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A-WOL Dance Collective
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Pole studio in Portland, Oregon
Warehouse-style training facility with aerial dance, yoga & fitness classes, plus youth programs.
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule awoldance.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 351-5182
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The classes they teach
“I've been a student for years and still remember how welcomed I felt in my first classes, that's why I keep coming back.”
“I've been taking aerial silks classes for almost four years now, and have really enjoyed the community (both teachers and students) and quality of training.”
“I started taking lyra classes last year and have been to 3 studios in Portland.”
What's on offer
“I've been taking aerial silks classes for almost four years now, and have really enjoyed the community (both teachers and students) and quality of training.”
“I am grateful I got to learn so many new skills, while also strengthening my foundations.”
“I've been taking aerial silks classes for almost four years now, and have really enjoyed the community (both teachers and students) and quality of training.”
What students say again and again
“I've been taking aerial silks classes for almost four years now, and have really enjoyed the community (both teachers and students) and quality of training.”
“So much fun and I'd love to see one of their shows!”
From the reviews
Hands down my favorite place to practice aerial in Portland. They have a lot of rigging points, very tall ceilings, their pulley system rules plus the location is always clean and extremely well managed. I love their powerful heater when it is cold out. I really appreciate that the doors stay locked too.
I have been taking classes at AWOL for 2 years now. The coaches are really great! The inside gym is kept clean and tidy all year round. In the summer they have a silks class in the park! This place is a wonderful community of people who enjoy circus arts.
My book club bought a groupon for a 2 hour trapeze and aerial fabric class and we were not disappointed. Our instructor Jessica was a great teacher and an incredible athlete. Many of us were unable to do much with the aerial fabric and she kept us positive and tried to give us modifications.
I loved my silks class at A-Wol. It was such a supportive and enjoyable environment to be in. I am grateful I got to learn so many new skills, while also strengthening my foundations. Steph did a great job customizing each class to the students' needs and making it fun in the process.
Your first pole class at A-WOL Dance Collective
Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.
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