The aim of a circus artist is to entertain the audience by displaying talents such as acrobatics, juggling, air stunts, tightrope walking or humour. Although it is possible for circus artists to work alone, they generally form part of a group. It is possible to specialise in specific types of circus art, or have a broader spectrum of talents. Aside from as part of circus companies, these professionals can also perform at theatre festivals, in the street, or at children's or corporate parties or events.

• Perform acts.
• Keeping in shape, owing to the physical nature of many of the acts.
• Rehearse acts that they are currently performing or are about to open.
• Prepare new productions and/or acts, individually or as part of a group.
• Manage and/or seek new elements or resources to be used in their performances (particularly in the case of productions involving animals).
• Attend auditions and casting calls.
• Promote the range of acts they offer.
• Travel, as part of circus tours.
• Circus artists are also often required to train others. This training may be aimed at other members of the circus or at people interested in this type of performance.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Arts and Design - Intermediate Level in Circus: Circus animation (Own titlle)
• Grau: Arts escèniques
• Grau: Art Dramàtic

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Creativity: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Self-confidence: Level 1

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Customer service

Direct and personal interaction with people and relating to the public are highly-motivating activities for individuals who have an interest in the field of customer service. A focus on people and on satisfying customers' needs is key in the occupations included in this field. These jobs entail the need to know suitable techniques for attending to the public and being able to give appropriate service that is tailored to their needs and expectations. Good examples are activities which offer assistance and guidance during functions, trips or at facilities, and those which provide advice in relation to products and services.

Actor/actress

Dubber

Dancer

Playwright

Scenographer

• Work hours

  Working hours are normally long, with professionals required to work full-time and highly intensively over short periods of time. Their timetable is very irregular and depends on the nature of the production. They usually work at night and weekends. Nevertheless, time must also be set aside for rehearsals and travelling.

• Salary

  Wages of circus performers can vary significantly, depending on whether the performer is a stable member of a circus company or only works occasionally. One performance generally pays from 60 to 225 euros. Gross annual wages for circus performers are some 6800 euros.

• Professional category

  Technician