• 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 Circus 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.

Term 2 & Holiday Classes

Term 2 Vulcademy circus classes are now online for booking! Holiday classes start 29 April, and Term 2 on 20 May. To view the full program of classes go here and if you already know what you’re interested in go straight to the bookings page.

Stilt Walking & Performing

Work with Lara Deak (ex Stalker) to explore a range of stilt skills and performance styles. Includes an optional performance outcome. All levels SATURDAYS 25 MAY-29 JUN 12:30PM-2:30PM $199/179 6 weeks + roving performance BOOK NOW

Lyra – Advanced

For students who have completed Intermediate Lyra or equivalent. WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM-9:00PM 26 JUN-24 JUL (5 weeks) $189/$169 conc. BOOK NOW