All the fun of the Circus!

“Australian circus is some of the best in the world and a fair share of that talent can be traced back to the Flying Fruit Fly Circus… Fruit Flies, you rock!”Herald Sun, 2014

The Flying Fruit Fly Circus has been training and touring new generations of professional circus artists for nearly 40 years … and it’s right here on your doorstep. So, where better to keep fit and learn some skills than your very own local circus?

Circus training provides many positive health and social benefits and is more fun than the gym. Our popular recreational classes cater for all ages and skill levels; pick the class that best suits your needs and abilities, we’ll do the rest.

You don’t have to be a juggler or a tumbler to join in, all our classes are friendly and our experienced trainers will tailor the program to ensure you have an enjoyable and rewarding time.

So give it a try, you don’t have to run very far to join our circus.

Roll up, roll up…

Discover. Support. Experience.

Support the ExtraordinaryThe Flying Fruit Fly Foundation is a registered charitable entity that supports the Flying Fruit Fly Circus across a range of activities and provides financial assistance to the families of young artists who could not otherwise participate. Join this unique Australian success story by making a gift to the Foundation that will assist the circus to discover, nurture and develop young people in a unique creative environment.

Make a donation. Make a difference. fruitflycircus.com.au/support

Visit the CircusYou are welcome to drop by our HQ in Albury any time during normal office hours and discover the origins and colourful history of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. You can ask about our programs and performances and, depending on the schedule, observe a training session or show rehearsal.

This is your local circus, enjoy!

Birthday PartiesWe offer unique party experiences, team building programs and school workshops for all ages and abilities. Get in touch to find out more!

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Recreational Classes

Contact us

Flying Fruit Fly Circus HQ605 Hovell Street Albury, NSW 2640 +61 2 6043 0777 info@fruitflycircus.com.au

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Our mission is to develop young artists through circus training at an elite level and create circus performance of exceptional quality for audiences nationally and nternationally.

Don’t miss the Flying Fruit Fly Circus performing around Australia – put our dates in your diary.

Queen’s Baton Relay Community CelebrationJunction Square 15 February

JUNKAuckland Arts Festival 9 – 11 March

Albury Entertainment Centre 24 March

Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre 29 March

Canberra Theatre Centre 5 – 7 April

Griffith Regional Theatre 11 April

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre 13 – 14 April

The Wedge PAC, Sale 18 April

Dubbo Regional Theatre 21 April

National Training ProjectFlying Fruit Fly Circus 2 – 13 July

BordervilleThe Cube, Wodonga 8 – 15 December

Flying Fruit Fly Circus 8 – 15 December

“The only circus troupe parents should happily let their kids run away to!” Concrete Playground

Our unique full-time circus program for young people aged 8-18 offers a holistic educational approach to creating a complete artist, focusing on physical development, skills technique and creative learning. National and local auditions are held once a year at our Albury HQ.fruitflycircus.com.au/join

Image by Ian Sutherland

Saturday Circus ArtsTeaching a range of circus skills in a fun, non-competitive and safe environment, Circus Arts is led by experienced, nationally respected trainers, alongside senior circus students. Children will develop a strong sense of hand-eye coordination and physical confidence, while learning lessons about working with others. Circus Arts is a self-esteem booster and an amazing opportunity to experience the wonders of circus.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 3 February – 24 March Term 2 (10 weeks) 21 April – 23 June

9.15am – 10.15am 1 hour | Age 4 – 5 years

A one hour beginners’ class that introduces students to circus skills including balancing, juggling, rope climbing and tumbling.

Term 1 $171 Term 2 $215

10.30am – 12.00pm 1.5 hours | Age 6 – 7 years

A romping one-and-a-half hour class covering fundamental circus skills such as trapeze, juggling, mini tramp and handstands.

Term 1 $232 Term 2 $290

1.00pm – 3.00pm 2 hours | Age 8 – 10 years

A fun two hour class that covers development of circus skills including acrobatics, rope climbing, trapeze, juggling and pyramids.

Term 1 $302 Term 2 $378

3.15pm – 5.15pm 2 hours | Age 11 – 16 years

A high-energy 2 hour class of hard core parkour or circus disciplines including aerial, acrobatics and manipulation. Get in quick to choose your specialty!

Term 1 $302 Term 2 $378

Family discounts apply. Please contact us to find out more.

Adult Physical TheatreAge 18+ Monday Evenings 6.30pm – 7.30pm | 1 hour

A fun class combining theatre, movement, voice and ensemble work. Exercise your creativity and body at the same time.

Term 1 (8 weeks) | 5 February – 26 March | $104 Term 2 (9 weeks) | 23 April – 25 June | $117 (No class on Queen’s Birthday)

Casual Per Class $15 5 Class Pass $70

NB: No class on Queen’s Birthday

Adult AerialAge 18+ Tuesday evenings 6.45pm – 7.45pm | 1 hour

Lift your fitness game with these specialised aerial classes. Build your upper body and core strength while learning the main aerial disciplines and techniques.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 6 February – 27 March Term 2 (10 weeks) 24 April – 26 June $15 per class

Small class numbers, advanced booking required.

Adult FitnessAge 18+ Wednesday evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm | 2 hours

A great way to keep fit that’s more fun than the gym! A tailored program for adults, Adult Fitness includes warm up, stretching, games, core strength, stability, aerial conditioning, juggling, pyramids, trampoline, trapeze, hula and handstands.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 7 February – 28 March | $210 Term 2 (9 weeks) 2 May – 27 June | $240

Casual Per Class $30 5 Class Pass $140

NB: No class on Anzac Day

Circus TotsAge 2½ - 4½ year olds Thursday or Friday mornings | 1 hour

9.30am – 10.30am: 2½ to 3½ year olds 10.30am – 11.30am: 3½ to 4½ year olds

Classes are designed to promote hand-eye coordination, balance, strength, flexibility and building social skills. Children learn in a fun non-competitive safe environment that encourages independence and self-confidence.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 1 February – 23 March | $168 Term 2 (10 weeks) 26 April – 29 June | $210

Acro/Parkour TweenAge 7 - 12 Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 8.00pm | 1.5 hours

An exciting high-energy class for those interested in acrobatics, tumbling and parkour. An introduction to basic skills to flip, spin, twist, tumble, vault and fly through the air.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 6 February – 27 March | $175 Term 2 (10 weeks) 24 April – 26 June | $225

Casual Per Class $25 5 Class Pass $115

Acro/Parkour TeenAge 12+ Wednesday evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm | 2 hours

An exciting high-energy class for those interested in acrobatics, tumbling and parkour. Learn to flip, spin, twist, tumble, vault and fly through the air.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 6 February – 27 March | $175 Term 2 (10 weeks) 24 April – 26 June | $225

Casual Per Class $30 5 Class Pass $140

NB: No class on Anzac Day

Tramp WallAge 12+ Saturday Afternoons 3.30pm – 5.00pm | 1.5 hours Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 8.00pm | 1.5 hours

A dynamic class combining all of the elements of trampoline and tramp wall to refine the techniques and acrobatic skills of the participants.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 3 February – 24 March | $175 6 February – 27 March | $175

Term 2 (10 weeks) 21 April – 23 June | $225 24 April – 26 June | $225

Casual Per Class $25 5 Class Pass $115

Small class numbers, advanced booking required.

No Lights No LycraAll ages Friday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm | 1 hour

Lights out, it’s time to dance!

No Lights No Lycra is a casual free form dance class in the dark for the pure joy of dancing.

Term 1 (5 weeks) 23 February - 23 March Term 2 (10 weeks) 27 April – 29 June $7 per session

Fruit BatsAge 50+ Monday & Thursday mornings 9.30am – 11.30am | 2 hours

Fruit Bats is an ensemble of keen over 50s who meet weekly to build their core strength, stability, hand-eye coordination and circus skills. This group has a focus on falls prevention, bone strengthening and balance skills.

Term 1 (9 weeks) 1 February - 29 March Term 2 (10 weeks) 26 April – 28 June $15 per class

Accredited with NSW Government Active & Healthy Program for Seniors Falls Prevention.

NB: No class on Queen’s Birthday

Circus Pre-SchoolAge 4 - 6 years Wednesday Mornings 9.30am - 10.30am | 1 hour

A challenging class to progress all Circus Tots skills to the next level.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 7 February – 28 March | $168 Term 2 (9 weeks) 2 May – 27 June | 189

NB: No class on Anzac Day

Night FliesAge 9 – 16 years Monday & Thursday evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm | 2 hours

This program is for young people with a passion for circus. The advanced level training is designed to develop our Night Flies into an exciting performance ensemble. Participants should have a good basic level of fitness and ideally experience of circus, gymnastics, dance or a similar discipline. Places are strictly limited and enrolment is subject to a successful try-out.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 5 February – 29 March | $400 Term 2 (10 weeks) 23 April – 28 June | $475

NB: No class on Queen’s Birthday

Night Flies XtremeAge 9 – 16 years Monday, Thursday & Friday evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm | 2 hours

For Night Flies who want to take their skills to the next level. Includes a third weekly session with a focus on specialist skills. Participants must show commitment and attend the Monday and Thursday sessions as well.

Term 1 (8 weeks) 5 February – 29 March | $600 Term 2 (10 weeks) 23 April – 28 June | $725

NB: No class on Queen’s Birthday

Introducing … Flying Fruit Fly Circus Yackandandah

Join our recreational classes in Yackandandah! Offering a range of classes in circus, drama and dance, for children and adults.

In 2018 we are joining forces with Circus in Yackandandah to grow the class offerings in the gorgeous studio smack bang in the middle of town, under the watchful eye of Circus Director and former Fruity, Zoe Pinard.

Keep an eye out on our website to find out more about Yackandandah classes.

If you have never done

it before, come and try!

We adjust the program to

suit individual ability.

fruitflycircus.com.au