DANCING IN THE DARK

welcome to the world of circuswhere making human pyramids, learning to

juggle, c l imbing a rope or wearing a red nose can

have a profound and meaningful impact on the

wel lbeing of your s tudents

Single, weekly or term-long workshops currently available

Circus Workshops for SchoolsPrep-Year 12

"I climbed to the top of the rope all by myself. I couldn't believe it." Erin, 8 years old

"Sal is such a funny trainer. She made me laugh a lot." Ahmed, 12 years old

"I'd never thought about how, as a girl, I don't allow myself to take up space. I do now." Zoe, 15 years old

BOOK NOW

Contact Women's CircusDrill Hall, 395 Barkly St,West Footscray

(03) 9687 3665info@womenscircus.org.auwww.womenscircus.org.au

www.facebook.com/thewomenscircus

WORKSHOPSWe offer 1.5hr workshops to maximise the students experience

Workshops can take place at your school or at Women's Circus Training Centre, The Drill Hall.Please discuss any access requirements with us. Women's Circus is committed to making our workshops fully accessible.

Term workshops available. Please contact to discuss pricing and for further info.Women's Circus workshops are designed for all genders.

CLOWNING AROUND

Through improvisation, theatre games and the "red nose", students create their own clown character. This workshop includes a short performance to allow each clown a moment to shine! Perfect for larger groups.

GIRLS TO THE FRONT

This one is for the girls! Girls to the Front is a new Womenʼs Circus program focused on providing space for young women to move, be heard, share ideas and stories and develop confidence and leadership skills. We'll look at the role of women in contemporary society, talk about issues facing girls today and support girls to acknowledge their personal strengths.

RISKY CIRCUS

Students learn to take risks, gain confidence and trust each other in this exciting workshop. Try your hand at tumbling, handstands, juggling, human pyramids and more.

Schools to provide

1 large room or hall for a maximum of 40 students

1 school facilitator to participate and support

workshop

50% deposit upon booking and remaining payment

within 24 hrs of workshop

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Women's Circus to provide

Team of expert female Circus Trainers

All necessary circus equipment

Women's Circus has Public Liability Insurance

Drill Hall premises has kitchen and community

room- BYO lunch or catering can be organised

Terms & Conditions

Locations 50km or more outside of Melbourne CBD will incur a slight price increase for

extra travel costs.

Cancellations can be made by email or phone at least 14

days before the first incursion date.

Any cancellations made after this period will incur a 50% charge of the total incursion

cost.

$350 (one trainer)$550 (two trainers)$700 (three trainers)

CostUp to 24 students $400 (one artist)24-48 students $600 (two artists)

CostUp to12 students Up to 24 students 24-40 students

Prep-Year 12 Year 6- Year 12

UP, UP & AWAY

Join our expert Trainers at the Drill Hall, Women's Circus Training Centre, where students can work with the specialised aerials equipment. Fly on a trapeze, climb a rope, rock in a cloud swing. Students will test their boundaries and learn to fly!

CostUp to 8 students- $350 (one trainer)Up to16 students - $500 (with two trainers)16-24 students - $650 (with three trainers)

Year 2- Year 12

*Please note, this workshop can only be delivered at the Drill Hall in West Footscray

$350 (one trainer)$550 two trainers)

CostUp to 12 students Up to 24 students 24-40 students

Year 7-Year 12

$700 (three trainers)

*Please note, this workshop is not suitable for boys

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

Confidence in being themselves

Fitness and emotional well-being

Creativity with movement, rhythm and balance

Engagement and motivation

Bodily/kinesthetic awareness

Motor skill coordination

AUSVELS CONNECTIONS

Interpersonal Development (Building social relationships); Health and Physical Education (Health knowledge and promotion)

Health and Physical Education (Movement and physical activity and Health knowledge and promotion

The Arts (Creating and making); Health and Physical Education (Move-ment and physical activity) Interpersonal Development (Building social relationships); Health and Physical Education (Movement and physical activity, Health knowledge and promotion); The Arts (Creating and making)Health and Physical Education (Movement and physical activity); The Arts (Creating and making)

Health and Physical Education (Movement and physical activity); The Arts (Creating and making)

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES, CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS & A BIT ABOUT US

The Drill Hall

Located next to Whitten Oval and near West Footscray station, the Drill Hall has been Women's Circus home since 2006.

The training centre is equipped with specialised circus gear including tight rope, trapezes and trampolines.

It can accommodate groups of up to 75 students and is fully accessible. Features include on site parking, a large community kitchen, wifi and a community room.

Who are Women's Circus?

Started in 1991, Women's Circus provides ongoing training, artistic and community programs for women and their communities. We are considered sector leaders in the use of circus as a tool for positive social change.

Over the years, Women's Circus has worked with hundreds of schools and thousands of students to support student wellbeing, physical strength and creativity.

Our approach is to create a safe and inclusive space where risk taking, empathy, imagination and innovation can thrive.

Our Trainers

Women's Circus has a team of over 15 female trainers who are experienced working with such diverse communities as asylum seeker/refugees, LGBTQI, Deaf and HoH and women.

They have trained and taught at some of Australia's top circus organisations including the National Institute of Circus Arts, Circus Oz, Westside Circus and internationally.

All Women's Circus Trainers have current Working with Children checks and First Aid certifications.

For bookings and further information please contact our Training Manager Harriet on (03) 9687 3665, email at training@womenscircus.org.au or fill out and enrollment form online

at www.womenscircus.org.au/workshops.