National Institute of Circus Arts presents MUSE

MUSE 4 – 7 December The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is delighted to present their graduate showcase, titled MUSE . Curated by Tegan Carmichael . Devised by NICA’s third-year students, with Artistic Consultancy by Alonso Pineda , Emma Pursey , and Donna Dunmire , showing 4 – 7 December at NICA National Circus Centre in Prahran.

What moves you. Motivates you. Who is your MUSE.

Where do our artists find threads of inspiration? The moments that spark a surge of creativity that compels them to create new things. ANSWER: In music. In nature. In emotion. In other artforms. In moments of quiet observation. In other artists' interpretation of life. In their mentors. In their muses. Twelve artists lay their cards on the table - revealing and expressing the catalysts of innovation through the tools of their craft: aerial straps, dance trapeze, Chinese pole, roue cyr, hand balancing, hula hoops, diabolo, hoop diving, aerial rope, and swinging trapeze. Join NICA's graduating class as they present the lovechild of their inspirations. Each unique, each extraordinary. Be moved by what moves them.

Tegan Carmichael, Acting Head of Circus Studies, NICA , said: “Throughout their time at NICA, this cohort have demonstrated great enthusiasm in increasing their performance skills. Working with different industry professionals to experience various theatrical genres from mime, horror, and comedy, they are now applying hard learnt lessons to their very own contemporary circus creations. Following on the momentum of a spectacular Fringe season, we anticipate an impressive final showcase before they graduate NICA and celebrate their next stage of development as they continue down unique individual paths.”

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts. It is one of eight national arts training institutes and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts. Graduates of NICA have gone on to pursue exciting careers both locally and internationally and have contributed to the development of Australia’s vibrant circus arts industry. Bookings: https://www.nica.com.au/performs