The NY Times has a story today about Trapeze School New York --aka "that place where Carrie goes to conquer her fear of heights, and, metaphorically, more....".
If you're not a Sex and the City fan, in plain English, that means "that outdoor trapeze thing next to the Hudson that I look at when I am passing in a cab and think 'one day I'll do that...!".
On West Street at Houston, they offer various classes in various aerial arts. They also have some indoor classes (tho what fun is that...?) at 518 West 30th.
Classes in flying trapeze are $60 for 2 hours (plus $22 "first time reservation fee") and 10 people max. Here's their backgrounder: "Classes are 2 hours long and are taught in groups of up to 10 people. No prior experience is necessary. First-time students will learn the knee-hang and may even be able to try a catch. All students will have the opportunity to advance their skills."
It sounds like fun--tho the cringe factor for people like me who hate embarrassing themselves sports-wise appears rather high. Oh well, who cares. "Only in New York"!
