Classes & Training

Women’s Circus Training Program 2013 – watch the video now

Women’s Circus offers a variety of different classes each week in circus, physical theatre, performance, music and technical production to its membership. The training program is divided into 4 terms per year and includes community events, a program especially for first-time members, the “New Women’s Program”, and short term and intensive open classes. It is also the site for creative developments that inform our end-of-year public performance.

Regular Training Program

Around 200 women participate in weekly training classes at Women’s Circus. These women are all members of Women’s Circus, and must complete the “New Women’s Program” for 1 term before taking other circus classes. Classes currently offered are Aerials (3 levels), Acrobalance (3 levels), Music, Tumbling, Performance and the New Women’s Program. Read more…

New Women’s Program

The New Women’s Program is designed especially for first-time participants in Women’s Circus. It is an introductory class that gives participants a basic introduction to as many aspects of circus as possible, and that pays special attention to building trust and establishing safe ways of working. Read more…

Short Courses & Intensive Classes

Throughout the year, short courses and intensives in specific skills are offered and are open to all women. No previous circus experience or skills are necessary for the majority of the courses offered. 2013 Term 2 SC Enrolment