Lyra
Also known as aerial hoop or cerceau, Lyra is a versatile apparatus that allows artists to move below, within and above the hoop.
Levels
Level 1
Our Level 1 Lyra class is for those in their first 1-2 years of training, and will introduce you to a range of conditioning exercises designed to build your strength and stamina as you slowly build your repertoire with basic skills and tricks.
Prerequisites
- Knee Hang
- Mount Hoop
- Hang x 30 Seconds
- Mermaid
- Front Balance w Hands On
These skills are covered in Aerial Foundations on our weekly schedule, and The Development Series which runs over an eight week term. Please speak to us for details on how to enrol in The Development Series.
Level 2
Level 2 Lyra class will step up your conditioning regime to continue to increase your strength and stamina. You will work on perfecting existing moves, and learn how to join them together into sequences. You will also be introduced to a more difficult set of skills and the beautiful, but dizzying world of spinning.
Prerequisites
- Inversion (tuck, straddle and pike)
- Single Arm Hang x 10 Seconds
- Chin Up x 3-5 Reps
- Single Knee Hang
Level 3
Level 3 Lyra class will continue to build your repertoire with new skills and interesting transitions, with a strong focus on flow, technique and beautiful lines. You’ll explore creative pathways through and around the hoop while building the control and stamina to tackle longer, more complex sequences. Most skills and sequences will be explored with a spin.
This class is for highly experienced Lyra students with the strength, body awareness and control to safely explore advanced skills and intricate pathways.
Prerequisites
- All Prior Lvl.1 and Lvl.2 Pre-requisites
- Straight arm/Straight leg Straddle Inversion
- Straight Leg Pull-over
- Strong Front and Back Balance
This week
On the timetable
Class times come straight from Mindbody.