Santa Barbara Trapeze Co — Local services in Santa Barbara

I kept seeing the trapeze setup at Earl Warren as I passed by on the freeway. I decided to check it out. I went to their website and signed up for a class. I arrived a bit early and the instructors were in the midst of finishing up a lesson w/ a group of kids who were there for a birthday party. Learning how to trapeze with all your friends on your birthday: cool idea. The team of instructors were doing great with the kids. They were friendly, relaxed, and professional. Going in I was a little nervous about being slow to learn, and hesitant about being up so high. There were 4 other people in the class. They were of all ages, shapes and sizes. That was comforting. The class started w/ a quick intro/orientation. Safety was the top priority. They explained that we’ll be in a safety harness the whole time, so if you happen to fall, which everyone does, they just slowly lower you down onto the net below. So up the ladder I climbed to the platform from which you jump while holding onto the trapeze bar. “Uh oh. I don’t know if I can do this.” I thought. But the instructors where great cheerleaders and providers of emotional support. I soon realized that they where teaching me how to face my fears and break mental blocks as much as they were teaching me about how to swing on a trapeze. Off I went… …and it was FUN! At first, everyone of us was scared and hesitant. But after the first jump from the platform, we were off to races. By the end we were all joking, laughing and cheering for each other. Check them out....

I’ve been wanting to try Santa Barbara Trapeze Company for a while now – and their new location at Plaza Vera Cruz is so perfectly beautiful and enticing that I simply had to go. At the not young/not old age of nearly 45, I wasn’t sure how much I’d be able to do, but I did know it really looked like fun. I took flight for the very first time today, and I have to say, it far exceeded every expectation. I am still on a high from my day flying! The rigging of course, is perfectly professional, but the team – wow – they are simply exceptional instructors. Each and every team member worked together and with the students as if it were a beautifully choregraphed performance – so perfectly in tune with each other that it is easy (and fun) to follow their leads. I felt safe 100% of the time. While I went alone, there were 8 other people in this class, each at different ages and experience levels. Every single person is challenged, supported, encouraged, and instructed flawlessly. It was pure joy to be out of my head and simply flying – listening to their cues to learn what to do and how to improve. The flow of the session works really nicely – you get enough of a break so your body doesn’t tire out too much (and you get to watch and learn from others), but not so long of a break that you get antsy or bored. They have chalk for your hands, a shaded spot to sit, parking is easy, and the instructors are true artists. I’d recommend this many,...

Last year, our daughter attended a 5-days Trapeze Camp with a friend. At the end of the camp show, she was flying, doing silks and all sorts of tricks and acrobatic routines with the other kids. She had so much fun and absolutely loved the camp and immediately asked - Mom, can I have my birthday here? Fast forward ten months later, we did. Last weekend we celebrated her 11th birthday at SBTC, and this was the first time my husband and I had a relaxing time enjoying our daughter’s birthday as it should be. We let Ms. Suzi organize everything for the party; decorations, food, a personalized bday cake, our favorite drinks, great music, and a personalized trapeze experience with the most caring and professional team guiding the experience. Two hours later, everyone was flying/doing silks - what an excellent memory for all of us. So exciting and priceless!!!! Thank you, SBTC, for the fantastic celebration. You exceeded my expectations in every way!!!

Our daughter has been enrolled in the Trapeze Master Class-a 2hrs once a week class for almost a year. Every Friday afternoon, she does the course. Seeing how comfortable she feels in her body, trusts in others, has self-confidence, and can-do attitude when learning more complicated tricks while finessing this fun craft has been a pleasure. We highly recommend SBTC and adore their team for their positive impact on...