Available Upcoming Series
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Active Flexibility
This active flexibility class for all levels combines strength training and dynamic movement to build controlled and usable range of motion in the joints and muscles. Expect a dynamic warm up and muscle engagement drills at your end-range of motion (active holds, and isometric squeezes) to build joint stability and increase flexibility for aerial and beyond!
C-Lab (C-shaping)
C-Lab: break down one of the most vital and deceptively challenging body positions in aerial into accessible steps! Whether you are new to c-shaping or experienced, this class will focus on strengthening and refining the body mechanics of the "c".
We will use ground and aerial conditioning for universally applicable control for whatever your primary apparatus may be!
Some familiarity with c-shaping is helpful but not required. Level 1+
Dance Trapeze 2/3
This class is for those who want to learn new tricks and sequences on low dance trapeze. We will work on new pathways, play with inverting from the floor, and experiment with spinning/swinging.
Prereqs:
- 30sec straight arm hang with properly rotated shoulders
- Pull-over from chest height
- Two knee hang
Fitness: Aerial Fitness
Aerial Fitness is designed to build the strength, flexibility, and body awareness required for successful inverts in aerial arts. This class focuses on exercises that target core stability, upper body strength, and hip mobility, providing the foundational skills necessary for safe and effective inverting on apparatuses like silks, hoop, and trapeze. Suitable for all levels.
Fitness: Core Conditioning
Core conditioning is an all levels strengthening class for those trying to level up aerial and non-aerial goals. We will start off with 15 min of high energy movement to get the body mobile, followed by ab, leg, and back conditioning, ending with a cool down stretch. Fitness apparel with easy to remove layers recommended for this class.
Open to all skill and fitness levels!
Fitness: Practice Makes Perfect
This class focuses on small details that elevate your aerial skills. We emphasize intentional movement and breath to make every moment count. Using multiple apparatuses, we perfect conditioning with proper shoulder placement, precise leg positioning. The class mixes ground exercises with aerial work to hone the mind-body connection.
Prerequisites:
- inversion from the ground.
Fitness: Strength and Flexibility
Active flexibility includes a strength component to allow for greater control through a full range of motion. We will discuss the current best practice stretching methods, including when we should do certain types of stretches. The class will also emphasize maintaining a balance between strength and flexibility to facilitate health and longevity in active lifestyles.
No prerequisites.
Hoop 1
In this class, students will learn foundational skills while building the strength, grip endurance, and body awareness needed for success on this apparatus. Expect to focus on conditioning the core, grip, and upper body while exploring beginner-friendly poses and movements in and around the hoop.
Prerequisites:
- Able to mount hoop at waist height
- Able to do a 2 knee hang (on top or bottom bar)
- Straddle back balance
Hoop 2
Ready to take your hoop work to the next level? This class is perfect for advanced beginners or those returning to Lyra after time away. We’ll combine new and familiar skills into flowing sequences, with an emphasis on building strength, confidence, and creativity in the air. Students will explore top bar knee hangs, intro skills on top of the hoop, rolls and controlled spins.
Prerequisites:
- Double knee hang
- Straddle invert underneath hoop
- Front facing Amazon
Hoop 3
This class bridges the gap between the fundamentals of hoop 2 and the more complex skills in hoop 4. Come prepared to work on beats, spanset work, more intricate transitions and longer sequences.
Prerequisites:
- Comfortable in pullover mounts
- Comfortable in straddles
- Comfortable working on the top bar
- Good body awareness in the air
Hoop 4
This class is for the intermediate+ student. Come prepared to work on beats, rolls, spanset work, more intricate transitions, & longer sequences.
Prerequisites:
- At least one session of hoop 3
- Pullover and straddle mounts
- Single knee hang
- Comfortable working on the top bar
- 10 second bent arm hang
- Beat to sit
- Good body awareness in the air
Horizontal Plus Size 2/3
In this class we will work on sequencing on higher slings, dance trapeze and hoop. We will begin working on inversions, as well as more dynamic work like spinning and flares.
Prerequisites: Straddleback with no hands, delilah to sit without feet on the floor, knees on the top bar of the hoop, manta ray sequence
Intro to Horizontal
This class for beginners will sample trapeze, hoop, and slings, also known as aerial hammock. Learn the basic physical vocabulary of aerial arts through fun, challenging and attainable progressions. Apparatus-specific conditioning and flexibility are also introduced to help build your sustainable aerial foundation.
No prerequisites.
Intro to Horizontal for Plus Size Students
Circus is for every body, and in this class we will learn the basics on slings, hoop and dance trapeze with adaptations that will work for you! Come prepared to swing and spin a little, and do some conditioning too.
No prerequisites. You may self-identify as plus sized, we don't have any requirements for that. Email [email protected] with questions.
Intro to Vertical
Open to first-time aerialists or anyone new to vertical apparatus. Learn foundational skills on silks and rope, with a focus on building form and body awareness on the apparatus. We will break down the elements of climbing and inverting with progressions designed to build strength and endurance.
No prerequisites.
Kids & Youth: Beginning Youth Silks
In this class you will build your vertical vocabulary and learn foundational skills for silks. Classes will include conditioning exercises to build strength and stamina.
- No prerequisites
- Ages 10-18
Kids & Youth: Intermediate Youth Silks
Take your aerial skills to the next level! Designed for students with a foundation in classic and Russian climbs, as well as aerial inversions, this course delves deeper into fabric theory and advanced performance techniques. Students will refine their existing skills, master more complex maneuvers, and enhance their artistic expression on the silks.
Prerequisites:
- Inversion in air
- Foot knots in air,
- Classic and Russian climbs
- Understanding of catcher's hang
Ages 11-18
Mixed Level (3/4) Trapeze and Hoop Dynamics
This class explores dynamic movement on both lyra and trapeze, focusing on skills such as swinging, beats, rolls, drops, and flares. Students of mixed levels will train together with progressions and variations tailored to their individual experience and goals.
Prerequisites on any apparatus:
- 2 knee hang under apparatus, no hands
- Long hang with properly rotated shoulders for 30 seconds
- Comfortable in hip hang
- Able to mount a high apparatus regularly and consistently
Rope 1/2
This class is geared towards experienced beginners. We’ll learn climbs, inversions, wraps and basic drops.
Prerequisite:
- Has completed one session of silks 1 OR intro to vertical and instructor approval
PLUS:
- Clean invert from the ground
- Climb to the top and descend
- Hollow body and long hang
Rope 3
In this class we will continue our journey in discovering new pathways and transitions into and out of locks. We will continue to build strength, awareness and finesse with our beats and strength based progressions. Let's go rope!!
Prerequisites:
- 3 inversions (any variation or combination is fine)
- Basic beats
- Same side and opposite side wrap
- Hip keys.
Silks 1
Students will expand vertical vocabulary by building on foundational skills. This class will focus on refining technique in foot locks and developing movement patterns in the knot, while introducing new sequences and transitions. Each class includes targeted conditioning to support strength for inverts, bent-arm holds, and crossback straddles.
Prerequisites:
- Solid figure 8 footlock
- Classic and Russian climbs
- Straddle in a knot with good form
Silks 2
In this class you will build your vertical vocabulary and learn foundational skills for silks. Classes will include conditioning exercises to build strength and stamina on vertical apparatuses.
Prerequisites:
- Invert from the ground (foot tag ok),
- 10 second bent arm hang.
- Double figure 8 footlocks in the air,
- single dancer footlock,
- know the difference between dancer and figure 8 footlocks
Silks 3/4
Expanding on silks and rope skills from previous levels to invert at higher heights and build endurance. Prepare to be challenged and to stay on the apparatus for longer.
Prerequisites:
- Thigh hitch/thigh hitch sequence
- Able to aerial invert multiple times
- Proficient in Russian, Classic (French), and crochet climb
- Solid single star drop
- Egg beaters/aerial dance footlocks
- 10 sec bent arm hang left, right, center
- Same side knee hook climb
Slings 1
This class will develop your relationship with the sling, introduce wrap theories, and build strength and endurance. Focus will include mobility work, pull over mounts, supported and aerial inversions, climbs, and single drops.
Prerequisites:
- straddle inversion
- stand in sling
- hip hang
- gazelle both sides
- double crochet
Slings 2
Continue developing your relationship with the sling, exploring wrap theories, and building strength and endurance. Focus will include body awareness and general control of movement on the apparatus, mobility work, supported and aerial inversions, climbs, and single drops.
Prerequisites:
- pullover into hip hang
- hip hang roll up to front balance
- marionette, any entrance
- manta ray sequence
- 360 drop
Slings 3/4
Expand your knowledge of wrap theories, explore dynamic transitions, experiment with tempo and creative expression. Strengthen inverts & endurance in the air. We’ll work on c-shaping, flares, beat sequences, stacked drops, elbow circles, and more.
Prerequisites:
- crossback straddle
- familiar with beats (front/back, bell, scissor)
- invert from stand & a climb
- strong body awareness in the air
Spin Lab (Horizontal Apparatus)
In this class we will gradually build spin tolerance, develop core control and strength and explore how this relates to working with spins, and refine the art and science of spinning.
Prerequisites:
- a full 6-8 week session of any intro class
- willingness to endure feeling uncomfortable/dizzy while working up to higher spin tolerance
Static/Dance Trapeze 1
A series on foundation skills and techniques on static and dance trapeze. Students will practice mounts, dismounts, balancing, and learn static and dynamic tricks together in phrases.
Strength training and repetition on both sides of the body will be emphasized to build confidence and ability on the Trapeze.
Prereqs:
- a full session of Intro to Horizontal or equivalent
- Straddleback balance
Straps Fundamentals
In this class, intermediate and advanced students can begin to build strength and stability on straps. Straps fundamentals will be introduced, as well as advanced conditioning skills that can be used for specific straps skills, and/or translated to other apparatus to unlock your advanced aerial potential.
Prerequisites:
Inversion from the ground with good form.
Level 3 or 4 on any apparatus.
Trapeze 2
We will work on improving strength, balance, and refining beginner tricks. These foundations will be combined with intermediate skills to create polished sequences. We will focus on cleaning up tricks for economy of movement and strong, fluid transitions.
Prereqs:
- pullover
- double knee hang
- catcher's wrap
- invert in the ropes from standing (foot tag ok)
- controlled dismount