The Flying Trapeze

So for those of you who do not already know, I decided to run off and join the circus. For the night, that is :) With my LivingSocial deal in hand, my good pal "C" and I ventured to the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) in Chicago for a fun night of "Trapeze Flying + Dinner + Drinks". Yes, in that order, not the reverse!

The evening began with a few simple aerial silks exercises. This consisted of nothing complicated. Then we proceeded to partner balancing exercises which were fun, and required good balance & trust.

Eventually the thrilling part came - trapeze flying! Come on, admit it, you have always been fascinated by the thought of flying through the air too. But nonetheless, a whole host of worries entered my head. Will I be able to hold onto the bar? Am I strong enough? (Perhaps I should have kept doing that weight training). Am I flexible enough to get my legs up on the bar? (I haven't done that since elementary school on the monkey bars!) The head guy, Steve, gave several directions for the flying trapeze in rapid-fire succession. Will I remember what I'm supposed to do? Oh yeah, he said that he'd call out the instructions and all I have to do is listen and follow. "Ready...hep" (signals to get ready and then jump) and I flew through the air like a bird, so free and weightless. And really, it was just that easy. I got to try the trapeze three times and on the third time I did an arm catch! See the video below! :) So fun and easier than I anticipated. Honestly, the scariest part was climbing the ladder up to the 23 foot platform.

If you're looking for a little adventure in your life and something unique to do in Chicago - whether a resident, suburbanite or visitor, check out the Flying Trapeze website or LivingSocial deal going on right now (see links below). The LivingSocial deal makes for a great, full night because you go to Broadway Cellars restaurant across the street afterwards for dinner and a drink. Additionally, if you happen to like it, the Flying Trapeze school has several classes so you can keep learning more. They offered the third class free, if you signed up for a second class. The school also teaches aerial silks, trampoline, acrobatics, etc.

In the wintertime, the school is at Broadway Armory Park in Edgewater, and in the summertime, you can do it outside at Belmont Harbor!

All shapes, sizes and athletic ability were clearly welcome. I watched a 60 year old man do this! So ....when are you going to put some thrill in your week and join the circus...for the day/night?

https://www.livingsocial.com/events/519370-flying-trapeze-dinner-drinks
http://chicago.trapezeschool.com/index.php