• VULCANA- Arts Qld (J0308)

    Community Engagement

    Since 1996 Vulcana has been taking circus workshops and performance projects to marginalised communities of women and young people in and around Brisbane. Community circus combines creative processes with community participation. It aims to develop social cohesion, and provide tools for social change through the learning, teaching and performance of circus and physical theatre. The [...]

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    Vulcademy Classes

    Ever dreamt of running away to join the circus? Vulcana offers four terms of circus classes every year for women of all levels of fitness. The program regularly includes aerial skills (such as trapeze, tissu and harness), acrobalance, general strength and flexibility, and object manipulation skills (such as juggling and hula-hoops). A variety of other [...]

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    Community Performances

    Vulcana’s community performances provide Vulcademy workshop participants with an exciting opportunity to experience all aspects of performance development and production. The performances are created by the participants with plenty of support and structure provided by highly skilled professional theatre workers, artists, designers, artsworkers, trainers and technicians. The performances are renowned for being an empowering celebration [...]

Welcome to Vulcana Women’s Circus

Vulcana is about positive physical experiences and creative power through circus. Flexible and fun, challenging and definitely unique, Vulcana embraces diversity and provides safe spaces for disrupting the norm. We offer ongoing and short-term workshops, community programs, and dynamic performances in unexpected places, and we work with partners from government to corporations to advocate for positive change – all through the energising thrill and physical exploration of the Circus Arts.

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VULCANA- Arts Qld (J0308)

Stilt Walking

Stilt walking is for Beginner-Intermediate students. Class participants can choose to be part of a performance at Northey St City Farm’s Winter Solstice Event 23 June. It’s optional, but great fun! Saturdays 1-3pm 19 May-23 June (6 weeks) $169/139 conc

Basic Rigging

Basic rigging for aerialists will include knots, equipment, and the do’s and don’ts for rigging circus equipment. It’s a non-certified course but it will give you know-how. Saturdays 12:30-3pm 16-23 June, (2 weeks) $69/59 conc  

Chinese Pole with Adam Davis

A rare opportunity to work with Master Trainer Adam Davis. Check him out at http://youtu.be/7Zrqu5TdyM4 For students who have the basics already. Open to students who have completed the Beginner-Intermediate Course. Also open to men! Intermediate-Advanced Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm 5-19 June, (3 weeks) $79/$69 conc