Feel like you're flying & take your strength to new heights
Welcome to Aerial Hoops / Lyra
Aerial hoop — or Lyra — is a suspended steel ring you spin, flip and pose within, building strength, flexibility and grace all at once. The Pole Room puts a spin on traditional workouts, turning exercise into something that's truly fun, challenging and empowering — and our Lyra program takes you from your very first spin to performing your own routines in a hoisted hoop.
What you will learn in our Lyra Program
Our Lyra program caters to every level, from total beginner to advanced. Beginner levels build strength, stamina and confidence on the apparatus; Intermediate levels unlock your own style and more complex moves; Advanced levels refine your skills — with the potential to perform at showcases and performance nights.
Six levels, one journey
Every student starts at Lyra Foundations and progresses at their own pace — no rushing, no skipping. Here is the full path from your very first spin to performance-ready aerialist.
Level 1 LYRAFOUNDATIONS
Start here
Lyra Beginner Level 1 is designed to give the absolute beginner the confidence to perform basic Lyra skills in a fun and addictive way. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Level 2 LYRABEGINNER 2
Progression
Lyra Beginner Level 2 is designed to improve strength and coordination whilst developing aerial endurance in a fun routine. Prerequisites include: mermaid, cradle, layback and vine climb.
Level 3 LYRAINTERMEDIATE 1
Build dynamics
Lyra Intermediate Level 1 begins working on more dynamic tricks, involving new transitions and more "no hands" tricks. The focus of this class is to develop confidence in directional changes, hand grips and rolls. Prerequisites include: straddle entry, back star, scarab and gazelle.
Level 4 LYRAINTERMEDIATE 2
Go upside down
Lyra Intermediate Level 2 continues working on dynamic tricks as you start to get confident with being upside down. The routine in this class focuses on smooth transitions between tricks and building the strength required for drops. Prerequisites include: ITB roll, amazon, savage snatch and front balance.
Level 5 LYRAADVANCED 1
Elite skill set
This class is for students that are confident inside the hoop and are ready for tricks on the strap. We will also be working on more advanced drops and rolls. Prerequisites include: inverted man on the moon, teddy bear roll, beats and genie drop.
Level 6 LYRAADVANCED 2
Mastery
The final level of the Lyra program. Refine your most advanced drops, rolls and strap work into polished, performance-ready sequences. Prerequisites include: inverted man on the moon, teddy bear roll, beats and genie drop.
No guesswork, no extra cost
Not sure where you fit in our program? Whether you are returning after a break or joining from another studio, a free grading session puts you at the right level from day one.
Get started with free gradingIf you have trained with us before but taken a break, a free grading session gets you back in the hoop at exactly the right level — where your body is at now, not where you left off.
Joining from another studio? We will assess your current skills in a free grading session and place you at the level that matches your experience — no starting from scratch.
Before you book
The Lyra program runs across six progressive levels — Foundations, Beginner 2, Intermediate 1 & 2 and Advanced 1 & 2 — each taught as an 8-week course.
You move up only when you and your instructor agree you are ready, so the progression always fits you.
New students start at Lyra Foundations — no experience, strength or fitness required. Wear fitted activewear; leggings are recommended as the hoop can pinch bare skin. Avoid jewellery.
One class per week is enough to progress through the 8-week rotation. We also offer open practice sessions so you can drill skills between classes.
Studios are fully equipped with professional-grade hoops (lyras) and safety mats — you do not need to bring anything but yourself. Qualified instructors are provided every session.
Every instructor is a highly skilled, qualified aerialist. Classes are capped so you receive genuine individual attention, and we progress spins, rolls and drops only when your body is technically ready.
Your path to the next level
Attend classes consistently and learn the tricks and shapes to gracefully work the hoop. Every class builds on the last.
Book your own practice sessions to train and perfect what you learn in class. Repetition is how aerial skills stick.
Complete a full 8-week rotation of your level and meet all the technical goals and requirements set by your instructor.
Attend a grading session to demonstrate mastery to your instructor and unlock the next level in the program.
Simple & flexible
Pay the way that suits you. Every course includes everything you need to progress.
It is a lifestyle
The Pole Room community celebrates every win, big and small. As you move through the levels you build not just aerial skills, but a genuine sense of what your body is capable of.
Plan the year
Courses run in 8-week terms. Lock in your spot before the term fills up.
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Don't just take our word for it
The teachers are all amazing, really friendly and helpful. I feel at home there — it's like I'm exercising with my mates. We egg each other on, we encourage each other and have a laugh. I love that I can do aerial classes at The Pole Room.
A really great and encouraging environment. I started doing Lyra at the end of March 2022, my instructors are amazing and so helpful. If you can't do a trick instructors teach you progressions to work your way into doing the trick and help you see where you've made progress over the terms!
I've been doing Aerial Hoop/Lyra for about 4-5 months now, and omg, IN LOVE! It's so much fun, confident boosting and an amazing way to exercise. The whole team and environment is so supportive and sweet. Everyone cheering each-other on. I love it 😍
Life is busy — so we run our Lyra levels at multiple times throughout the week across Mitcham, Narre Warren, Highett and Rowville. Whatever your level and whatever your schedule, there is a class that fits. Find your studio's timetable and lock in a time that works for you.
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Four studios across Melbourne
Our Lyra program runs at Mitcham, Narre Warren, Highett and Rowville. Visit the studio page to see what is on near you.
Your journey starts here
Our progression-based Lyra program will turn your world upside down, advancing you through purposefully designed levels. With a thriving community ready to welcome you with open arms, what's holding you back? Join the #TPRTRIBE today — get started by booking a course.
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New to pole & aerials? Coming back after a break? Tell us where you're at and a team member will be in touch to get you started at the right level with the best deal going.
