EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAM | CIRCUS ARTS 

The Circus Arts Extra-Curricular program runs before and after school. Auditioned students are encouraged to become part of one or more of the programs available as these offer opportunities to extend skills in areas of expertise.

All Circus Company & Ensembles will be created based on students skills and strengths in each discipline.

Please see the list of Extra-Curricular programs currently on offer within Circus Arts. They are listed
with their
Name | Day and Time | Annual financial contribution. 

INDUSTRY PROJECTS 

We are excited to announce a new initiative in 2025. Students will have the opportunity to work with an Industry Professional to create a full-length circus arts work that will be performed at the end of each semester at Nepean CAPA High School. 

SEMESTER ONE INDUSTRY PROJECT | THURSDAY 3:00PM - 5:00PM | $200 per Semester

Auditions: Thursday 20 February 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Our Semester One Industry Professional is Lee-Anne Litton. 

CIRCUS COMPANIES AND ENSEMBLES 

    Circus Company / Senior Circus Company / Circus Ensemble Audition

Tuesday 18 February: 7.30am-8.55am*

Thursday 20 February: 7.30am-8.55am*

Friday 21 February: 7.30am-8.55am*

  * students only need to attend ONE of these sessions.

CIRCUS ENSEMBLE | FRIDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $200 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups. The Circus Ensemble is run by Allie Gunton. 

Allie Gunton is the Circus Arts and Dance teacher at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School. Since establishing the Circus Art program in 2012 she has choreographed circus works for Schools Spectacular, Southern Stars, Pulse and numerous corporate events. As a Dance teacher her dance works have been selected for State Dance Festival and been successful at competitions. Previous to working at Nepean she worked in the dance and circus industry choreographing works for Short + Sweet Dance Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Dance Festival, Carnival - A Circus Opera and corporate events.

CIRCUS COMPANY | THURSDAY 7:30am - 8:55am  | $200 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups. The Circus Company is run by Isobel Moore and Allie Gunton. 

Isobel is a circus performer of over a decade, Isobel loves to use circus to bring happy moments to her student's day. Isobel has been onstage with such high calibre shows as 'Oracle the Myth', 'Twisted Tales', 'All Star Circus' and 'Fringe for Kids', as well as countless cabaret shows. Always seeking to learn, Isobel recently travelled to Montreal to work with creative directors from Cirque Du Soleil. 

Allie Gunton is the Circus Arts and Dance teacher at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School. Since establishing the Circus Art program in 2012 she has choreographed circus works for Schools Spectacular, Southern Stars, Pulse and numerous corporate events. As a Dance teacher her dance works have been selected for State Dance Festival and been successful at competitions. Previous to working at Nepean she worked in the dance and circus industry choreographing works for Short + Sweet Dance Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Dance Festival, Carnival - A Circus Opera and corporate events.

SENIOR CIRCUS COMPANY | MONDAY 3:00pm - 5.00pm | $200 per year
This company is for senior (Stage 6) students to continue to develop their Circus Arts technique proficiency, performance quality and act creation skills. You will continue to enhance your Circus Arts skills as an individual, in duos, trios and small groups in a collaborative way. In this company you will work towards skills that will enhance your employability in the Circus and Performing Arts industries. 

Allie Gunton is the Circus Arts and Dance teacher at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School. Since establishing the Circus Art program in 2012 she has choreographed circus works for Schools Spectacular, Southern Stars, Pulse and numerous corporate events. As a Dance teacher her dance works have been selected for State Dance Festival and been successful at competitions. Previous to working at Nepean she worked in the dance and circus industry choreographing works for Short + Sweet Dance Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Dance Festival, Carnival - A Circus Opera and corporate events.

HAND BALANCING COMPANIES AND ENSEMBLES 

    Hand Balancing Ensemble / Company Audition: Wednesday 19 February: 7.30am-8.30am

HAND BALANCING COMPANY |  TUESDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $200 per year
This is for advanced students who are interested in continuing to develop their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

Hand Balancing is run by Allie Gunton. Allie Gunton is the Circus Arts and Dance teacher at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School. Since establishing the Circus Art program in 2012 she has choreographed circus works for Schools Spectacular, Southern Stars, Pulse and numerous corporate events. As a Dance teacher her dance works have been selected for State Dance Festival and been successful at competitions. Previous to working at Nepean she worked in the dance and circus industry choreographing works for Short + Sweet Dance Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Dance Festival, Carnival - A Circus Opera and corporate events.

HAND BALANCING ENSEMBLE |  WEDNESDAY 7:30am - 8:30am | $200 per year
This is for students who are interested in working in developing their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

Hand Balancing is run by Allie Gunton. Allie Gunton is the Circus Arts and Dance teacher at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School. Since establishing the Circus Art program in 2012 she has choreographed circus works for Schools Spectacular, Southern Stars, Pulse and numerous corporate events. As a Dance teacher her dance works have been selected for State Dance Festival and been successful at competitions. Previous to working at Nepean she worked in the dance and circus industry choreographing works for Short + Sweet Dance Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Dance Festival, Carnival - A Circus Opera and corporate events.

OTHER CIRCUS COMPANIES AND ENSEMBLES 

TUMBLING COMPANY | WEDNESDAY 2:45pm - 4:45pm | $400 per year

Tumbling Auditions: Wednesday 19 February: 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Run by Jamie Austin. Students will have the opportunity to study Tumbling and will take part in various showcases across the year. 

Jamie graduated from the Australian College of Physical Education in 2020 receiving a Bachelor of Education (Dance and PDHPE). She has been a part of the Nepean CAPA High School community since 2019. Jamie works along side the Performing Arts faculty to coordinate Nepean's comprehensive co-curricular program. She is trained in various styles of dance including Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatic Arts and Cheerleading. Passionate about education, Jamie prides herself on delivering and facilitating diverse programs; providing opportunities for young performers to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of dance in a variety of contexts. 

GROUP ACROBATICS COMPANY | FRIDAY 3:00pm - 5:00pm | $200 per year

Group Acrobatics Auditions: Friday 21 February: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Run by Brandon Roy and Allie Gunton. Students will have the opportunity to study Group & Partner Acrobatics and will take part in various showcases across the year.