I did another cool thing today: I took a two-hour trapeze workshop. During my two hours, I learned how to properly take off from the platform, gain momentum, perform a simple knee tuck, and complete a backflip from the trapeze. It was definitely more challenging than I imagine, and even more thrilling. After doing about four rounds of a simple routine, I was one of the lucky students who got to attempt the "Super Secret Bonus Round," or a partner catch. This is one of the more common stunts you might see at a circus: two trapeze artists swing simultaneously, and as they come together, they join hands and end up swinging from one bar. I was extremely nervous as I chalked my hands and forearms, not of failure or injury, but of making myself look silly. Then I realized that I just spent money to attend acting school for four years, and that my career goals include setting myself on fire and jumping off of buildings and crashing cars and sword-fighting. So I swallowed my pride and went for it. My first attempt resulted in me plummeting face first toward the net, which, I will admit, was only slightly stomach-lurching. Thankfully, the wonderful people at Fly School Circus Arts gave me a second shot. As I ascended the ladder, the sun began to peek out, and I joked to one of the crew members, "The spotlight is on me, and this is my moment." I centered myself on the platform and gripped the bar with my right hand. Dan shouted, "Listo!" which was a signal for the opposing trapeze artist to ready herself, and I put my second hand on the bar. She flipped over on her swing and shouted "Ready!" I took a deep breath and waited for her signal. "Hup!" I bent my knees and jumped off the platform. On the first swing, I brought my knees over the bar. On the returning swing, I let go of the bar and hung upside down. As I swung back towards my partner, I locked eyes with her, she grasped my wrists and I let my legs swing off the bar. The partner catch was a success! Even though it was only a beginning workshop, I feel extremely accomplished and proud that I brought myself of my own accord to "Daringly High." For a first-time flier, I feel really good about what I achieved. You can see a short video of my trapeze experience in the YouTube clip below.
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