Intro to stilts

In this introduction to stilts you will be taken through the basics of stilt walking, safely getting up and getting down, an have an opportunity to play with a circus skill that gets you off the ground. 

This course is lead by Lara Deak, who has a wealth of skills to share! Not just a stilt walker, but a stilt performer, you will get an in-depth introduction to this charming and popular circus skill. 

This is beginner course open to all genders and is suitable for ages 14 years to adults. 

Here at Vulcana Women’s Circus, we run workshops for adults and kids and teens, and we develop community projects with all kinds of different communities, the focus always being on creativity and empowerment through circus. You can book us for gigs, workshops or hire our space at the Stores Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse.

Vulcana’s circus workshop and performance projects engage a broad range of community participants and work in partnership with arts and community organisations to create opportunities for cultural expression and community development. In a safe, playful space we encourage participants to be themselves with joy and push the boundaries of what is achievable as one or in a group.