I have been coming to emerald city for years and it is truly my favorite place in the world! The atmosphere and shows are amazing, and the staff are outgoing and create a sense of community! They have done an outstanding job safely reopening with COVID!

I found this place on Google maps months ago when looking for an aerial silks class. I finally dropped in (get it) for 2 of their trapeze classes last night and they were both wonderful. I received an almost full body workout in the static trapeze class. The instructors teaching style was challenging but supportive and understanding, reminded me a lot of my Gymnastics days. She slowly progressed my conditioning, prep, and skills thoroughly and threw some fun challenges my way. Overall would take her class again. The second class was the Flying Trapeze and it was so much fun. They walk you through basic ground school (literally) before having you do the real thing. Like all training, one must progress from the training wheels to and mastering the skill of listening and timing took; this took a lot longer for me to grasp time but the instructors were patient and supportive, as were the other students. One called me out for being negative and gracefully reminded me that I could do it. Im a retired gymnast, cheerleader, and pole vaulter. The idea of flying never scared me until this class but the feeling of accomplishing the back tuck dismounts and completing a catch, is the best feeliy ever. Cant wait for the next class.

I came here for a team offsite and LOVED IT on 12/10 @ 1pm. Thank you Todd for being so patient, fun, and helpful. This class was the perfect hands on activity for beginners and Todd is kind enough to make anything look like a masterpiece in the end. The class was a perfect mix of education and creativity.

Fantastic party. Amazing athletic skills, clever costumes and beautiful people literally flying through the air with ease. Exceptional DJ at the after party too.

The beginners trapeze class was so fun! The instructors were excellent and it was a great experience. I would highly recommend.

We had a blast doing flying trapeze, Emily and Sarah are delightful!

5 stars for the teachers -5 for most of management. While other studios have been transparent about how theyre supporting their teachers and reopening, ECTA has been less than forthcoming about their staff wages/staff support during covid (which is especially hard for circus staff), and their cleaning/reopening policies. Their teachers are amazing and the reason students come back so its a shame that they arent treated better.

Fantastic rig and fantastic group of teachers and performers

Show was spectacular and performances were amazing. Only reason not 5 stars was because of the event organization was a little chaotic. Checking in seemed more difficult that should have been. Able to drink out of can upstairs but not downstairs. Would recommend and come back though. Had an amazing time.

This place is unique in that it’s a school AND an amazing event venue! Can’t wait for their Mardi Gras party!

This place has something for everyone, and sometimes its the least expected one of all! Went for aerial silks, fell in love with trampoline wall. The building is breathtaking, the staff are amazing, and you get to learn something new about yourself every time.

We went here for the date night event and it was so fun and exciting and definitely well worth every penny. It was perfect and the employees were so friendly, funny and made me feel very safe. I would recommend it to any couple looking to add some excitement to their relationship and also to anyone interested in the art.

This place is AMAZING. I came here for the flying trapeze and all the crew were incredibly knowledgeable, skilled and most of all, fun! I only stopped in while visiting, but they quickly built on the skills I trained for at other rigs and suggested more fun things for me to try out.If you’re a flyer, definitely go out of your way to check it out. We drove 5-6 hours from Oregon just to come here and it was totally worth it.If you live near Seattle and haven’t flown, lucky you! This place is perfect to start - don’t waste another second hesitating to sign up for a class!

Outstanding service and people are so friendly. This is truly amazing experience!

Fantastic location. Loved the instructors. Beginner friendly! Anyone at any level can take an intro class.

We went there for the date night experience. It was one hour of partner acrobats and one hour of trapeze. And it was amazing !If you want to try out something different on a date, I’d highly recommend this place. The staff is very friendly and the arrangements are pretty neat!

I went there past weekend with some friends for the first time for a flying trapeze class. We had the time of our lives! Special thanks to Dana, Brian, and Matt! Definitely going back.

We saw a (free) summer show put on by the students, and had a blast! Everyone was supportive and encouraging towards the performers, which made for an awesome vibe. I appreciated the man (dont remember his name) who came up to us, introduced himself, and asked if the children had ever been to the facility. The guy was the trampoline teacher, and invited us to take his class. We appreciate your kindness and invitation!! Once summer plans are completed and school starts, we will be back!

Very cool two story venue, top floor is limited, friendly staff. Only issue is finding parking which is on the street and possibly walking some distance.

Friendly atmosphere and safe learning experience! Will definitely visit again when I’ve the chance!

Place was actually really fun. Had a great time watching the shows.

We did the Date Night and we enjoyed it a lot. The place is a great barometer to see if you are in or out of shape. Next time I shall work on my upper body strength beforehand.

Amazing date night! What a cool experience. The flying, partner stretches and balancing, instructors were incredible. Thank you Israel, Michelle, and Brandon.

I love this place! The instructors have all been amazing and are very good at explaining everything. So much fun, CIRCUS all the way!

I can’t believe this place is free to enter! The permanent exhibits are gorgeous, and the temporary ones have always been amazing! The ones that require you to purchase tickets always seem very well curated and interesting. They have interactive maps to keep the kids busy according to their tastes which is great!

Great show, amazing students and teachers and terrific ambience with everyone cheering. First evening in Seattle well spent, something different.

Emerald City trapeze is one of the only places I can truly be myself. Some of the best instructors and the most challenging classes if you want them to be. They also have the most wide variety of classes available from beginner all the way to advanced. I love this place, I love the people in it, and I love the person that its helping me become!

Ive been taking classes here for a few months and Im obsessed. I take classes with Ethan and hes amazing. He gets to know each of his students (and there are a ton) and he makes sure to teach the class at the right level for each student, so we develop and learn and are challenged to keep going forward. His classes are fun and positive and I can actually see myself developing.The shows they put on here are insane. Theyre fun and crazy and wild and so impressive. Theyre super cheap considering the quality of the acts.

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would. Walking in, the receptionist was so welcoming and friendly. When we got to the actual class, that’s when it got ugly. Tiffany, the pole dancing class instructor was extremely rude and unprofessional from the very beginning. We were running late and she rushed us into the class. This class began with exercises not meant for a beginner. I understand the importance of stretching before performing strenuous work but these exercises were for intermediate people. We did the best we could but Tiffany would go back and whisper with her little friend which came across as extremely unprofessional. We continued for 30 minutes of a workout and we progressed to the actual pole. Once on the pole, she showed us quickly and proceeded to whisper with her friend. Her friend would stare at us and no encouragement was given through the class. My friend and I walked out halfway through the class and sat until the rest of our friends were done. The receptionist was very apologetic and provided the owners emails. It’s unfortunate that we had this terrible experience being that it is our friends bachelorette weekend. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone who is looking to have an enjoyable time.

Great classes, and lots of fun. Come fly with them!

Amazing experience! Do yourself a favor and try the trapeze. So much fun!

Such an amazing facility with even greater people who work there. Everyone who steps foot in this place is inspiring, beginner or experienced. All school levels are welcome. Dont hesitate to check them out! Amazing experience.

Yeah, this place is awesome.And the shows are incredible!Just go!

Thank you for responding and remedying the situation.

Welcoming, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic! My beginner trapeze class was a wonderful experience I look forward to repeating!!

Great catering done for groups.

Exceptional and delightful, a must visit for every adventurous soul!

Visited here while traveling and felt very welcomed and cared for as a customer (even though Im unlikely to return as a frequent customer due to living in another country). Staff are incredibly skilled, friendly and caring. Safety is clearly a priority, but without becoming disruptive, and all classes start and end with an appropriate amount of focus on warming up, cooling down and stretching.

Great place for a team building event or group gathering.

We came here for a company party and the food was not okay. I personally found it extremely gross. The little act that they put on was entertaining but it got very repetitive quickly. For the amount of money that we probably spent I dont think it was worth it.

We came to the 8pm beginner rings class. Normally we love the classes there as we have come before and always had a good time and felt encouraged and supported by the instructors and the staff as we are normally first timers of the class we are trying. This class was listed as a beginner class so we figured we would be okay never having done it before. We were told upon checking in that the class was actually a level 2 but the instructor would teach to our level. That did not happen. The instructor along with telling us numerous times that it was not a beginner class, she “didn’t teach beginner classes” and “didn’t care about our feelings” was rude, impatient, and acted as if us trying our best but not being able to do some of the stuff was an inconvenience to her. She did not try to support us or help us attempt anything even slightly. If you can’t handle teaching don’t be an instructor! Not to mention we paid 30 dollars each to be there and were half of her class! But it was obvious she favored the returning students as she spent most of her time with them not really giving us a lot to do to keep us entertained. She definitely ruined our experience with her rude comments, remarks and attitude. I think it is safe to say we will never be back at least to her class.

This is a review comes two years after the beginner class I took. It was such a fun experience that I enjoyed the most during my 6months staying in Seattle. Staff was friendly and supportive, experienced and I felt safe to let them catch me. Everytime when I am back to visit Seattle. I always want to do it again. Love it so much.However, I must admit that as a beginner, we spent a lot of time doing preparation on floor (which I think is fine) and have to wait for long. As I was only able to go for four trials of swings only for the entire class(2 were the catching one which I did it!!). Will totally give a five star review if I can go for a couple more swing.

Great instructors, great space. Love it!

Went for my birthday and had a blast! I loved learning tricks right from the beginning and challenging myself. Great for an adrenaline junkie!

Trapeze artists are casual when doing arial stunts. You can tell they love performing and take great pride in putting on superb shows. They also have date nights on Fridays where you and someone can practice some of the stunts they do.

Went for a holiday party, it was such a neat, and different experience! Would love to go back again. Awesome venue, and the show was really fun to watch.

Decided to do a trapeze class with my friends to celebrate my birthday. It was incredible. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and encouraging. It was an amazing experience and I cant wait to go back!

I decided to join my two kids for trapeze class because they had a special rate for Memorial weekend. I am 39 years old with zero experience, but I do love a challenge and my daughter was begging me to try. For the new students, they have you go through a safety rules and practice on the ground before getting in line to fly. This part took much longer than I expected considering there were only 3 new students; it was 45 minutes into class before I had my first swing. Returning students start right away and get to skip the intro and waiting around. I was shaking my first time up the ladder, but the instructor was very calm and reassuring. My nerves got the best of me and my first swing was a hot mess. The second time up was much better because I wasn’t so nervous. I still didn’t nail the routine but I was closer and more confident. The third time up was probably my best attempt but my timing still wasn’t quite there. My fourth, and last, time up was also close - but I didn’t manage to get my knees around the bar on the first swing and I wasn’t cleared to try a catch. So, I was able to get in 4 swings before they started doing catching and then I wasn’t allowed to participate anymore. I was disappointed to only get 4 practices and I didn’t realize that if you weren’t good enough to try a catch you would have to just watch for the last half hour. I’m sure there are new students who are able to get the routine down well enough in 4 tries to attempt a catch, but myself and my 8 year-old son were not among them. For me, at $15 per 30-second swing, the price wasn’t worth the experience. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fun an exhilarating experience, but it was 2 minutes of practicing, 2 minutes of flying and 116 minutes of watching and waiting.

This place is amazing and so much fun! Everyone is so encouraging and helpful!!!

Helpful and friendly staff. A great new experience for a small parties/teambuilding events. The art of swinging on a trapeze is broken down into progressive steps. If you pay good attention you also get the chance to do a catch and release...really flying! And you are always harnessed, so controlled risk.

Great venue for an event, from the atmosphere to the entertainers.

Talent, grace, exuberant expression and daring deeds artfully displayed!

Such a fun and friendly place. Highly skilled instructors teach circus arts to all levels. If youve ever wanted to try something new and fun this is the place to go. They offer all different types of circus arts and disciplines, ranging from acrobatics to flying trapeze.

This place is amazing. I took the trapeze class two times, and completed two tricks, thanks to the great instructors helping me every step of the way. I would give them 10 stars if that was a thing.

It was a great first catch. =) The staff took real good care of me and were very friendly. If I ever visit Seattle again, I will definately be back.

I have never been to trapeze show before tonight, but Ill definitely be back!!! This place was amazing, and the performers are extremely talented and strong! It also helped that I went on Mardi gras night, because the band was fantastic as well!

I was here for a wedding and I fell in love with this place. Its an older building that has been renovated in such a way to capture the historic beauty while adding modern conveniences. Its absolutely gorgeous. During the reception, they had some trapeze artists perform, and I was impressed by how this historic building seemed to be built for that purpose. All of the safety equipment and rigging was state of the art and the performance was beautiful. Emerald City Trapeze was the perfect venue to capture the quirky nature of my niece and her husband on their wedding day. I will not soon forget the event I attended here and I cant recommend it enough!

There are classes for everyone here. Classes for every level and every walk of life. The instructors are personable, knowledgeable, and kind.

Had a great first flying trapeze class here. Cant wait to go back.

Amazing location filled with people and equipment for folks training to be in Cirque du Soleil style acts, but lessons for anyone whod like to just try some of these things out for fun. Casual and relaxed but clearly very skilled instructors.

Wonderful show on Mardi Gras with great performances, elated music by Filthy Fem Corps, and an overall entrancing atmosphere. Thank you for an exciting and fulfilling night.

I brought my 12 yr old daughter there for a flying trapeze class. They could not have been nicer. She had the time of her life and will be going back again.

Thecatered food wasnt bad but would have appreciated more variety. I avoided the hanging cheese table. Thirty minutes in and it looked like a boat full of rats had been at it. Nice facility. If later evening park across 6th Ave.

Great place to try something you probably havent done before! Huge space with many classes of circus arts. It can feel a little cliquey at first, only because regular patrons are very committed to their art and are at the studio all the time, so they know each other very well. But if you keep going back to classes the instructors take a sincere interest in your progress and then you become one of those people who is there as much as possible. I started with acrobalance with Jenny Penny and dabbled in a few other classes. Ive become more flexible and fit, and after a year I still feel challenged.Would definitely recommend an acrobalance class to start if youre not sure what class to take, and want to ease in with a friendly, fun, and passionate instructor.

I had such a wonderful time. The performers were awesome!

So fun. A great date night, taught by very friendly and knowledgeable people.

Really cool circus and event space in Seattle! I first found out about Emerald City Trapeze back in 2014. When I walked into the Trapeze studio for the first time, I was amazed by the setup. They have a full-sized, professional rig and a venue that gorgeous! I have been here for classes, but I have also been here for special events. My boyfriend and I have come here every year for Carnevolar - its the Halloween Show. Last year, we brought all of our friends, and it was so fun. The music was awesome and the performances were really good. We were on the balcony which gave us the best view of the Flying Trapeze artists.If you are planning a wedding or a holiday party this is your spot! My boyfriend and I are planning on taking tons of classes. He really enjoyed the Flying Trapeze class!

I never saw myself as someone who would try trapeze, but a friend recommended that I go and give it a try. The staff here is so friendly and helpful that I was off and swinging in no time. They walk you through everything and answer any questions that you have.

We had our work holiday party for this year. The staff and the instructors were very friendly and answered all our questions. They have reserved parking spots so if youre lucky you can get one.We also saw numerous performances which were wonderful.

Wow! Call me the next Zendaya. I brought my kids for a trapeze lesson and decided at the last minute that I needed to join them. I hate anything higher than a second story window. It was exhilarating to face my fear of heights and quickly get to the point of allowing Joe (one of the incredible staff members-aka, therapists) catch me. Amazing experience. We will be back.

Ive been taking classes here for about 2 years, and have done just about everything except the trampoline. The space is truly magical, and the people (both instructors and students) are a fascinating group of artists from diverse backgrounds. Every penny you spend here will pay dividends in memories.With all that said, I do take slight issue with their cancellation policies (if they dont have at least 2 students (3 for flying trapeze) they will cancel a class). I feel that occasional low attendance is one of the costs of doing business, and its not the students responsibility to make sure the classes are full. Moreover, the tentativeness of the schedule makes me reluctant to book anything too far in advance.

Kids loved their week of camp there. They have trapeze, silks, etc. The space is super cool. Just DONT be late picking up your kids. They get pissed & charge you for it The traffic & trains down there in SODO will screw you everytime!!! Literally allow a half hour extra for whatever your GPS says No joke!!!!

This is a beautiful space, and I enjoyed my classes here. However, compared to 4 aerial studios I studied with in other cities, this one was the most intimidating and difficult to schedule with.Two of the five or six classes I scheduled were canceled, and others filled up days in advance. It felt difficult to orient myself to the right class, feel part of a playful community or establish a consistent practice schedule.

Okay free fun , need fans to help with the heat

So much fun. Ive gone multiple times and will definitely go back again. Both times Ive gone everyone that worked there was very friendly and helpful. They all really wanted to make sure everyone got to do a catch by the end of the class.

Im no gymnast and very un-flexible but this place made such a fun place for a group activity with friends. The teachers were friendly and good at teaching beginners how to use the silks. The last two lessons Ive had here, the teacher got a little distracted with other things and we ended up waiting a bit, but otherwise we have a great time.

I had bought myself a groupon for a two hour introductory trapeze class and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The staff members were all nice, professional, and very knowledgeable. There were ten people at my time slot which I believe is the max number of people they allow at one time, and even with so many people I had 4-5 turns on the trapeze. They made me feel really comfortable and safe throughout the experience and they were very supportive when you would do something right and very gentle in helping you know what you did wrong and how you can improve on your next turn. I was able to do everything they asked even though Im not in great shape and have very little arm strength. Plus you are always hooked to some sort of rope system so if you fall they let you fall gently onto the net. I already bought two more classes! Absolutely loved it! Such a unique experience! Definitely recommend!

I went to a company holiday party here. Food was decent and the entertainment was fantastic. Its a lovely space with a lot of wood and mirrors making it feel less crowded.

I love coming here. Ethan is my favorite teacher!!!

I love the classes offered at Emerald City Trapeze. They teach very solid basic classes that are very accessible to newbies, as well as challenging advanced classes that are a good workout and a tonne of fun too.

Very fun and vintage looking place. The trapeze room looked really fun and there was a class going on when we visited which was fun to watch. We came here to look at this place for a possible wedding venue, and the staff was friendly and a high possibility that we might choose them for our wedding reception.

I go to watch my niece fly through the air, which is so much fun. Such talented people!

Best date night ever. If you have a fear of heights, this is the place to get over it. I am hooked.

The artists were great. A stage would be great for performances or chairs for spectators to sit in. Overall a good experience though.

A ton of fun with great instructors. The place has a unique feel but I suppose those gravitating towards trapeze may expect it.

All sorts of amazing circus classes with great instructors. In particular I love their flying trapeze and pole dancing classes.

Been taking the acrobalance class for months now. One of my weekly events that I am excited to always visit. A place where you can be you, with a strong loving community.

Trapeze in SoDo is pretty unique. The events they throw are always great, and surprisingly the prices for drinks arent absurd. Their employees are super friendly and always into the theme of that night. Their bathrooms are usually clean and nice since they are actually full bathrooms with showers for their employees as well. Try to find a Groupon before you go here though, as sometimes they post it up for about 50% off, saving you enough for either another ticket or a drink or two!

I bet this is delightful if you have a friend performing. We did not. It was not.

Did the groupon for the trapeze class and loved it! Nice people, good instruction, they know what they are doing, and the facility is great. What more can you want? It was the most fun Ive had in a long time, I was pumped for days afterward!

My daughter is doing one of their summer camps and absolutely loves it

This place is amazing. Its hard to find and can get a bit expensive but the employees are very nice and quite helpful

Ive been going here for about a year for trapeze classes. It is one of the most unique locations in Seattle, and and incredible hobby to get in to. The instructors are great, and the classes are fun.

Amazing birthday party for my 11 yr old

Great fun. Qualified and attentive staff. Great facilities.

This place is freaking awesome. You will not regret climbing that ladder.

Awesome instructors and amazing people to be found here. Even if you are brand new to the arts people here are warm welcoming and all around pretty epic.

Great trapeze lesson!

From taking flying trapeze classes here, Ive found everyone from teachers to students to be encouraging and friendly. I felt like part of the community after only a few classes.

I took the beginners trapeze class on 5/30/15, I would be lying if I told you I left without a huge smile on my face.From the time you walk in the building you notice the level of professionalism, from the equipment to the employees. I use employees loosely because to me they seem more like a family than anything else.The instructors were great, they make you feel like part of the family. First and foremost they stress safety for obvious reasons. They are extremely knowledgeable/skilled and were able to break down the basics so anyone could understand.The only complaint I have is Emerald City Trapeze is located in Seattle and I live in Ohio. Thank you again to everyone at ECTA for the unforgettable experience!