UPDATE

Changes to Audition Process

NICA has updated the application process to audition for the Bachelor of Circus Arts (BACA) and Certificate IV in Circus Arts (11361NAT).

Prospective students are now required to submit a 6-minute video when applying to audition (see below for further details).

NICA’s Audition panel will review your submission within approximately two weeks of receiving it. If your application is successful, you will be sent a formal invitation to audition and the Audition Pack.

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The application process

Step 1

Apply to Audition
A video submission is required

Step 2

Receive an invitation to audition & Audition Pack to complete

Step 3

Audition in-person or via video submission

Step 4

Receive an offer to study at NICA, accept and enrol!

video application

3 components

Students wishing to audition for NICA's 2028 courses must Apply to Audition through NICA's booking portal once applications open.

Applicants are required to submit a 6-minute video application, consisting of a 1-minute intro, a 2-minute physio screening, and a 3-minute sizzle reel.

To support you through the application process, NICA has prepared an Audition Application Guide. We advise all applicants to review this document prior to initiating the application.

Introduction

1-minute

Introduce yourself to camera - we want to know more about you!

Physio Screening

2-minutes

Demonstrate your range of motion - follow the set skills guide


Sizzle Reel

3-minutes

Edit together a highlight reel showcasing your best skills & diversity of training

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What to expect

Auditions for entry into NICA’s accredited courses in 2028 will be held at NICA in late September 2027. Video auditions can be submitted for those who cannot attend an in-person audition.

We want to:

  • Know about your discipline/s: Circus, Gymnastics, Dance, Tricking, Parkour, Theatre
  • See your specialty skills
  • Measure your strength and flexibility
  • See you perform
  • Hear about your journey to date and your future ambitions
  • Assess your physical condition and discuss pre-existing injuries and injury management

There is a one-off administration fee of $50.00. You will also need to invest some time into collecting medical information, thinking about your performance and writing a brief description for the audition panel, and preparing physically, based on the video audition guides and the NICA video application guide.

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Practice using the Audition Skills Guide

P.s Don’t be alarmed if you can’t perform all of these skills yet, we are looking for your potential as a circus performer

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Although we encourage applicants to attend an in-person audition if possible, submitting an online video audition will not affect your chances of being accepted into a course.

Attending in-person auditions are beneficial for participants to gain familiarity with NICA's space, coaches, training style, and to meet potential future peers, however is not a requirement.

Don't worry - we are looking for your potential!

There is a once-off administration fee of $50.00.

Reach out to our lovely Auditions Team via auditions@nica.com.au or phone 1300 006 422.

We understand! Just reach out to us via auditions@nica.com.au and we will work toward a solution.

Please do NOT attend your audition in-person if you have been instructed to quarantine by the Department of Health, or if you are feeling unwell.

Please contact auditions@nica.com.au as soon as you are aware you may not be able to attend to arrange an alternative. You will not be at a disadvantage if you must cancel at short notice for health and safety reasons.

NICA is located at 39-59 Green St, Prahran. There are many accommodation options within the vicinity and surrounding suburbs.

The building is easily accessed by Public Transport, with multiple points of entry via train and tram. The roads around NICA have limited street parking bays of up to three hours, and there are 24-hour carparks nearby.

We understand it can be overwhelming. Just reach out to our lovely Auditions Team at auditions@nica.com.au, or phone 1300 006 422.

If you are injured before your audition but still able to demonstrate some of the required skills, you should still attend your audition and let the NICA team know about your injury situation in advance. We may request additional footage of skills you are unable to perform on the day.

If you have a significant injury that is unlikely to recover in time for the commencement of the course, we recommend contacting the auditions team at auditions@nica.com.au to discuss your options.

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