Client News: Fly School Circus Arts Presents Grand Finale Trapeze Show During PIFA
Fly School Circus Artspresents a
high-flying grand finale to their participation in the Philadelphia
International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). Tonight and tomorrow night, Fly
School presents two first ever flying trapeze shows within the boundaries of
Center City. "Daringly High" performances will take place on
Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM in the University of
the Arts Parking Lot on Broad Street (between Spruce and Pine streets, across
from the Kimmel Center). Professional faculty and advanced students will
present works that celebrate a moment in time dating back to 1965 when model
Jean Shrimpton helped change the face of women’s fashion and challenged female
roles in society. Announced performers include Fly School Director Mary Kelly
Rayel, Caitlyn Larsson, Donovan Chandler and Christine Landon. All professional
performers will do tricks and exhibit skills without a safety harness as they
fly 25 feet in the air. Admission is $10.00 at the gate for a spot inside the
parking lot. Best viewing spots are expected to go early, and tickets are first
come, first served until they sell out. Trapeze shows come hot on the heels of
dozens of sold-out classes during the 2013 PIFA. As of today, all trapeze
classes are sold out through closing day. Over 750 adults and children have
come to enjoy trapeze lessons that celebrate empowerment, confidence and
freedom found in doing the unexpected.
Fly School celebrates the “If You Had a Time Machine…” theme
by jetting back to October 30th, 1965, when model Jean Shrimpton shocked the
Australian establishment by attending
Derby Day, a significant horse racing event in Melbourne, wearing a mini dress
with a considerably higher hemline than was acceptable in Australian society.
In doing so, she brought global attention to the fashion revolution already
underway in Europe, one that was changing the landscape of women's fashion from one of maternal imitation to one of
individuality, empowerment, and youthful domination.
Each performance will showcase both the incredible talent
and skills of the Fly School staff and the hard earned accomplishments of their
students. The student performance will present a variety of skill levels and
achievements, demonstrating how Flying Trapeze can enrich and empower the lives
of all people. Fly School staff will take it to the next level with a traditional
flying trapeze performance where they will astound audiences with professional
skill, style, grace, and beauty!
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