Pre-Preparatory Program
OBJECTIVE
The pre-preparatory program for professional training allows young people who show a physical and artistic predisposition for circus arts to develop their skills in the various circus techniques. The goal is to prepare these students for professional training offered by a recognized institution.
THE PROGRAM
This extra-curricular program targets young people between the ages of 9 and 15 years. It consists of learning basic techniques in circus arts, play and dance. It also includes a physical training program as well as flexibility, physical preparation and initiation into theatre and dance.
The courses are intensive and require a weekly attendance of 3 days, for a total of 9 hours (2 evenings during the week and Saturday). Students also have access to 3 hours of supervised training per week as well as participation in the School’s annual show.
The program goes on for 36 weeks, including a one-week break around the 23rd week.
To be admitted, the candidate must pass an audition and be available for the complete duration of the program. The program is limited to a maximum of 20 places.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The pre-preparatory training program constitutes a process preliminary to professional training in circus arts. This program will also allow the candidate to acquire the necessary basics to be able to move forward to l’École Nationale de Cirque’s secondary program.
Please consult the section titled Registration Methods to learn about conditions for admission.
