CIRCUS TROUPE

Artform: Circus, storytelling & aerial

TROUPE is for young and emerging circus artists with a high level of skill and to desire to make performances, and is Corrugated Iron’s most advanced level of circus artistry. TROUPE encompasses all circus forms, with ensemble members working collaboratively to train and make new work.

Access through audition only.

Ages: Up to 30 years  
Day: Mondays
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm  
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Perfromance Space

Fee per term: $385 / $335
Semester 2: $770 / $670
Term 3 Dates: 14th July - 15th September

No workshop on 4th August - Public holiday 

COMPANY C

Artform: Theatre, storytelling & writing 

Company C is for emerging artists with previous performance experience and an interest in taking their skills to the next level. Working with arts industry professionals, Company C members will play a leading role in CIYA’s performance program and be drivers in the creation of new theatre work.  

Ages: 13 – 25 years  
Day: Thursday
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm  
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $366 / $319
Semester 2: $732 / $638
Term 3 Dates: 17th July - 18th September

THEATRE WORKS (Palmerston)

Artform: Theatre & scripts

Do you dream of a career on stage or in the performing arts, but not sure where to start? 

THEATRE WORKS is a practical program for young actors to explore bold contemporary theatre in a way that mirrors professional rehearsal processes. Guided by experienced theatre artists, participants dissect scripts and develop characters for performance.

The program builds confidence, collaboration, and stagecraft, leading to an opportunity to present work to an audience, either through an informal class showing or public performance tracing the full journey from page to stage.

Ages: Middle School /High School
Day: Mondays
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm  
Venue: Palmerston Recreational Centre, Community Room 2

Term Fee: $330 / $300 
Term 3 Dates: 21st July - 15th September

No workshop on 4th August - Public holiday 

HIGH FLYERS

Artform: Aerial (experienced/explorers) 

This class is for aerial improvers who already have foundation aerial skills. You are invited to specialise in one of three different options: Verticals (tissu/rope), Trapeze/Sling combo or, Lyra during the term. Combination options are designed that the students are able to experience the similarities and differences with aligned equipment and transfer skills between both. We aim to instil curiosity and exploration in their aerial journey. Classes include conditioning and strength developing your strength, flexibility and endurance in a fun and supportive environment.  

This class is a springboard for participants who are interested in joining Troupe/ Zero Gravity in the future.  

Ages: 9 – 18 years 
Day: Monday
Time: 4.15pm – 5.45pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $295 / $270
Term 3 Dates: 21st July - 15th September

No workshop on 4th August - Public holiday 

FLIGHT SCHOOL

Artform: Aerial (foundation/returners)

Ever dreamt of learning to fly?

Glide on in and join our introduction to aerials no matter what your expereince levels are, have fun, learn tricks and develop performance skills. FLIGHT SCHOOL builds on aerial foundation skills and develops the core strenght needed to get you up in the air and flying high! If you've ever seen cool tricks you'd like to try, this class will give you the building blocks towards reaching your aerial goals.

Ages: 9 – 16 years  
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $295 / $270
Term 3 Dates: 22nd July - 9th September

ZERO GRAVITY

Artform: Aerials (skilled/advanced) 

Want to develop your aerial awesomeness even further? Come and hone your techniques and generate new aerial choreography in this invite/audition only class. This class is open to TROUPE aerialists and advanced artists who would like more time in the air. 

Invite only.

Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm – 6.45pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $295 / $270
Term 3 Dates: 22nd July - 9th September

ACTING OUT!

Artform: Theatre & improvisation

Do you love making things up on the spot? Then this class focused on improvisation and drama games is for you. No script required, just your imagination. ACTING OUT! is about having fun, making friends and getting creative.

Ages: 8 – 12 years (Primary School)
Day: Tuesdays
Time:  5.30pm - 6.30pm 
Venue: Palmerston Recreation Centre, Community Room 1

Fee: $185 / $170
Term 3 Dates: 22nd July - 9th September

ADULT AERIAL

Artform: Aerial

Adult Aerial is an introduction to all aspects of aerial arts. If you've ever wanted to climb a tissu or hang from a trapeze, this is the class for you! Whatever your level of fitness, we will meet you wherever you're at. Adult aerial will develop your core and upper body strength at a rate appropriate for you, in a safe and fun way. 

Come join us for a dangle! Life is better when you're upside down.

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $295 / $270
Term 3 Dates: 22nd July - 9th September

PLAY MAKERS

Artform: Theatre, storytelling & imaginative play 

A place to play, make, and make plays!  

PLAY MAKERS is for all budding performers and storytellers. We will explore fun ways to create characters alongside a range of creative ways to tell stories. PLAY MAKERS has a focus on skills development, with an opportunities to show off new skills to family and friends.

If you have a BIG imagination, PLAY MAKERS is for you! 

Ages: 10 – 12 years
Day: Wednesday
Time:: 3.30pm – 4.30pm  
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $185 / $170
Term 3 Dates: 23rd July - 10th September

THEATRE WORKS

Artform: Theatre & scripts 

Delve deep into some of Australia’s most exciting contemporary texts, in this program that brings scripts to life.

Following the rehearsal process that takes place in professional theatres, THEATRE WORKS will prepare you for the performing arts industry, and a life on the stage. Script will be dissected, characters will be rigorously explored and rehearsals with leading theatre directors will see the program result in a class viewing or public performances. 

Ages: Middle/ High School
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4.45pm - 6.15pm  
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $265 / $245
Term 3 Dates: 23rd July - 10th September

PINK PONY CLUB

Welcome to the Pink Pony Club: A Place Where Queer Joy Becomes Reality!
Imagine a space where your dreams of queer joy come to life—a place where you can safely exist, express yourself, and let your true colours shine. That’s the Pink Pony Club - Corro Community Choir!

Do you sing in the shower? Belt out tunes in your bedroom? Or harmonise with friends whenever you get the chance? Maybe you love to dress up and transform into someone else for a moment. Whatever your passion, we’ve got a spot for you!

          Ages: 13+ years
          Day: Wednesday 
          Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm 
          Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

          Fee: $50
          Term 3 Dates: 23rd July - 10th September

LITTLE ROCKETS

Artform: Circus 

Lauch into LITTLE ROCKETS and build the foundational skills needed to be a future circus extraordinaire!

Acrobatics, tumbling, conditioning and circus play are all explored in this fun and highly active class. 3... 2... 1... GO!

          Ages: 6 – 8 years (Primary School)
          Day: Thursday
          Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm 
          Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

          Fee: $185 / $170
          Term 3 Dates: 24th July - 11th September

LITTLE SPARKS

Artform: Circus & imaginative play

Participants, prepare to have your imagination ignited!

LITTLE SPARKS is a class full of creative play. Through storytelling, music, movement and circus foundations, our littlest creatives will grow in confidence and develop their performance skills. It’ll be loud; it’ll be fun; it’ll be an epic imaginative adventure!

Ages: 4 – 6 years
Day: Saturdays
Time:: 9.00am – 10.00am
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $185 / $170 
Term 3 Dates: 26th July - 13th September

BIG SPARKS

Artform: Circus, imaginative play & storytelling 

Welcome to the Imaginarium: this is an action packed introduction to the amazing worlds of circus AND storytelling!

Jump, dive and delve deeper into circus and performance skills, BIG SPARKS has an emphasis on body awareness, coordination, and balance. Participants will be introduced to acrobatics and tumbling as well as the development of characters and story.  

Ages: 7 – 9 years (Primary School)
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10.15am – 11.15am
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $185 / $170
Term 3 Dates: 26th July - 13th September

DYNAMITE CIRCUS

Artform: Circus (foundations) 

Acrobatics, equilibristics, and manipulations will see DYNAMITE CIRCUS skills explode!

Participants will build their strength as well as improve their flexibility and coordination through conditioning, essential for circus extraordinariness. Participants will also develop a specialist skill, alongside fun groupwork. 

Ages:  9 – 12 years 
Day: Saturdays
Time: 11.30am – 1.00pm   
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $265 / $245
Term 3 Dates: 26th July - 13th September

NINJAS

Artform: Circus (skilled/explorers)

Jumping, flipping and bouncing in stealth mode!

The sky is the limit in this multi-skilled class. With acrobatics and tumbling at its heart, you will also develop solo specialities and embed group work for performance. NINJAS is perfect for emerging circus artists wanting to have fun, develop extra skills and for Troupe members wanting extra circus time.  

Ages: 12 – 25 years 
Day: Saturdays
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $265 / $245
Term 3 Dates: 26th July - 13th September

ACTING OUT!

Artform: Theatre & improvisation

Do you love making things up on the spot? Then this class focused on improvisation and drama games is for you. No script required, just your imagination. ACTING OUT! is about having fun, making friends and getting creative.

Ages: Middle School / High School
Fridays: 4:00pm – 5.30pm 
Venue: Nightcliff Community Centre, Performance Space

Fee: $265 / $245
Term 3 Dates: 1st August - 12th September