Our Values

At South Coast Circus, our values are not slogans.They are how we train, teach, and show up every day.

 

SELF

We train self-awareness before self-expression.Students learn to trust their bodies, assess risk honestly, and build quiet confidence through preparation, not bravado. Strength is developed within a community that supports without carrying you.

 

WORK

Circus is built through repetition, patience, and resilience.Progress is earned over time, with setbacks treated as part of the process, not failures to be rushed past. We value commitment to the work, even when it’s slow, even when it’s difficult.

 

BELIEF

Belief grows from consistency.Through steady training and achievable progression, students learn that confidence is something you build, not something you’re given. We challenge limits carefully, replacing self-doubt with capability.

 

SAFETY

Safety is the foundation of everything we do.From structured progression and quality equipment to emotional wellbeing, we create an environment where trust comes first. There is no tolerance for bullying, gossip, or unsafe behaviour - physically or socially.

 

COMMUNITY

Circus is not a solo pursuit.Our community is built on respect, accountability, and belonging. Students are encouraged to be themselves, to support one another, and to understand that growth happens best when you train together.

 

South Coast Circus is not about quick results or spectacle alone. It is a long road, one that strengthens the body, steadies the mind, and builds character through shared work.If you train here, you become part of that tradition.