Lyra Level 1

Sundays June 16th - July 21st, 4:30-5:30PM w/ Sarah Shellem

Welcome to the fun world of circular apparatuses! Students will be introduced to moving through poses with grace and ease while gaining strength and control. Each class consists of a warm up, conditioning/strength training, Lyra movement vocabulary and ending with stretching. We will also dabble in the art of spinning, which is what Lyra is famous for. No experience necessary!

Focus: Introduction to basic lyra skills; mounting, dismounting, skills and strength building.

Lyra Height: Chest height

Sample Skills: Side Saddle Mount, Tip back Mount, One Leg Mermaid, Lion in the Tree, Mermaid, Twisted Mermaid, Amazon, Lady in the Moon, Gazelle, Man in the Moon, Splits under the bar, Pencil Balance, Side Christ Hang, Sacrum Hang, Birds Nest, Angels 

Requirements to move to Level 2:

Safely mount and dismount the lyra

Must be able to move comfortably through beginner sequences of 5 skills

Must be able to hang from knees for a 5 count

Must be able to hold a tuck for a 2 count

Our adult classes start at age 14.

If the session is sold out - please send us an email so we can get another section open for registration or put you on the waitlist! Email inthedarkcircusarts@gmail.com.