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The CircArts circus training pathway, from 9 months to professional

From first wobble to the world stage

Every student at CircArts follows the same clear path. Start at any age, move up when your skills are ready, and go as far as your dreams take you. Some train once a week for the joy of it. Some become professional circus artists.

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CircArts student performing on trapeze on stage
Since2007Geelong
Levels1–6+ Pro

The pathway

Seven stages. One community.

Students move up by mastering skills, never by birthdays. When a coach sees you're ready, a coach from the next level does a short check after class.

  1. 1

    9 months to 4 years · with a parent

    Tiny Circus

    Babies, toddlers and preschoolers climb, swing, roll and balance on real circus equipment made small and safe. Tiny Explorers (3–4) start taking turns and following their coach on their own.

    Ready for the next step when: they turn 5 and love to move.

    See Tiny Circus →
  2. 2

    Level 1 · Discover · kids 5–11 and adults

    Discover

    Everyone's first class. A taste of everything: handstands, tumbling, aerial silk, trapeze, lyra, juggling and balance. Students build foundation strength and find the skills they love most.

    Ready to move up when: they have the core strength and confidence for Level 2 skills.

    Book a Discover class →
  3. 3

    Level 2 · Beginner · teens start here

    Beginner

    Students start to specialise in aerial, acro or circus skills. This is where we recommend training 3 times a week. Adding acro to aerial or circus training makes the biggest difference to progress.

    Ready to move up when: they achieve their Level 2 skills consistently, with good technique.

    See beginner classes →
  4. 4

    Levels 3–4 · Intermediate

    Intermediate

    Students with extensive gymnastics experience often start here. Drops, sequences, round-offs, walkovers and partner balances. Students start linking skills into flowing combinations and performing in our end of year show.

    Ready to move up when: skills are polished and show-ready, not just achieved.

    See intermediate classes →
  5. 5

    Levels 5–6 · Advanced

    Advanced

    High-level aerial, tumbling and hand balancing. Students refine technique, artistry and stage presence, and start building their own acts.

    Next: audition for the Aspiring Artist Program or a competition team.

    See advanced training and the Competition Team →
  6. 6

    Ages 8–18 · by audition

    Aspiring Artist Program

    Our pre-professional troupe. Specialist training at least 6 hours a week, a ground-based specialty alongside aerial, and original shows created, produced and performed by the students, including Adelaide Fringe every year.

    Also by audition: Aerial and Acro Competition Teams. Ages 10+ can join Emerging Leaders, our assistant coaching pathway.

    About the Aspiring Artist Program →
  7. ★

    Professional

    Professional circus artist

    CircArts alumni perform with Circus Royale, Eronis Circus, CIRCA and Trash Test Dummies, on cruise ships and international stages, and have trained at NICA. Charli Meath set two Guinness World Records in aerial hoop at our studio.

    No uni needed to start: our job is to get you ready for the industry.

    Meet our alumni →

Your hero's journey

From CIRCUS to ARTS

Every student's journey spells CIRCUS ARTS. The CIRCUS levels build your skills, and the ARTS pathway begins alongside Levels 3 and 4 for students who dream of the stage. Tap a step to find out more.

CIRCUS

CuriousLevel 1Your first classes. Everything is new and exciting.
InspiredLevel 2Skills click and you want more. Time to specialise.
RunawayLevel 3You have run away to the circus. Linking skills into combinations.
CreativeLevel 4Finding your own style and creating sequences.
UnleashedLevel 5Big skills, big confidence, real artistry.
Stage readyLevel 6 · ShowstopperPolished, show-ready acts.

ARTS

Aspiring artistAlongside Levels 3–4Our pre-professional Aspiring Artist Program begins.
Rising artistFestival stagesCreating and touring your own shows, like Adelaide Fringe.
Touring artistProfessional pathwayAuditions, circus schools and contracts.
Seasoned professionalCircArts alumniPerforming and teaching around the world, and inspiring the next generation.

How progress works

Progress you can see, every week

Every skill moves through five stages. Students and parents always know what they're working on and what comes next.

  1. Attempting. Learning the shape and the safety.
  2. Achieved. Done it once with good technique.
  3. Consistent. Can do it every time.
  4. Polished. Clean lines, control and confidence.
  5. Show ready. Ready to perform on stage.

Included for every member

The Welcome Kit

Every new member gets a CircArts tee, grip socks and their own Skills Passport to track every skill they master on the way up.

$149 one-off

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Proof it works

Where CircArts students have gone

CircArts has grown my confidence in a way no one could have predicted, from a child that wouldn't speak to anyone outside of my family, to teaching circus at the studio I grew up in, travelling overseas to teach, and landing my first contract with Eronis Circus.
Aisling DonnellanCircArts alumna, Eronis Circus
CircArts prepared her for auditioning and securing a place at NICA. Charli now has a professional career in this industry.
Amanda MeathParent of Charli Meath, 2x Guinness World Record holder
CircArts has a proven track record for leading successful applicants to NICA's programs, including some of our celebrated alumni.
Simona JobbagyDirector, National Institute of Circus Arts

Every journey starts with one class

Find the right first step for your age and book it in a couple of taps.

Find a first class

Questions about levels? Text 0489 082 643.

CircArts Geelong · Warehouse 33, 33/8 Lewalan Street, Grovedale VIC 3216 · Call 0420 211 844