aerial arts???

ThisGirlDances started this discussion · 4/1/2010

hello ladies... i hope everyone is well... I have a quick question, any help/opinions are greatly appreciated! does anyone here know about aerial hoops, aka lyra??? I have always had an interest in them and would like to start pursuing...but I am not sure where to get them, classes, etc. I am also curious as to do pole dancers have somewhat of an advantage??? like would it be a little easier to learn since pole dancing is an aerial art in itself???? thanks! Xo. -C

6 replies

verucablue · 4/2/2010
what part of the country are you located...having a pole background definitely helps 🙂 Also how flexible are you...flexibility really comes into play with the lyra.
ThisGirlDances · 4/2/2010
I live in Virginia 🙂 and I've been a contortinist since I was 7...but I prefer frontbending over backbending. thanks for responding!
Voodoochild · 4/8/2010
Yes! Being a pole dancer gives you a great advantage on the Lyra! you already have upperbody and core strength, it's just now being able to find balance and stability. My studio just got some hoops installed about a month ago and they are amazing. Flexibility definitely helps! I would try searching for a circus school/pole studio and inquiring if they have hoop lessons. I love the Lyra 🙂 I hope you're able to give it a try!!
Charley · 4/8/2010
I haven't done Lyra, but I've done trapeze and I really like the transition from pole to silks or trap. I found it wasn't much struggle to do things just much scarier.
SissyBuns · 4/8/2010
Hey there, my sister in law lives in VA (I live in Maryland) and she recently started taking lyra classes. She went yesterday as a matter of fact. I think the classes are Wednesdsay and Sundays. I'm going to see if I can go with her next week when she goes. I'll ask her the name of the place for you.
SissyBuns · 4/8/2010
Ok sis-in - law says (not knowing where in VA you live) that she reccomends you look into divafitonline.com or TSNY in DC. I think there's one in B-more too....