As if junior Pili Mayora wasn’t already distinct by being one of the few international students and athletes from Argentina, the field hockey athlete has another unique experience that makes her stand ...

When will we ever take jugglers seriously? It was a question asked at a Devoted and Disgruntled session a few years back, but it seems that circus in this country is still being treated as a bit of a ...

At a recent circus group festival%2C teens learned to network among diverse participants They also learned the importance of hard work%2C perseverance Success helps them develop self-esteem%2C ...

Not just a pretty face: Clowns can cross borders and work with marginalised youngsters "Running away to join the circus" used to be a romantic way of escaping the family and leaving behind ...

Wollongong woman Honora Jenkins uses circus skills in unusual places, such as helping children recover from injuries in hospital to adults living with mental health issues. Contrary to popular belief, ...

Seniors and jobseekers are two growing groups in Tasmania, and a circus skills troupe is bringing them together, with benefits for both. Both the aged and the unemployed are learning it is never too ...

From tightrope to trapeze, circus arts have long fascinated and inspired people of all ages. Now, research from the University of South Australia is revealing the true value of circus skills and their ...

Nikki Elliott, 51, on the beauty and creativity of circus skills I first took my daughter to circus school when she was three. I wasn’t a coffee-morning mum and I was looking for active things to do ...

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