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Client News: Fly School Circus Arts Presents Grand Finale Trapeze Show During PIFA

Fly School Circus Arts presents 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!

For more information on Fly School, visit www.flyschoolcircusarts.com and follow @flyschoolcircus.

Big congratulations go out to Fly School -  All classes are now sold out! Join the trapeze fun during tonight's first ever show. 

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Client News: Flying Trapeze Lessons Soar Daringly High During PIFA 2013

Fly School Circus Arts returns to the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) with “Daringly High” outdoor flying trapeze lessons and performances. Adults and children (ages 6 and up) are invited to celebrate the empowerment, confidence and freedom found in doing the unexpected.  Flying trapeze lessons run daily from Thursday, March 28 through Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 9:00am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 7:00pm. Outdoor rigging, reaching 25 feet in the air, will be set up in the University of the Arts empty parking lot between Spruce and Pine streets. Each two hour class is geared to the individual, the first time student or the seasoned returning flyer. Fly School will end the festival on a high note with performances on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013, at 8:00pm. For “Daringly High” inspiration, Fly School time travelled to 1965 when model Jean Shrimpton helped change the face of women’s fashion and challenged female roles in society.  Class reservations are on sale now for $55 each at the Kimmel Center Box Office, by calling (215) 546-PIFA or by visiting www.pifa.org.  Performance tickets and pricing will be announced in April at www.flyschoolcircusarts.com and on Twitter at @flyschoolcircus.

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.

“Daringly High encourages you to overcome challenges, fly in the face of limitations and try something you never thought possible,” said Fly School Circus Arts Executive Director Mary Kelly Rayel. “In our classes we constantly strive to give our students the feeling that they are rising above their own perceived limitations and others expectations. Our trained instructors provide a motivating and inspirational atmosphere where you can tap into your inner courage, sense of trust and attention to detail.”

During lessons, students of various ages and abilities will soar through the air on a full-scale flying rig.  Students will learn all the techniques of this art form – including take-off from the platform, the swing, the transfer to the catcher, and the drop to the net.  Classes are open to students six years old and up. The weight limit is 250 lbs. All participants will be fully harnessed in the air. Some weather conditions may be a cause for rescheduling by the instructors. Cancellation is at the discretion of the instructors.  Rescheduling, ticket exchanges and refunds will be handled by the Kimmel Center box office.

Flying trapeze lessons are $55 for a two-hour lesson.  Reservations are available at the Kimmel Center Box Office, by calling (215) 546-PIFA or by visiting www.pifa.org. 

Pricing and details for flying trapeze performances will be announced in early April at www.flyschoolcircusarts.com and on Twitter by following @flyschoolcircus.

About Fly School Circus Arts

Fly School Circus Arts provides outdoor flying trapeze lessons in beautiful Northern Bucks County, May through June and August through October of each year.  Since its founding in 2008, Fly School Circus Arts has trained more than 500 students from Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and New Jersey. In 2008, Fly School worked with Cirque Du Jour to bring flying trapeze lessons to Camp Quality, a nationally recognized Oncology camp in Arkansas.  Since 2009, Fly School has participated in intensive aerial week at Circus Arts Camp in Westchester, NY.  In 2011, Fly School partnered with the Kimmel Center to bring flying trapeze lessons to Center City Philadelphia during the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). Fly School Circus Arts will return to the 2013 PIFA with flying trapeze lessons and first-ever flying trapeze performances.

 

Fly School Circus Arts was founded by Executive Director Mary Kelly Rayel, who graduated from Ithaca College with a B.A. in Theater. Rayel is also an alumna of the former Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Clown College.  In her 20+ years of experience, she has taught and performed for Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, Club Med and Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, among others. Performing opportunities have taken her to Puerto Rico, Mexico and all over the southern United States.  In 1998, Rayel moved back to her native Bucks County, where she began teaching gymnastics, from pre-school to coaching competitive teams. In addition to her work with Fly School Circus Arts, Rayel performs through several professional entertainment companies.

 

About PIFA

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) is a month-long, city-wide arts festival that is presented by the Kimmel Center between Thursday, March 28 and April 27, 2013.  Fifty arts and cultural organizations will present multi-disciplinary artistic interpretations of new works, classical performances and exhibits.  Each project is designed to showcase innovation, collaboration and creativity. The 2013 thematic focus, “If You Had a Time Machine…” takes audiences on a journey through time to experience the convergence of art, culture and history in artistic interpretations of great, defining moments that continue to influence society today.  The inaugural 2011 PIFA, which paid homage to the artistic energy of Paris 1910-1920, attracted over 404,600 visitors to the festival’s core 135 events and 196,000 visitors to the closing Street Fair. For information, please visit www.pifa.org.

Client News: Head Back to School with Kids' Circus Classes, Discounted Pricing and One-Time Workshops

Summer is almost over, but the fun is just getting started! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) announces a full lineup of 28 youth classes that start Tuesday, September 4 through Monday, November 19, 2012.  Exciting changes to fall session include more class times and reduced pricing.  For the newcomers, kids can get a one-time taste of circus arts with Intro to Kids Circus Workshops on Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31, 2012 that carry an extremely discounted, $5 enrollment fee. This fall sees the re-launch of the PSCA Youth Troupe. Enthusiastic youth seeking more intense circus training and performance opportunities are invited to audition! All classes and activities will take place at PSCA, 5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144.  Registration is now open at www.phillycircus.com or by calling (215) 849-1991.

** INTRO TO KIDS CIRCUS WORKSHOPS **

INTRO TO KIDS CIRCUS (Ages 5-10)
Thursday, August 30 at 3:30pm and 5:00pm
Friday, August 31 at 3:30pm
$5 each
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts presents a fun and challenging circus sampler!  This one-time introductory workshop will introduce five to ten year olds to rope-climbing, trapeze, tightwire, juggling, rolling globe, plate-spinning and tumbling. The excitement begins with a demonstration by professional adult performers. Warning: Intro circus lessons have been known to cause children to want to run away and join Philadelphia’s finest circus!  

** FALL SESSION AT A GLANCE **

From Tuesday, September 4 through Monday, November 19, PSCA will offer 28 youth classes during an eleven-week session. Youth classes are available for children ages 18 months to 15 years. 

** HIGHLIGHTED FULL SESSION COURSES **

TOTS CIRCUS (Ages 3-4)
Tuesday, September 4 to Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15pm-3:00pm
Full Session (11 Weeks) $143
Get them started early! Bring your little circus performer to this fun and challenging class. Under the guidance of our seasoned instructors, they will be introduced to aerial rope and static trapeze. They will also learn to walk on the tightwire  and juggle scarves.  In this safe and supportive environment, they'll explore gross-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and circus playtime as a group. 

YOUTH CIRCUS (AGES 7-10)

Tuesday, September 9 to Monday, November 19, 2012 (See specific date/session range)
Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturdays, 9:45-10:45am
Full Session (11 Weeks) $157
Youth Circus is a great way to get your kids moving after a long day in the classroom. Seven to ten year olds are at the perfect age for learning circus skills. They are confident, enthusiastic and thrilled by new challenges. PSCA has plenty to offer them with lessons that include trapeze, tightwire, juggling, rolling globe, plate-spinning and tumbling. They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize what great exercise and coordination development they're getting. 

YOUTH AERIALS LEVEL 1 (AGES 8-15)
Monday, September 9 to Monday, November 19 (See specific date/session range)
Mondays or Thursdays, 5:00pm-6:15pm
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
Full Session (11 Weeks) $228
For kids and teens ready to really train on the aerial equipment, PSCA offers the Aerials Level 1 Class. Youth lessons include static trapeze, rope, fabric and physical conditioning. Lessons feature creative ways to build upper body and core strength, while improving flexibility. They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize what great exercise and coordination development they're getting.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Dates and times to be scheduled with staff
$70-$150 per lesson

Students looking to finally master that tumbling move or improve aerial technique can schedule private lessons with PSCA’s experienced staff. Private lessons take circus arts training to the next level through focused, one-on-one training. Faculty can customize a unique schedule to fit your child’s needs. 

** PSCA YOUTH TROUPE **

YOUTH TROUPE RETURNS TO PSCA 2012-13 (AGES 8-15)
Auditions: Friday, September 7, 2012, 4:30pm
Full session (9 months) $132.50

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts will re-launch Youth Troupe for the 2012-13 season. PSCA will bring together advanced youth circus performers to host a unique learning experience for the youngsters, and to stage a new set of breathtaking circus performances involving youths. Meeting twice weekly, advanced juggling, unicycling and acrobatic kids will train more intensely and take on new performance opportunities. For questions, comments or to sign up for an audition slot please contact Kitsie at [email protected].

 

Aversa PR & Events Partners with Queer 2 The T Radio

Aversa PR & Events is excited to announce a special partnership with Queer 2 The T Radio.  LGBT-friendly clients and non-profit charitable partners will take to the air waves with host TS Hawkins to promote upcoming events and new LGBT hotspots. Upcoming radio interviews include the following: 

• Tashan - Promoting SWAGGER LGBT Monthly Party, 
  runs the week of Monday, August 13  (LISTEN) 
• Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League - Promoting Fall Season, runs the week of Monday, August 27 
• Brat Productions - Promoting RockPile during Philadelphia Fringe Festival, runs the week of Monday, September 10
• Philly Loves Fun - Promoting LGBT contests, events and giveaways, runs the week of Monday, October 1
• East Passyunk Avenue - Promoting QOTA LGBT Monthly Party, runs the week of Monday, October 8
• Philadelphia School of Circus Arts -  General interview, runs the week of Monday,  October 15
• Metro Mens (East Passyunk) - General interview, runs the week of Monday,  November 12
• Ms Goody Cupcake - General interview, runs the week of Monday, December 10

About Queer 2 The T

Queer 2 The T, the #1 Queer Sound, plans to provide the LGBTQ community with political commentary, nightlife happenings and arts & culture events through online radio programming. The hosts aim to embrace all communities and provide a protected environment to examine the similarities in our "differences". Coupled with community initiatives,Queer 2 The T, strives to merge what has been coined "gay" and "hetero-normative" into the unified category of humanity by addressing many topics with on-air interviews, outreach and reviews from local and global listenership. Queer 2 The T is more than a radio show; it is a safe space for queer identified, gay, lesbian, transgender, straight and straight allies to convene to discuss concerns and info-tainment.

 

About TS Hawkins

According to the PGN, Hawkins is the "sunniest and bubbliest of the trio and usually the calm center that steers the show." She is an internationally recognized author, performance poet, actor and wedding officiant. Her previous publications, Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues, Confectionately Yours, Mahogany Nectar and [Lil Blæk Book] All the Long Stories Short have been well received in print and radio media since 2007. Expanding her writing skill set, Hawkins will release her first book for teens titled Black Suga: diary of a troublesome teenager, which will debut in mid 2013 along with her first children's book titled Poetry Schmo-etry. Soon to complete her 7th publication The Hotel Haikus, she will be headlining the Authors Under 30 Book Tour promoting this work. After grad school, Hawkins plans to open an LGBTQ Charter/Boarding School. She is grateful to have traveled to share her work with other talented performers & writers! For more detailed information visit www.tspoetics.com

 

Client Event: East Passyunk 7th Annual Car Show a Huge Success!

Congratulations to East Passyunk Avenue on the record breaking success of the 7th Annual Car Show and Street Festival.  More than 7,500 people converged on the Avenue to see the 140+ cars and enjoy the family fun.  Ms Good Cupcake also celebrated her first anniversary during the car show, and Philadelphia School of Circus Arts brought the circus to South Philly. Check out a few select photos below. Visit www.phillylovesfun.com for our full album. 

        

           

Client Event: East Passyunk Avenue Revs Up for Car Show and Street Festival

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPA) is revving up for the 7^th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 29, 2012, from Noon to 5:00pm, on EPA between Broad and Dickinson streets.  More than 140 cars, motorcycles and trucks are expected to compete for Best of Show and other top honors.  The accompanying street festival will feature live music, circus performances, vendors, kid’s activities and the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show.  EPA’s award-winning restaurants will serve up special street food and summertime drinks.  Admission is FREE for attendees and $15 for cars.  The rain date is Sunday, August 5, 2012. 

 “East Passyunk’s Car Show and Street Festival is one of South Philly’s largest outdoor festivals,” said EPA’s Director Renee Gilinger.  “Families from around the tri-state area, and beyond, flock to EPA to cruise the cars, root for their favorites, sample South Philly fare and enjoy live music on every block.”

More than 140 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line the five blocks between Broad and Dickinson streets.  Trophies will be awarded in dozens of categories, including: Top 50, Best Stock, Best Modified, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best 50’s Custom, Best Street Rod, Best Low Rider, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle, and Best of Show Car and Motorcycle.   

Live music will keep things moving and grooving with a different band on each block.  The line-up is as follows:

• 12:30pm to 2:00pm – Los Kilates (El Zarape, 12th and Morris streets) 
• 1:00pm to 2:30pm – East Coastamite (Le Virtu, EPA and Juniper Street)
• 2pm – DooWop Band (Stogie Joe's, EPA and Moore Street)
• 2:00pm to 3:00pm – Pan Labyrinth (Birra, EPA and 12th Street)
• 2:30pm – Furious George (Stogie Joe's, EPA and Moore Street)
• 3:00pm to 4:30pm – We Are Fauna (Le Virtu, EPA and Juniper Street)
• 3:00pm to 4:30pm – Steve Cal Blues Band (Mamma Maria, EPA between Tasker and Morris streets)

East Passyunk’s award-winning restaurants will serve special street food and summertime beverages.  Keeping in line with EPA’s ever-diversifying dining options, the festival menu will include:

• Birra – Outdoor beer garden and slices 
• Cantina – Regular menu in the outdoor yard with brunch and margarita specials
• El Zarape – Tacos al pastor on the outdoor spit and other Mexican favorites
• Le Virtu – Outdoor grill and beer garden
• Mamma Maria – Gnocchi, chicken cutlets, sausage and peppers 
• Marra's – Pizza, sausage and peppers, meatball sandwiches
• Ms Goody Cupcake – Special festival flavors (Classic Car, Doo Wop, Taste of Summer, Margarita)
• Noir – Montreal-style hot dogs, poutine and arancini
• Plenty – Sandwiches and panini including pesto chicken, tasso ham and portabello mushrooms
• Stogie Joe's – Outdoor craft beer bar

Classic photos, children’s activities, a free moon bounce, ice cream from Little Baby’s Ice Cream and a coloring contest at Ms Goody Cupcake will provide fun for the whole family.  Philadelphia School of Circus Arts will entertain the masses with ground skills and tightwire performances.  The Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show at the Fountain will showcase handmade items from 30 crafters and artists.   Street vendors will sell car accessories and products, jewelry, sunglasses, Italian clothing and more.

Other festivities will include “Cupcakes & Cars: One Year Anniversary Party” at Ms Goody Cupcake from 11:30am to 5:00pm.  South Philly’s only cupcakery will celebrate one year on EPA with a cupcake samples, door prizes and a custom car-themed cake cutting ceremony at 2:00pm.  After the cars cruise into the sunset, Stogie Joe’s keeps the party rocking with live music until 9:00pm.

The 7^th Annual Car Show and Street Festival, formerly known as the Doo Wop, is hosted by the Northeast Muscle Car Club and presented by East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District.  Sponsors include Yelp, City Paper, Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation, South Philly Review and WOGL.

East Passyunk Avenue is home to over 150 independently-owned shops and restaurants, offering an excellent opportunity to stretch your legs and take a stroll up the Avenue.  For more information and directions, go to www.visiteastpassyunk.com.

Client Event: From City Hall to Ancient Greece, Circus School Reaches New Heights

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) is at it again – taking the region to new heights in performance, technique and, as always, fun. Between July and August, PSCA will soar with three performance events, including its first-ever aerial performance in the courtyard of Philadelphia City Hall. July also brings the return of Circus Soiree: Ancient Greece, as well as Circus Summer Camp. For the first time ever, Camp sold out before the start of camp on Monday, July 9, 2012.  Finally, registration is now open for PSCA’s new session of 60 classes, that includes instruction in a truly rare circus skill in aerial straps. All performances and classes will take place at PSCA, 5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144, unless otherwise noted.  For more information, visit www.phillycircus.com or call (215) 849-1991.

** PERFORMANCES **

“CITY HALL PRESENTS AERIAL PERFORMANCE”
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, FREE

Philadelphia City Hall Presents welcomes Philadelphia School of Circus Arts for a breathtaking aerial performance in the City Hall Courtyard. City Hall Presents is a new series of free concerts and events at City Hall showcasing Philadelphia’s world-class performing arts organizations. PCSA will be joining ranks with a number of other Philadelphian acts and bringing the arts outside, into the heart of the city, and the hearts of its residents. For more information about City Hall Presents, visit http://cityhallpresents.creativephl.org/. For more information about PSCA, visit www.phillycircus.com or call (215) 849-1991.

“JULY SOIREE: GREEK MYTHOLOGY”
Saturday, July 28, 2012, 5:00pm and 7:30pm, $10.00

Follow PSCA's Soiree director Meg Skill as she explores the often-dark relationships between Greek gods and goddesses and the influence these super-human figures have upon mortals. The performance will play out the clash of opposing forces – life and death, good and evil, sun and moon, comedy and tragedy. It will draw inspiration from Greek mythology and inspire a number of PSCA artists and performers to new heights of style, physical technique and creative production. Expect to be entertained and enchanted by gods, goddesses, and muses of the underworld, earth and sky! Among many others, Meg Skill will be joined by Sarah Dziomba on trapeze playing "Nyx," the goddess of the night and Sarah Muehlbauer on corde lisse performing "Artemis," goddess of the hunt. Tickets are $10.00 and on sale at www.phillycircus.com.

“GALILEE YOUTH CIRCUS”
Friday, July 20, 2012, 8:00pm, FREE

In the warmest spirit of the acrobatic art form, the Galilee Youth Circus brings together Israeli and Palestinian kids from rural towns to produce an inspiring show of acrobatic talent and skill. Join Galilee as they visit PSCA for a special free community performance. For more information about the Galilee Youth Circus, visit http://eng.makom-bagalil.org.il/galileecircus/. For more information about PSCA, visit www.phillycircus.com, or call (215) 849-1991.

** ONGOING SESSION CLASSES **

 Starting the first week of July, PSCA will offer 60 adult classes and 15 Intro to Aerials beginner workshops. The current session continues through August. Students can enroll through the end of July for prorated pricing. Adult classes will include three, seldom-available aerial straps and acrobatics classes offered by new teacher Dan Stern, as well as Beginner and Intermediate Aerials, Chinese Acrobatics, Chinese Pole, Hoop, Juggling and Unicyling, Intro to Contortion, and Tightwire. Youth Aerials classes are offered at three levels. For a complete listing of summer session classes and workshops, please visit www.phillycircus.com and click on “Schedule” in the left menu bar. For a complete listing of class descriptions, click on “Class Descriptions.”

** HIGHLIGHTED COURSES **

“INTRO TO ACROBATICS” 
Tuesday, July 3 to August 21, 2012, 5:45pm – 6:45pm, Full Session (8 Weeks) $176

Acrobatics is the discipline of moving your body, with your body. Learn fundamental tumbling passes, as well as an introduction to handstands and acrobatic partnering.  An emphasis will be placed on cultivating awareness of one’s body and using this to generate precise and efficient motion.  Registration is now open at www.phillycircus.com. 

“CONDITIONING FOR ACRO AND AERIAL STRAPS” 
Mondays, July 2 to August 20, 2012, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Full Session (8 Weeks) $200

The Russian Panteleenko Brothers first pioneered the exercise, contemporary aerial straps performers have been dancing in the air, suspended from a nylon or cotton web-like apparatus that resembles two ribbons. Dan Stern’s course focuses on preparing the body to work on acrobatic movement and aerial straps. Add some variety to your usual weight lifting routine – students will work closely on stretching and strengthening the shoulders and core, both on the ground and on a variety of aerial equipment. Registration is now open at www.phillycircus.com. 

“INTRO TO AERIALS WORKSHOP”

Every Friday, 6:30pm – 7:45pm, July through August, Every Sunday, 5:45pm – 7:00pm, July through August, One-time Workshop (1 Session) $25

Nothing beats the wind in your hair on a hot, humid summer day in Philadelphia. Learn to fly through the air with the greatest of ease at PSCA! Step out of the sun and into our air conditioned studio. Participants will learn rope, fabric and static trapeze.  Lessons feature creative ways to build upper body and core strength, while improving flexibility. It's more motivating than yoga and gives more bragging rights than pumping iron. The workshop is open to anyone 16 years and older.  Advanced reservations are required by visiting www.phillycircus.com. 

** SUMMER CAMP **

Youth Circus Camp (7-16 years old)
Two week sessions between July 9 and August 31, 2012, 9:00am – 3:00pm, $650

Kinder Camp (5-6 years old)
One week, July 9 and August 24, 2012, 9:00am – 3:00pm, $325

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) invites children to turn their summer upside down literally – during full-day “Summer Circus Camp.”  Children five years old and up will learn static trapeze, aerial rope, silks, juggling, plate-spinning, tightwire, clowning and tumbling.   Activities also include performance classes, co-operative games, and special guest demonstrations.  “Kinder Camp” runs July 9 through August 24, 2012. The cost is $325 per one week session for children five and six years old.  “Youth Camp” runs July 9 through August 31, 2012.  The cost is $650 for a two week session for children seven to sixteen years old.  All camp sessions are sold out, but children be added to the waiting list by e-mailing [email protected], or calling (215) 849-1991. 

 ** NEW FACULTY **

Starting Sunday, July 1, 2012, Dan Stern begins instruction on Advanced Partner Acrobatics, Conditioning for Acrobatics & Aerials Straps, Intro to Straps and Intro to Acrobatics. Stern studied acrobalance and duo trapeze at the Israel Circus School while teaching static trapeze and juggling to Arab and Israeli youth. He is a graduate of the New England Center for Circus Arts’ Professional Program, where he specialized in partner acrobatics and aerial straps.

Photographs are available of all activities.  Media are invited to participate in any "Intro" workshop, or observe the new “Straps" classes.  Call (215) 840-9216 for media requests.

 

 

It’s Time to Fly! Flying Trapeze Spring Season Opens in Bucks County

Fly through the air with the greatest of ease... Get your feet off the ground on the flying trapeze...With the spring comes a chance to soar 25 feet above the ground on the flying trapeze.   Northern Bucks County provides a beautiful backdrop for learning to swing in the open air as Fly School Circus Arts opens their 4th Spring season on Saturday, May 5, 2012.   Opening day lessons are a special price of only $45 (down from $55 per person). What a great deal!

“Flying trapeze lessons are a great activity that develops inner courage, trust, attention to detail and a sense of accomplishment,” said Fly School Executive Director Mary Kelly Rayel. “Trained instructors provide a motivating and inspirational atmosphere where students can open their mind and challenge their body.”

Last year, I did just that -- I challenged my body, mind and expectations not once, but twice!

 The first time I flew in Center City, soaring through the buildings on Broad Street as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts.  I always enjoy challenging myself with new and different activities -- and the trapeze seemed like the ultimate adventure.  During the lessons, I went up four times and learned everything from the take-off, to the swing, to basic positions, to the drop.  My start was a little shaky, just watch the funny video!  However, by my fourth and final time  I improved my technique enough to get caught by the catcher. What a thrill!  As soon as my feet touched the ground, I thought, "I want to do it again!"  

My second chance came when I took a group of friends for a fall day in Bucks County.  Before the pumpkin picking and cider sampling, we went to Fly School for a group lesson.  I started mentally practicing the entire week leading up to the lessons.  I also started stretching my legs, as I wanted the perfect Facebook profile picture (LOL).  When I set foot on the board, I was psyched and ready.  This time when they said "Hop" I hopped right into the air and flew like a bird.   The only thing that could have made it better was a fun pair of colorful, quirky circus socks!  (I had to leave something fun for 2012 didn't I?!)

This year, I plan on getting in on the high-flying action once more.   The Spring season runs May 5 to the end of June, although Mary Kelly hopes they might unofficially open earlier.  Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Fly School Circus Arts runs lessons out of Lions Camp Kirby, 1735 Narrows Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. Information, schedules, and booking are available by visiting www.flyschoolcircusarts.com or calling (215) 262-7353.  

Tip: On your way to Lions Camp Kirby, check out the great shopping, food and other tourism attractions that beautiful Bucks County has to offer.  

Valentine's Day Activity: Double the Love with Double the Circus Fun

Love is in the air at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) with “Double the Love:  Intro Circus Workshop” on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.  

Couples/pairs are invited to fly during doubles trapeze, work together in doubles acrobatics, and balance on doubles tightwire.  This workshop is great for pairs and couples.  It is also a great workshop for parents with limited time on their hands!

Workshop activities are for beginners with no special experience or skills required.  “Double the Love” is $25 per person, and open to anyone 16 years and older.  Advanced reservations are required by visiting www.phillycircus.com.  For additional information, please call (215) 849-1991.