Emerald City Trapeze Arts

Artist Highlight: Echo and Esjay - The Dreamtellers ✨ Performing Duo Lyra in Circus Etc. Cabaret | Sans Solos - September 14th!

"Echo and Esjay made their first public duo performance at last year’s The Fall Cabaret. We are excited to bring you more tales from the dreamers."

Why should people attend Circus Etc.?
"It will be really incredible to see how different acts use the group or duo setting to tell their stories. Will it be antagonistic or emotional? Who’s to say unless you come and see for yourself!"

Hurry! Join us on September 14th! Get your tickets today!
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/circus-etc-cabaret-sans-solos-september-14/

Photo Credit: John Cornicello Photography

Calling performers for Carnevolar - The Witching Hour!

ECTA’s annual Halloween show is coming back and currently seeking performers. If you are interested in performing, please submit a sizzle reel or act to ([email protected] and cc [email protected]). We are looking for multidisciplinary artists, so if you are multi-skilled please be sure to have that in your reel!

We are also specifically looking for a pole (aerial or dance) performer and a Spanish web artist.

The dates of the shows are October 25th and 26th and the rehearsal schedule will be provided in the contract. Before submitting, please make sure you are available for these dates!

Deadline: submissions are due by Friday the 13th of September! Performers will be notified by Sunday the 15th.

Photo Credit: David Treadwell

Artist Highlight: Terry Crane
Performing Group Acrobatics and Duo Rope on September 14th!

About Terry: "Discovered by an intrepid pair of field botanists in the foothills of the cascades, Terry was apparently raised by a troop of errant lemurs who had escaped captivity in Woodland Park Zoo in the 1980's. Eventually mastering human speech, he attended an ordinary high school, graduating from Oberlin College, then on a lark auditioned for the National Circus School of Montréal. Thus his trajectory was sealed, as he careened from big top to chapiteau, black box to proceneum, infecting audiences with laughter and tears, by turns, and eliciting gasps when executing his stunning and original acrobatic feats on trapeze, vertical rope, slackrope, and Cyr wheel. Terry counts his dizzying spiral to circus celebrity to his love of movement, fueled by contact improvisation, capoeira, pratfalls, and dance, but doubtless ignited by his humble origins living amongst the ring-tailed primates in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest."

"This installment of Circus Etc.., will have only duos and group work in it, which is truly exciting. When you see two or more people performing together, you get a little insight into the story of their relationship, how they communicate, and how they dream together.

The GABA collective will be putting their very first performance onstage for this show, one time only. 12 acrobats will share the stage and show you how high they can climb and launch each other without so much as a chair to stand on.

Also, this is the ultimate episode of this series for the year and everyone is putting so much energy and joy into it. It will be a scintillating evening of merrymaking and celebration. So much fun!"

Circus Etc. Cabaret | Sans Solos
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/circus-etc-cabaret-sans-solos-september-14/

Photo Credit: Marc Hoffman

Plan ahead! Have you registered for Winter Break Youth Camps at Emerald City Trapeze Arts? Hurry! Spots are filling up VERY quickly!

✨Aerial Arts Camp - Join us for an exciting single-day Aerial Arts camp, where young aerialists of all skill levels can soar to new heights! Participants will have the opportunity to explore the world of aerial arts through a variety of apparatuses, including fabric, lyra, rope, sling, and dance trapeze.

Aerial Arts Camp (12/23) | FULL!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/23) | 15 spots left!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/30) | 4 spots left!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/30) | 15 spots left!

✨Flying Trapeze Camp - Join us for an exhilarating Flying Trapeze day camp where campers can soar to new heights in a safe and supportive environment! Our expertly trained instructors will guide campers through the thrilling world of trapeze artistry, encompassing skills such as swinging, flipping, and catching while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork.

Flying Trapeze Camp (12/26) | 5 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (12/26) | 13 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (1/2) | 6 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (1/2) | 16 spots left!

✨Contemporary Circus Camp
Join us for an exhilarating contemporary circus day camp designed for kids ages 9 to 18, where imagination meets movement! This dynamic program focuses on innovative circus techniques and explores the modern evolution of the art form.

Contemporary Circus Camp (12/27) | 22 spots left!
Contemporary Circus Camp (1/3) | 24 spots left!

Need an extended day? Can't pick your camper up at 3? Sign up for After Care! Campers will be hanging out in one of our air conditioned rooms upstairs with some mellow activites to end the day. There will be coach supervision of arts and crafts, board games, and other quiet activities.

Fall & Winter 2024
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/96304?subCategoryIds=5437446&subCategoryIds=5437569

Winter 2025
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Photo Credit: John Cornicello

Announcing Sh***ri Workshops with Coach Dan & Coach Esjay!

Pseudo-suspensions aka “How To Lift Up Your Partner”
Friday September 13th at 7pm

Suspensions in rope, either partial or full, are fun and all, but sometimes you just want to throw your partner around. In this workshop, we will explore ways to move, manipulate, and person-handle your partner, all as “groundwork” without a suspension line.

Shouldering the Weight: Kinematics and Biomechanics of TKs
Saturday, September 14th at 3pm

The TK (aka gote sh***ri, box tie) is a core upper body harness in traditional Japanese Sh***ri. It is nuanced to tie, however, and numerous pitfalls can make it unsustainable in many cases. Adapting this harness to a specific person requires a thorough understanding not only of the rope itself, but also the involved anatomy.

Book a spot:
https://sancaseattle.org/workshops/

Planning your next big event? You won’t find another event venue in Seattle quite like ours. Located in the historic S**O district of Seattle, Emerald City Trapeze Arts boasts nearly 20,000 square feet of functional, flexible, and visually stunning gathering space. With a rustic charm all its own, the beautiful post-and-beam interior transforms from its day-to-day school format into a dazzling setting for conferences, corporate parties, or weddings.

In addition to our two, separate, ground-level spaces, clients are captivated by our unique, rough-hewn wood mezzanine balcony, overlooking the main floor and spacious 600-square-foot performance stage.

Enjoy exquisite cuisine by Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center! With a customizable, innovative, and award-winning menu featuring all of your favorites, their dishes are sure to inspire your taste buds.

Whether you are looking for the perfect spot to tie the knot, an inspiring ambience in which to launch your next product, or a team-building experience that will be truly unforgettable, Emerald City Trapeze Arts is the ideal venue for your next event! Hurry! Prime dates are booking quickly!

https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/parties-and-events/rental-rates

Registration for Fall and Winter Camps is open, and dates are booking quickly!

Winter Break Camps at Emerald City Trapeze Arts

✨Aerial Arts Camp - Join us for an exciting single-day Aerial Arts camp, where young aerialists of all skill levels can soar to new heights! Participants will have the opportunity to explore the world of aerial arts through a variety of apparatuses, including fabric, lyra, rope, sling, and dance trapeze.

Aerial Arts Camp (12/23) | 1 spot left!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/23) | 15 spots left!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/30) | 5 spots left!
Aerial Arts Camp (12/30) | 15 spots left!

✨Flying Trapeze Camp - Join us for an exhilarating Flying Trapeze day camp where campers can soar to new heights in a safe and supportive environment! Our expertly trained instructors will guide campers through the thrilling world of trapeze artistry, encompassing skills such as swinging, flipping, and catching while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork.

Flying Trapeze Camp (12/26) | 5 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (12/26) | 13 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (1/2) | 7 spots left!
Flying Trapeze Camp (1/2) | 16 spots left!

✨Contemporary Circus Camp
Join us for an exhilarating contemporary circus day camp designed for kids ages 9 to 18, where imagination meets movement! This dynamic program focuses on innovative circus techniques and explores the modern evolution of the art form.

Contemporary Circus Camp (12/27) | 22 spots left!
Contemporary Circus Camp (1/3) | 24 spots left!

Need an extended day? Can't pick your camper up at 3? Sign up for After Care! Campers will be hanging out in one of our air conditioned rooms upstairs with some mellow activites to end the day. There will be coach supervision of arts and crafts, board games, and other quiet activities.

Fall & Winter 2024
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/96304?subCategoryIds=5437446&subCategoryIds=5437569

Winter 2025
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Photo Credit: Jason Surh

Join us for an Emerald City Trapeze Arts session class with Coach Ben on Duo Trapeze starting next Wednesday on September 4th! SANCA Seattle coach Ben Wendel has over 20 years of duo trapeze experience and performs professionally as one half of Duo Madrona — the other half being SANCA’s executive director, Rachel Nehmer. Duo Madrona was selected for the prestigious 29th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris and has since logged thousands performances around the world, including 15 years here in Seattle with Teatro Zinzanni. Ben is passionate about coaching students at all levels of their circus journey.

Duo Trapeze - September Session
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of duo trapeze and explore fun and dynamic ways to connect and advance your skills. We will focus on basic principles of tempo and technique while also experimenting with what makes each partnership unique.

Students are encouraged to sign up with a partner but it is not required! Only 8 spots left!

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yegn4jP


📸 Michael Doucett
SANCA Seattle

Fall 1 Class Registration is OPEN! Now is your chance to discover the wonder of the circus. SANCA Seattle & Emerald City Trapeze Arts offer over 150 different classes for youth and adults.

Choose from Flying Trapeze, Aerial, Tumbling, Acro, Tightwire, Tumbling, Trampoline, German Wheel, Cyr Wheel, and more!

Photo Credit: David Treadwell (Up, With a Twist 2024)

Register for classes today!
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs

Circus Etc. Cabaret | Sans Solos
September 14, 2024
In the final installment of the Circus Etc season: “Sans Solos” puts acrobatic collaboration in the spotlight. In “Sans Solos”, artists from the SANCA and ECTA staff and the region will perform new work in the form of duos, trios, and groups. With its first onstage appearance, the Group and Banquine Acrobatics collective will grace the stage with swinging, flipping, and towering threehighs. Circus showcases human agility, strength and daring; in “Sans Solos”, multiple performers work together to become more than the sum of their parts. Solos are forbidden, provoking performers to work together to reveal collective movement poetry. What stories will be told when these performers combine their choreographic voices? Come find out when you see Circus Etc: “Sans Solos.”

TIME
Doors: 7:30pm
All ages are welcome!
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/circus-etc-cabaret-sans-solos-september-14/

Looking for a time to commit to finding your wings? This class is for youth flyers of all skill levels who are interested in flying every week. Flyers will participate with a consistent group of flyers and the same coaches for ninety minutes each week for the duration of the current session. The coaches will provide consistent and personalized instruction, ensuring the best possible learning environment and the safest and quickest progression.

Starting on September 10th
Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (4 spots left)

Starting on September 14th
Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (5 spots left)

Advanced Youth Flying Trapeze:
Starting on September 8th
Sunday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/106551?subCategoryIds=5420093

Registration opens TODAY at noon for SANCA Seattle's Fall 1 classes. Choose from over 150 different classes for youth and adults. Hurry! Fall classes book extremely fast!

Here are a few highlights! Classes are available for preview online. Explore all of the options including Aerial, Tumbling, Introductory Circus Classes, Flying Trapeze, German Wheel, Acro, and more! Registration opens today at noon!

Circus Buddies
This class is for our youngest students and their favorite grownups! Our Circus Buddies class is designed to help increase the sense of balance, coordination, physical awareness, and spatial orientation.

Introductory Aerial Classes
In our mixed apparatus beginner aerial class, you will learn the foundational skills of a variety of apparatuses. This class will focus on building and applying your knowledge of aerial skills and increasing your strength and endurance in the air. (Pre-Teen, Teen, and Adult)

Circus 101 Classes
These general intro classes allow students to try all that the circus has to offer! Classes include trampoline, tumbling, static trapeze, aerial rope, tightwire, aerial fabric, rolling globe, juggling, and more. (Kid, Junior, Pre-Teen, and Teen)

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs

Fall 1 Enrollment for SANCA Seattle Georgetown opens on Monday, August 26th at noon! Mark your calendars for registration day. Classes book very, very quickly!

SANCA offers over 150 different classes for youth and adults! Start your adventure this fall! Our Fall & Winter Youth Camps are also starting to book up!

https://sancaseattle.org

Celebrate your team this autumn! Are you looking for the perfect location for your next corporate event, product launch, or special occasion?

Emerald City Trapeze Arts offers a truly unique experience for your guests. Whether you are celebrating a milestone or hosting an unforgettable fundraiser, our venue is the perfect backdrop!

Add a dazzling Flying Trapeze Show or elevate the night with mesmerizing Aerial Ambiance. You can even give your guests a once in a lifetime opportunity by offering them the chance to try Flying Trapeze!

Hurry! Prime dates are booking VERY fast. Book your tour today!

https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/seattle-weddings-events/

Have you ever dreamed of trying something new? Explore the incredible world of circus arts this fall. No experience is required for many of our classes. Our talented coaches will guide you through all of the basics as you begin your journey!

Join us at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for your first class!

Registration is open! Try Flying Trapeze, Aerial, Circus Arts, and Circus Fitness classes!

https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com

Photo Credit: John Cornicello

We are so excited to announce our Youth Fall & Winter Circus Camps at SANCA Seattle & Emerald City Trapeze Arts! Our circus camps offer an introduction to the wonders of circus arts. Choose from introductory or advanced camps!

Registration for School Break Day Camps, Turkey Camp, and specialized Holiday Break Camps is open! Hurry! Camps fill up VERY quickly!

Fall & Winter Camps (2024)
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/96304

Winter Camps (2025)
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/106840

Fall 1 Enrollment opens today at NOON for Emerald City Trapeze Arts classes! Hurry! Classes will book up very quickly!

Introducing our New Youth Classes at Emerald City Trapeze Arts! Starting this fall!

Pr***en Aerial
Students will focus on strength, flexibility, and form as they become familiar with common aerial vocabulary on the static trapeze, rope, and fabric. This class will introduce students to air awareness and safety as they explore the aerial arts.

Teen Aerial
Students will continue to advance their knowledge of aerial skills on a variety of apparatuses. This level will also include drills and exercises to prepare for more complex skills and dynamic movements.

Youth Circus 101 Classes
These general intro classes allow students to try all that the circus has to offer! Classes include trampoline, tumbling, static trapeze, aerial rope, tightwire, aerial fabric, rolling globe, juggling, and more.

Youth All Levels Flying Trapeze
Looking for a time to commit to finding your wings? This class is for youth flyers of all skill levels who are interested in flying every week. Flyers will participate with a consistent group of flyers and the same coaches for 1.5 - 2 hours each week for the duration of the session. The coaches will provide consistent and personalized instruction, ensuring the best possible learning environment and the safest and quickest progression.

Register starting at noon today!
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs

ECTA Fall class registration opens on Monday, August 19th at noon! You can now view the upcoming Fall classes online!

Photo Credit: Sanderling Photography captured during one of our recent Circus Etc. Cabaret Shows! Join us on September 14th for our next show!

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Early bird discount! Save $5 on GA tickets for Circus Etc. Cabaret on September 14th. The sale ends on Sunday, August 18th!

In the final installment of the Circus Etc season: “Sans Solos” puts acrobatic collaboration in the spotlight. In “Sans Solos”, artists from the SANCA and ECTA staff and the region will perform new work in the form of duos, trios, and groups.

https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/circus-etc-cabaret-sans-solos-september-14/

We are flying towards the weekend! Are you ready to try something new? Join us for your very first Flying Trapeze class in Seattle! https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com

Captured by John Cornicello Photography

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19th at noon! We will be opening up our next several months of classes at Emerald City Trapeze Arts! Join us for your next circus adventure!

Are you interested in learning how to do a backflip?

Join us on August 24th & 25th for Backflip Workshops with Abraham. He has developed a systematic process for learning the standing backflip which is broken down into manageable steps, many of which can be practiced on your own. Students often come away from his classes and workshops having done things they never expected were possible. While safety is always the highest priority Abraham’s teaching style is fun and playful. You should expect to work hard and learn something new while feeling safe and supported in all of his workshops.

Backflip Fundamentals
Saturday, August 24th: 12pm – 1:30pm
In this workshop, Abraham will be covering basic strength, mobility, and drills to prepare you for backflips. This workshop will be the perfect introduction to the basic movements associated with the backflip. If you have ever been interested in learning to backflip this workshop is a must! In this workshop, you will learn backflip-related strength, mobility, and drills you can practice in your own time. You will also be prepared to take the Backflip Intensive Level 1 workshop in a few months when Abraham returns to SANCA for more workshops.

Backflip Intensive Level 1
Saturday, August 24th: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday, August 25th: 1pm – 3pm
Have you always wanted to do a backflip, but never quite felt safe? Then this workshop is for you! In this intensive workshop, Abraham will take you through how to do a standing backflip. Abraham has been teaching parkour, freerunning, acrobatics and more for over 10 years. The standing backflip will be broken down into safe, manageable steps, to ensure you feel comfortable with each drill and progression. The workshop will start with mobility, activations and drills, then participants will take turns working up to spotted backflips. Abraham teaches backflip using the two-person spotting method. Participants can expect to complete assisted standing backflips by the end of the workshop and occasionally students complete unassisted backflips. The workshop is limited to eight spots to accommodate lots of specific work with each participant.

Book a spot: https://sancaseattle.org/workshops/

Are you ready to elevate your Aerial skills to new heights? Don't miss our Intermediate Fabric class at Emerald City Trapeze Arts!

Intermediate Fabric
In ECTA's Intermediate Fabric class, you will continue to advance your technique while learning to connect and refine the skills you learned in previous classes. The class will focus on adding more complexity and transition skills to your repertoire.

Learn more about classes!
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/103998?subCategoryIds=5266269

Photo Credit: John Cornicello

We had so much fun at this last weekend's Student Show! Have you ever dreamed of learning Aerial Silks? Now is your chance! We offer classes for youth and adults. No prior experience is necessary.

Ready to start your circus journey?

Learn more about our classes: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs

Captured by John Cornicello

We are very excited to announce Circus Etc. Cabaret | Sans Solos on September 14, 2024!

In the final installment of the Circus Etc season: “Sans Solos” puts acrobatic collaboration in the spotlight. In “Sans Solos”, artists from the SANCA and ECTA staff and the region will perform new work in the form of duos, trios, and groups. With its first onstage appearance, the Group and Banquine Acrobatics collective will grace the stage with swinging, flipping, and towering threehighs. Circus showcases human agility, strength, and daring; in “Sans Solos”, multiple performers work together to become more than the sum of their parts. Solos are forbidden, provoking performers to work together to reveal collective movement poetry. What stories will be told when these performers combine their choreographic voices? Come find out when you see Circus Etc: “Sans Solos.” Show is all ages.

TIME
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:00pm

Tickets: https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/circus-etc-cabaret-sans-solos-september-14/

Artist Highlight: Audax Alea
Performing Object Manipulation (poi) in Student Etc. Cabaret | Summer Vibes on August 10th!

"Introducing Audax Alea, an artist who should probably go back to school and get a real job! After a misspent youth covered in gymnastics chalk and spinning colorguard sabers, Audax was kidnapped by a fire dancing troupe and learned the art of poi, staff, and fire eating and breathing. After escaping pyro captivity, Audax traveled the world collecting artistic trinkets from the drag and burlesque scenes of the Twin Cities, circus arts of Chicago, and the dreams of Paris. Now emerging in the Emerald City, Audax is ready to bring a preposterous mix of circus, nerddom, parody, and tomfoolery to the stages of Seattle!" .alea

Join us on Saturday, August 10th for our Student Show! Hurry! We have only a limited number of VIP Balcony Tickets left!

Tickets:
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/student-etc-cabaret-august-10/

Photo Credit: Michael Albright

Elevate your weekend! Join us on August 10th for our Student Etc. Cabaret | Summer Vibes! We are offering a limited number of VIP Balcony Tickets.

Enjoy a 2 for 1 sale while capacity allows! Hurry! Tickets are selling out FAST!

All ages are welcome!

https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/student-etc-cabaret-august-10/