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Short Courses at NICA
Combining the best aspects of sport, dance, gymnastics and performance, our recreational circus classes will improve fitness, coordination, strength and flexibility, while building confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Classes are term-based and held after school/business hours and on Saturday mornings. They range from general circus to specific skills, and are designed for all ages, body types, skill and fitness levels.
NB: You must book your place in a class before attending. Places are limited, and classes will only run if there are sufficient enrolments.
Learn the basics or specialise in any number of aerial and ground-based skills: acrobalance, handstands, hula hoops, juggling, rope, trampolining, tissu, tumbling and more!
NICA’s recreational courses are taught by experienced trainers and industry professionals in Australia’s best custom-built circus training facilities. Classes range from general circus to specific skills, and are designed for all ages, body types, skill and fitness levels. A 1:8 trainer/student ratio ensures the safety of participants. That means class sizes are small and fill quickly so book your place early to avoid missing out.
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Need more info? Give the Short Course office a call on 9214 6585.
Please check regularly for updates
COVIDsafe protocols have been put in place for the foreseeable future to minimise the risk of transmission and keep you safe while you are in our buildings.
FLYING TRAPEZE
Learning flying trapeze is a great way to keep your body fit and healthy whilst having a great time swinging through the air with the greatest of ease! (Descriptions only. Please email Short Courses for bookings).
Children 5-12 years
Designed to develop creativity, coordination, strength, flexibility & balance, these weekly classes are for beginners as well as circus buffs keen to build on their existing skills. (Descriptions only. Please email Short Courses for bookings).
Teens 12-17 years
Learn skills to impress your friends. Starting with the fundamentals, participants work in small groups of similar skill levels and learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment. (Descriptions only. Please email Short Courses for bookings).
Adult - Ground Based
Get fit while having fun. Combine fitness and creativity with confidence-building and lots of laughs, and you have one hell of a workout. (Descriptions only. Please email Short Courses for bookings).
Adult - Aerials
Get fit while having fun in the air. Combine fitness and creativity with confidence-building and lots of laughs, and you have one hell of a workout. (Descriptions only. Please email Short Courses for bookings).
Summer Holiday 2021
Fun-filled sessions can include juggling, rope, tumbling, mini-tramp, acrobalance, tightwire, static trapeze, aerial ring, tissu, plate spinning, hula hoops, pyramids, unicycle & diabolo.
Keep your eye out for our Autumn Holiday Program
Saturday 16 Jan 2021
Four times a year you have an opportunity to get a taste of circus at NICA’s Come & Try Circus Day! Have you ever dreamed of tumbling? Wondered if you can climb a pole or do a handstand? Wanted to do tricks on a trampoline? These one hour adult sessions (ages 16+) will give you a little taste of what circus is all about.
Keep your eye out for our Autumn C&TCD
If you can't get enough circus, then advance your skills with private tuition. NICA can also help polish your performance or work with you to create a stand-out routine.
TERM 1 2021 - BOOKINGS STILL OPEN**
MON 1 FEB TO THU 1 APR
** Please contact Short Courses for details.
AUTUMN HOLIDAY PROGRAM
TUE 6 APR TO FRI 16 APR
COME & TRY CIRCUS DAY FOR ADULTS
SAT 17 APR
TERM 2 2021
MON 19 APR TO SAT 26 JUN
All participants must read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Indemnity Form.
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