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Trapeze School New York

Hudson River Park, West Street between piers 34 and 26, New York City, NY
917 797 1872
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Ranked #78 of 399 activities in New York City
Type: "Classes/Workshops"
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Trapeze School New York runs indoor and outdoor classes. You can learn to fly on the trapeze, flip on a giant trampoline or climb silks. Be sure to... more » Owner description: Trapeze School New York runs indoor and outdoor classes. You can learn to fly on the trapeze, flip on a giant trampoline or climb silks. Be sure to schedule some extra time to watch the instructors, who like to show off their skills. « less
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This should be on the top of your bucket list. It is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Although it is a bit anxiety-provoking and may make you suddenly have trust issues when the person holding onto you tells you to lean out past a tall ledge, you should work past it in order to have one... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

As it was my birthday while holidaying in NY, my friend thought it would be a good idea to shout me a lesson at the Trapeze School. I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie but I was very apprehensive about this. Probably the fact that I had just turned 53 and not sure my body could do the things that... More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

My wife and I did this as an anniversary gift. We both had an excellent experience. It was one of those things we had on our list and we can now count it as done! I can't think of anything negative to say about this experience...well, there was the fact that I lacked enough flexibility to hook the bar under... More

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Midland Park, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

This was really fun, but scary. The instructors are so nice and really positve and make the experience really fun....especially if you are a bit scared. I didnt know that you would be hanging from your knees, doing a flip, and even catching another instructors arms - so you definately get a well rounded experience. I was surprised how heavy... More

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warren nj
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

I am good with heights and in OK physical shape (i.e. I have no problem climbing a 20 foot ladder onto an elevated platform). Even though I must admit that I wondered more than once why I was up there with my toes above space, about to jump, and leaning forward past your balance point while somebody held you back... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

I was terrified. Between being afraid of heights and falling, this experience started out a pretty scary, but it ended with a sense of accomplishment and a whole lot of fun! The guys were great at explaining, and giving us instruction (and showing us a demo, that looked much easier then it really was). But with a whole bunch of... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

I had a great time learning trapeze tricks and skills. The instructors really take care of you and push you to overcome your fear and learn the tricks. I will be looking for a trapeze school in my home city. Highly recommended. Tip: don't look down when you are on the platform- look at the clouds!

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Medford Lakes, NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

I had hesitated about doing this adventure with our ten-year old grandsons, as I wasn't sure about the safety, but after reading reviews decided to try. They loved it. It was not as high as I pictured in my mind, but was high enough that the boys were climbing a two story ladder to get to the "staging" area. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012 via mobile

Awesome 2 hours for my daughter and her friend, both 12 yrs old. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. It is very safe, always harnessed. We did at pier 16... Nice location because so much to do around area. Don't miss out!!

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new york
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

My niece and I had a wonderful experience. Althought she went up once I was proud that she did. I had a wonderful time learning flips and grabs. The class moved quickly and I hoped it would never end. I will return. Our staff members were wonderful also. Thank you. .

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