The benefits of training regularly at Aerial Hoop classes are:

Increase Strength & Muscle tone

Increase muscle mass

Improve metabolic rate which speeds up healthy weight loss

Improve co-ordination, agility, flexibility and confidence

At Aerial Hoop Classes you will learn

Impressive moves, tricks, skills, combinations and routines all on under and on top of an Aerial Hoop. The Aerial Hoop is also known as a ring, circle, or lyra. The hoop is made out of steel and suspended from the ceiling. Our hoops vary in height which allows us to teach a variety of abilities.

Attending Aerial Hoop classes regularly will increase strength in the muscles necessary to perform the moves. We include strength and condition exercises to compliment and build strong foundations in your body so you can improve your ability to learn new moves, tricks and combinations. Each term at our studio we focus on a syllabus of carefully chosen moves which are blended together to create beautiful combinations. These are built on each week to result in fun routines learnt over a series of sessions alongside training and offer a balanced way to learn the many skills needed to become confident in Aerial Hoop fitness and performance.

Aerial hoop moves, tricks, skills, combinations and routines. Classes are taught on an aerial hoop also known as a ring, circle, or lyra. The hoop is made out of steel and suspended from the ceiling. Our hoops vary in height which allows us to teach a variety of abilities. Attending aerial hoop classes

What Level class?

Syllabus At Blush Dance Studios we aim to challenge and support your progress through all stages. Our classes cater for all levels from complete beginner to professional performers. Our team work to a bespoke syllabus of moves and routines which support students through their skills ensuring they are suitable challenged along the way and learn in a safe and effective way. Our syllabus has 6 levels.

Level 1 – Beginners. Level 1 & 1 * This level covers the basics of aerial hoop to get your journey in the air off to a supportive and effective start. Be ready to learn tricks and combinations, increase fitness levels, strength and confidence as your build strong foundations and a healthy obsession in Aerial Hoop. They are suitable for all levels, shapes and sizes, no aerial or strength experience is necessary to start training with this equipment.

Level 2 – Amateur. Level 2 & 2* Aerial Hoop classes are ideal for students who have achieved all moves at level 1 and have built foundations in aerial strength and knowledge. Students who are ready to challenge their strengths and skills a little further with more complicated tricks which require a base level of strength and skill.

Level 3 – Intermediate. Level 3 & 3* Aerial Hoop classes are ideal for students with confidence in the basic aerial moves and are ready to focus on more challenging tricks and combinations. The classes will use skills and combinations to build towards routines. Classes also include technique and creative/choreography work.

Level 4 – Advanced Intermediate. Level 4 & 4* Aerial Hoop classes are for students who are confident with the foundation intermediate skills and are looking to learn more challenging tricks, combinations and choreography. Top bar moves which require a foundation knowledge in basic intermediate tricks and drops and rolls with a little more bite.

Level 5 – Advanced Foundations. Level 5 & 5* Aerial Hoop classes are designed for the students who are confident at all beginner – intermediate moves and combinations. The students have passed levels 1-4 of blush aerial hoop syllabus. In Level 5 classes we teach the important foundations of Aerial Hoop. We look at preparing for more impressive drops, rolls, complex moves, tricks and routines on the hoop. We teach how to freestyle and create your own choreography to consider a solo performance.

Level 6 – Advanced  Level 6 & 6* Aerial Hoop classes are designed for the students who are confident at all beginner – intermediate moves and combinations. The students have passed levels 1-4 of blush aerial hoop syllabus. In Level 5 classes we teach the important foundations of Aerial Hoop. We look at preparing for more impressive drops, rolls, complex moves, tricks and routines on the hoop. We teach how to freestyle and create your own choreography to consider a solo performance.

Level 7 – Elite Level 7 & 7* Aerial Hoop classes are great for students who are looking to move to the professional arena or are very confident at all moves up to and including level 5. At this level students will learn difficult tricks, complicated combinations and choreography that require a high level of strength, and flexibility.

Level 8 – EliteLevel 8 & 8* Aerial Hoop classes are great for students who are looking to move to the professional arena or are very confident at all moves up to and including level 5. At this level students will learn difficult tricks, complicated combinations and choreography that require a high level of strength, and flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aerial Hoop Classes 

What do I wear to Aerial Hoop Classes?

Get kitted out for class in leggings, T-shirts, vest tops, shorts (over leggings) two pairs of leggings or long socks/leg warmers will protect your backs of knees and ankles from bumps and bruises that are an inevitable part of training in aerial hoop/lyra. We wear bare feet and also socks for training in the hoop, Bring a long sleeved top for warm up.

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At what age can you join classes?

For adults aerial hoop classes students can join from 16 years old. We teach from 6 years and up in our Aerial Kids Club classes and Aerial circus parties.