Try Fly

ByNational Centre for Circus Arts

Circus

Beginner

A beginner introduction to flying trapeze using a harnessed petit volant setup and instructor guidance.

About this course

Try Fly introduces participants to flying trapeze through a one-off session using a petit volant setup. Participants are securely harnessed while they explore the apparatus and experience moving through the air. Instructors provide guidance throughout the activity, which involves physical effort and working at height. The class is designed as an introductory experience rather than requiring athletic training, although participants should be able to hold their body weight for at least 20 seconds.

What you'll learn

  • Experience flying trapeze within a securely harnessed petit volant setup.

Is this course right for you?

The class is intended for beginners who want an introduction to flying trapeze. It involves physical activity and working at height. Previous athletic experience is not stated as necessary, but participants should be able to hold their body weight for at least 20 seconds.

  • Suitable for learners without athletic training.
  • Requires the ability to hold body weight for at least 20 seconds.
  • Participants will be securely harnessed while working at height.

Before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing such as leggings or tracksuit bottoms with a T-shirt or vest.
  • Clean indoor trainers are requested.
  • For aerial activity, clothing that covers the limbs, such as long sleeves and leggings, is advised.

Where this course runs

National Centre for Circus Arts

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Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Fri 6 Nov 2026

19:15 – 21:15 • 1 day

£30

Coronet Street, Hoxton

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  • Fri 4 Dec 2026

    19:15 – 21:15 • 1 day

    Coronet Street, Hoxton

    Circus team

    £30

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4 Dec 2026
Friday
19:15 - 21:15
Taster class1 day
CircusTeacher
Coronet StreetLondon N1 6HD
£30.00
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