Provincial Performance Preparatory Program (4P)
“4P” governs the post-secondary and professional programming options at CircusWest. This includes pathways for existing students, adults looking to expand their skill set, and athletes interested in cross-training and professional development.
From our preparatory program to private coaching and audition mentoring, we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities for CircusWest graduates and community members who want to take their training to the next level.
4P Programs
LEVEL UP with CircusWest!
Start your professional circus career with 4P by CircusWest – Vancouver’s pre-eminent post-secondary artist development program. Learn advanced circus skills and prepare for a professional career with this signature performance-focused artist development program.
4P
4P is designed for motivated circus and movement artists who desire high level specialized training. This intensive 9 month program allows artists to develop the technical, physical, and academic skills necessary to enter the circus industry as a professional performer, producer, or team member.
- Gain training insight and develop new techniques
- Grow stronger and increase high performance fitness
- Learn marketing and branding tools to reach new audiences
- Create original and compelling circus acts
- Work with peers to produce ensemble circus numbers
- Design theatrical circus performances
Acceptance to this program requires an audition. Successful applicants will train 12+ hours per week over 9 months, beginning October 15, 2024.
For more information, and audition dates contact smarchant@circuswest.com or head to www.4pcircuswest.com
Space is limited – start your journey to the (Big) top today!
Pro Pathway
The Pro Pathway program offers expanded training support and seasonal benchmarks for our professional community members. This program is for established circus artists looking to train and build with fellow professionals. Join us for staff supported training 3X per week plus access 4P physical training and equipment.
Acceptance to this pathway requires an audition. Successful applicants will train 12+ hours per week over 9 months, beginning November, 2024.
For more information, and audition dates contact smarchant@circuswest.com or head to www.4pcircuswest.com/training
Pro +
The Pro + program offers expanded training support and seasonal benchmarks for our professional community members. This program is for established circus artists looking to train and build with fellow professionals. Join us for staff supported training 3X per week plus access 4P physical training and equipment.
Acceptance to this pathway requires an audition. Successful applicants will train 12+ hours per week over 9 months, beginning November, 2024.
For more information, and audition dates contact smarchant@circuswest.com or head to www.4pcircuswest.com/training
Private coaching
CircusWest works one on one with circus artists to develop their potential as circus artists including technique, choreography, act development, and mentorship.
For more information email info@circuswest.com
Circus audition mentoring and coaching
As a National Circus School partner for Western Canada auditions, CircusWest offers audition preparedness, orientation, and training sessions to applicants auditioning for college-level circus programs for institutions like the National Circus School, Quebec Circus School, National Institute of Circus Arts, and others.
For more information email jnunns@circuswest.com
