

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“How did they come to me? We all know each other here, it’s a very small world. When foreign companies contact you, they ask for recommendations and find you on social networks. “They called me, they asked me for a video of what I was doing in the balloon and they were fascinated.”

In that sense, he mentioned the differences between Argentine and Dutch circuses, including the language and the size of the balloons: “They speak very closed, so I communicate in English. Fortunately, my companions are Latino so when doing the tricks I can understand them. Can speak in Spanish with.

The 25-year-old during her performance in Death Balloon. (Video: Courtesy Aylen Gallo)

According to his testimony, A balloon in Holland is 4.15 meters: “It’s more complicated for me because I’ve never ridden it and the bikes we use are big.”

“I have to practice constantly because I’m working with people I’ve never met before. So, there are many tests to know each other, to trust each other because, ultimately, Our routine is based on faith“, he maintained, stressing that every morning he reviews the numbers so that “everything is fresh for the show.”

InsteadThe balloon is 5 meters in Servian And the motorcycle is small: “Each motorcycle has its own skills, they are not all the same and you have to learn to handle them well.”

In any case, on European soil they encountered an inconvenience that made them practice more: “A few days ago all our work motorcycles were stolen, although they believe that this does not happen in Europe. For this reason, we were always changing motorcycles because they were lending us circuses from Amsterdam and Germany so we could do the show.”

Ayelen highlighted the experience and affirmed that it was extremely fruitful for his daily work and his growth as a motorcyclist.

To be a star in a man’s world

When he approached the motorcycle, his family rejected the risks he could take. “Don’t join, it’s dangerous.”The parents told Aylen that she trained to come, infatuated and with a goal in mind.

Then they rested: “‘Do what you like’, I was told. It’s really a passion that I found when I grew up and that I never imagined. They are very proud, they like to see it progress. Her friends spoke in the same vein, calling her “crazy” and today they are with her in her dream: “I’ve been doing this for four years and now they tell me: ‘Look how far you’ve come.’

“I live every day with adrenaline, with many emotions. Every time I go in to do my act, it’s impressive. I love it and I am happy to be recognized for my work. “It’s hard to be a woman in a world of male motorcyclists.”he pointed out.

In Argentina, there are only three women who have shown their talent in the world of the dead. Two of them work abroad; Outside of this temporary job in Holland – Aylen is still the only one in the country.

In a clear message to other women who have not yet dared, Gallo closed: “If you want to do it, you have to learn. Whenever you want, you can fight for your dreams. Don’t let anyone tell you no, anything is possible.”