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 |
10 - 11:30am 7:30 - 9pm |
12 - 1:30pm 3 - 4:30pm |
12 - 1:30pm 1:30 - 3pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45-4:45pm 4:45-6pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9pm | 1:30 - 3pm | 10:30am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9pm |
Fees:
| Single Flying Trapeze class: $40 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
| Flying Trapeze 10/10 card: $275 |
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: $325 |
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 a Double Trapeze class on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30pm-9pm, starting on Tuesday January 3, 2012. 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 |
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.
Rope/Corde Lisse
Learn to entangle yourself around a rope while executing various positions, wraps and drops.
Tissue
Climbing, wrapping and dropping on an aerial silk - skills are similar to those used on a rope but even more challenging.
Hoop
Learn various acrobatic positions, similar to those done on a static trapeze, but with the added challenge of being on a circular apparatus rather than on a straight trapeze bar.
All Aerial
All Aerial classes offer tissue, static trapeze, hoop, and rope.
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 and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
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 |
6 - 7:30pm | 12 - 1:30pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm (kids 6-13) |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 1:30p |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 9pm | 7:30 - 9pm | 7:30 - 9pm | 5 - 6:30pm | 1:30 - 3pm |
10:30am - 12pm |
Fees:
| Single Aerial class: $30 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
| Aerial 10/10 card: $230 |
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: $265 |
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 Conditioning
This class will focus on improving strength and flexibility for aerial circus arts. You will learn many exercises and stretches, some that can even be worked on at home. Students in flying trapeze, static trapeze, rope or tissue can all benefit from this class... Strength training exercises will focus on increasing core, upper body and back strength, while stretching exercises will focus on stretching the legs, lower and upper back, and shoulders.
Class level:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 7:30pm |
Fees:
| Aerial Conditioning class: 1.5 hours: $20 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
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 |
6 - 7:30pm | 12 - 1:30pm 1:30 - 3pm |
Fees:
| Single Trampoline class: $30 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
| Trampoline 10/10 card: $230 |
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: $265 |
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 |
Fees:
| Single Tumbling class: $30 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
| Tumbling 10/10 card: $230 |
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: $265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8:30pm | 10am - 12pm |
Fees:
| Single Chinese Acrobatics class: 2 hours: $35 |
Reservations required. A $10 non-refundable deposit, to be applied to the cost of your class, is required to hold your class reservation. If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the date of your class, you will be charged the full amount of the class. |
| Chinese Acrobatics 10 class card: 2-hour class, 1x per week: $300 2-hour class, 2x per week: $270 | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8pm | 12 - 1:30pm |
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) and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm (Tissue).
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!
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45-4:45pm 4:45-6:00pm |
Fees:
- 8 week session
| 8 week session: $200 |
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
Classes are offered in 7 or 8 week sessions. There will be four sessions between September and the end of May. 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 each session there will be a student demonstration, which will provide an opportunity for the children to showcase what they have learned. Click here for Session Dates, Show Times, and Pricing.
Session dates:
WEDNESDAY Session 2
Wednesday November 2
- January 11, 2012 NO classes on 11/23/11, 12/21/11 and 12/28/11
Showcase on Saturday 1/14/12 at 10:30am
SATURDAY Session 2
Saturday November 5 -
January 14, 2012 NO classes on 11/26/11, 12/24/11 and 12/31/11
Showcase on 1/14 at 10:30am for all classes
WEDNESDAY Session 3
Wednesday January 18
– March 14, 2012 NO class on 2/22/12
Showcase on Saturday
3/17 at 10:30am
SATURDAY Session 3
Saturday January 21 –
March 17, 2012 NO class on 2/18/12
Showcase on 3/17 at
10:30am for all classes
WEDNESDAY Session 4
Wednesday March 21 –
May 16, 2012 NO class on 3/28/12 and 4/4/12
Showcase on Saturday 5/19 at
10:30am
SATURDAY Session 4
Saturday March 24 –
May 19, 2012 NO classes on 3/31/12 and 4/7/12
Showcase on
5/19 at 10:30am for all classes
Pre-School 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 5-12.
Select a class type from the red box to see the class schedule.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - 11am 11am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am - 12pm |
Fees:
| 8 week session: $100 |
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 | 4:30 - 6pm | 10am - 12pm |
Fees:
| 2 classes per week: $160/month |
Monthly tuition is due on the first of each month and will be charged to your credit card on file at Trapeze Arts. |
| 3 classes per week: $240/month |
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.