Trapeze School New York

This is a must !!
I cannot rave enough about this experience. This company was so great to work with, beginning with the excellent communication when I was booking and inquiring about the class, to the actual class itself. The team was amazing, super professional and personable at the same time.
To the team: You guys were all awesome and I thank you for making my sisters birthday (her exact words) «the best birthday ever!» Special shout out to Ruth & Brad, these two were very comforting and didn’t make me feel like a complete wuss :). I booked this as a surprise for my dare devil sister, I on the other hand have a huge fear of heights and pretty much froze up there. Thanks for talking me through it and just being so cool !
Even though I pretty much stayed grounded the entire time, I had the best time watching my sister have the time of her life. I’m worried she may take off with the circus next time they come to town…

Super fun! The staff was very friendly, professional and safety conscious. My ten and five year old did it as well as myself and we all loved it and hope to do it real soon again. What a great time!

I never tried trapeze before, so when my friend asked me to go I said hell yeah. I wasn’t nervous or anything… until I stood at the edge of that platform and reached up for the bar. Holy shit, you really have to trust these people. Your first jump can definitely be terrifying, but obviously by the second and third time you’ll have more faith and jump with ease.
The people here are very helpful in teaching you what you should and should not do. Just listen to what they say (obviously easier said than done when your adrenaline is going).
The only reason I gave this a 4 star rating instead of 5 was because of how busy it was and what you get for your money. Although I had the time of my life, it was $ 60 for a two hour session. The new people only got to jump 4 times within those two hours. If things had moved a bit faster or the ‘advanced’ people jumped less, we might have been able to get a couple more jumps in. Four times might sound like a lot to you, but it literally lasts seconds and once you get started, you won’t want to stop. So if you do go, fingers crossed that you get to do more jumps than me! :)

Had an amazing time that I will remember for the rest of my life!!! My sister and I found a groupoun, which was a great opportunity to try this at a discounted price. Flying through the air and relying on yourself was awesome! The staff was great and super helpful!!! … Especially our eye candy… I mean instructor CR!!! Wow!!! Do this!!! It was awesome!!!

We took a 2 hour flying trapeze lesson with 6 other people (both beginners and veterans) on a weekday morning and had a blast! It was our first time and the instructors were all really helpful and happy to be there. We learned a lot and would definitely go back for a second lesson! They took us through the basics and then we worked our way up to actually doing a «catch.» Lots of fun and an amazing staff who all clearly love trapeze and want to share their knowledge with you.

What an amazing experience! Ruth, Kenna and Blaine are the best. They were so encouraging and patient with my phobia of heights.
I was close to backing out after my first and second try but they wouldn’t stop cheering me on. I was the only one who couldn’t get my legs high enough to the bar but Kenna kept me calm and positive. Next thing you know, i’m nailing my legs on the bar, back flip and catch!
What a great way to start 2016! A classmate today told me «don’t say the ‘C’ word. Replace it with struggle, or difficult, because once you say ‘can’t’ you’ll start believing it.» SO worth the money, time, and energy. Groupon has a great deal… Now go trapeze!!!

Staff is safety-​oriented and super friendly! Very encouraging and easy to learn from and understand.
This is a thrilling, unique, memorable activity for all ages. Being more on the fit side helps, BUT it’s not required and you’ll still have a blast. It’s harder than it looks, and plan to be quite sore for about three days after in places you didn’t know you had muscles!
As for location, I went to the Santa Monica, CA, location, which featured gorgeous ocean views. I recommend going in the morning on a weekday so as to avoid the onslaught of weekend tourists. Last recommendation is to eat a full meal an hour before this activity to avoid dizziness.

I came and conquered my fear of heights thanks to the awesome team at TSNYLA! I bought the Groupon on a whim and waited to the last minute to redeem it, thinking I’d probably back out when it came time to climb that ladder. But everyone was so encouraging, even the participants, and after that first leap I was freed!
After the initial visit, there’s an awesome Catch & Return deal that’s basically BOGO free. So I’ve had 3 lessons now and I wish I could afford to continue… maybe later in the future. But I am so in love with this place. I’ve had pretty much the same team coaching me all three times: LB, Andrea, and Blaine. The instructions are very clear and you really have to trust them when you’re up there to hold on to you, to let you go, and then to catch you. You’re harnessed throughout the entire trick and they’re with you every step of the way. They won’t make you do anything you’re not comfortable with and are always cheering for you. After you land, they’ll go over your form and timing so that you can continue to perfect it. You get about 4 or 5 trial runs before the catcher joins you in the trick. You get to perform the trick 2 times. During this 2-​hour lesson, there’s a professional photographer taking pictures of you the entire time you’re up there. These photos can be viewed and purchased at the end of the lesson. The great thing is that the more you buy, the cheaper it is and you can even split the deal with other participants. I met 2 brave gals to split the cost of the photo packages and we did the Catch & Return together. It’s a great place to work with and meet some fun folks.
A lot of people who found out I did this kept saying how crazy or brave I was. The only crazy and brave thing I did was to make that drive to the Santa Monica Pier on the weekends! The trapeze is NOT SCARY AT ALL. It’s exhilarating! I’m not an adrenaline junkie or an adventure chaser so this was definitely something out of my comfort zone. I encourage everyone to give it a try.
Oh and just FYI — there’s a parking structure on 2^nd and Colorado that’s free for the first 90 minutes. I’ve only paid $ 2.50 each time I’ve returned from the trapeze lesson. It’s right there where the pier is, too. You’re welcome ;)

This was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. I’m terrified of heights but wanted to try to conquer some of that fear by doing something fun!
We arrived a little early and were checked in super quickly. We were instructed to get onto the mats and stretch a bit. Then we were taught how to jump off and grab the bar. Our class was full, but a couple girls arrived a little late.
The walk up the stairs can definitely psych you out. I told myself to just look up. Once on the platform, I started to rethink my decision of doing the trapeze. But, I kept focusing on grabbing the bar and listening for Dean to call the commands.
The staff was extremely knowledgeable and I felt like they knew exactly what they were doing. That was super helpful in me feeling comfortable and confident on the platform and swinging from the bar.
The first time, I didn’t expect to go as fast as I did, so I missed Dean’s command to lift my legs up. I quickly regrouped and got it together. I landed on the net and couldn’t believe I had just done all that!
I went up a few more times, practicing my flips off the bar, and then one final time to do the catch. I was in the zone and was caught the first time! I squealed in excitement. SO cool that I did it, and that was all I had in me.
The late girls only went once, didn’t really do any of the tricks and actually ended up leaving early. I don’t even think they said anything to anyone and just packed up their things and left. It can definitely be scary, but if you can push through that, you will feel super accomplished and proud of what you’ve just done.
My adrenaline was running through me for a while. I highly recommend the Trapeze School of New York to anyone and everyone! Oh and go during the day rather than at night because your pictures/​videos will turn out better. Enjoy!

I took a beginner Trapeze class on a Groupon whim yesterday, and I am still smiling. What an amazing experience. The staff at TSNY made me feel safe, encouraged, and successful in my first high-​flying adventure. Blaine was working the spotting rig (I think that’s what it’s called?), and made me feel very secure as I attempted to respond to his instructions mid-​air.
There’s a group of four instructors per 10 person class (we had some regulars mixed in our group, which meant we got to watch some really talented folk when they took their turns in the rotation), and they’re available with advice and supportive words the whole time. I never once felt like they were phoning it in or bored with working with newbies. There’s even a person on the team who takes pictures and video you can purchase, for the necessary Facebook brag or CafePress Mug moment.
Such an incredible group of people and an unforgettable experience. Naturally I’ll be going back — I wholeheartedly recommend you try it too!

I love this place! I have been here twice for flying trapeze classes. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, give clear instructions and you just can’t beat the view! All the equipment and rig is very well maintained and cared for. I felt very safe and loved every moment of each class!

I went here for the beginner lesson for my birthday this year with my boyfriend and a friend and we all had a fantastic time of it. They’re organized in their teaching methods, offer excellent and valuable feedback after each jump, and have you doing stunts right off the rip. The instructors are phenomenal and the staff helpful.
Be prepared to be sore afterward. I was sore for three days after, but my exercise is usually limited to just hiking on weekends, so if you exercise frequently you should be okay. Wear longer pants if you can – I wore yoga pants and they were perfect. This protects your legs from the bar, which is not slick at all (thank goodness, since my hands were sweaty from nerves). I still had bruises from gripping the bar with my calf muscles, but my boyfriend didn’t (although his legs did hurt afterward behind the knees), so it may have been my technique.
Be sure to wear clothing that fits close to your body, and you have to wear socks! If you forget to bring socks, you can purchase a pair on site for $ 2 and some change.
We’ve already scheduled our next class, and I’m considering a silks class as well. This was a really great time!

Bought a travelzoo voucher and had the most amazing double date ever thanks to TSNY. First off this is such a beautiful setting right on the pier with gorgeous ocean views as you float through the air. They make it very easy to sign up for classes online and prepare you well ahead of time. The instructors are all great and run the class very efficiently. I was very pleasantly surprised at how quickly they advance you through the tricks. Everything was very safe and I felt well supported. Although it’s a little pricey, there are quite a few deals if you buy multiple classes together. Also, it gets pretty busy in this area on the weekends so definitely give yourself enough time to find parking and walk through the throngs of people on the pier. There is cheap parking on Colorado and 2^nd in the structure.
Overall, I highly recommend this for a date, team building, birthdays really whatever. It was so much fun! My husband and I could definitely become addicted to this sport! O

Everything about this place is awesome. Great people, the best view in LA, and always a great time.

What an amazing experience. I caught the instructor’s hands at the end and my 11 year old loved it too! Great views from the pier.

I am an intermediate level flyer from DC who came to LA a to fly. I got to take two classes and had a blast. The atmosphere and pacing is a lot more laid back than DC and the instructors were fantastic. I had the privilege of flying with Blaine, Dean, Nathan, Dre, Karl, Ruth, Lorne and a few others and everyone was extremely supportive of me working a really difficult trick as well as some fundamentals. Brad and Lizzi were also extremely helpful with helping me coordinate the classes that fit my schedule and were very welcoming for my first time at a new rig.
I highly enjoyed my time here and cannot say enough about the staff’s awesome attitudes and making my trip to LA totally worth it. I WILL be back!

I have always been a big wuss for heights but I also have always wanted to learn how to zip line and trapeze! So when I saw this awesome deal for trapeze on Groupon, I immediately purchased it for me and babe. None of us have done it so it was perfect.
I want to make this review detailed and helpful for others who want to try this and if you don’t want to read any further but would like to know how my overall experience was at Trapeze School New York, then I would say it was great! All the staff were very enthusiastic of what they do and all are very friendly and encouraging. I definitely got out of my comfort zone and accomplished something so brave and exciting.
If you see this deal on Groupon, I would recommend getting it for first timers to see if that’s your thing. I got this deal for about $ 45 per person for 2 hours and that’s including the registration fee. Normally it’s close to $ 80 plus registration fee, which would sum up to be close to $ 100.
After purchasing the Groupon deal, TSNY will send you an email with their website that will include many helpful tips about what to expect, proper attire to wear, classes to sign up for and even when it comes to parking. They will also include an online waiver for you to sign. If you can’t get around it, then just sign it on the day of check in at their office.
Go to their website to sign up for flying trapeze classes and select (All classes) for first timers. They have many flexible times to chose from.
WHAT TO BRING?
–Water bottles
–Sunscreen
–Comfortable socks (That’s all you’re going to wear on your feet)
–Hair ties (if you have long hair)
—-There’s a shelf to store your personal belongings. It’s out in the wide open so it’s pretty secure. Everyone can see it. O_​_​O
CHECKING IN: …
–Their check in office is literally a small wooden box, it’s at the pier so you can’t expect something too nice. Once you check in, you will have to sign a waiver form if you haven’t done so electronically. After checking in, off you go into the trapeze court.
PICTURES & VIDEOS:…
–If you don’t have anyone to take pictures or videos of you, they also offer that. They will have a designed photographer will take pictures and couple videos for you in all angles. It comes in a black flask drive with the title of «Trapeze School New York» in pink. Kinda cute.
–It’s $ 35 for one USB with pictures and videos for one and $ 10 additional added for any additional person onto that same USB. So It cost $ 45 for me and my bf. I am pleased with the pictures and videos because it captured some really good angles. ^_​_​^
THE Moment:…
–It was a great experience. I was very nervous when I first got up the ladder but hey I’ve done a lot better than I thought! While being up there, I thought to myself, I can’t be a coward. Everyone I know knows I’m doing this, I can’t back down now… and not to mention there were many strangers at the pier just staring at you. All the instructors were really clear and helpful. They will walk you through every step so just listen carefully to what you’re suppose to do while up there.
–There were about 9 participants per class for 2 hours. We had our names written on a eraser board so we went in order. Within 2 hours, all of us got to go about 7 times. The last 2 swings were with an added trick with an instructor catching you! I wish I could post a video of that cuz I looked like a pro. HAHA! I’m not being sarcastic, I really did.
–There were about 5 adults and 4 little girls, about 9 – 10 years old. I’m just glad we weren’t the only adults there for beginners. I suspected couple of the girls were not beginners because they were pretty dang good and not a trace of fear in them.
–The view was very nice. It was the ocean, all kinds of rides and people by the pier. Just take a deep breath and enjoy the moment because it goes by QUICK!
WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY AFTER: …
–I don’t exercise on a regular basis so I knew I was going to be pretty dang sore the next day but OMG… it was badddd. I was sore everywhere! Literally everywhere! My neck, shoulder, chest, abdominal, calf and everything I’ve got! I did have callus on my palms but they quickly went away. So we did the trapeze on Sat and the sore finally started to go away almost completely by Tues afternoon.
That was some intense workout!
–The soreness varies from individuals so not everyone will be the same. I’m just sharing my experience from my wimpy body.
Hope this helps you decide whether or not to try trapeze. If you do, I highly recommend them because all of the instructors were really great. Seems like all the other Unilocalers agreed with me. I now have the memory of this awesome experience and brag about my bravery to friends and family.

I had first seen the trapeze classes when I was walking along the Santa Monica pier last summer. I picked up a brochure and vowed to return. A few week ago, I finally crossed this off my bucket list. Signing up online was very easy. I think 10 maximum are allowed to sign up fro the 2 hour lesson. Our class had 8. I had read the email thoroughly before arriving and knew to wear yoga pants and socks. Right when we arrived, we were putting on a harness and already learning. After doing a couple practice «jumps» on the ground, next thing you know– we are climbing the ladder. Not gonna lie– climbing the ladder was the scariest part. But once you grab that bar with both hands and jump off the platform– it is exhilarating. One of the instructors is yelling out commands and as long as you follow– then its a breeze. I have weak arms and weak abs and was worried that would be a problem, but I let momentum propel me and I was able to do the tricks with ease. The 2 hours go by fast and by the end of the lesson, I did a successful «catch and release».
It is definitely addicting though. On my way out– I already signed up for my next 2 lessons. Watch out, I may end up joining the circus!
I think prices are pretty reasonable. The staff is awesome, knowledgeable, and friendly. There is a photographer also capturing the action and you have the option to purchase these memories caught on film and video. The view is also unbeatable. You climb that ladder and have the gorgeous ocean and the Santa Monica boardwalk around you, the cloudless blue sky above you, and because it is located in a tourist area– there are a ton of tourists watching you (and cheering for you too!)

I surprised my sister with this as a Birthday present a couple of years back. Just found it again as I am updating my bucket list. Yes it is exhilarating; a great way to get your blood pumping.
Highly recommend you try it. Very friendly staff and safe process.
Happy Hi Flying.

TSNY/LA’s one of many studios on my bucket list lol… one of my close friends (Val) introduced me to Leia, my fellow aerialist who specializes in Tissu’. Val & Leia went to H/​S together.
PROS:
–used the $ 26 living soc. deal this past Sun.
–easy to find (but that’s ’cause Val went w/​me lol)
–Leia was great w/​instruction & spotted when needed
–TSNY’s pet friendly (mostly dogs though)
–I kinda like how it’s rt by the beach ’cause even though it’s hot, there’s a cool breeze
CONS:
–too far fr. where I reside & I don’t often come out this way
–there’s not a lot of classes on the schedule that accommodate mine w/​the other classes I’d like to take (e.g. static trapeze)
–there’s not that many evening classes during the weekdays (but i get it, no one wants to stay that late out)
-«one-​time» registration fee… i’m not fond of this idea since I’m already paying a pricey amount for the class, plus parking (but whatever, it’s santa monica)
OVERALL REVIEW:
I’d come back to take other classes but only if I had the money or if they were doing another special. I really don’t mind paying more but the registration fee’s a turn-​off for me.

I first heard about TSNY in NYC and was thinking of trying it over there, but never got around to it. 5yrs later, I finally got the chance to do so. Anyway, this is the place to do it! Awesome staff and great location! This is a neat activity whether you’re visiting or live in the area.
Was a little nervous every time I climbed up and hung over the edge, but I couldn’t let the cool kids show me up! Lol Plus everyone was just supportive and encouraging.
Had so much fun trying this and I totally recommend it. Got a bunch of friends asking about it already and if you’re having second thoughts, just do it. It’s worth the 2hrs. And if you just keep going and trying, you can actually get caught at the end.
Tips:
1) best place to park is across Sears at Colorado Ave. Paid about $ 3 for parking
2) bring socks or buy one at the front desk if you forget
3) bring water, sunscreen and maybe a towel
4) I think it was $ 35 for photos and videos, not sure but you get a lot of good shots, close up. Didn’t have time to see mine, but got a quick peek at one of the girls and they were cool
5) wait til the end of class, they might have deals like buy another class and get one free

The quick and dirty: I LOVED IT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The spiel: Time: 9−11am Thursday
Traffic and parking: I forget that people are still working on my day off and there was massive traffic on the 405. What was supposed to be a 25 minute trip turned into an hour long traffic jam. Class starts on time, so plan accordingly. I parked in the Pier parking for $ 3 an hour, but there is metered/​free parking available all over town, depending on how far you want to exercise and how tardy you are.
Wear: sunscreen (you will be outside) and leggings (that trapeze starts to grate on the back of your knees soon enough) and use lots and lots and lots of chalk! The big chunk of chalk is super fun to pet and will help protect your hands.
We had two experienced flyers, three new flyers (including my tardy self), and some call outs for our class. During the two hour class, I got to go on the swing upwards of 10 times and got to attempt the catch twice and the back flip four times, in addition to the knee hang. So completely exhilarating! I think I might be in love.
For first timers, build up on swinging from a pull-​up bar for as long as you can ’cause we wanna build those calluses! It was actually getting kind of painful to climb up the ladder because the palms get so much action with the trapeze, but so long as you don’t have big open blisters you’re good to go — yes, yes you are. Also, the ladder goes up for miles, but after the second time the height is not a very big deal because you realize how secure all the contraptions are and frankly, you’re desensitized.
Pictures and videos are $ 35 the first time and $ 10 each subsequent time when you bring back the SD card. I had one super stellar shot when Lauren and I were about to connect for a catch but in every other picture I had the most ridiculous and terrified facial expressions. They’re involuntary, like my awkward screaming. I opted out for now, but photos are kept for a month if you do change your mind.
I want to give a big thank you to Morningstar, Lauren, Abraham and our photographer for a super fun class! Classes do run more expensive than other schools, probably because the location is stellar, but I’ll be back for that 20% off 20 classes, get a class free when you sign up for your first class, and 2 for 2 Tuesday deals!

I’ve brought my daughter twice. She’s 6 years old and absolutely loves it.
If you have a kid that enjoys out of the ordinary activities, the Trapeze School is a wonderful choice. The location is prime, the staff is friendly and, well, it’s a trapeze!
Her first time around I was a bit freaked out because I didn’t know how things would need to be modified for her small size. The only thing so far is she hasn’t been able to complete the catch! But we’ll try one of the taller instructors (Kevin or Brian) next time to see if that helps with her lack of height.
They also offer pictures for sale — very nice quality. I highly recommend buying the usb /​thumb-​drive full of pictures for somewhere around $ 20. Their pictures, both times, have been fantastic from angles impossible for me to take (I uploaded a couple). Also if you return with your usb, as we will again, you can purchase an additional collection of pics for a discounted price of $ 10.
This is a definite must try — a well deserved and hardly given 5 stars.

When they say «Ready», it’s not a question it’s a command. I managed to jump off before I thought twice about what I was doing lol Standing up there waiting for my turn gave me butterflies. Swinging on a trapeze with a view of the pier felt exhilarating. A big thanks to Blaine, Caroline (she also teaches aerial silk) and Kevin for being such great instructors! Big hug for Amy C. for inviting me to this and for JR C. for recording me ;)
Beginners class: I got to hook my knees over the bar, let go of my hands upside down and back flip off the trapeze. Bummer I wasn’t fast enough to qualify to do «the catch» with the instructor.
Traffic/​Parking: SUCKS BIG TIME!!! Was late because of it. The class started right on time. Blaine updated me on what I missed in class.
Attire: Nothing baggy. Wear work out clothes, yoga pants/​workout pants and socks.
Price: A bit pricey, we got a groupon.
Tip:
— TSNY knows what they’re doing so you can trust them, don’t be afraid to reach for the bar.
— You can bring a friend inside to cheer you on or take photos of you.
2hr class, I had 4 tries on the trapeze

Ever since I saw that one episode where Silver does the trapeze on 90 210, I really wanted to try it as well! Luckily, I saw a Groupon for TSNY and I bought that sucker! Hehe…
I had bought the Groupon option for two, and I was thinking of going thru with the experience with my little sister. But she said no so I ended up doing the trapeze with my friend Hanae K.
Making an appointment was pretty easy, you just go online to look at their class openings per day and just fill out the registration. TSNY is located in the middle of Santa Monica Pier like right next/​behind the arcade. Our class had a total of 8 ppl, I think and I was the last to arrive cause parking was super difficult! I tried driving around to see if I can find street parking. No luck. So I ended up parking in their lot which costed $ 12 and even in their everyone was fighting for a spot since lots of ppl were going to the beach/​pier and it was a Sunday.
In our class group, there was a mix of different ages from a little girl who was probably 6yrs old to some adults. So everyone can do this experience regardless of age. The staff goes thru instructions which were quick and easy to follow. I’m usually not scared of rollercoasters or ziplines, but whenever I was on that platform about to let go… I just couldn’t do it for a min. Holy Moly, was I super scared! But the staff were very supportive, and I ended up jumping which is what that counts right?! At least, I did it! =P
After the 1^st jump, all the other times were not so scary anymore. So you just need to listen & try to follow the instructions as to what to do while you’re trapezing. I just could not do any of the tricks at all. Haha. just managed to jump out & swing back and forth. Haha.
You would need to wear socks or some kind of slipper/​ballet flats. I bought a pair of their socks which was $ 2. Wear like workout clothes– yoga pants and tops. It can get chilly up there on the platform so maybe a light long-​sleeve would be ideal. Oh and you need to have your hair in a ponytail or braids so it wouldn’t be flying everywhere.
But I’m very glad I did this cause it was one of my bucket list items! I would do this again possibly in the future… after I practice on some monkey bars or get more flexible! Hehe. ;D