Want to be a circus performer? Read this first
Credit to Author: Lynn Mitges| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 02:26:49 +0000
The National Circus School came to Vancouver’s Circus West on Saturday to recruit youths in a pre-selection tour that features dates in cities across Canada.
Flexibility appears to be the operative term.
The pre-selection is an audition process for nine to 17-year-old dancers, gymnasts or acrobats who happen to have a passion for circus performance.
A few dozen youths showed up Saturday to undertake a series of exercises that demonstrate spatial orientation, coordination, flexibility, strength and stage presence. Participants also learn about training programs and what a career in the circus looks like. Successful candidates are then granted a pass for the school’s intensive summer camps or an official audition, which takes place in Paris in January, and in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in February.
Participants limber up for recruiters with the National Circus School during a pre-selection tour at Circus West Vancouver.
Recruiters with the National Circus School held a pre-selection audition at Circus West Vancouver.
Recruiters with the National Circus School held a pre-selection audition at Circus West Vancouver.
Recruiters with the National Circus School held a pre-selection audition at Circus West Vancouver.
Recruiters with the National Circus School held a pre-selection audition at Circus West Vancouver.
Recruiters with the National Circus School held a pre-selection audition at Circus West Vancouver.