Our Research
Research has consistently shown the undisputed benefits of learning circus skills and arts to promote core strength, balance and motor control in people of All ages, all abilities, and all cultures. The social benefits of learning in a group include building trust and empathy, leadership and teamwork and fostering self-confidence.
Circus is also an amazing tool to engage and motivate young people, to improve their physical and emotional literacy, overcome challenges and gain the confidence to face whatever life throws at you. Circus worldwide has proven effective at impacting positively on school, work and life skills. Circability are an advocacy case study for Creative New Zealand.
Growing Circus Employment Pathways in Aotearoa
Developing Community Circus in
Aotearoa New Zealand
May 2013
By Rachael Trotman (Weave Ltd)
Funded by the Lotteries Community Sector Research Fund
Building Character and Community Community Circus: A Literature Review
April 2013
By Rachael Trotman (Weave Ltd)
Funded by the Lotteries Community Sector Research Fund