Kinetica, established in 2012, is a performing arts company and circus school based in Malaga (Western Australia). 

We all know that being active is good for us, but in a world of competition and body image confusion, it’s sometimes hard to get our family members interested in movement – the gym and competitive sports aren’t for everyone. Circus is a great alternative, with classes available for children and adults, and an inclusive environment that suits the individual.  

Kinetica’s aim is to provide an environment for talented local artists to train, collaborate and produce new works. Kinetica’s Circus School provides training for both youth and adults, catering for beginner to advanced skill levels. This is facilitated by close collaboration with local and international artists and arts companies within circus, fashion, visual art, multimedia, photography, theatre, dance and puppetry to enrich aspects of both training and performance.

Kinetica was sponsored by Act-Belong-Commit and Healthway to deliver an exciting program of community-based youth circus classes. These classes allow young people (between 5yrs – 17yrs) to learn circus skills and work towards circus performance opportunities in a fun and safe learning environment. 

The physical and mental rigor of the circus routines helps to improve mental health by enhancing self esteem, confidence, body image, leadership and team work skills. It also provides participants with a sense of belonging and a meaningful challenge by encouraging positive risk taking with an emphasis on fun.

 Sarah Ritchie,  and some of her students will be performing at the Living Well Expo  – May 19 and 20.

 Sarah Ritchie is Co-Director and choreographer of local circus troupe Kinetica. Sarah uses her extensive experience as a professional performer, decades of gymnastic and circus coaching, along with her Bachelor of Education qualification to ensure Kinetica provides the best training programs for both body and spirit. Her goals are to continue to develop elite circus performers in Perth along with bringing the joy and craziness of circus to as many people as possible, in whatever capacity they choose to train.

Sarah’s signature acts are lyra, contortion and hand balancing, and duo aerials, and she specialises in coaching aerials, handstands and flexibility training.