Foundation (FdA) in Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance - Level 1

September 2010

This one year full-time course aims to develop the student as a rounded performer. Although this is an intensive training course the emphasis is on breadth rather than intense specialisation. It aims to expose students to a wide range of disciplines and styles and incorporates circus, dance, theatre, cabaret and outdoor theatre.

With a grounding in physical technique and skill it also explores the various cultural, historical and social contexts in which these disciplines sit. The course will also teach students some of the technical, practical and logistical elements of working professionally as a performer, managing, staging and promoting their own work.

Course structure

The course is comprised of four main areas:

* Specialist choices
* Performance. Movement and Creative Studies
* Body Training
* Complementary Studies, Practise and Evaluations

Specialist Choices

In consultation with teachers, two out of the four following areas are chosen as specialisations after an initial six week period. Specialisations involve weekly classes, structured practise, assignments, presentations and use of video.

Specialist choices are

* Aerial
* Equilibristics and Manipulation
* Acrobatics
* Physical Theatre