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Aerial Arts

Wednesday, September 10th

Program Highlights

INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks, specifically for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus.

LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.

Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills.

Dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, and poses.

SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.

Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance.

Dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.

LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills.

Why dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; and adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning.

SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.
Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance.

Why dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.

WHAT TO WEAR
Apparel is very important for safety and comfort. All participants should wear leggings (full length), bring long socks for Lyra, and bring a sweat towel and/or baby powder (you can use a sock to put the baby powder on your feet and pat it on). Hair should be pulled back in a pony. The studio will provide strapping tape and liquid chalk.
Faculty
Lexi Strumolo is an accomplished international artist. She began her training in dance and acrobatics at a young age in New York. Upon relocating to Australia, she studied at the Lee Academy, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. Lexi has performed as an aerialist, dancer, adagio artist and acrobat for many corporate events including Formula 1 racing, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s Got Talent - receiving 2 Golden Buzzers, Australia Tourism, and, as a lead dancer and aerialist, in “Salome” at the Sydney Opera House. In 2021, Lexi was cast in the lead adagio couple in “L’hotel”, the headlining show for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Click => Lexi Strumolo for video clips.

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Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Lexi will also be offering private and semi-private lessons for anyone interested in reviewing the skills learned in class; progressing at a faster rate; and/or simply learning one-on-one. If you are interested in semi-private lessons (i.e., shared privates of two or more people), you are responsible to arrange the group.