The National Institute of Circus Arts presents: Please Hold. www.nica.com.au A circus ensemble performance from NICA's 2017 third year students, directed by Kate Champion. Please Hold 29 November - 9 December 2017 Directed by Kate Champion Musical Composition and Sound Design by Teresa Blake Devised in conjunction with Meredith Kitchen and NICA third year students Stage Manager - Steph Cox Set & ...

Second-year student Sam Whelan and NICA trainer Aaron Walker take you behind the scenes training rope/ corde lisse, in this episode of Tales From The Training Room Floor. Video by Carnival Cinema.

NICA student Adam Malone speaks about learning Washington Trapeze with trainer and NICA Director of International Engagement Mr Guang Rong Lu. Video by Carnival Cinema

The National Institute of Circus Arts presents: Precipice A circus ensemble performance from NICA's 2017 second year students, directed by Zebastian Hunter Video by Adam Lynch Precipice 20 – 23 September 2017 Conceived by Zebastian Hunter & Stephen Sewell Directed by Zebastian Hunter & Devised with Meredith Kitchen Designed by Stephanie Howe Musical Direction by David Whisken

2nd year NICA students (soon to be 3rd year) Poppy Fairbairn and Zion Martyn, taking you inside the life of a pointe adagio duo. Video by Carnival Cinema

"... now that you're in Cert IV every day is your audition." NICA student Ciara Thorburn talks about the best piece of advice she was given and her love of keeping a training diary. Ciara is a multi-talented artist, coming to NICA at the age of 27 after completing another university degree! Video by Carnival Cinema

NICA second year student Haley Mills and NICA trainer Ludwig Schukin on training Roue Cyr. Ludwig has been at NICA since 2009 after decades performing with companies such as the Moscow State Circus, Circus Vargos, Comedy Pet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil. Video by Carnival Cinema

Second-year student Sam Whelan and NICA trainer Aaron Walker take you behind the scenes training rope/ corde lisse, in this episode of Tales From The Training Room Floor. Footage by Carnival Cinema.

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NICA's final year students present spectacular circus acts. Directed by Kate Fryer Featuring NICA third-year students Video by Carnival Cinema

The National Institute of Circus Arts presents: Precipice A circus ensemble performance from NICA's 2017 second year students, directed by Zebastian Hunter Video by Adam Lynch Precipice 20 – 23 September 2017 Conceived by Zebastian Hunter & Stephen Sewell Directed by Zebastian Hunter & Devised with Meredith Kitchen Designed by Stephanie Howe Musical Direction by David Whisken

Watch the segment featuring Head of Circus James Brown, some of our talented Sydney auditionees and of course the hilarious Today reporter Chris Urquhart. A big thank you to Aerialize Sydney Aerial Theatre for hosting the auditions and the film crew.

Every year at the NICA Presentation Day a final year student delivers a speech to reflect on their time at NICA, say thanks to friends, family and trainers who have supported them, and tell us their hopes for the future. This year an amazing speech was delivered by final year student Charice Rust in slam-poetry-style.

Go behind the scenes of NICA's 2016 Third Year Ensemble, The Landscape Project; circus as a reaction to space, time and intensity. Directed by Debra Batton Tickets: http://www.nica.com.au/event-tickets.php?cPath=401 Video by: Carnival Cinema http://www.carnivalcinema.com.au/ Music: Kevin Macleod

The National Institute of Circus Arts Presents: Born in Sawdust An ensemble performance by NICA's 2015 graduating artists directed by Gavin Robins Video by: Carnival Cinema http://www.carnivalcinema.com.au/ Music: Cee-lo Stomp by Black Spider Stomp Album: Gypsy Fever courtesy of Monkey Records Buy the album here: https://monkeyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/gypsy-fever

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS PRESENTS E M P T Y BODIES SECOND YEAR ENSEMBLE SHOW 2016 Director // Zebastian Hunter Writer // Stephen Sewell Composer/Sound Designer // Ian Moorhead Choreographer // Meaghan Wegg Set and Costume Designer // Stephanie Howe CAST Carmela Bartilomo Sarah Berrell Matthew Casey Ellen Cox Emily Gare Piri Goodman Elizabeth Jackson Elise Jaworowski Isaac Lawry Am...

NICA's 2015 graduating class performing breathtaking circus skills in an intimate, cabaret setting. Music: "Prelude and Action" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

NICA presents PESCADO— A Circus Cabaret Fusion. Featuring NICA’s second year artists Directed by Hayden Spencer and Carita Farrer Spencer Video by Carnival Cinema carnivalcinema.com.au nica.com.au Music: Patch

Video footage of circus training at NICA by the Victorian Training Awards, Department of Education and Training. Music: Ofelia's Dream - Bensound.com

The National Institute of Circus Arts are calling for applicants to audition for their 2017 intake of students. Check out the NICA website for more details. http://www.nica.com.au/ or call (613) 9214 6975 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/National-Institute-of-Circus-Arts-NICA-114515405238186/ Video by Carnival Cinema http://www.carnivalcinema.com.au/

Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2014, ‘7’ was a exciting triple bill featuring NICA’s second year students. The show ran from September 24 to October 4 2014 at the custom built National Circus Centre in Prahran.

Internationally renowned director Firenza Guidi, from NoFit State Circus in Wales, created a dynamic live circus experience featuring NICA’s graduating artists in Nov/Dec 2014. Music by David Murray: Only Dreams Will Do. Video by Carnival Cinema.

National Institute of Circus Arts presents the 3rd year Circus Showcase 2014 - Rouge et Blanc. nica.com.au Video by Carnival Cinema carnivalcinema.com.au/ Music: 2econd Class Citizen - Step Inside (Playpad Circus Remix) Produced by Playpad Circus © Equinox Records equinoxrecords.com

Your career in circus starts here. Apply to audition for entry in 2015. Applications close on 15 September. NICA is a national arts training institute that offers Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts. The course is accredited by Swinburne University of Technology and the custom-built training and performance facilities are located in Prahran, Melbourne. The course attracts applicants from acro...

National Institute of Circus Arts presents the 3rd year Circus Showcase 2014 - Rouge et Blanc. nica.com.au Video by Carnival Cinema carnivalcinema.com.au/ Music: 2econd Class Citizen - Step Inside (Playpad Circus Remix) Produced by Playpad Circus © Equinox Records equinoxrecords.com

In 2016 ABC News 24 interviewed NICA's Head of Circus Studies James Brown, about our nationwide audition tour and what studying at NICA is like. Accreditation: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Library Sales

Every year at the NICA Presentation Day a final year student delivers a speech to reflect on their time at NICA, say thanks to friends, family and trainers who have supported them, and tell us their hopes for the future. This year an amazing speech was delivered by final year student Charice Rust in slam-poetry-style.