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Term 2 2021
Term 2 Timetable - starts on the 19th April 2021 and is 9 weeks.
Except for Little Cyclone Circus and Circus 1, they start from May 17th and May 10th respectively ❤️
For more information on specific classes please see below.
Except for Little Cyclone Circus and Circus 1, they start from May 17th and May 10th respectively ❤️
For more information on specific classes please see below.
All workshops are at the Koah Hall, 322, Koah, Queensland, 4881. AUSTRALIA. Koah is a 45 minute drive from Cairns.
ENROLMENT FORMS
School Holiday Programs
None on offer at present.
Dream BIG! Circus Workshops Explained
Dream BIG! Circus workshops are a series of circus workshops designed for children and adults, to teach them the various circus skills available, as well as working on goal setting, self discipline, self confidence and more... Super fun and age appropriate.
We have classes from Monday to Thursday, primarily taught by Sophie with varying guest and student trainers throughout the year. Term 2 classes on a Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday will run for 9 weeks, Little Cyclone Circus and Circus 1 on a Monday will run for 5 and 6 weeks respectively. Main classes beginning April 20th. All classes are full term only, no casual or once-off classes permitted.
Our insurance fee, paid only once a year, is $35 for the full year, this is payable whether you stay for one term or for 4 and is a flat rate.
Please note, our aerial rig is outside so if it is raining the class will still be on, but for that week students will be given exercises to do in the hall, i.e. acrobalance, conditioning training, handstand training, training games.
Circus Love!
Ages: 18+
When: Mondays, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Duration: 2.5hrs
Total: $157.50
This adult class, supervised and led by Sophie with occasional specialist guest trainers, is primarily designed for mums with a passion for circus. If you are interested in learning new ground and/or aerials skills, or perhaps looking to build your coordination, strength and flexibility but hate the gym, this is the class for you! This is a skill share class, with no trainer as such, as you are free to come and work on your own level of skills, creating a space where women can come and skill share, learn and grow in the various circus arts from aerial to hula hoop, jugging, and many other circus disciplines. Young children and babies are welcome to be present whilst you train.
Little Cyclones Circus
Ages: 6 months - 6 years
When: Monday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Duration: 1hr
Total: $75 ( 5 classes Only, starting from 17th May).
Taught by Juzi (Justine Schlicht), one of our local circus practitioners, with a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in the circus industry.
This class is open to children from ages 6 months to 6 years old. With a mix of obstacle courses, basic circus skills, balance, rolling, falling, mini-tramp, games, making music, singing and dancing, this will be lots of fun for both child and parent.
Circus 1
Ages: 6-7
When: Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45pm
Duration: 1hr
Total: $105 ( Starts on the 10th May, due to all the Monday holidays).
Taught by Sophie and Juzi (Justine Schlicht), this class is for children ages 6-7. It offers multiple circus disciplines from aerials to acrobalance, acrobatics, juggling, rola bola, unicycle, stilt walking, poi, staff, diablo, flower stick, spinning plates, and more! The aim is to teach the children circus skills, whilst building their confidence, getting them to set their own achievable goals, and let their own personal creativity flow.
Circus 2
Ages: 8-10
When: Tuesdays, 3:45 - 5:00pm
Duration: 1hr 15min
Total: $157.50
Taught by Sophie and guest trainers, this class is for children ages 8-10. It offers multiple circus disciplines from aerials to acrobalance, acrobatics, juggling, rola bola, unicycle, stilt walking, poi, staff, diablo, flower stick, spinning plates, and more! The aim is to teach the children circus skills, whilst building their confidence, getting them to set their own achievable goals, and let their own personal creativity flow.
Show Class
Applications open for Show Class - Accepting new students for term 2 performances at the Eco Fiesta. June 13th.
Ages: 8+, open to children & adults
When: Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Duration: 1hr 30min
Total: $108
Show class is a class designed for students who want to perform their skills, and work at presentation of individual skills and group skills. There will be opportunities to do shows for the community and events if you are in this class. You need to be attending another class to be considered for show class, and be willing to perform and work on the performance aspect of your circus skills.
Being a part of this class may have extra costs for the parents including costume costs, and extra time needed I.e. rehearsals and weekend performances. Students and parents must be fully aware that the aim of this class is to perform in front of other people, including being photographed and videoed whilst performing, for use of promotions for future circus shows and events, and to critique one's own performance skills thus learning and growing.
This class is by written email application and invitation acceptance only, once accepted you do not have to apply again for the following term.
Term 2 sees the Show class performing at the Eco Fiesta in Monro Martin Park in Cairns on the 13th of June. Participants need to be available for rehearsals on Sunday the 6th of June, Saturday the 12th of June, and for the performance on the 13th of June to participate in term 2 Show Class and is on of the conditions of enrolment for this term
Family Class
Ages: All ages, open to children & adults
When: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:00pm
Duration: 1hr 15min
Total: $157.50
Taught by Sophie and guest trainers, this class is for any age. It offers multiple circus disciplines from Aerial to Acrobalance, acrobatics, juggling, role bola, unicycle, stilt walking, poi, staff, diablo, flower stick, spinning plates, and more. The aim is to teach the children circus skills, whilst building their confidence, getting them to set their own achievable goals, and let their own personal creativity flow.
Aerial Class - Beginners
Ages: 7+
When: Thursday, 3.45 - 5.15pm
Duration: 1hr 15min
Total:157.50
Taught by Sophie, and a guest trainer (class size dependant), this class is for students ages 8-18, specialising in aerial disciplines (primarily silks and trapeze), strength, flexibility, conditioning, tricks and routines. This is a focused class, split up into warm up, stretching, aerial training, conditioning, routine building, pump and warm down.
Aerial Class - Advanced Beginners to Intermediate
Ages: 8+
When: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Duration: 1hr 30min
Total:157.50
Taught by Sophie, a guest trainer, and a student trainer, this class is for students ages 8-18, specialising in aerial disciplines (primarily silks and trapeze), strength, flexibility, conditioning, tricks and routines. This is a focused class, split up into warm up, stretching, aerial training, conditioning, routine building, pump and warm down.
For aerial silks, the student must have completed silks knot tricks, and be confident with foot locks. The prerequisite for trapeze is being able to pike mount into hocks.
Our Trainers-
A bit about Sophie ...
Sophie is the initiator of the Dream BIG! Circus and Circus LOVE! programs, and has been teaching various circus disciplines since 1999 all over the world. She has lived worked and taught in over 38 countries, and loves to share with anyone who wants to learn the joys and boundless fun of the various circus disciplines. She believes circus is good for the body, good for the heart and good for the soul, as well as being good for the mind, for mental health and promotes many positive attributes..
She loves the Koah community and its surrounding communities of Mareeba, Atherton, Kuranda, Speewah and Cairns and is excited to share and create and work with all people both students and professionals who love circus in the area and beyond.
A bit about Jacob ...
Jacob is the Co-founder of Dream BIG! Circus School, and without him there would be no school. From designing, fabricating and building our custom outdoor aerial rig, to his invaluable teaching in several classes, he is an integral part of the school. Jacob has taught and performed circus all over the world since 1999. He has toured to over 38 countries and loves to share the concepts circus creates, especially the thoughts that are created when you see something live in front of your eyes "If they can do it, so can I!".
A bit about Juzi....
Justine has been teaching circus / physical theatre and performance skills since 2000.
Facilitating classes/performance for ages 6 months and up in Kuranda, Cairns and many regions all over Queensland.
Her main focus has always been community, total inclusivity, learning new skills, fun and play in a safe and welcoming environment.
Juzi has a Creative Industries Degree in Performance JCU, and is an accredited Learn to Swim Teacher. A performer / actor / stage manger and currently studying a 3 year course in Feldenkrais. Juzi teaches our LITTLE CYCLONE CIRCUS class.
A bit about Audrey....
Since I was 4yrs old I have been training gymnastics both recreationally and competitively, until 14yrs old, when I also began cheerleading -incorporating group stunts and dance- as well as taking part in modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and Latin dance throughout my teenage-adulthood years. I have found great joy and fulfilment in teaching children aged 4-12yrs gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance skills for the years following my schooling, while simultaneously completing a Diploma of Health Science in Nutrition. Now I am a mother to a lovely 2-year-old and have found great peace in being a part of the Circus Love adults’ class, as well as accompanying my son in the Little Cyclones class. I am passionate about movement and believe it to be a wonderful medicine for all ages, I have grown to really appreciate the way circus nurtures ours and our children’s needs to move in a gentle yet free way. I love interacting and sharing with children and find always they have a valuable way of learning that reminds myself and many others of how interesting and special everything in this world is.
A bit about Kali....
Performing Artist, Kaliia, has performed professionally across theatre stages, events and festival spaces for over 30 years. Incorporating Aerial Silks, Fire & BellyDance, Hip hop, contemporary dance and theatre into her repertoire, artist Kaliia, has a style and presence that is renowned Australia wide. She sprouted as an artist in Melbourne , evolving from Theatre performance into group and solo performance. She trained in Aerial Silks at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and Spaghetti Circus, continuing to perform Australia wide until emerging as Director of entertainment for Creaturesque & Fusion Dance Cairns. She currently facilitates Instruction of youth dance movement 'Burn Bright', fire, hip hop and contemporary dance tuition, as well as sharing her aerial skills with us here at Dream BIG!
A bit about Sienna...
Sienna is furthering her skill by being our "Junior trainee Aerial trainer" She is helping and learning with Sophie and Kali in the Aerial Wednesday class.
COVID -19 Protocol
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You, your families health and the health of our trainers is very important to us.
We are following the guidelines set out by the Queensland Government for Gymnastics and Dance. Please be aware of the following. If you / a student is unwell or has flu like symptoms please do not come to class. If you have been in contact with someone known to have Covid 19 please do not come to class until you have been tested. All students will be required to wash their hands on entering the Workshop space. Soap, paper towels and water will be provided and available to all students. Hand sanitiser will be available to all students and trainers. Trainers will hand sanitise between spotting students. Spotting is classified under sports as incidental contact. Students are asked to wear clean clothes to all circus workshops. Thank you for working with this to keep everyone safe and well. Payment InformationBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Payment is due for all school holiday programs is in advance and places are extremely limited due to Covid restrictions. Payment is due in full by the FIRST LESSON of the term for term 3 classes. Payment Schedule TERM 4 (8 WEEKS) First Class 19/10/2020 Term Fees for ADULT CIRCUS LOVE! is $120 Term Fees for Little Cyclone Circus - $120 Term Fees for CIRCUS 2, Aerial Class and Family Circus is $140 Term Fees for SHOW CLASS is $96 Discounts are offered for two or more children (Excluding Aerial Classes as numbered are limited so no discount on aerial classes) Cost for two children is $32.50 p/w (1 class each) Yearly Fees for 2020 of $25 for insurance and admin to be included in payments for term 3. ( This is cheaper than usual due to year being shorter). BANK DETAILS Please make sure the name of the student is referenced with the payment. Account Name - Dream State Entertainment BSB - 036306 Account Number - 392961 |
