This story is part of the October 26 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories .

Running away with the circus may seem like a childhood dream, but for some everyday Australians, it’s very much a reality. Amateur circus communities, schools and organisations that offer a wide range of programs – from slide walking, trapeze, German wheel rolling, acrobatics and clowning – are thriving, with a growing number of individuals from diverse backgrounds participating.

“Our members come to us because they are looking for more than just a class,” says Hanne Grant, marketing and communications manager at Women’s Circus, a not-for-profit, intersectional feminist arts organisation based in Melbourne. “We have a unique offering of social circus programs alongside a creative program that offers op

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