Vulcana has been running fun and inclusive circus classes in Brisbane for 30 years. With classes for kids of all genders from ages 3 – 18, they have something for everyone.
Whether your little one wants to tumble, climb or perform, Vulcana has you covered!
Circus Classes for Kids & Teens
Vulcana Circus has a range of classes to suit each age group, including:
Tiny Tumblers classes (3 – 5 years)
Vulcana’s Tiny Tumblers is a class for toddlers and their parents/caregivers that aims to share the joy of circus.
Expect lots of smiles and laughs as well fun obstacle courses, movement based play and even having a go of aerial skills!
Tiny Tumblers can be booked as whole term of classes or as one-off lessons. At Vulcana they know that schedules with little ones can be unpredictable, so if you can’t make it to a booked lesson you can also make up the class on a different day at no extra cost.
Mixed Circus classes (5 – 8 and 9 -17 years)
Vulcana’s Mixed Circus classes cover a whole range of circus skills including tumbling, juggling, group acrobatics, trapeze and aerial silks – to name just a few!
Vulcana uses a challenge by choice methodology, which means they encourage every child to learn at their own pace. These classes are suitable for kids of any fitness and experience levels.
Vulcana’s coaches are great at making sure the skills being taught are tailored to the individual level of each student – this means no-one gets left behind in class.
Aerial classes (9 – 13 and 14 – 18 years)
Does your child want to climb, jump and soar? Then Vulcana’s Aerial class is the class for them!
Each term of aerial classes at Vulcana covers a variety of disciplines including aerial hoop, aerial silks and trapeze. As well as being a heap of fun, these class also a great way to stay fit and build strength.
Vulcana recommends completing a term of Mixed Circus classes before starting in an Aerials-only class, but if your child is coming from a sporting background such as gymnastics or dance they be able to jump right in! It’s always best to send Vulcana an email to check what the starting point is for you.
Performance Troupe (9 – 17 years)
Using circus and physical theatre, the Vulcana Youth Performance Troupe meets once per week to create acts and learn about stage craft.
The performance troupe presents at Vulcana events and at local festivals and it is a fantastic class for building confidence and teamwork skills. It’s also half price when booked as a second class!
There is no audition or assessment process to join – it is open to anyone who wants to get on stage! As with all their other classes, the performance troupe operates Vulcana’s challenge by choice methodology so there is never pressure for kids to jump straight into the spotlight (unless they want to). Vulcana’s coaches are great at helping kids come out of their shells at their own pace and finding their own unique, creative voice on stage.
About Vulcana Circus
Vulcana is a registered FairPlay provider, which means you can redeem FairPlay vouchers to offset the cost of any of their youth classes.
They also run a sponsorship program to provide free spots in their workshop program and encourage anyone who is experiencing financial hardship who would like to participate in classes to get in touch.
Testimonials
“Fantastic circus school with super engaging and patient instructors. My child had an absolutely wonderful time and gained a lot of confidence and pride in what she had achieved. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.” – Vulcana parent
“Amazing environment and trainers. In one short term, Vulcana classes have improved my children’s confidence and self esteem, whilst building fitness and learning circus acts. It’s their favorite extra curricular activity of the week. Feels like “home”.” – Vulcana parent
“Best circus school for all ages and fitness levels (including zero fitness, anyone can learn circus!). It’s a safe inclusive space that is super supportive and not competitive at all, with a beautiful community and great trainers.” – Vulcana parent
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my child wear to class? It’s best to wear clothes that are easy to move in like a T-shirt and leggings. Avoid clothes with zippers or large sequins/gemstones as these damage the aerial equipment.
What should my child bring to class? A water bottle, a hair tie if you have long hair, and a small snack.
Do parents need to stay during the class? For any classes ages 8 and below, Vulcana requires parents to stay. For classes aged 9 years and older, parents are welcome to drop off and pick up.
To find out more and to sign up for a $15 trial class, please visit the Vulcana Circus website.