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AerialCLT

4.3 ★★★★☆ 80 Google reviews · Pole studio in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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 AerialCLT, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 4 mentions

“It's amazing to see a school of this size with a clear curriculum to help train aerialists in strength and progression.”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 12 mentions

“Every instructor I have interacted with is patient, attentive, and excellent at breaking down hard moves in ways that beginners can understand.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks 11 mentions

“I took silks first and neck up hammack classes I did share my silks with another new student and the advanced students were doing multi step moves throughout.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 4 mentions

“First time was silks a few years ago and last year I came back to learn lyra.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch

“AerialCLT runs like a warmed-up contortionist with excellent response time when someone from out of town is trying to figure out their aerial options.”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 4 mentions

“First time was silks a few years ago and last year I came back to learn lyra.”

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🤸 Flexibility Training

“AerialCLT runs like a warmed-up contortionist with excellent response time when someone from out of town is trying to figure out their aerial options.”

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🤝 Community Events 2 mentions

“I took the beginner class and I seemed to be one of the only newbies (it was a showcase night) so this maybe different for each person.”

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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 80 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Every instructor I have interacted with is patient, attentive, and excellent at breaking down hard moves in ways that beginners can understand.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“Every instructor I have interacted with is patient, attentive, and excellent at breaking down hard moves in ways that beginners can understand.”

strong community vibe 3 mentions

“So friendly and personable and clearly explained things, helping multiple different skill levels and balancing multiple ladies’ needs beautifully.”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“Because the class has different levels you may have some wait time in between sets.”

beautiful studio space 3 mentions

“Great atmosphere and very accommodating to different experience levels.”

From the reviews

Update: owner responded and offered a credit to try at a higher level. Reflected review. I will second the review I saw here stating that this a great place for true beginners but doesn’t seem like it caters much to people who have prior aerial experience and who want to experiment or flow.

★★★★★ — Carly, Jul 2024

I've tried out AerialCLT twice. First time was silks a few years ago and last year I came back to learn lyra. When I came the first time to learn silks I stopped going because it felt like the instructors were just showing you a move and telling you to just copy them.

★★★★☆ — Veronica, Feb 2026

Great atmosphere and very accommodating to different experience levels. I signed up for the Hammock Fundamentals just to stretch out some muscles and work on control as I normally just take spin classes. I was welcomed into the studio and was introduced to my instructor as soon almost immediately.

★★★★★ — Krista, Sep 2021

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, AerialCLT is a 5-course meal. AerialCLT runs like a warmed-up contortionist with excellent response time when someone from out of town is trying to figure out their aerial options.

★★★★★ — Barbara, Feb 2023

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Your first pole class at AerialCLT

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 AerialCLT

801 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC28206

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