Circus

Our Circus program provides students with an exciting and challenging environment where they can develop a wide range of physical and creative skills. Through training in acrobatics, aerial arts, juggling, balance, and clowning, students build strength, coordination, flexibility, and confidence. The program emphasises discipline, resilience, and teamwork, encouraging students to push their physical limits while fostering creativity and self-expression. Alongside practical skills, students learn the history and contemporary practices of circus arts, gaining an appreciation for this unique blend of performance and athleticism. Whether preparing for school productions or community events, students gain invaluable experience in performance and collaboration, making Circus a truly dynamic and rewarding subject choice.

Circus Auditions

Circus CAPA Audition Criteria And Requirements

Technical ability and skill on Aerial or Ground apparatus
Performance ability on Aerial or Ground Apparatus
Strength, Flexibility & Co-ordination.
Commitment to the Performing Arts both academically and in performance.

Advice for Circus audition video submissions

Students will need to submit two videos for Circus auditions - an introduction video and a performance video.
Students will present a 2-minute video performance showcasing an acro/gymnastic floor solo or aerial solo to music.
Music volume should be balanced with the performance.
Students should be dressed in appropriate circus attire or a costume representative of the performance (please see below).
Students' full body must always be fully visible in the video.
Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.
Name your file before attaching to your application submission e.g John Smith Circus Audition 2025
Attach the both the Introduction and Audition Video self-tape along with other supporting documentation when submitting your application form.

Introduction Video

Introduce yourself. Tell us about your experiences as an artist, soloist, or member of an ensemble
What are your interests in the creative and performing arts for your chosen area?
What would you consider to be the most challenging aspect of your chosen CAPA area?

Circus performance attire

Unitard, leotard, tights (preferably covering knees)
Costume suitable to the performance (this is not mandatory and student can wear training attire)
No jewellery to be worn.
Hair tied back

When do I find out about my child’s audition result?

A response will be provided within a two week time frame (excluding holidays). Please note that no further correspondence will be entered into after this decision. Unsuccessful candidates will be provided with feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of the audition.