Open Training
Open Training offers a welcoming and safe space for circus professionals to train, connect, share skills and knowledge, and develop their own physical or creative practice.
The Hub — our flagship training space — is one of the most vibrant and best-equipped circus studios in Victoria. With a Flying Trapeze, plenty of aerial points, multiple trapezes, lunge lines, a large acrobatic floor and Chinese poles, it’s a true drawcard for the circus community.
We offer more than 35 hours of open training every week, giving artists the time and space they need to train, rehearse and create.
To access Open Training, you must complete an application and be approved in advance. Approved applicants are welcome to train at both Circus Centre Melbourne and Flying Fruit Fly Circus.
For more details about training hours and the booking process at Flying Fruit Fly Circus please visit the Flying Fruit Fly Circus website.
When
- Monday 10:30am to 8:30pm
- Tuesday 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday 10:30am to 4:00pm & 6:00pm to 8:30pm
- Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Friday 10:30am to 4:00pm
Training hours are subject to change. Open Training participants will be informed of any updates in advance.
What You Can Train
You may only train in skills and disciplines you’re competent in and that have been approved through your application.
Training is subject to approval by the FFFC Head Trainers and may require:
- A CV, references, and video examples of your work
- A competency assessment
All applicants must be able to train safely and independently.
Who Can Apply
You must be over 18 and be a professional/practicing circus artist, circus student (at Flying Fruit Fly Circus or the National Institute of Circus Arts) or have significant training in circus.
Insurance Requirements
To be approved for Open Training, you’ll need to provide:
- A current Public Liability Insurance certificate ( learn more about coverage options at TNA’s website. )
- Medicare card or proof of health cover
We strongly recommend personal accident and ambulance cover, as any emergency medical transport will be at your own cost. Circus Centre Melbourne does not cover injury-related expenses or lost income.
We will also ask you to sign an indemnity form before your first session.
Terms & Conditions
Before applying you must read our Terms and Conditions and Open Training Code of Conduct.
You must agree to adhere to these policies as an Open Training Program participant.
Application Process
,Step One:
Before you get started, if you haven’t already, please complete our contact registration form This is where we gather all your key contact details, emergency contacts and extra info like Working with Children Check’s and PLI.
If you have filled out this form previously you can head straight to step 2!
Step Two:
Submit the Open Training Application form (below or via this link).
Step Three:
We’ll review your application and may request further information.
Please note: Applications can take up to 2 business days to be processed.
Step Four: Once approved, you will receive an email explaining how to book in for your safety and rigging induction and how to book into Open Training sessions.
Please Note: We are currently still getting all our systems set-up so our booking process may change in the first few months of operations – we appreciate your patience during this time.
Fees
I x Day Pass
Full Fee $15
Low Income Earner $13.50
5 x Day Pass
Full Fee $67.50 ($13.50 per day)
Low Income Earner $60.75 ($12.15 per day)
10 x Day Pass
Full Fee $120 ($12 per day)
Low Income Earner $108 ($10.80 per day)
We do not require any proof of concession (or similar) please choose the price point that fits your situation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples can access Open Training at no cost. Please contact us to arrange.
Coming Soon:
- Unlimited Open Training Membership for Victorian CaPT artists.
- Trade to Train – a program where artists can volunteer at CCM in exchange for Open Training Day Passes.
Open Training will remain free at Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the pit in Open Training?
The pit will be available during some hours of open training. Currently this is an informal process and you just need to ask the Operations Team.
Do I need to do an induction at CCM if I have been inducted at FFFC?
Each site does require its own induction, but you only have to do your aerial/rigging induction once.
Is there any Open Training on the weekend?
Not currently, but stay tuned as we hope to add it in 2026.
We are a company/group how do we open train together?
If you want to train as a group in the hub please contact us on hello@circuscentremelbourne.com.au It is possible we will just have a couple of questions to help organise your groups visit.