Awesome place to unwind and try your limits. We were there for a birthday party and got to try the flying trapeze and some acrobatics, like balancing, mini trampoline and human pyramids. My muscles are still sore three days later, but we had a great time. The instructors were patient, informative, supportive and fun.All in all, I will definitely be back for more at some point

We went to see the circus cabaret with a friend who was taking classes there. It was so much fun, we were laughing and in awe of the abilities of the performers! And they have a new show each month! Check it out!

Great, safe, professional environment to be able to train in a myriad of disciplines at all skill levels. I love this place.

I took a one-off class while visiting SF for work and this place is awesome! I love how it was converted from a high school, since it gives plenty of space for classes (also I loved tramping around a school). I took the intro to tumbling and mini trampoline and it was great - Im feeling a lot more confident in my handstands now. Also the front desk is super nice!

My favorite place to train in SF! The instructors are all very experienced and technical. Class sizes are small and classes are long.

Caring teachers and large choice of exciting activities

I go there for stretching classes with Ash. I am actually a surfer and fairly far from circus and performing arts. However, I absolutely love the stretching classes I do at Circus Center.

Great experience. Dont eat a big breakfast before your first flying trapeze class.

Circus of Light - great show for kids and adults.

Thank you Thank you Thank you for making a WONDERFUL explorations workshop for my child. She was on best behavior all week and couldnt wait for us to see her perform today. The end-of-workshop was streamlined, meaningful, and the kids looked great. I couldnt wait to see your staff jump in and show off a bit and when you finally flew through the air it was incredibly uplifting.Keep doing what you do and I hope all San Franciscans appreciate the rare joy you bring to kids and grownups in the city.Nice job!

Great price for a specialty fitness/hobby! I started going here to build up my flexibility and tumbling skill set for dance, and I love it. Great discounts for new customers as well as last minute classes and by buying classes in bulk. I also appreciate they list the students already enrolled in the class (not a fan of huge class sizes, especially when learning something that could cause injuries with improper technique). Teachers are very knowledgeable about that, and so far have done a good job scaling up the difficulty for new students (like me) safely

It is so amazing️️

The staff is extremely helpful, professional and caring. They do a great job of giving first timers an awesome trapezing experience! So glad my friend invited me to this magical place!

What an amazing performance put on by this group of young people. And the open gym following their show was awesome! I would definitely encourage anyone with an appreciation for art and acrobatics, definitely bring your family to see this jaw dropping performance..

Great classes. The space is well prepared for the activities it runs. The teachers are amazing professionals.

Got to try out the intro to aerial arts class. As a beginner, it was a lot of fun. The instructor Celine was very friendly and she was patient with us. She would walk us through the different steps to try the tricks.In a 90 minute class, we started with a warm up session which includes some stretching. Then following that we got to try the trapeze, rope climb with scarves and rope. Then we tried some tricks on the hoop as wellOverall, lots of fun, great workout, especially for the upper body!

A lot of fun and excellent people

Top notch teachers, excellent facilities. Make your circus dreams come true here!

Staff immediately took the time to insure I was being challenged. I signed up for the basic course and he could tell I was a little more advanced. After class he took the time to show me all Circus Center had to offer!! Im excited to try out the different areas!!

Excellent cabaret show. Really amazing acts. Very enjoyable

I highly recommend trying out a class here. Flying trapeze is my favorite and its beginner friendly.

All the teachers for flexibility and stretching have been wonderful. Theyve helped me progress much more than I ever could on my own. I highly recommend taking classes here.

Amazingly fun, with the bonus of learning new skills.

The best workout you will ever get in San Francisco! I have been training here for years and there is nowhere better than Circus Center. You can try rope, flying trapeze, silks, hoop and other aerial classes, as well as contortion, acrobats, juggling and dance. Make sure you come here at least once in your lifetime :)

Circus Center is an institution that provides classes and training in the circus arts (tumbling, aerials, flying trapeze, etc.) for people of all skill levels. They also put on community performances and cabaret-style evening events. I have greatly enjoyed both taking classes and attending performances there.

BEST PLACE TO START OUT ACROBATICS OR CIRCUS TRAINING!I mainly go there to train on the Chinese Poles, and Circus Center has amazing and well knowledgeable teachers.You can always ask them on the phone or via email for a tryout class. Their customer service is very good. They respond quickly and are very professional.

Best place to train circus arts in SF!

I went to a class here and they were incredibly friendly. On Wednesday nights, they offer a free intro class at 7 pm. I recommend attending at least once. They had a professional clown take us through different juggling exercises and showed us how to unicycle.

Incredible instructors (Jim Donak, Miriam Telles, Ashe Giovanni, and Amy Olsen just to name a few) who pay attention to students needs, goals, and overall well being. Fun and original shows at the circus center cabaret. Great Clown Conservatory performances and theater education resources! I cannot say enough good things about the place.

Show is very entertaining. The host is so funny and she sings very good. Great show!

I signed up for Classpass this month and have been able to try so many cool studios through this membership. (Seriously, check it out... greatest idea ever!)I took an intro to acrobatics class here and had the greatest time! I felt like a little kid again. There were all skill levels in the class and the instructor was this hilarious little guy who challenged each student dependent on their skills. I feel like I really pushed myself in this intro class and got a great work out. The atmosphere is really cool too and everyone has a different story. I cant wait to try out one of their trapeze classes!

What an taken the kids have developed. Great community, and enjoyed your open gym time after the amazing show they put on

Classes for acrobatics, aerials, gymnastics and even clownship!! Every city should have this alternate entertainment options

Amazing showmanship!

World class instruction. Flying trapeze is a blast and the instructors are all very personable and fun to work with.

Great teachers, fun classes. great place to learn new skills

One of a kind. I have been to a couple classes. Really amazing that it can thrive. The performances are fun to take the kids to.

This gym is truly unique. It is catered to anyone who wants to try circus tricks--whatever level you may be. The instructors are friendly and outgoing. They are really willing to teach you anything from the ground up. There are classes for all levels and skills. If a typical workout isnt for you, this is a great place to check out!

Good but there’s not really that much outside space.

Very cool place. A lot of clowning around.

Did the TrapezeWhat a buzz.Everyone so helpful

Absolutely amazing facility. Plenty of props to pay with, perfectly set up with areas for juggling, arial arts, performance spaces, anything you can possibly imagine. Check out the free Circus Skills Jam class on Wednesday and Friday from 7-9pm.

Best workout in town!

Fantastically fun classes for anyone with a bit of athletic drive - youll be surprised how acrobatic you are! Check the website for special offers before you go.

I am in the youth circus and it is a fun and kind community that I enjoy being at.

LOOOOVE this place. Its pretty much my second home.

Amazing acrobatic performance and great show.

Great conditioning class for all levels!

Very Entertaining. Small venue.

Awesome!

I have mixed feelings about this place, since my experience here seems to to vary so much depending on the day and whos around.Well, firstly, Circus Center is more of a school rather than a studio, so dont expect everything here to be super shiny and new like at some other studios around SF. Its clean enough, so Im not complaining or anything, just wanted to mention it so its not a surprise later when you get a waft of sweat. Also, dont get it confused with AcroSports which is just down the street in an almost identical building.Inner sunset isnt too close for those of us who come from downtown or something, but its not too hard to get to. Its easy to hop on the N (muni) to get there. I dont have a car, so Im unsure of the parking situation, but since its mainly residential it probably isnt too bad.There are people here of all ages (they have classes for kids and adults!) and skills levels. I come here as a beginner and a drop-in student at that, but there are usually people around who are seriously practicing for performances and other stuff. Not to mention a lot of different skills! Theres flying trapeze, acrobatics, Chinese pole, parkour, tissu / aerial silks, lyra / aerial hoop, corde lisse / aerial rope, static trapeze, etc. Definitely look at the full schedule if you want to see what else they have around.The staff and students here vary. Like I mentioned, Im mainly a drop-in student (although I have done one full session too :D) To be honest, sometimes everyone is great from the time you walk in, throughout the class, then when you walk out after class. Sometimes they are super friendly and social, but other times they are more focused on efficiency and getting to work - its a school after all, so they dont always walk you through things step by step if thats what youre always expecting. Just saying...Bonus: Its on a ClassPass and also has an intro package, which is great if you want to get little tastes of things. BUT the classes (ClassPass and even regular classes) tend to fill up fast so plan ahead if theres something you want to try that might be in high demand with the students. The limited classes are both a pro and con since its hard to get in, but once youre in, its nice to have the individualized attention

If you are would-be stilt walker at the MAPP or Carnival but held back by fear of falling, here is where you can learn to break through. What if you just want to see trapeze or vaudeville acts for free? You can attend the occasional free performances they put on here and avoid the trek to the cow palace or the sticker shock at cirque du soleil.

Cant wait to get started!!

Amazing teachers. Fun workouts !

Huge place, fun aerobic classes!

The premier place to train circus arts in San Francisco!

Great coaches

My favorite place to play in the city!

Wonderful supportive community of athletes and experimenters.

Fun space

Instructor was not very helpful

A must see

Good challenging classes

Always go for the cabaret and they never fail to amaze me.

Great experience

Cool spot

Amazing classes

Great techniques

Nice place, nice people