The application process
Step 1
Book in to audition and complete an Audition Pack.
Step 2
Audition in-person or via video submission
Step 3
Receive an offer to study at NICA
Details
Auditions for 2026 intake
National auditions for the Bachelor of Circus Arts and Certificate IV in Circus Arts programs for 2026 intake will take place at NICA's state of the art training facility in Prahran, Melbourne between 22 - 25 September 2025.
Option 1: In-person audition
The in-person audition is a two-day commitment.
DAY 1 - Circus Skills, Flexibility, Handstands, Tumbling, Coordination, Strength &
Fitness, Movement, Performance Skills
DAY 2 - Interviews, Physio Assessments, Specialty Circus Acts, Drama Task.
Option 2: Video Audition
If you cannot attend in person, you can make a video audition, upload it to Youtube and send us the link: auditions@nica.com.au
If you intend to send a Video Audition it is essential that you follow the prescribed format in the Audition Pack, which you will receive when you book an audition.
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.
Key Dates
IN-PERSON AUDITION
22 & 23 September
8.30am - 4.30pm
24 & 25 September
8.30am - 4.30pm
VIDEO AUDITION
Due Monday 22 September, 5.00pm
LOCATION
National Institute of Circus Arts
39-59 Green St Prahran, VIC 3181
OR online (video audition)
COST
$50.00
SEMESTER START DATES
Orientation and course starts January 2026
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auditions
What to expect
Auditions for entry into NICA’s accredited courses in 2026 will be held at NICA in late September 2025. 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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