Since its establishment in 1985, Cirkidz has grown significantly and remains an important national training ground for young people's physical expression. It gives young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to do amazing and seemingly impossible feats.

For young people who become involved, the circus provides an important social role, a place where they are safe to express their views and feel respected.

Cirkidz exists to improve the self esteem, confidence and coordination skills of young people from all backgrounds, especially those young people disadvantaged by economic or social circumstances. Also to celebrate young people's risk taking, inventiveness, flexibility and physical strength through productions to schools and the wider community.