If you have ever dreamt of becoming a circus performer, now is the time to cartwheel your way into a career as one! The globally recognised National Institute of Circus Arts is auditioning to fill their highly sought-after Bachelor of Circus Arts degree course for 2009. Auditions are being held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in September and October.

Those with a flair for the physical and a desire for a challenge will have the opportunity to apply for this prestigious course, with successful applicants participating in the three-year full time degree, conferred by Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne.

NICA students have come from both around Australia and overseas, with backgrounds in areas as diverse as martial arts, ballet, gymnastics, theatre performance, acrobatics and youth circus.

Master of Circus at NICA, Lu Guang Rong, says, “We are fortunate to have a team of global trainers covering a huge range of skills, acquired from diverse international careers. Studying at NICA puts young artists on a path towards an exciting career in performance and circus.”

Graduates of NICA’s Bachelor of Circus Arts have gone on to work for Circus Oz, Cirque du Soleil, Tokyo Disney, Cavalia, Circa, Spiegeltent, La Clique and Silvers Circus, amongst other.

Give yourself the chance to be the future of Australian circus! Audition for the National Institute of Circus Arts when they’re in your city!

AUDITION DATES:

ULVERSTONE (TAS) –SEP 22, Slipstream Circus
MELBOURNE (VIC) – SEP 24 & OCT 5, NICA
SYDNEY (NSW) – SEP 26, Aerialize
PERTH (WA) – SEP 28, Bizurcus
ADELAIDE (SA) – SEP 29, Cirkidz
BRISBANE (QLD) – OCT 1, Vulcana
MALANDA (QLD) – OCT 2, Malanda Gymnastics Club