When you imagine a circus what do you picture? 

A ringmaster … a trapeze artist… Strong-man… clowns… amazing feats of physical stamina and acrobatics... even fleas?

While circus arts have progressed from this, our picture of it might not have caught up with the possibilities of this art form.

The National Institute of Circus Arts is holding a summit on Circus arts and the industry's issues as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.