Cycas Circus is
the Far North's first high school circus
troupe. The troupe of 25 was formed in 2004
by founding Director Patti Burnheim, a drama teacher from
Smithfield State High School.
The students
incorporate circus, drama and dance
skills with lights, costume and sound to
create a unique and entertaining
performance.
Trained by local,
national and international professionals in weekly workshops and
daily rehearsals, the students
develop circus and acrobalance skills
along with building self-confidence and
team work.
In 2007
they participated in the WA
International Circus Festival and the UberOz International Circus Festival in
2008. They
continue to perform over 80 shows a year
for the local community including the
monthly Foreshore Fire Nights on the
Cairns Esplanade. They are presently
preparing for their first full length
production to be held at The Tanks Arts
Centre in June and are now
taking bookings
for functions and fetes.
To help support
future tours and training, the troupe is looking for
sponsors and donations in return for
advertising and free performances.
The circus
troupe is a group of ordinary kids doing
extraordinary things...Experience it for
yourself!
If you would
like to know more about Cycas Circus
send us an email using the
enquiry form
or contact Patti Burnheim on:-
