The Bachelor of Circus Arts is the highest level of accredited circus training available in Australia. Through the three-year full-time course NICA strives to produce highly employable, skilled and creative artists who will be respected nationally and internationally in the global circus and physical theatre industry. Course code: 00111D

• circus basics: tumbling, handstands, flexibility, aerial, manipulation, balance and partner work.
• group acts: adagio, group aerial, group juggling, hoop-diving and teeterboard.
• fitness, strength and conditioning.
• performance skills: acting, improvisation, mask, clown and voice.
• movement skills: ballet, contemporary dance, hip-hop, jazz, tap and contact dance.
• history and culture of circus.
• circus business and career management.
• rigging, equipment and safety in the circus environment.
• basic anatomy, physiology, nutrition and sports psychology.

Students are assessed throughout the year and during their performances in NICA productions.

Students have access to NICA’s purpose-built circus training studios, performance spaces, drama and movement studios, equipment and costume storage spaces and dressing rooms, the health team comprising a physiotherapist, sports doctor and sports psychologist as well as the on-campus facilities and support services provided by Swinburne University.