Ongoing Classes
We welcome adults and children of all ages to
participate in our classes. No experience is necessary. You can take a single
lesson or sign up for a series. Classes are ongoing, so you can begin at anytime.
Our classes are unique, exciting and challenging.
PRIVATE LESSONS are available in all disciplines. Call
510-419-0700 for scheduling.
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Classes
Classes listed in this section can be taken by adults or children- no age restrictions
Flying Trapeze
Fly through the air with the greatest of ease... just like you see in the circus. During the first class, participants learn the basics. You'll hang by your knees on a stationary bar, then proceed up the ladder to the flying trapeze! After practicing a knee hang position for execution and timing, you may even be ready by the end of the class to attempt a catch with our catcher... and this is just the beginning!
Select a level from the red box to see the class schedule.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm | 6:30 - 8pm 8 - 9:30pm |
6 - 7:30pm 7:30 - 9pm |
10 - 11:30am 7:30 - 9pm |
12 - 1:30pm | 12 - 1:30pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45-3:45pm 3:45-4:45pm 4:45-6pm |
3:45-5:00pm | 11am-12pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9pm | 1:30 - 3pm | 10:30am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am - 12pm |
Single Flying Trapeze class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Flying Trapeze 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Flying Trapeze 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Aerial Arts
Static Trapeze
Manipulate your body on and around a stationary bar, hung at various heights. You'll learn positions and tricks, and begin building routines on the trapeze. The class emphasizes strength, conditioning and flexibility. More advanced students will focus on form, style and choreography.
All Aerial
All Aerial classes offer tissue, static trapeze, hoop, and rope.
Tissue
Climbing, wrapping and dropping on an aerial silk - skills are similar to those used on a rope but even more challenging.
Swinging Trapeze (by private instruction)
Swinging trapeze combines static trapeze positions with the dynamics of a swing. There is no net, but everyone wears a safety harness.
Kids' Class
We are happy to offer an aerial arts class specifically for kids (ages 6-13), on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
Select a class type from the red box to see the class schedule.
Class Type
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30-6pm (kids 6-13) 6 - 7:30pm 7:30 - 9pm |
6 - 7:30pm 7:30 - 9pm |
7:30 - 9pm | 1:30 - 3pm | 10:30am - 12pm 12 - 1:30pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 1:30pm |
Fees:
Single Aerial class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Aerial 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Aerial 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Double Trapeze
Trapeze Arts is thrilled to announce that Helene Turcotte will be teaching Double Trapeze. Helene and her partner Luc performed internationally for over 20 years, they won the Gold Medal at the Monte Carlo Circus Festival, and they were part of the original SF cast at Teatro Zinzanni. Helene is also teaching static trapeze at Trapeze Arts on Saturday afternoons.
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9pm | 2 - 3:30pm |
Fees:
Single Double Trapeze class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Double Trapeze 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Double Trapeze 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
AAA Flexibility (Aerial, Acrobatic and All around)
In this class students will focus on stretches that are very beneficial for aerialists and acrobats, however it is open to anyone who wants to improve their flexibility. Students will receive individualized attention and will work at their own level of flexibility and strength. This class will also help students learn to use and develop the flexibility they already possess.
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30-3pm |
Fees:
AAA Flexibility class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Conditioning
This class will focus on improving full body strength for all circus arts. Exercises will focus on increasing core, upper body, back, legs and shoulder strength! Students in flying trapeze, static trapeze, rope, tissue and trampoline can all benefit from this class...balls, bands and weights are used, and students are sent home with exercises to do between classes!!
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm |
Fees:
Conditioning class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Trampoline
Bounce your way to increased body awareness! From basic trampoline skills to more advanced twists and revolutions, trampoline classes provide an aerobic workout while developing new skills.
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm 7:30 - 9pm |
4:30 - 6pm 6 - 7:30pm 7:30 - 9pm |
12 - 1:30pm 1:30 - 3pm |
Fees:
Single Trampoline class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Trampoline 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Trampoline 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Tumble Track
A fun class for adults and kids! Acrobatics, tumbling, and the fast track trampoline!!!
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 - 6pm | 6 - 7:30pm |
Fees:
Single Tumbling class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Tumbling 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Tumbling 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Chinese Acrobatics
The focus of this class is in the study of acrobatic skills such as Chinese Pole, chair balancing, teeterboard, contortion, hoop diving and tumbling. Time is spent on handstands, partner balancing, and single and partner tumbling. Students work on dynamic relationships with the ground and other people, while developing confidence and body awareness.
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 - 8:15pm | 10am - 12pm |
Single Chinese Acrobatics class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Chinese Acrobatics 10 class card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Chinese Acrobatics 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Contortion
Award winning contortionist from Mongolia, Bolormaa Batbayar (Bolgi) has joined the teaching staff at Trapeze Arts and is offering contortion classes to adults and children. These classes focus on learning techniques for strength, balance and flexibility. Classes are catered to students of all levels and abilities, and there are no prerequisites. One does not need to be young or flexible to take these classes!!
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 6:30pm 6:30 - 8pm |
12 - 1:30pm |
Fees:
Single Contortion class: |
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are required for all classes. There is a $10/spot non-refundable reservation deposit that will be charged to a VISA or MC at the time the reservation is made. This $10 will be applied to the cost of your class as long as you do not cancel or change your reservation. If you cancel or change your reservation greater than 48 hours in advance of the class reserved, you will forfeit the $10/spot that has been charged to your credit card. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the scheduled class, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due for the cost of the class you had reserved. |
Contortion 10/10 card: |
Ten classes in ten weeks. This card offers the biggest discount; intended for those who can commit to ten consecutive weeks - same time and day each week. Students will be guaranteed a spot in the same class every week; no advance reservations are required. No make-ups. |
Contortion 10/20 card: |
Ten classes in a 20-week period. This card is for those who want to come regularly, but need some flexibility. Cards can be used for any ten classes of the same type within 20 weeks. Reservations are required. |
Just for Kids
Children's classes are designed to emphasize self-confidence, while building coordination and physical skills.
Aerial Arts
We are happy to offer an aerial arts class specifically for kids (ages 6-13), on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:00pm (all Aerial). See AERIAL ARTS in section above for pricing info.
Flying Trapeze
Fly through the air with the greatest of ease... just like you see in the circus. During the first class, participants learn the basics. You'll hang by your knees on a stationary bar, then proceed up the ladder to the flying trapeze! After practicing a knee hang position for execution and timing, you may even be ready by the end of the class to attempt a catch with our catcher... and this is just the beginning! For kids (ages 5-12.)
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45-3:45pm 3:45-4:45pm 4:45-6pm |
3:45-5:00pm | 11am-12pm |
Fees:
- 8 week session
8 week session: |
If you join into Children's classes once an 8 week session has begun, your class card will be prorated for the remaining weeks left in the session. |
Kids' Circus Classes
Reservations are required for all Children's Classes. Call 510-419-0700.
The Saturday classes will be General Circus Skills and the Wednesday classes will be Flying Trapeze.
On SATURDAYS, we will be offering four 8 week sessions between September and the middle of June. The first Saturday session will begin on September 8, 2012. We welcome children ages 3-12 in our Saturday morning classes. Children will register for a spot in a specific class, it will be their spot for the entire session, and on the last week of the session there will be a performance, which will provide an opportunity for the children to showcase what they have learned during the session! Click here for Session Dates, Show Times, and Pricing.
SATURDAY Session 4
8
weeks - $100
Saturday April 13, 2013 - June 8, 2013
NO
classes on 5/25/13
Showcase on 6/8/13 at 10:30am for all classes
Our WEDNESDAY flying trapeze classes will also be divided into four 8 week sessions. Our first Wednesday session will begin on September 5, 2012. We welcome children ages 5 and up in our flying trapeze classes. Children will register for a spot in the class and it will be their spot for the entire session. The session dates of the Wednesday classes coincide with the Saturday dates so the Wednesday students can be part of the student showcases on the last Saturday of each session. Click here for Session Dates, Show Times, and Pricing.
WEDNESDAY Session 4
8
weeks - $200
Wednesday April 10, 2013 - June 5, 2013
NO classes on 5/22/13
Showcase on 6/8/13 at 10:30am for all classes
Tots Circus
An introduction to basic circus skills: tumbling, trampoline, static trapeze, and more. Ages 3-4.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - 11am 11am - 12pm |
Kids' Circus
Circus arts including static trapeze, trampoline, juggling, artistic bicycle, acrobatics and mini trampoline. Ages 5-11.
Select a class type from the red box to see the class schedule.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - 11am |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - 11am |
Fees:
8 week session: |
If you join into Children's classes once an 8 week session has begun, your class card will be prorated for the remaining weeks left in the session. |
Les Aerielles
Youth Performance Company
For kids interested in pursuing performance opportunities in aerial and other circus arts (not flying trapeze). In addition to training in a core curriculum, students will develop their own choreographed act on the aerial apparatus of their choice. Emphasis will be placed on strength, conditioning, style, form and polish. Students must attend class a minimum of 2x/week. Performance opportunities occur throughout the year. Audition required.
Les Aerielles
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 - 6pm | 9:30 - 11:30am |
Fees:
2 classes per week: |
Monthly tuition is due on the first of each month and will be charged to your credit card on file at Trapeze Arts. |
Apprentice Co. to Les Aerielles
The apprentice troupe is intended for younger students interested in pursuing performance opportunities in aerial and other circus arts (not flying trapeze) but are not quite ready to join Les Aerielles. The focus of these classes is the same as Les Aerielles as these students are being groomed to audition for Les Aerielles.
Participation by invitation only.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 - 6pm | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
Fees:
2 classes per week: |
Monthly tuition is due on the first of each month and will be charged to your credit card on file at Trapeze Arts. |
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available in all disciplines. Call 510-419-0700 for scheduling.
Advanced Students |
1 Student -
$65/hour. |
Intermediate Students |
1 Student -
$130/hour. |
Beginning Students |
1-4 Students -
$225/hour. |
All levels |
1 Student -
$55/hour. |