Let’s Run Away to the Circus!
Quick Answer: The page describes the author's experience taking circus-type classes, including a trapeze class and an Aerial Gym class using steel hoops, at Circus Sarasota during a girls getaway to Sarasota, Florida.
When asked if I wanted to take a trapeze class while on a girls getaway to Sarasota Florida, without hesitation or really even much thought, I exclaimed “Yes!” What could be more fun than flying through the air, ideally with grace and strength? I recruited my friends Dawn and Robin (my adventurous partners in crime: see What Happens in Vegas…). Circus Sarasota offers a few different circus-type classes, and we were quick to sign up.
First, we took the Aerial Gym class. The description read that hoops are used, suspended about two or three feet off the ground. We thought the class sounded fun – we just didn’t realize how hard it would be! The five us in the class used the steel hoops as support in various Pilates- and yoga-type moves – plank, bridge, even downward facing dog. The most fun, though, was when we balanced our chests on the hoops, used our arms for leverage and swung, swan-like (maybe?!), through the air. My favorite move of the class, though, was (Wo)Man in the Moon – we balanced on our thin steel hoops, bending and shaping our bodies until we conformed to the hoop’s curve. In the pose, I felt graceful and limber – all I needed was a sparkly outfit and I would’ve been set!
At a Glance
Key Facts
- The author was invited to try a trapeze class during a girls getaway to Sarasota, Florida.
- She recruited friends Dawn and Robin to join her.
- Circus Sarasota offers several circus-type classes, and the group signed up for a few.
- The first class taken was Aerial Gym, using steel hoops suspended two to three feet off the ground.
- The class used the hoops as support for Pilates- and yoga-type moves like plank, bridge, and downward facing dog.
- The author's favorite move was called '(Wo)Man in the Moon,' where they balanced on the hoops and shaped their bodies to its curve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the author take the circus classes?
The classes were taken at Circus Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida, during a girls getaway.
What class did the group take first?
They first took the Aerial Gym class, which used steel hoops suspended two to three feet off the ground.
What kind of moves were done in the Aerial Gym class?
They performed Pilates- and yoga-type moves such as plank, bridge, and downward facing dog using the steel hoops for support.
What was the author's favorite move?
Her favorite move was '(Wo)Man in the Moon,' where she balanced on the hoop and shaped her body to conform to its curve.
Who joined the author for the classes?
Her friends Dawn and Robin, described as her adventurous partners in crime, joined her.
