Intro to Lyra & Trapeze

DESCRIPTION:

This 75-minute beginner class will introduce you to two "bar" apparatuses: Lyra and Trapeze - both made from a steel bar suspended in the air. In Lyra, the bar forms a beautiful hoop. In Trapeze, the bar is straight and suspended between 2 ropes. Although Lyra and Trapeze are completely different shapes, at the beginner level, many of the same skills can be done on both apparatuses. And whether you decide you're a diehard Lyra fan, a Trapeze addict, or love them both, they will both build your strength and flexibility. And both are so much fun, you won't realize what an incredible workout you are getting! Our intro classes are designed for adults, age 16+. Absolutely NO experience required! Each class beings with a thorough warmup on the ground followed by conditioning drills designed to build body awareness, strength, and flexibility. Then you'll learn various ways to mount the Lyra and Trapeze and your first aerial poses and skills! As you get more familiar with each apparatus, you'll learn to link poses and skills together into a "flow." Once your instructor confirms you've mastered the basics, you'll move up to our Foundations classes on either Lyra or Trapeze, or continue to train both! There is no set timeline for how many intro classes it takes to master the basics because everyone's body and journey are unique. But our instructors will be there to support you every step of the way! NOTE: Flying Trapeze and Dance Trapeze are entirely different disciplines! Flying trapeze involves jumping from high platforms (often 20 to 40 feet in the air), massive swings and acrobats catching each other in mid-air. In Dance Trapeze, the trapeze is rigged low enough to be reached from the ground. The trapeze is rigged to a single point with a swivel, allowing spinning, swinging, drops, and flow-like movement. At Upside, we teach dance trapeze. Under age 16? Or want more personal attention? Check out our Private and Group Private lesson option (age 9 to adult) under the Classes tab. PRICE: Select the purple Book button below to review single session pricing and package pricing for this class. Visit the Pricing tab for an overview of all the packages we offer. Be sure to check out our discounted Intro to Aerial package! Mix and match any 4 Intro classes (3 month expiration). Check out our website's FAQ page for information on what you'll need to bring, wear, and more!