Though pitching a tent on a soccer field, donning a clown nose, and hurling circus peanuts through flaming tires may attract a crowd, taking a trapeze class is the only way to relive the circus on a regular basis. Prolong the magic with today's Groupon: for $35, you get one trapeze class from Trapeze School New York on Santa Monica Pier (up to a $79 value). This Groupon is only good for classes Monday through Friday and cannot be redeemed during June, July, or August. This Groupon's value includes a one-time $22 registration fee.

The professional danglers at Trapeze School New York transform landlocked humans into airborne backflippers with a unique and fun form of fitness that helps conquer the fear of heights, instill self-confidence, and improve team-building skills. With class options fit for all skill levels, experienced instructors teach prospective body pilots ages 6 and up learn how to work dormant muscles and laugh in gravity’s smug, scientific face in a fun and secure environment. Experience the flying-trapeze class, a two-hour course that will train students how to swing from a wildly pendulating bar by their knees before gracefully landing on a soft net.

Reviews

Trapeze School New York has been featured in a variety of press. KCOP 13 featured the Los Angeles location, and more than 20 Yelpers give it a five-star average.

• The instructors were funny, professional, and encouraging. I never would have dreamed that I would have learned so much or had that much fun. – Amy B., Yelp, 1/31/11
• it's really a once in a lifetime kind of thing that not a lot of people do. I highly recommend it! – Kaitlin H., Yelp, 12/1/10