Classes

I teach lyra. You don’t have to have any particular experience – just motivation. One-on-one coaching, conditioning and some freeform classes are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, but most students will enroll in 4-6 week courses with a specific focus and goal. Click here to see all upcoming classes, courses and workshops.

Current Curriculum/Class Descriptions

• Lyra 101 - This introduction to lyra will teach you the fundamentals of aerial hoop, including spinning, ways to mount and get down from the hoop, simple poses, as well as an overview of form and safety.
• Lyra 102 - This class is a follow-up to Lyra 101, building on the fundamentals of aerial hoop, including inversions, balance, backbends and splits, as well as added emphasis on conditioning and transfer to other apparatus.
• All “A”s - Angels, Amazons & Ankles: This course focuses on common moves in which your body leaves the bar, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Backbends & Splits - Contortion: This course focuses on common moves in which your body folds backward or opens wide, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Balance - ”Resting” Poses: This course focuses on balance poses, getting in and out of them creatively and gracefully, and how they can be used for conditioning and on other apparatus.
• Drops & Rolls - STOP! DROP & ROLL! This course focuses on daredevil feats, how to execute them safely.
• Get On Top! - Rope work above the lyra, single point and double point. Transfer to other apparatus, including sling, aerial rope, and possibly trapeze/chain/net.
• Inversions - Turn It Upside Down: This course focuses on common moves in which your body goes upside down, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Muscle Moves - The Hard Stuff: This advanced course focuses on strength and stamina intensive moves, how to get in and out of the positions, and how to execute them safely.
• Conditioning - Strength training that will kick your ass!
• Private Sessions – Private sessions can be at my studio, or they can be on-site at a location of your choice. Private classes may be utilized as the student wishes – anything from an orientation session, to choreography coaching, to working one-on-one through the course curriculum.

How to Book Class Time

1. Class pricing is included in the class listing on the booking page.
2. Find the class/course/workshop you’d like to take on the Book Your Class page.
3. Book your spot. You’ll be asked to sign in to the registration system, register and pay (or select deferred payment) to secure your spot in the session.
• If you want to pay in person, you can pay via cash, check or credit/debit card. I use the nifty Square credit/debit processing for payment in person.
• You can buy a class pass within the booking system. If you do this in advance of booking the class, it’s going to cover your entire series.
4. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I prefer you transfer your prepaid class credit. I’ll refund if absolutely necessary.

Got Questions?
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