Circilár PRO

Circilár PRO is a 6-month professional training program for emerging and established circus artists based in Ireland and beyond. Designed to support the development of technical skill, creative expression, and career sustainability, the course combines intensive training, personal mentorship, and career-focused guidance.

The course is divided into three modules:

1) Foundations (12th Jan – 13th March, 9 weeks, full-time, Longford): Core training in theatre, dance, and physical preparation, plus workshops in circus disciplines such as aerial, manipulation, partner acrobatics, equlibristics and creative techniques.  There will also be additional talks on rigging, injury prevention, business skills, and more.

2) Personal Development (30th March – 5th June, 10 weeks, part-time, local/online): One-on-one tuition tailored to the student’s goals, with access to subsidised training space and personalised physical conditioning plans.

3) Next Steps (Dates vary depending on the option you choose, 1 week, full-time, Roscommon): Students choose a specialisation

  • Circus School Preparation,

  • Pedagogy for Tutors,

  • or Project Development.

Students will have a mentored residency in Motion Chapel based on their choice.

Circilár PRO is led by a team of highly experienced tutors and will give you 224 hours of tuition in total.

The course costs €1,700 with onsite accommodation for Module 1 (or €1,200 without), and is eligible for Arts Council Ireland’s Agility Award funding and local council funding awards. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Application deadline: 1st October 2025 at 12pm.