It was back in 1994 on a family trip to Disney World when I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show. I was no more than 6 years old, and I was mesmerized by the acrobatic magic before me. With wide eyes, I ...

Karla Coreil is making sure turning 50 is fabulous. Not only has Coreil tackled aerial hoops, but she's also now certified to teach it. The latter accomplishment coincided with her golden birthday ...

Aroha Wikohika transforms the aerial hoop into a thing of beauty. Photo / Michael Craig What is it? Manoeuvres on a suspended hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau). What's needed?

We challenged a group of skilled pro breakers to try to keep up with a group of aerialists. This time aerial artists Lydia, Kelly, Shannon teach Jordan, Kristin and Casey the basics of aerial arts; ...

The hoop has travelled from school playgrounds to circus acts like Cirque du Soleil, and high-production stage performances. And in the last few years, aerial hooping, or lyra, has been appended to an ...

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I am no gymnast. Touching my toes is a daily struggle I’ve never been able to accomplish without maximum discomfort and slight embarrassment. But even I felt like a graceful goddess during my first ...