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Flying Trapeze Lesson

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Estimated Value $43.00

Item Number 204

Item Description

"Soar through the air on a flying trapeze......" Take a lesson on the basics of trapeze work at San Francisco's very own Circus Center.

THE FLYING TRAPEZE

And it all began so long ago...

On a balmy day in the summer of 1859, a young Frenchman named Jules Leotard grew bored in his father's gymnasium. He decided to connect a bar to some ventilator cords above the swimming pool and in doing so, created the world's first "flying trapeze"! In 1859 Leotard performed his first feats at a Cirque Napoleon in Paris, now called Cirque d'Hiver. Circus artists still perform at Cirque d'Hiver almost 150 years later. The versatile leotard still bears his name today.

THE SAN FRANCISCO CIRCUS CENTER

The SFSCA was founded by Wendy Parkman and Judy Finelli as a project of the Pickle Family Circus in 1984. Sixteen children made up the first class rosters.

In 1990 Judy Finelli hired master trainer Lu Yi, former star performer and artistic director of the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, to head the school and to develop the most comprehensive Chinese acrobatics program outside of China. That goal was soon met with the arrival of two of Lu Yi's protegés from Nanjing.

In addition to Chinese acrobatics, classes are offered in tumbling, contortion, balancing, juggling, aerial work and physical comedy/clowning as well as special workshops. Classes are available to children and adults. Whether goals are recreational or professional, Circus Center provides students with the finest instruction available in circus techniques.

The San Francisco Circus Center in the Haight across the street from Kezar Stadium.

Perfect for Holiday giving, the trapeze class meets Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10am - 11:30am. Each class is limited to 8 people. If you ever wanted to run away for the circus for a few hours, here is your chance. A recommendation from the donor is to use this lesson as a springboard for a fun activity with a group. With such a reasonable price, we agree!

Special Instructions

This is a gift certificate good for a 1½ hour flying trapeze lesson. The trapeze class meets Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10am - 11:30am. Each class is limited to 8 people, and this gift certificate is good for one of the 8 spaces in the class. Due to class size, space must be reserved in advance as outlined on the certificate.

This auction item will close on December 15th, and with UPS two-day shipping can be in your home in time for holiday giving.

Auction winner is responsible for shipping and handling fees, which will be added to the winning bid amount. The certificate to redeem this item will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail unless bidder chooses UPS two-day service option, and billed at standard industry rates.

Donated By:

The Circus Center