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NICA awarded Bendigo Bank grant
To purchase circus equipment for the Community Circus program.
NICA students gain from cultural exchange to China
NICA students and staff participated in a Cultural Exchange Study Tour to China, supported by Arts Victoria.
Congratulations to the 2012 NICA Award recipients
The NICA Achievement Award, presented to students who strives for excellence, awarded to Tamika Ball and Liam de Jong.
First year students perform in Alwin in E Minor
The show, titled Alwin in E Minor, is based on the seven stages of man from the famous monologue in Shakespeare’s play 'As you Like It'
NICA graduate to perform in ‘The Han Show’ Wuhan
Congratulations to 2013 NICA graduate Tamika Ball who will be joining the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group.
Daniel Power awarded Australia’s leading male aerialist 2016
Daniel Power was awarded Australia’s leading male aerialist at The Australian Circus Festival Awards held 16-18 April 2016
NICA and NIDA collaboration - Eurydike + Orpheus
NICA partnered with Australia’s leading institute for education and training in the dramatic arts, NIDA
Reflecting on the amazing career of Jing Jing
Mr Xue Jing Jing, affectionately known at NICA as Jing Jing, retired from training recently.
Giving flight to artistic talent
Some of Australia’s most gifted young actors, dancers, singers, film makers and musicians spent three days developing..
Head of Circus James Brown is awarded a Churchill Fellowship
James will be studying how elite circus schools and professional artists approach the challenge of balancing artistic practice.
From gymnastics to circus arts: Discover your next big adventure at NICA
Retired gymnast? Transfer your skills into circus arts at NICA.
Lécole de Cirque (Circus School)
A film by Matilda Deeble - NICA recreational student and circus advocate
NICA National Circus Centre Official Opening
The Hon. Peter Costello MP officially opened the new NICA National Circus Centre.
NICA hosts the first ever Melbourne Circus Festival
The Melbourne Circus Festival, celebrating NICA’s 10th Birthday, was a roaring success featuring circus events, nightly cabarets, comedy, magic shows, films, forums and workshops.
NICA’s community circus ends on a high with the 2012 Youth Circus Finale
Cr Claude Ullin from the City of Stonnington opened proceedings to a supportive and enthusiastic audience of over 400 at the NICA National Circus Centre.
Dreams from the Second Floor director Firenza Guidi
Milan-born Firenza Guidi is an independent, award-winning theatre/circus, film director, writer and visual artist who has developed NoFit State style of performance..
2014 NICA Graduates on the World Stage
We wanted to share with you a small selection of the destinations of our 2014 graduates who are jetting off around the world on their circus journeys..
NICA staff Shashwat Patel selected for Australian National Gymnastics Championship
NICA staff member Shashwat Patel selected for Australian National Gymnastics Championship 2016 as a coach and judge.
ARTS8 Collaborative project - Embodied Country
Developing artists from each organisation displayed disciplined expertise whilst working with the shared vision of the collective..
Congratulations to the winners of Gasworks Circus Showdown 2018
Congratulations to YUCK Circus. This was a terrific performance showing courage, commitment and humour from the whole cast.
A Giant Duck Wins Gasworks Circus Showdown 2019
Our congratulations to Jack William Wilde and Shona Conacher for taking out the top gong.
NICA Graduates Liam Dummer and Jordan Twartz representing Australia in Vietnam
The festival gathers elite circus artists and arts managers from around the world..
How dancers can benefit from adding circus arts to their repertoire at NICA
Become the ultimate triple threat by incorporating acrobatics, aerial apparatus, and physical theatre into your training.
Circus Shows Up Everywhere
Finding women in circus while looking for lost early modern drama
Alumni new show ‘ Common Dissonance’
Common Dissonance by alumni Harley Mann & Isabelle Champagne-Chittick.
2011 Graduation ceremony
NICA wishes these students all the best in their future careers in the circus industry.
News from NICA trainer in Indonesia
Andrea Ousley in Jakarta, Indonesia working for a not-profit organisation called The Red Nose Foundation Hidung Merah.
NICA graduates to perform in world premiere of King Kong
Congratulations to NICA graduates Lincoln Barros, Adam Davis, Brett Franzi, Nathan Kell, Russell Leonard and Tayo Wilson who will perform as The King’s Men..
2014 Melbourne Fringe Festival Award Winners
NICA graduates and current students were recognised with three awards in the categories of Best Emerging Indigenous Artist, Original New Circus and the People’s Choice Award.
Congratulations to Mr Lu who was awarded an OAM
Congratulations to Mr Lu Guang Rong who has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Mr Lu takes on a new role in the International Circus Arena
Mr Guang Rong Lu OAM has taken on an exciting new position as Director (International Engagement)
Shaping Future Leaders in the Performing Arts
Students studying circus arts, acting, directing and design come together to make new work.
NICA hosts ARTS8 community of practise
Four of our NICA students workshopped and presented a stunning performance devised around the idea of ‘flight’ with students from..
Graduate Highlight: Lewie West And His Varied Career
Since completing his Bachelor of Circus Arts, Lewie has worked with some of Australia’s most notable contemporary circus companies.
NICA Alumni shines in Cirque du Soleil's 'Luzia'
Cirque du Soleil's 'Luzia' is set to captivate Melbourne, featuring NICA Alumni Nelson Smyles
How to avoid a boring life: Become a professional circus artist
Does working a regular nine to five make you feel uninspired? Become a professional circus artist and experience career fulfilment.
The Ultimate Balancing Act: mastering parenting and performing
NICA Alumni Hannah Cryle proves that parenting and performing can coexist - on and off stage
2009 Graduation ceremony
Students awarded at graduation ceremony
2011 NICA Youth Circus Finale
The show, based on a Fairy Tales theme, brought together 140 students participating in NICA’s Community Circus classes.
NICA trainer clowns around for a worthy cause
NICA aerials trainer Kathryn Niesche recently returned from five days in the Central Desert, touring remote Indigenous Warlpiri communities
NICA students shine on opening night
NICA stundents performed a riveting group bike routine at the opening night of the International Congress of Paediatrics (ICP).
NICA Audition interview with Hugo
The best thing about running away with the circus is that I have a daily schedule that I can follow and specialist trainers in my field of interest.
NICA takes part in ARTS8 Transformation project
The Arts8 Transformation project was hosted by AFTRS and NIDA and involved two students and one staff member from each of the eight elite arts training..
NICA's collaboration with the Beijing International Acrobatic Arts School
Leading the young artists through a series of progressive classes and creative tasks was a challenging endeavour due to communication barriers..
Congratulations to the Winners of Gasworks Circus Showdown 2017
The competition featured performers displaying a mixture of skills from foot juggling to Chinese pole and acrobatics..
Making a career with dance: the journey from dance to circus
it clear they go together rather finely, but what is it really like to be a dancer and circus artist?
Graduate Highlight: Maya Tregonning Comes To You Live From London
Maya took the time to answer a few quick questions about life at NICA, and where it has since taken her.
Carita Farrer Spencer directs 3rd year ensemble
Indulge in the lavish and ludricrous life of the rich and famous circus elite. Directed by the esteemed Carita Farrer Spencer.
Frequently Asked Questions version 2024
Wondering what life is like at NICA? Got questions about what skills you will learn and hours of training? You may find your answers here.