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.

With the exception of Industry Project, all fees for ensembles and companies will be $300.

Fees paid to ensembles and companies goes towards costuming and entrance fees to festivals, workshops and competitions. 

Please see the list of Extra-Curricular programs currently on offer within Circus Arts. 

CIRCUS INDUSTRY PROJECT

Circus Industry Project Auditions: Thursday 5 February 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Additional Requirements: Students MUST be a part of at least one of the following to be eligible for Circus Industry Project: Senior Circus Company, Circus Company, Circus Ensemble, Hand Balancing Company, Hand Balancing Ensemble, Tumbling Company, Tumbling Ensemble or Group Acrobatics Company.

CIRCUS INDUSTRY PROJECT | THURSDAY 3:00pm - 5.00pm | $500 per year

We are excited to continue this fabulous initiative. In 2026, Industry Project will run for a full year. 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. Additionally, Circus Industry Project students will form the first selection pool of students chosen for Pulse Alive, Southern Stars and Schools Spectacular.

CIRCUS COMPANIES & ENSEMBLES

     Auditions: Aerials (Circus Companies and Ensembles): Friday 6 February 7:30am - 8:55am

SENIOR CIRCUS COMPANY 1 and 2 | MONDAY 3:00pm - 5.00pm | $300 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. 

CIRCUS COMPANY 1 & 2 | THURSDAY 7:30am - 8:55am  | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups. 

CIRCUS COMPANY 3 | FRIDAY 7:30am - 8:55am  | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups. 

CIRCUS ENSEMBLE 1 | FRIDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups.

CIRCUS ENSEMBLE 2 & 3 | THURSDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working with silks, lyra, and other aerial equipment in solo, duo, trio and groups.

CIRCUS COMPANY & ENSEMBLES | TUTORS

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.

Isobel Moore has been 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. 

Hannah Forsyth is a performer across circus, dance and drama. She has performed within Arena Spectaculars, as part of River4Ward Sony Foundation’s back up aerialist to Jessica Mauboy, motion capture performer in video game Battle Royale and more recently, featured circus artist for Luna Park In The Dark Vivid. Hannah has sung and recorded guitar as a part of Independent film The First Raven’s soundtrack and acted within short films Fat Mouth, The Audition, Clear Skies, The First Raven. A drama kid at heart, Hannah loves using movement to bring character and ideas to life. 

HAND BALANCING COMPANIES & ENSEMBLES 

  Auditions: Hand Balancing: Wednesday 4 February 7:30am - 8:30am

HAND BALANCING COMPANY 1 |  TUESDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $300 per year
This is for advanced students who are interested in working in developing their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

HAND BALANCING COMPANY 2 |  WEDNESDAY 7:30am - 8:30am | $300 per year
This is for advanced students who are interested in working in developing their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

HAND BALANCING ENSEMBLE 1 |  TUESDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working in developing their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

HAND BALANCING ENSEMBLE 2 |  WEDNESDAY 7:30am - 8:30am | $300 per year
This is for students who are interested in working in developing their handstand skills on canes, chairs and floor. 

HAND BALANCING COMPANY & ENSEMBLES | TUTORS

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.

Hannah Forsyth is a performer across circus, dance and drama. She has performed within Arena Spectaculars, as part of River4Ward Sony Foundation’s back up aerialist to Jessica Mauboy, motion capture performer in video game Battle Royale and more recently, featured circus artist for Luna Park In The Dark Vivid. Hannah has sung and recorded guitar as a part of Independent film The First Raven’s soundtrack and acted within short films Fat Mouth, The Audition, Clear Skies, The First Raven. A drama kid at heart, Hannah loves using movement to bring character and ideas to life. 

TUMBLING COMPANIES & ENSEMBLES 

Auditions: Tumbling: Monday 9 February 7:30am - 8:55am

TUMBLING ENSEMBLE | MONDAY 7:30am - 8:55am | $300 per year
Run by Jamie Austin. Students will have the opportunity to study Tumbling and will take part in various showcases across the year. 

TUMBLING COMPANY | WEDNESDAY 2:45pm - 4:45pm | $300 per year

TUMBLING | TUTORS

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

Auditions: Group Acrobatics: Friday 6 February 3:00pm - 5:00pm

GROUP ACROBATICS COMPANY | FRIDAY 3:00pm - 5:00pm | $300 per year
Students will have the opportunity to study Group & Partner Acrobatics and will take part in various showcases across the year. 

GROUP ACROBATICS | TUTOR

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.