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Aerial Dragons Studios

4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Pole studio in Tampa, Florida

Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

School for aerial circus arts such as silks, hammock, trapeze, and lyra plus conditioning.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 6–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Aerial Dragons Studios, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 4 mentions

“From starting out as a beginner with no upper body strength, the coaches in this gym have transformed my body and my life for the better.”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 3 mentions

“All levels get the opportunity to learn new skills, the instructors always have a huge smile on their face and are willing to answer any of your questions.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks 2 mentions

“They are so supportive and I am proud of myself at the end of every silks class 🐉💕”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 2 mentions

“I tried Lyra for the first time.”

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🧘 Aerial Yoga 2 mentions

“A must go for any Circus Arts, Yoga or Aerial Yoga Student.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch 4 mentions

“If you are looking for a performing arts gym that encompasses flexibility, strength, and artistry you can find it here.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Aerial Dragons Studios — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 4 mentions

“A must go for any Circus Arts, Yoga or Aerial Yoga Student.”

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🤝 Community Events 2 mentions

“ADS is an amazing community and I look forward to my classes each week!”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (grip aids, showers, private parties), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 103 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“All levels get the opportunity to learn new skills, the instructors always have a huge smile on their face and are willing to answer any of your questions.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“Amazing so fun have made so many friends and so many fun performing opportunities instructors are amazing.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 2 mentions

“They are so supportive and I am proud of myself at the end of every silks class 🐉💕”

🔥 great full-body workout 3 mentions

“I am stronger and more flexible then when I started and even had the opportunity to be in a show at the Straz!”

strong community vibe 7 mentions

“I have become someone I never thought I could be, with the support system that I have at this gym they have become my family.”

From the reviews

Aerial Dragons Studios is my happy place. The instructors are encouraging, uplifting and talented. They give the best aerial training and focus on technique, flair and above all safety. The atmosphere is so welcoming and you’ll leave feeling glad you were there.

★★★★★ — Lourdes, Mar 2021

I did aerial yoga for the first time and it was AMAZING!!!! Day one and we were already upside down in the air doing things I thought would take me at least 10 classes to get to! The instructor is SOOOOO nice and SOOOO helpful!!! Here is a pic showing what I was able to do : and no, I am not flexible!

★★★★★ — Fer, Jan 2025

We just had 2 performers here at Sandpearl Resort from Aerial Dragons and they were nothing short of AMAZING!! They were beyond amazing! Also, I have dealt with a ton of entertainers in my career, these two were so very nice, friendly and professional!

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Jan 2020

From starting out as a beginner with no upper body strength, the coaches in this gym have transformed my body and my life for the better. I'm more strong and the most flexible I've ever been in my life. Jessica, Jen, Mikah, Jamie and really all of the instructors at Aerial Dragons are amazing.

★★★★★ — Mina, Feb 2019

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Your first pole class at Aerial Dragons Studios

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.

Pole is for every body, and it's about strength, artistry, and confidence — not performing for anyone else. If you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Aerial Dragons Studios

1510 N Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL33607

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