Indigenous and Outreach Program

Since opening our doors in 2001, NICA has been committed to not only provide professional contemporary circus training, but to also work on a grassroots level and take circus to the community.  NICA does this by conducting Social Circus workshops and outreach programs, as well as providing training for Social Circus Instructors in conjunction with Cirque du Soleil’s social circus arm, Cirque du Monde. In particular, NICA provides support for Indigenous organisations and marginalised groups utilising circus as a tool for empowerment.

Social circus is the common term for using circus as a tool for social change. Circus can be used in working with:

NICA’s Social Circus programs aim to build an environment of inclusivity, where individuals and communities can develop a strong sense of self through the sharing of skills and experiences.

Social Circus Instructor Training is run annually and is open to Social Circus practitioners or those wanting to use circus as a social intervention tool, from around Australia and South East Asia. Programs are run by the Social Circus team at NICA and representatives from Cirque du Soleil. Please visit the Teaching Courses page for more information.

If you are interested in participating in our next training program or running an outreach program in your community, please email your enquiry to communitycircus@nica.com.au