Making Tracks
Thank you for a successful 2024 Making Tracks Program
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Australia’s circus industry contains several cultural and economic barriers that work to exclude the full participation and engagement of First Nations artists.
In response, Na Djinang Circus is launching Making Tracks, our First Nations-led growth and development program that seeks to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the space, resources and independence to help them learn what is involved in being a professional circus performer.
This 4 week paid professional development program is based around our nationally toured show; Arterial . Two emerging First Nations artists will join the cast of Arterial as they rehearse, develop and grow as an ensemble in a culturally safe and artistically rewarding environment, gaining professional experience and further developing their skills alongside fellow First Nations artists.
During the program the artists will engage in full time circus training including tumbling, group acrobatics and aerials. This training will be guided by professional coaches from the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and the Footscray Women’s Circus.
Generously Supported By
| Creative Victoria | The National Institute of Circus Arts | Flying Fruit Fly Circus | HotHouse Theatre | The Women’s Circus | Circus Oz | Saunders Family foundation | Footscray Community Arts | Annamila First Nations Foundation |
Making Tracks
On The Road
Join the Na Djinang team to gain first hand practical production experience.
Making Tracks: On the Road is an extension of the original Making Tracks program. This program will provide a member of the 2022 Making Tracks program and an emerging First Nations Production Manager with four weeks of employment to join Na Djinang Circus touring ensemble as understudies to gain firsthand practical learning.
During their employment the participants will engage with Na Djinang Circus professional artists and touring production manager assisting to bring the show to life. This will be further supported with 1:1 mentoring session to ensure adequate time to explore questions and unpack experiences.