If you've ever admired an aerialist gracefully spinning inside a suspended steel hoop, you've already met Aerial Hoop—also known as Lyra. Combining strength, flexibility, artistry, and a little bit of courage, Aerial Hoop allows you to climb, balance, spin, invert, and pose your way through one of the most beautiful aerial disciplines.
At Altitude, our beginner-friendly Aerial Hoop classes are designed for students of every fitness level. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, express your creativity, or simply discover a workout you'll actually look forward to, Lyra offers an unforgettable experience that feels more like play than exercise.
From your very first class, you'll begin building confidence while learning beautiful shapes, graceful transitions, and exciting new skills—all at your own pace.
Why Students Fall in Love with Aerial Hoop
Experience the magic of spinning through the air
Build incredible upper body and core strength
Improve flexibility, balance, and coordination
Learn beautiful poses that look just as amazing as they feel
Fell just like Zendaya from The Greatest Showman
Perfect For:
Aerial Hoop is a great choice if you:
• Love graceful movement and artistic expression
• Enjoy dance, gymnastics, yoga, or fitness
• Want to build strength while learning exciting skills
• Have always wanted to "run away with the circus"
• Love spinning (or want to!)
Whether you're brand new or already have aerial experience, our instructors will help you progress one skill at a time.
What Do I Wear?
Come ready to move!
We recommend:
• Leggings or athletic pants that cover the backs of your knees
• A fitted shirt that stays in place while you're upside down
• No jewelry or clothing with zippers
• Bare feet are best
You'll thank yourself for wearing clothing that covers the backs of your knees—your future hoop-loving self will appreciate it!
What Will I Learn?
Our beginner curriculum focuses on safely building confidence through:
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Mounts and dismounts
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Beautiful poses
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Spins
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Balance and control
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Introductory inversions
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Smooth transitions
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Creative sequences
Every class builds on previous skills, helping you become stronger, more confident, and more graceful with every visit.
What Happens in Your First
Aerial Hoop Class?
Here's what you can expect:
✔ Meet your instructor and classmates
✔ Learn basic hoop safety
✔ Explore beginner-friendly mounts and poses
✔ Try your first spins (if you're feeling adventurous!)
✔ Leave excited to come back for more
Is Aerial Hoop Right for You?
You might absolutely love Lyra Hoop if...
✔ You secretly stop and watch every circus performance.
✔ You love spinning on playground equipment.
✔ You appreciate beautiful movement and artistic expression.
✔ You enjoy learning skills that look impossible—until you realize you're doing them.
✔ You smile every time someone says, "Wait...YOU can do that?"
Common Beginner Worries
Maybe you're wondering...
"Will the hoop spin?"
Sometimes! We use both static and spinning hoops, depending on the class and the skills you're learning.
"Do I need good upper body strength?"
No! You'll build strength naturally as you learn. Every student starts somewhere, and our instructors provide modifications for all ability levels.
"Is Aerial Hoop easier than Silks?"
They're simply different. Hoop emphasizes balance, body positioning, and poses on a solid apparatus, while Silks focuses more on climbing, wrapping, and fabric techniques.
"Can complete beginners take Lyra?"
Absolutely! No dance, gymnastics, aerial, or fitness experience is required.
Why Choose Hoop Instead of Other Aerial Classes?
Unlike fabric apparatuses, Aerial Hoop provides a solid steel apparatus that allows students to focus on body positioning, balance, and beautiful shapes. Many students love Lyra Hoop because they can create stunning poses without needing to climb long lengths of fabric.
If Silks feels adventurous and Sling feels flowing, Hoop feels elegant, playful, and just a little magical.
At Altitude, our progressive curriculum makes learning Aerial Hoop approachable for everyone. Whether your goal is fitness, artistry, performance, or simply trying something you've always admired from afar, we'll help you discover just how capable you really are.
Altitude Insider Tip #21
Point your toes...even when nobody's watching.
It's amazing how much a pointed toe transforms a pose. Tiny details make a huge difference in aerial, and you'll be surprised how quickly they become second nature.
Why Train with Altitude?
Award-winning, woman-owned studio.
Small class sizes with individualized instruction
Open since October 2013, we have taught over 10K people how to fly!
Safety-focused coaching
Progressive curriculum designed for beginners
Supportive, welcoming community in the heart of Frisco TX
