Founded in 1985 in Albany, WA, Southern Edge Arts (SEA) is a thriving youth arts community dedicated to sparking imagination and creativity through dynamic performing arts experiences. SEA's rich history includes collaborations with nationally and internationally acclaimed professional artists who guide our young performers. Our work extends beyond our walls, reaching out to schools, community groups, and events across the Great Southern region. We take pride in our long-standing relationships with First Nations communities and continue to ensure cultural safety through partnerships and increased resources. As Western Australia’s largest regional youth performance organisation, SEA empowers young people by providing high-quality arts training and fostering a sense of community and diversity.

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At SEA, we offer a wide range of weekly, term-based workshops in circus, street acrobatics, aerials, and theatre for all ages. We also offer diverse school holiday programs, introductory or ‘have-a-go’ workshops and open training sessions where you can come and use the space and equipment on a drop-in basis. Our Teaching Artists not only impart physical skills but also nurture problem-solving, leadership, and creativity. In our purpose-built, safe, and inclusive circus facility—the only one of its kind in regional WA—we support acts of courage and create performances that address issues important to our community.

 

Our program engages regional children and youth in inclusive, non-competitive, and physically stimulating arts activities designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Delivered in our state-of-the-art training space, these workshops invite parents and caregivers to watch or participate, fostering a greater sense of belonging and community. Additionally, we mentor young people to become leaders and training assistants, inspiring their peers to engage and commit.

 

Our diverse activities—arts workshops, youth-devised performances, community art projects, and festival performances—are designed to amplify the voices of young people, positioning them as essential contributors to our communities and the cultural industry. Join us in our creative oasis, where every performance is a leap of courage, and every workshop is a step towards building a vibrant, inclusive, and artistic future for all.