Spaghetti Circus is a non profit incorporated association that began in 1992 in Mullumbimby , north coast NSW. From humble beginnings it has grown to become a nationally recognized organization.
The success of the circus has been achieved through enormous efforts from coaches, volunteers, State and Federal Governments and the "local" community.
Along with weekly community classes of over 300 members aged 2 to 62, the circus provides an extensive training program for a 30 strong Advanced Troupe who average over 70 performances each year.
The Spaghetti troupe present an awesome array of spectacular skills including - trapeze, stilts, unicycle, comedy, hoola hoops, contortion, juggling, poi, fire, acrobalance, tissues, corde lisse and more....

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
• East Coast Blues and Roots Festival - Byron bay 1998-2000
• Woodford Folk Festival,1998-2001
• East Coast Sculpture Show 1998/1999
• Olympic Torch Festival 2000
• Sydney Opera House - 25th birthday celebrations
• The Big Day Out - Gold Coast 2001
• Government House,Qld.Youth Policy Launch- Brisbane 2001
• Commonwealth Peoples Day (CHOGM) - Brisbane 2001
• Decade Al Dente "the world at your feet" - spaghetti circus 10th birthday show 2002
• Schools Spectacular - Sydney Entertainment Centre 2003/2004
• Under the Big Top, Schools Spectacular - Lismore 2003/2004
• Adelaide Fringe Festival - 2002/2004
• Exodus festival - 2003/2004
• National Circus Festival 1998 - 2005
• Splendor in the Grass, Byron Bay 2004/2005
The shows Have been enjoyed by children and adults alike and received rave reviews.
"They're fabulous … these young people are going to be our next generation of circus and physical theatre performers."
-ABC Arts

 

 

Blackrobats Indigenous Youth Troupe-
Kuranda,Far North Queensland

The project developed from free workshops facilitated by Kelli Craig (long term Blackrobats co-ordinator and trainer), in response to a need for activities directed towards indigenous youth of outlying areas of Kuranda.

Circus skills and performance-based projects have long proven to be a successful focus and outlet for young people in regional North Queensland.

A collaborative community project the Blackrobats fuses rich local cultural influences with circus and physical theatre, combining traditional Aboriginal dance with elements of youth culture such as hiphop and breakdancing, in a performance oriented framework.

The broader focus of the project is to involve training opportunities for the whole community in all areas of performance arts, tech, design, production, choreography, workshop facilitation.

Further funding is needed for their ongoing development, however the group is confident that support from the broader community and arts and cultural sector will mean the participation of as many young indigenous people as possible!

Kuranda's Indigenous Youth Circus Arts troupe have performed at:
Woodford Folk Festival, Laura Dance Festival, Wallaby Creek Festival,Yungaburra Folk Festival, Warramah and at the Big Hoopla of Festival MusiCairnS.

For details and donations (cash, equipment and training) please contact- Blackrobats Manager- Miki Sellton on 0416037275 and msellton@smartchat.net.auor Kelli Craig on 0421690284 and blackrobats@yahoo.com.au

 

Slipstream Circus Inc.

Slisptream Circus is a not-for profit organization providing basic to advance circus training.
We are located in Ulverstone North West Coast of Tasmania.
Our core business is providing circus skills training and performance opportunities for young people.
However, we provide advance tumbling, acrobatics, and aerial training for those seeking to attain a high level of skill.
Karyn Kleinman- Level 2 Tasmanian State Gymnastic Trainer has twenty years experience in the industry and over the last 2 years has made the transition to the circus industry.
Karyn trains both Kane Petersen and Jessica McCrindle Slipstream’s Head Trainers / Co-Artistic Directors.
Karyn and Jessica conducted the Tumbling Masterclasses at the National Circus Festival March 2003.
In 2003, Slipstream employed Kane Petersen and Jessica McCrindle as Co-artistic Directors and Head Trainers for Slipstream.
Together they have produced all shows for this year’s festival season including 2003 National Circus Festival, 2003 National Youth Week kalidescape Youth Arts , Festivale 03, Devonport Athletics’ Carnival and Spark up Celebrations as part of the 10 days on the Island Festival. They have also implemented a new more effective training program for Slipstream. Currently there are 95 members attending a weekly class ranging in ages from 8yrs to adult. Classes are presently held at the Uniting Church Hall, Reiby Street Ulverstone, TAS. There are currently 8 classes per week from beginners to Advanced.
Recently we have received funding from the Australia Council Regional Theatre Board for the professional development of
Slipstream Circus at program and management levels.
SLIPSTREAM CIRCUS INC.
PO Box 863 Ulverstone TAS 7315,
ph: (03)6425 5486 or 0425 525 715 slipstreamcircus@hotmail.com

 

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This project has been assisted by the Federal Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.