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Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Pole studio in Knoxville, Tennessee

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
  • Website & schedule dragonflyaerialartsstudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 865-888-6996

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Pole 3 mentions

“I have called many times and also left a detailed message looking for info for beginners classes but, no one has gotten back to me.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

“I was able to try my stilt walking plus lyra, fabrics, trapeze, and tightrope walking.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus

“I was able to try my stilt walking plus lyra, fabrics, trapeze, and tightrope walking.”

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🤝 Community Events 2 mentions

“Love these people, great community of safety conscious and socially minded folks with great aerial classes and more.”

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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 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I have called many times and also left a detailed message looking for info for beginners classes but, no one has gotten back to me.”

strong community vibe 4 mentions

“Love these people, great community of safety conscious and socially minded folks with great aerial classes and more.”

From the reviews

Lissa and Jake are amazingly warm and wonderful people! I met them in downtown Nashville where they were on stilts passing out flyers for a free class the next day. I went there just hoping to try stilt walking and was blown away by what they offered for the free class. The aerial arts studio is phenomenal!

★★★★★ — Carissa, May 2018

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio is a tiramisu. I traveled through town, and I was hoping to train some aerial while traveling.

★★★★★ — Barbara, Feb 2023

My 9 year old daughter recently attended summer camp here and she absolutely loved it and 2 weeks later is still talking about it. She was challenged and told me she feels less afraid of heights and that she made some friends. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Amber, Jun 2022

Took my 2 girls there for a beginner class (used Groupon) and they had such a good time. The instructor was so nice and patient with them. I HIGHLY recommend!!!!!!! We WILL be coming here again.

★★★★★ — Beatrice, Apr 2021

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Your first pole class at Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio

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 Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio

509A Dutch Valley Dr, Knoxville, TN37918

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