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Buffalo Aerial Dance

4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Pole studio in Lockport, New York

Pole studio Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your very first class
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  • Website & schedule aerialdancebuffalo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 716-433-8811

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–3 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 Buffalo Aerial Dance, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 2 mentions

“They work with every client's strengths and weaknesses individually and get them up and flying in no time!”

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🎀 Aerial Silks

“), lyra, silks, rope and a few other specialty aerial apparatuses.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

“), lyra, silks, rope and a few other specialty aerial apparatuses.”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus

“), lyra, silks, rope and a few other specialty aerial apparatuses.”

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🎉 Private Parties

“She even does birthday parties.”

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🤝 Community Events

“The student showcases have let me work on choreography and build my confidence until I eventually moved into public performances and teaching children's classes and parties.”

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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 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💪 empowering & confidence-building 2 mentions

“The student showcases have let me work on choreography and build my confidence until I eventually moved into public performances and teaching children's classes and parties.”

strong community vibe 2 mentions

“The group we have here is such a supportive, creative, strong presence in my gym life.”

From the reviews

She’s hanging in there Erica Cope has trained throughout the country and in Canada to become an authority on all these aerial apparatus, and then she learned to teach others through the New England Center for Circus Arts.

★★★★★ — Bruce, Nov 2018

Amazing instructors that help you soar to new heights in both skills and confidence. Not only it was it the first studio in Buffalo, but it’s also the only studio to put safety before everything else. Highly recommended

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Nov 2018

Lovely studio! I trained here while visiting Buffalo, and Erica was so accommodating and welcoming. Will definitely be going back the next time I am in the area.

★★★★★ — Alli, Nov 2018

I've been going to Buffalo Aerial Dance for over 2 years now. I started as a complete beginner and now I've gotten to push myself on trapeze (my favorite!), lyra, silks, rope and a few other specialty aerial apparatuses.

★★★★★ — Megan, Jan 2019

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Your first pole class at Buffalo Aerial Dance

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 Buffalo Aerial Dance

6017 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY14094

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