NICA

Hello. We are twenty 2nd year students from the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) in Melbourne, Australia.

As part of our studies we have the opportunity to travel to Montreal to attend Le Montréal Complètement Cirque – the Montreal Circus Festival. This global gathering of the circus community features performances, workshops and seminars with some of the world’s most respected industry professionals. As students, this is a rare opportunity for us to witness, collaborate and train with the best circus artists and creatives; including spending time at the headquarters of Cirque du Soleil – one of the world’s largest theatrical producers.

Through this experience we hope to be exposed to and inspired by a wide range of international circus expertise and also build new networks with fellow circus practitioners, which will prove invaluable to our professional development as artists.

Before the incredible experience of the Montreal Circus Festival we will also be travelling to Las Vegas to witness the skill and astounding production value of Cirque du Soleil’s resident shows - stages that some of us hope to be performing on in the not too distant future.

The Australian circus scene has made some incredible leaps and bounds - pun intended - in the past 10 years and we are working hard to be amongst those who propel our art into the future.


*Photo Credit: Aaron Walker Photography
*Film made by: Jay Ryder

The funds raised will be spread evenly between the 20 students helping us to pay for our flights and accommodation. Every donation will help us develop our own skills and as such, is an investment in the future of circus arts in Australia. Thank you for your support!!

Being students we don't have the income to be able to fund ourselves entirely, many of us work casually as well as undertaking full time study. Your support will be greatly appreciated.