Aerial Arts (Lyra & Silks)​

Discover the Thrill of Aerial Dance

Have you ever dreamed of taking flight and moving gracefully through the air? Imagine the excitement of combining dance and acrobatics, performing stunning tricks while suspended above the ground. Welcome to The Rose Academy’s Aerial Arts program, where students explore the captivating world of aerial performance in a safe, structured, and inspiring environment.

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What to Expect in Our Aerial Arts Classes

Our Aerial Arts program begins with Aerial Hoop (Lyra), a beautiful apparatus that allows students to experience the joy of performing in mid-air. Grounded in the internationally recognised Aerial Arts syllabus, our classes follow a safe, skill-based progression designed to build strength, confidence, and aerial technique while fostering creativity and artistry.

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Classes and Age Groups

Beginner Youth Aerial Lyra

• Ages: 5–12 (minimum height 130 cm)

• Skill Level: No prior aerial experience required

• Focus: Introduction to the hoop, basic holds, spins, shapes, and safe climbing techniques. Classes emphasise building foundational strength, coordination, and confidence in the air.

• Duration: 60 minutes

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Beginner Teen Aerial Lyra

• Ages: 13–17

• Skill Level: Beginners or returning students with limited aerial experience

• Focus: Establishing strong fundamentals, developing upper-body and core strength, and building confidence with aerial transitions and basic tricks. Students are guided progressively to safely explore aerial movement with creativity and control.

• Duration: 60 minutes

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Intermediate Youth Aerial Lyra

• Ages: Under 18

• Skill Level: Experienced youth aerialists (typically Level 2 or above on the Aerial Arts syllabus)

• Focus: More advanced hoop techniques, inversions, postures, and linking moves into choreographed sequences. Emphasis on strength, body awareness, and artistry in preparation for more challenging routines.

• Duration: 60 minutes

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Beginner Youth Aerial Silks

• Ages: 7–17

• Skill Level: No formal pre-requisites, but completion of the first two levels of Lyra is recommended to support strength, control, and proprioception in the air

• Focus: Introduction to silks, climbing, basic wraps, and safe inversions. Students develop upper-body and core strength while learning to move confidently and creatively on the fabric.

• More experienced aerialists specialising in silks can also take this class, and work at a more advanced level within this class.

• Duration: 60 minutes

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Class Fees: $180 per term
Class Length: 60 minutes

Check the Timetable for the current schedule.

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Comprehensive and safe Training

Across all aerial classes, students develop:

• Strength, flexibility, and body awareness

• Balance, spinning, rolling, and inversion control

• Confidence and control in aerial positions

• Foundational techniques to support progression to more complex moves and routines

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For the best results, we recommend complementing aerial classes with weekly ballet, acro, or strength-focused training. This supports core strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall physical literacy, helping students excel in aerial performance.

 

Students will have opportunities to showcase their skills in studio showcases, productions, and choreographed routines. These performances allow dancers to demonstrate their progress, creativity, and artistry in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Safety is our top priority. All aerial work is supervised by certified instructors, with safety mats in place for added protection. Students progress at a pace suited to their abilities, with exercises adapted to individual readiness.

• Weight limit: 120 kg due to equipment loading limits

• Disclaimer: All participants (or guardians) must sign a safety waiver due to the inherent risks of aerial activity

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