Trainer/Coach Training Program

Five days of professional development including theory and practical training; opportunity to see great circus shows, bond with peers and expand your professional network.

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The Trainer Training program 2023 featured:


4 x 2-hour theory workshops (details below), plus + practical trainer training skills sessions delivered by master trainers, including guest trainers from our good friends at NICA!


Topics covered:

  • Foundations of developmental theory. Focusing on physical and cognitive development; other holistic areas such as Culture, Social, and Emotional development.
  • Sensory development and the sensory lens. How it can help direct class structure and minimise difficult behaviours in the group. How it can be utilised to optimise learning within Circus. 
  • Behaviour support and management. Working through the ABC framework of Behaviour Change and Coping Strategies. A practical guide to behavioural intervention and cultural development within a circus group.
  • Pending time, may also include supporting Mastery of Art through coaching/parenting styles. Focusing on Authoritative leadership and fostering independence.

 


The where/when


It’s at Warehouse Circus in Canberra, from the 29th September - 5th October 2025.

 

If you would like to volunteer to help us put up the tent, we kick off on the 15th of April. The more hands on deck, the merrier!


Enrol here:


You can click here to enrol and pay a $50 deposit to reserve your place. Once that’s done, feel free to get in touch and we can talk payment plans, issues, logistical stuff, and more, and we will do our best to help troubleshoot options and opportunities.


Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see you at the festival!

CAMP PARTICIPANT TICKETS

$880

Early Bird Price! (Book before April 30, 2025)

  • 5 days of training
  • Lunch included
  • Tickets to select Big-Top Shows
  • Performance Opportunities

$980

Late bird price!

  • 5 days of training
  • Lunch included
  • Tickets to select Big-Top Shows
  • Performance Opportunities

CHAPERONE TICKETS (18+)

$200

Chaperone ticket only

  • Tickets to Circus shows
    with your troupe
  • Lunch during the training intensive
  • Must have a valid WWC or WWVP card

$400

Chaperone Season Pass

  • Tickets to 12 Circus shows!
  • Lunch during the training intensive
  • Must have a valid WWC or WWVP card

If the chaperone is a circus trainer – add $475 for the Trainer training development program!

CIRCUS TRAINER TICKETS

$475

Lunch included

  • Circus Trainer Dev Program
  • Lunch provided Mon - Fri
  • Tickets to select Big-Top Shows

$675

All inclusive

  • Circus Trainer Dev Program
  • Lunch Provided Mon - Fri
  • Tickets to 12 Big-Top Shows

All participants have opportunities to perform work at the festival in different formats. Bring acts, props and let us know if you would like to perform!

2025: The Trainers


Who was who and what is up (and upside down) at CCF 2025!

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