Professional Flying Trapeze Training

The Fly Team Program

Push yourself further into your fly training in this seasonal training program. Fly Team offers an indoor rig, amazing coaches, a supportive community, hours of dedicated training, and performance opportunities to help you reach your goals.

Program Details

The Fly Team Program is a great option for folks who want to reach further into their circus dreams or get back into the swing of things after time away or time in between contracts.

We have two Fly Team Seasons: Winter and Spring. Read more below for dates and detailed information.

This program is for students ages 18 and up with a current flying trapeze practice, who are looking to intensify and broaden their training.  Age 16 – 17, please inquire about participation in this adult-focused workshop by emailing us.

Spring Program

March 16 – May 29, 2026
No classes 4/20-4/26 or 5/25

Cost:
$2,300

Applications are ongoing until spaces are filled!

Winter Program

2026 Dates and More Info Coming Soon

The important info

The Curriculum

Fly Team is crafted to help you level up your flying skills with individualized coaching based on your goals and experience.

You’ll dive into swing physics, master drills that sharpen your form, and build the strength and control to take your flying further. Together, we’ll explore back-end tricks, half turns, catching and returning both in and out of lines, and advanced techniques for layouts, cutaways, and beyond. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in catch locks and teacher training—preparing you to share your love of flying with others.

Each program wraps up with a recital performance at the end of the season!

Additionally, NECCA offers a full spectrum of circus training opportunities, including group classes and private lessons with world class instructors. Following an orientation, Fly Team members will be welcome to train at all Members Only open training times at NECCA at no cost, allowing you to practice your circus skills.

View the info doc for detailed information.

The Coaches

Patrick Sullivan leads Fly Team with various other NECCA coaches.

Read more about Patrick and the entire NECCA team here.

Spring Fly Team 2026

Program Dates
March 16 – May 29 (10 weeks)
No classes 4/20-4/26 or 5/25

Program Cost
$2,300

Winter Fly Team 2026

Program Dates and Cost
Dates and pricing for the 2026 Winter Program will be here soon.
Check back later for more details.

View the info doc for detailed information.

Group classes three days a week (8 hours/week) will focus on swing technique, trick progressions, catching and returning, trampoline, and strength and conditioning.

General Schedule (subject to change):
  • Monday | 7:00 – 9:00 pm (overall flying training – swings, tricks, catching)
  • Wednesday | 7:00 – 9:00 pm  (video review, swing technique, drills)
  • Saturday | 1:00 – 3:00 pm (overall flying training)
  • Saturday | 3:00 – 5:00 pm (cross training: trampoline, strength, conditioning)
Performance Notes (Dates for each season TBD):
  • Rehearsal + Performance Meeting
  • Dress rehearsal
  • Final performance

View the info doc for detailed information.

Application Deadlines

We have rolling admissions until the program is full. However, we have limited spots so applying early will assure you the spot you are dreaming of and we highly recommend completing your application before these dates:

Spring 2026 Program
Ongoing until spaces are filled!

Winter 2026 Program
Deadline TBD

Application Process

Fill out the application form and include a video of your current skills. Please include any fitness, sports, or circus activities you are currently practicing, and demonstrate as many of the following core skills as possible. (For flying skills, in or out of safety lines is fine).

Flying

  • Required: Full swing
  • Required: Any selection of your favorite tricks! Catching or not, either is fine
  • Optional: Remount, or roll-ups if not remounting yet
  • Optional: Turnaround swing with flyer’s choice of dismount
Conditioning:
  • Pull-ups: please show that your feet are not on the ground at the start/end of the movement. Assistance with a resistance band is fine. Perform as many reps as possible.
  • Back-bend: push up from the ground and hold, up to 30 seconds
  • Handstand: Facing a wall, walking the feet up the wall, up to 30 seconds
  • Hanging leg raise: Hanging from a bar, lift toes toward the bar as high as you can! Perform as many reps as possible.

Please post your video on YouTube or Vimeo and paste the link below. Be sure to make the video available without a password (unlisted, not private).

Why Train at NECCA?

Two things: our coaches and our building!

Our custom-built facility includes an in-ground foam pit, trampoline, 40′ and 24′ rigging points, and air conditioning. Make circus the focus you want it to be while enjoying beautiful Vermont.

NECCA’s professional coaches will help you push harder, explore deeper, and fly higher—all to help you see where your circus journey can take you.

Start your application today!

There is no deadline for applying – we have rolling admissions until the program is full. However, we have limited spots so applying early will assure you the spot you are dreaming of!

Start your application

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