But innovation is also to be encouraged, so people could be free to try to develop a new discipline. Apart from physical skills they will also have to absorb such things as the history and business aspects of circus. Assessment will be continuous but there are also key stages to be achieved, measured mainly through performances. A decent medical is not the only requirement. Applicants also need a BTEC National Diploma in performing arts, circus, dance, or five good GCSEs, including English, or three GCSEs and two A Levels, or their equivalents.
Candidates also have to show they have what it takes to work as contemporary circus performers.
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