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Afterglow Aerial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Pole studio in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule afterglowaerialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 893-9086
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:15 AM–9:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Sunday | 8:45 AM–9:30 PM |
The classes they teach
“When I started out ten months ago I had no strength and couldn’t even get up into the apparatus; now I’m easily climbing silks to the top!”
“As a beginner contortion student who has never been on a silk, I feel inspired to try new things and comfortable to not be perfect in this studio.”
“I have never even touched a silk before and even with 3 classes left I am already doing Russian climbs, multiple different footlocks, fun combinations, beautiful poses.”
“As a beginner contortion student who has never been on a silk, I feel inspired to try new things and comfortable to not be perfect in this studio.”
“I’m having a grand time on Lyra, silks, sling, and trapeze, and I feel stronger and fitter than I’ve been in over a decade.”
“As a beginner contortion student who has never been on a silk, I feel inspired to try new things and comfortable to not be perfect in this studio.”
What's on offer
“Jolene and Mary are accommodating with scheduling, which has been a huge help for us, and my daughter has fallen in love with aerial silks!”
“As a beginner contortion student who has never been on a silk, I feel inspired to try new things and comfortable to not be perfect in this studio.”
“You can feel her dedication in the way the space is run and in the community she’s built — supportive, fun, and welcoming.”
What students say again and again
“What I’ve experienced has been the complete opposite: a clean studio, wonderful instructors, and a space filled with happy kids and adults learning and growing together.”
“It was my first time on a sling, and second on a trapeze, and the instructors were accommodating of me and made sure what we were working on was rated E for everyone.”
“What I’ve experienced has been the complete opposite: a clean studio, wonderful instructors, and a space filled with happy kids and adults learning and growing together.”
“I came to the studio as an "unathletic" person and taking classes here helped me gain confidence in myself as a strong, flexible, and graceful aerialist and performer.”
“Afterglow's environment offers a safe space for so many people in and around Portland (myself included).”
From the reviews
By far the best of the two aerial gyms I’ve tried! The teachers here are fabulous. When I started out ten months ago I had no strength and couldn’t even get up into the apparatus; now I’m easily climbing silks to the top!
I signed up for the beginner 8 week aerial silks class and I can't believe how much and how fast we all learned. I have never even touched a silk before and even with 3 classes left I am already doing Russian climbs, multiple different footlocks, fun combinations, beautiful poses.....
I stopped by this studio a few times while in Portland and it was such a treat! Lovely people, both students and instructors, there's plants and artsy designs all around the studio and it's such a breath of fresh air.
I’ve been coming to Afterglow since the very beginning, and my family and I absolutely love it here. The owner is a single mom who pours her heart into running this studio, and she’s doing an amazing job.
Bachelorette & private parties at Afterglow Aerial Arts
Afterglow Aerial Arts comes up for private parties — confirmed on their own site. A pole party is one of the most-booked ways to celebrate a bachelorette, birthday, or girls' night, and it's a blast even if nobody in the group has ever touched a pole. A few things worth asking when you reach out. First, group size and what's included — most studios run private parties for around 6–15 people with a dedicated instructor, a beginner-friendly routine, and time for photos. Second, the vibe you want — sassy heels-and-flow choreography, playful spins and tricks, or a mix; a good studio tailors it to the guest of honor. Third, booking and pricing — parties are usually a flat package booked in advance, and popular weekend slots fill up fast, so ask about deposits and what to wear (shorts for grip, no lotion). It's beginner-friendly by design, judgment-free, and genuinely fun — exactly the kind of thing everyone talks about afterward.
Your first pole class at Afterglow Aerial Arts
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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