How to Become a Trapeze Artist

Have you had dreams of flying? Have you longed to run off to join the circus? That dream is more possible than you think. All you have to do is become a trapeze artist.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Look for trapeze lessons in the phone book or online. A great resource for everything trapeze is Damnhot.com. There you can find links to trapeze lessons, clubs, jokes, trapeze supplies as well as whatever you need to become a trapeze artist.

2. Find a trapeze club in your area. At Damnhot.com, you can find a list of trapeze clubs throughout the world. The list is extensive and non-biased because, as Damnhot.com states: "Trapeze clubs, schools and resorts do NOT pay to be listed. All known facilities are listed, free of charge, in order to make this the most complete listing possible".

3. Join a trapeze artist discussion group. Several trapeze artist clubs are listed through Yahoo groups.

4. Have fun and practice diligently and safely. Even if you have no intention of becoming a professional trapeze artist, you can experience the wonder of flight.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember, if you want to become a trapeze artist, that it is an activity that involves a fairly high degree of risk. Always train under a professional and don't try acrobatics at home.

Resources

• Damn Hot is a great source for everything trapeze.
• Cirque du Soleil provides job listings for trapeze artists.
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus lists jobs for trapeze artists.
• The Trapeze Club is 70 miles north of New York City.

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