Love of Lyra

Teacher Tidbits Corner - March 2021

Love of Lyra from Ann Marie Savini

You walk into the studio and notice two metal hoops suspended from the ceiling. You wonder what are they and what are they used for? Well wonder no longer, because I am about to tell you. These metal hoops are called Lyras or Aerial Hoop, and they are used in our Lyra classes to perform acrobatic poses and flows.

Out of all the classes that are offered at Aerial Fun and Fitness, the Lyra is definitely my favorite. The first time I saw the Lyra I knew that I was in for a challenge. The poses require deliberate and controlled movements that come together in a beautiful aerial dance. I enjoy putting these movements together with music and performing in our showcases.

Putting the moves together to make a flow is like creating and solving a puzzle. How do you get from one pose to another? How many poses can you do from one pose? How can you make the movement flow and look graceful? These are just a few of the things to consider when choreographing a routine.

I love participating in Lyra classes so much that I decided to teach it as well. The best part of teaching is seeing your student's eyes light up when they learn to do something new, especially when they do not think that they can do it in the first place. I like seeing my students progress and improve their skills.