Intermediate Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

Explore Intermediate Aerial Hoop (Lyra) in Christchurch

Ready to take your aerial hoop (Lyra) skills to the next level? This intermediate aerial circus class is designed for adults with a solid foundation in aerial hoop, offering opportunities to develop strength, technique, flow and confidence through longer sequences and more dynamic movement.

Classes provide a supportive environment where you can challenge yourself safely, refine your technique and explore the creative possibilities of movement on the hoop.

What to expect

Sessions build on foundational aerial hoop skills and introduce more complex combinations, transitions and sequences.

You can expect to work on:

• Strength and conditioning – develop the physical strength needed for more challenging aerial skills
• Technique – refine mounts, shapes, inversions and transitions
• Longer sequences – connect individual skills into flowing combinations
• Dynamic movement – explore more challenging and expressive ways of moving on the hoop
• Flow and creativity – develop your own movement quality and confidence in the air

Classes are structured to support progressive learning, giving you opportunities to refine existing skills while working towards new challenges.

Strength, flow and confidence in the air

Intermediate aerial hoop is about more than learning individual tricks. As you build strength and technical control, you’ll explore how skills can connect into longer sequences and more dynamic movement.

The class encourages safe progression, creativity and body awareness, helping you develop greater confidence while exploring your own movement style on the Lyra.

You’ll be supported to challenge yourself at an appropriate level while continuing to build strong aerial technique.

Who is this intermediate aerial hoop class for?

This class is designed for adults who already have experience with foundational aerial hoop (Lyra) skills.

Students should be confident with:

• Mounts
• Basic shapes
• Inversions
• Simple transitions

This is an intermediate-level aerial hoop class, so previous aerial hoop experience is required.

If you’re unsure whether your current experience is suitable, please email circus@move.org.nz with details of your aerial background and our team can help with class suitability.

Intermediate aerial hoop in Ōtautahi Christchurch

MOVE offers aerial circus, dance and movement classes at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch, providing opportunities for adults to develop their circus skills, physical confidence and creative movement practice.

If you’re searching for intermediate aerial hoop classes in Christchurch, Lyra classes Christchurch, aerial hoop for adults, intermediate Lyra, adult aerial circus classes or aerial hoop training in Christchurch, this class offers a supportive environment to refine your technique, build strength and explore more dynamic movement.

What to wear: comfortable, close-fitting clothing that allows you to move freely is recommended. Clothing should cover the torso and backs of the knees for aerial work. Remove jewellery before participating.

Class suitability: If you’re unsure whether this class is right for you, please email circus@move.org.nz