What do I do at the circus?

Sessions will normally involve a 30 minute warm up and then group balances to welcome new members. Then participants work with whatever equipment they like for the remainder of the sessions. They can work with unicycling, juggling, hoops, diablo, devil sticks, cigar boxes, balancing chair, rings, tightrope, trapeze and other aerial apparatus. Detailed training is offered for building the required body for advanced circus.

Who are the Trainers?

John has been teaching and performing circus for the last 15 years. He works with a number of specialized trainers, or performers with specialized skills.

Will I get to perform?

Performing is part of the deal. The groups takes the aerial rig out about once a month or so. We generally attend the Newcastle Show, Wallsend Winter fair, Mattara and several other festivals.

Where do we train?

Broadmeadow PCYC, Melbourne St. Broadmeadow.

How Do I Join?

Just ring the Circus and turn up. No experience nessesary.

Fees are a combination of time and money. The normal split is 20 hours volunteer assistance per year, participation in 4 major events and the amount of money listed below. This can be varied for people who are either time or money rich.

casual $15 per session
1 per week $120 per term
2 per week $220 per term
3 per week $300 per term

This allows the circus space to be run at about half the price of comparable spaces elsewhere.

Sessions available

Saturdays 10am – 1pm informal social skills session.
Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm Basic training, skills and some social time
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.30 Act development
Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm More advanced training. Physio present.
Fridays 6.30pm – 8.30pm Act development
Not sat arvo or sunday Other times By arrangement

(Doors close at start of warm up.)
 

Who Likes Circus Avalon?

"John is remarkable for his generosity, patience and the enthusiasm he generates ..." - Graham McDonald, Director, National Folk Festival

 

"John's Circus Skills and innovative teaching methods are impressive" - Jennie Raugh, Drama, Newcastle High School

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