Courses
NICA training can lead to work in contemporary circus, traditional circus, social circus, stunt work, corporate entertainment, festivals, teaching and other sectors of the arts industry. NICA graduates are now represented in all the major contemporary circus companies in Australia, including Circus Oz, Legs on the Wall, Strange Fruit and the Stalker Theatre Company.
NICA offers employment opportunities through CircaNICA, Australia’s leading agency for professional circus artists. Read more about where circus has led some of NICA’s graduates.
The Certificate III in Circus Arts offers students completing Year 11 or 12 the opportunity to combine circus training at NICA with secondary studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. The course provides basic training in contemporary circus arts for students who wish to pursue a career as a circus performer. Course Code: N22073VIC
- circus skills such as tumbling, handstands, flexibility, juggling, aerial and adagio.
- fitness, strength and conditioning for circus performers.
- performance and movement skills for circus performers.
- 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.
Enrolment at VCASS
Students should apply to enrol at VCASS after acceptance into the Certificate III by NICA (unless already enrolled at VCASS.) An information session for applicants will be held at VCASS to provide information about the school, including enrolment and selection of academic subjects.
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