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Trapeze arts/aerial summer camp?
Circus school in the East Bay?

Trapeze arts/aerial summer camp?

March 2006

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience with either Trapeze Arts Circus Camp or Studio 12 ''Girls Who Fly'' aerial summer camp, or the regular classes for either of these programs. I have an athletic 12 year old who would love to try these, but first I'd like to talk with someone who can fill me in on the pros and cons. Thanks! eve

My athletic 10 year old has taken two 5-week sessions of Cherie Carson's ''Girls Who Fly'' at Studio 12 and loved it. Cherie is a wonderful teacher - very patient, inspiring and creative. I believe this is the first summer that she is offering the camp and I'm sure it will be of the same high quality as her classes. She has multiple activities planned to keep the girls engaged and active! Jen

Circus school in the East Bay?

My almost nine year old daughter has become fascinated with balancing acts and the trapeze. I know of the Circus school in S.F., but does anyone know about circus- type classes (verses tradtional gymnastics) in the East Bay? Thanks for any information! Melissa

Try Trapeze Arts in Oakland. They have classes for adults and children. They're listed in the telephone book. Website here: http://www.caladventures.com/TrapezeArts.htm with a coupon!

Trapeze Arts in West Oakland is a fantastic place to learn circus arts! Flying Trapeze, Aerial Arts, Trampoline, juggling, etc. The teachers are experienced with kids and with performing and are a varied and enthusiastic group of people. Adults and teens take classes here too. My daughter and other kids I know have been really happy with classes at this one year old Circus Arts school. Give them a call for types and times of classes.(510) 419-0700. Laurie

Splash Circus at Head over Heels in Emeryville. Visit www.splashcircus.com or call 655-1265, ext. 202. Rebecca

Head Over Heels Gymnastics (and Splash Circus) in Emeryville has an excellent circus program directed by Chelsea Zephyr. You can view general info. at http://www.mindspring.com/~hohgymnastics/ or call 655-1265. They do a few shows a year that are absolutley amazing. I believe the circus program does summer camps for beginners ages 8 and up. anonymous

My daughter (age 8) took circus classes at Head Over Heels in Emeryville, and loved it. She also attended their circus summer camp and will again this summer - it was great. There's an amazing place in West Oakland called Trapeze Arts that teaches flying trapeze (both my 8 and 12 year olds had great experiences), as well as more grounded circus arts classes, but we haven't tried those yet. The teachers all seem great though. good luck! Lucia

MOCHA (Museum of Children's Art) in Oakland has given circus classes in the past. My children did a winter break class a couple of years ago and loved it, and my daughter also did the class one summer. Cynthia

I have some good information on Circus classes in the East Bay.(see below)

NAME: Afterschool Dance Classes in Aerial Technique
taught by Jo Kreiter


ADDRESS: ZACCHO Dance Theatre, 1777 Yosemite Street,
3rd Floor in the Bayview District, SF. (Cross street
is Third Street)
PHONE: 415.333.8302 or 415.822-6744 (attention Lizzy
Spicuzza)
WEBSITE: http://www.flyawayproductions.com/workshops.html
DETAILS: Free Ongoing Classes for Youth, Ages 7-16
October 2001- April/May 2002: Tuesdays: 3PM-4PM,
Thursdays: 4PM- 5:15 PM, and Saturdays: 11-12:30 PM.
Current classes include Aerial Technique,
Upside-Down Movement, and Contact Improvisation. The
class description
for Aerial Technique is as follows: This class introduces
students to dancing off the ground. Combining principles
from modern dance technique, Chinese Pole Acrobatics,
dance trapeze, rock climbing and gymnastics,
the class focuses on developing physical strength,
patterns of circular and pendulum flight, climbing
techniques, and improvisational partnerships
with moving objects. These classes are available
through a partnership
between the California Arts Council Artist in Communities
Program, ZACCHO Dance Theatre, and Flyaway's Artistic
Director Jo Kreiter. Please check
out their website, mentioned above, and/or contact t
hem for more detail.
They have a fantastic website.

NAME: Trapeze Arts Inc.
ADDRESS: 1822 9th St.
Oakland, CA. 94607
PHONE: (415) 337-1900
WEBSITE: http://www.trapezearts.com
DETAILS: Trapeze Arts is a school that offers High
Flying Trapeze, Single Trapeze, Double Trapeze, Spanish
Web, Trampoline, and Juggling for children
of all ages. For schedule, pricing, and all other
information go to the above mentioned web site, click
on Oakland Brochure, then click on Oakland
Brochure File.

NAME: Head Over Heels Gymnastics
ADDRESS: 1250 45th Street, Suite E
Emeryville, CA 94608
PHONE: (510) 655-1265
WEBSITE: http://www.mindspring.com/~hohgymnastics
DETAILS: Head Over Heels Gymnastics offers 2 week
sessions in gymnastics and circus arts in Emeryville
for children ages 4 to 12. Please call the number above
for more information. Please see their web site,
mentioned above, and/or contact them, for schedule,
pricing, and other information.
They have a great website.

NAME: Windmill Gymnastics
ADDRESS: 5221 Central Avenue, #2
Richmond, CA 94804
PHONE: (510)-527-0570
WEBSITE: http://www.windmillgymnastics.com
DETAILS: Windmill Gymnastics offers gymnastics and
dance classes to children of all ages and levels,
including circus, Olympics and sports theme classes.
>From ages two through eighteen, beginner through
 competition, you can find a class that will match your
ability and meet your expectations.
Their 12,000 square foot gym is packed with gymnastics
equipment, including bars, trampoline, springfloors,
rings, beams, vault and pommel horses.
Parents can watch their children through large viewing
windows from the comfortable lobby. Please see their
web site, mentioned above, and/or
contact them, for schedule, pricing and other information.

Martina

Head Over Heels Gymnastics in Emeryville has circus classes. Also check out Wavy Gravy's summer camp, Camp Winnarainbow, I think it's called. Christy

Sorry if this is a repeat, but you could try Head over Heels Gymnastics in Emeryville. They are also the 'home' of Splash Circus. Haven't seen them perform, but we watch them practice every week while our daughter has class, and they always seem to be having a good time. Leslie

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