- Address:51 N 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Phone:(718) 384-6491
- Website:http://www.streb.org/
- Rating:5.0
Steb offers classes both for absolute beginners and for advanced flyers.
For beginners wondering whether to go to Streb rather than to TSNY (featured in 'Sex in the City' a few years ago): TSNY has a much more glamorous setting (view of the Statue of Liberty) while Streb's rig is inside. Streb is cheaper ($45 instead of $57 to $65). I can vouch for Sterb's staff (many are former TSNY staff).
Streb is convenient to get to: about ten minutes of subway from Union Square (L line), plus a seven minute walk. The neighborhood looks run down but it is very safe (Williamsburg)
For the advanced flyer:
Streb's flying trapeze rig is a little smaller than the standard size, which changes the timing of the swing. On the good side: flying on different rigs teaches you to rely more on proprioception than on timing alone.
The landing net is replaced by a very thick mattress: it is much more comfortable (no risk of rope burn), though much more noisy than a net.
Streb offers individual classes and workshops, sometimes combining flying and trampoline or conditioning. The space is the home of many different aerial artists. There is a wonderful community feeling to it.
Steb offers classes both for absolute beginners and for advanced flyers.
For beginners wondering whether to go to Streb rather than to TSNY (featured in 'Sex in the City' a few years ago): TSNY has a much more glamorous setting (view of the Statue of Liberty) while Streb's rig is inside. Streb is cheaper ($45 instead of $57 to $65). I can vouch for Sterb's staff (many are former TSNY staff).
Streb is convenient to get to: about ten minutes of subway from Union Square (L line), plus a seven minute walk. The neighborhood looks run down but it is very safe (Williamsburg)
For the advanced flyer:
Streb's flying trapeze rig is a little smaller than the standard size, which changes the timing of the swing. On the good side: flying on different rigs teaches you to rely more on proprioception than on timing alone.
The landing net is replaced by a very thick mattress: it is much more comfortable (no risk of rope burn), though much more noisy than a net.
Streb offers individual classes and workshops, sometimes combining flying and trampoline or conditioning. The space is the home of many different aerial artists. There is a wonderful community feeling to it.