If you’ve never tried aerial arts before then we’d recommend trapeze as a great starting point for building the strength that aerials require. The bar gives you a place to stop for a rest, and there are some fun moves we can try with the ropes too!
“Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from flying”
The two main disciplines in trapeze are swinging and static. Our classes focus on static trapeze (which just means we let it hang straight down without swinging on it), although you will build relevant strength and learn enough about the basics of flying trapeze grips and positions to give you a headstart if you decide to give it a go in the future.
Learning Trapeze at CirqueScape:-
Kids
Drop-in classes
We have weekly drop-in trapeze classes for kids. You can come as often as you like and pay as you go. Head to our drop-in classes page to see times and prices, or to get booked in.
Termly courses
Trapeze is on our termly course syllabus, so if you sign up your child for a termly circus course with us then they’ll learn trapeze along with other circus skills. Register your interest on our termly courses page.
Parties
Our most popular party package includes time on trapeze and silks, and our birthday parties are popular with children and parents alike!
You don’t necessarily need to be celebrating to book a private party with us, so if you’ve got a group who’d love to give us a go then feel free to get in touch even if there isn’t a birthday coming up. Head to our parties page to find out more.
Workshops
We run workshops for children during the school holidays (and occasionally at other times too). Head to our workshops page to keep an eye on what we’ve got coming up.
Private tuition
You can book a private lesson in trapeze with one of our instructors. Head to our private tuition page to find out more.
Teens
Drop-in classes
We have weekly drop-in trapeze classes for teens. You can come as often as you like and pay as you go. Head to our drop-in classes page to see times and prices, or to get booked in.
Termly courses
Trapeze is on our termly course syllabus, so if you sign up your teen for a termly circus course with us then they’ll learn silks along with other circus skills. Register your interest on our termly courses page.
Parties
Our most popular party package includes time on trapeze and silks, and our birthday parties are popular with teens.
You don’t necessarily need to be celebrating to book a private party with us, so if you’ve got a group who’d love to give us a go then feel free to get in touch even if there isn’t a birthday coming up. Head to our parties page to find out more.
Workshops
We run workshops for teens during the school holidays (and occasionally at other times too). Head to our workshops page to keep an eye on what we’ve got coming up.
Private tuition
You can book a private lesson in trapeze with one of our instructors. Head to our private tuition page to find out more.
Adults
Drop-in classes
We have weekly drop-in trapeze classes for adults. You can come as often as you like and pay as you go. You’ll also spend some time learning aerial silks in these classes. Head to our drop-in classes page to see times and prices, or to get booked in.
Courses
We’re not currently offering any courses for adults in trapeze, but sign up to our newsletter to be kept up to date.
Parties
Age is nothing but a number when it comes to our aerial parties, kids and adults alike love them!
Our most popular party package includes time on trapeze and silks, and you don’t necessarily need to be celebrating to book a private party with us. So if you’ve got a group who’d love to give us a go then feel free to get in touch even if there isn’t a birthday coming up. Head to our parties page to find out more.
Workshops
We sometimes run specialist workshops for adults. Head to our workshops page to keep an eye on what we’ve got coming up, or sign up to our newsletter to be kept up to date.
Private tuition
You can book a private lesson in trapeze with one of our instructors. Head to our private tuition page to find out more.
Did you know…
… the leotard took its name from French trapeze artist Jules Léotard. Monsieur Leotard was a pioneer in the circus world, developing the art of flying trapeze using his father’s swimming pool as a substitute for a safety net. The skin-tight garment was his signature attire.
What you should bring with you:
- Clothes that will cover your armpits, midriff and backs of your knees
- Bottle of water
- Small towel
- Warm clothes for the cool down and stretch at the end of the session
Other ways to prepare yourself:
- Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes
- Don’t apply any oils or lotions to your body in the few hours before the class
- Try not to eat right before the class
- Please don’t wear jewellery or anything with zips or other non-fabric embellishments (it might damage our equipment and won’t be comfortable for you either)
