πͺ How to Ride a Unicycle for Beginners | TrickStar Tuesday β
Ever wanted to learn **how to ride a unicycle?** π²π€Ή Welcome to another **TrickStar Tuesday** with BigStar Circus!
The good news is you don't need an expensive unicycle to get started!
**STEP 1οΈβ£ β Find yourself a unicycle!**
Have a look on **Facebook Marketplace** β you can often find a second-hand beginner unicycle for a great price.
**STEP 2οΈβ£ β Get the seat height right**
You want your leg to be almost straight when the pedal is at the bottom. A correctly sized seat makes learning MUCH easier.
**STEP 3οΈβ£ β Find a wall or railing**
Don't try riding across the room straight away! Use a wall, fence or railing to help you balance while you learn how the pedals feel.
**STEP 4οΈβ£ β Sit your weight on the seat**
One of the biggest beginner mistakes is putting too much weight through your feet. Sit tall, look forward and let the seat support you.
**STEP 5οΈβ£ β Pedal, fall, reset, REPEAT! π**
You WILL step off. That's part of learning! Every attempt teaches your brain a little more about balance and control.
β **BIGSTAR TIP:** Don't worry about distance at first. Celebrate 1 pedalβ¦ then 2β¦ then 3β¦ and before you know it, YOU'RE RIDING! π₯
Learning to unicycle is fantastic for **balance, coordination, core strength, concentration and perseverance** β plus it's a pretty awesome skill to show your mates! π
π **QUESTION:** Can you already ride a unicycle? Tell us your record in the comments!
πͺ **BigStar Circus | Gold Coast, Queensland**
β TrickStar Tuesday β learning circus skills one trick at a time!
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16/08/2026
πͺ CIRCUS IS MORE THAN JUST TRICKS! β
Sometimes the best moments at BigStar Circus happen when we're simply **creating, experimenting and working together! π
A few marshmallows + spaghetti + a whole lot of imagination = one very serious BigStar engineering challenge! π
Activities like this are all about **teamwork, problem solving, creativity and having FUN with your mates.β€οΈ
Because at BigStar, it's not always about being the best at a trick β it's about having a go, making friends and being part of the team.
β Dream. Believe. Achieve. β
π SILLY SATURDAY! | Tell Us Your Best Joke! πͺ
Itβs SILLY SATURDAY at BigStar Circus! π€ͺβ
We love circus tricks⦠but we also LOVE making people laugh!
And this week, we need YOUR help! π
π COMMENT YOUR BEST SILLY JOKE BELOW!
Dad jokes, kid jokes, circus jokes, terrible jokesβ¦ the sillier, the better! π€£
π€ Weβll pick some of our favourites and use them in an upcoming BigStar Circus show or Silly Saturday video!
So get the kids involved and see who in your family can come up with the funniest joke. π
β YOUR JOKE COULD BE NEXT! β
Donβt forget to LIKE π SUBSCRIBE π and COMMENT π for more circus fun every week!
πͺ BigStar Circus β Gold Coast
π HIT or MISS? ππ₯ |
Itβs time for another BigStar Circus β HIT or MISS! πͺ
Today weβre checking out and rating the performance! π
Weβre looking at:
β Skill & Technique
π Stage Presence
π₯ Creativity
π€― WOW Factor
π Overall Entertainment
But the most important judge is YOU!
π HIT π or MISS π?
Drop your rating out of 10 in the comments and tell us WHY! β
Remember, Hit or Miss is all about having fun, appreciating performers and learning from each other β so keep the comments positive and constructive. β€οΈπͺ
Think we got the rating right? Or did we completely MISS? π
πͺ BigStar Circus β Gold Coast
πͺ Trickstar Tuesday | Learn to Juggle 3 Scarves! π€ΉβοΈ
Think juggling is too hard? Think again! π
In this week's Trickstar Tuesday, Rhett from BigStar Circus shows you how to juggle 3 scarvesβthe perfect way for beginners to learn because scarves fall slowly, giving you more time to catch and throw.
Grab three scarves and follow along. You'll be juggling in no time! β
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π¬ Let us know how many catches you can do!
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πͺ Want to learn even more? Come and join us at BigStar Circus on the Gold Coast!
π Unit 1/14 Harper Street, Molendinar
π www.bigstarcircus.com.au
π 0489 188 179
πͺ π BIGSTAR CIRCUS IS COMING TO THE BIG FAMILY FUNANZA! π
Join the BigStar Circus team and the whole community this Sunday, 9th August for an action-packed day of family fun at the Big Family Funanza!
π Country Paradise Parklands
π 9:00am β 3:00pm
β¨ FREE Entry
π Free rides
π Free kids' activities
π Delicious food trucks
ποΈ Community markets
π Live entertainment
π€Ή Plus, come and say hello to the BigStar Circus team!
Bring the whole family along for an unforgettable day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. We'd love to see all our BigStar families there!
See you on Sunday! πͺβ
π HIT or MISS? π€ | We Review Other Performers! β
Welcome to Hit or Miss, the series where we watch circus, variety, dance, magic, juggling, acrobatics and entertainment acts from around the world and break down what makes them amazing!
This isn't about tearing performers downβit's about learning together. Every great performer watches others, studies techniques, and keeps improving. That's exactly what we're doing here!
Every great performer learns by watching other performers.
Today we're reviewing another act and breaking down:
β Stage presence
β Tricks
β Audience connection
β Entertainment value
β Creativity
This isn't about being negativeβit's about learning what makes a performance unforgettable! πͺ
π Your turn...
π₯ HIT or MISS?
Comment below and tell us WHY!
Who should we review next? π
πͺ Follow for weekly performer reviews, circus tips and behind-the-scenes content!
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π€Ή How to Juggle 2 Scarves | Easy Beginner Juggling Tutorial for Kids & Adults β
π§ Did you know juggling helps your brain?
Learning to juggle isn't just funβit also develops important life skills!
β¨ Benefits of juggling:
π€Ή Improves hand-eye coordination
π§ Strengthens brain connections
π― Increases focus and concentration
β‘ Boosts reaction time
πͺ Builds confidence and resilience
π Develops fine and gross motor skills
π¨ Encourages creativity and problem-solving
β€οΈ Teaches perseverance through practice
Every catch helps your child grow, and every drop is another opportunity to learn.
At BigStar Circus, we use scarves because they're the easiest and most effective way to learn the correct juggling pattern before progressing to juggling balls.
π This Week's Challenge!
Can you complete 20 catches with two scarves?
Comment below with your score, and don't forget to tag if you post your attemptβwe'd love to feature you!
πͺ Learn Circus with BigStar Circus
π Gold Coast, Australia
π www.bigstarcircus.com.au
π 0489 188 179
26/07/2026
π Stronger Together. Superstars Forever. β
There's something special about watching kids lift each other up.
At BigStar Circus, we don't just teach circus skillsβwe create a place where children learn to work together, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's wins.
Just look at these three legends! πͺ Their smiles say it all. Through teamwork challenges, partner activities, and circus games, they're building more than skills... they're building friendships, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime.
For many kids, BigStar Circus becomes their second familyβa place where everyone belongs, everyone is supported, and every superstar shines.
If you're looking for an activity on the Gold Coast where your child will have an absolute blast while learning valuable life skills, we'd love to welcome you into the BigStar Circus family. β€οΈ
πͺ Stronger Together. Superstars Forever.
π Gold Coast
ποΈ Book a FREE trial class today!
π www.bigstarcircus.com.au
π 0489 188 179
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