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Dynamic Hammock

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Pole studio in Takoma Park, Maryland

Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 7:30–9 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30–9 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 5:30–7 pm
Saturday 3–7 pm
Sunday 3:30–6 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 Dynamic Hammock, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Pole 7 mentions

“Instructor Traci is patient, flexible, and helps to bring out your best in a safe and loving environment whether you are a beginner or a professional.”

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🧘 Aerial Yoga 4 mentions

“I consider myself fortunate to have encountered the dynamic hammock instructor, Traci, when I first ventured into aerial hammock practice.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch

“Taking class with Traci has given me not only strength and flexibility, but also grace and courage.”

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🪑 Chair Dance 3 mentions

“Brigit is also a master of chair dance and had brought even more dance/artistic opportunities to DH.”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 4 mentions

“I consider myself fortunate to have encountered the dynamic hammock instructor, Traci, when I first ventured into aerial hammock practice.”

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🤝 Community Events 10 mentions

“Traci's creativity shone through as she curated themed showcases, each one exuding uniqueness, coolness, and fun.”

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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 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Instructor Traci is patient, flexible, and helps to bring out your best in a safe and loving environment whether you are a beginner or a professional.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“Instructor Traci is patient, flexible, and helps to bring out your best in a safe and loving environment whether you are a beginner or a professional.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 2 mentions

“She really knows how to help you confidently move in the hammock and her dance series classes are my favorite.”

💜 body-positive & judgment-free 3 mentions

“DH is a place that you are welcome back if you been gone a while ( like I have) there is no judgement for being gone for while.”

🔥 great full-body workout 2 mentions

“Combining my love of dance and yoga, I have never felt stronger.”

From the reviews

Truly worth the 5 star review! I’m a former gymnast/cheerleader who has been looking for a workout outlet that would truly resinate with me. Once I came across Dynamic Hammock I instantly loved it and knew it was the place for me. The coaching is truly great with accessibility to ALL levels.

★★★★★ — Bailey, Jan 2024

I consider myself fortunate to have encountered the dynamic hammock instructor, Traci, when I first ventured into aerial hammock practice. Traci's remarkable patience, encouragement, and support, coupled with her vibrant and positive demeanor, left a lasting impression on me.

★★★★★ — Annie, Jun 2024

For anyone looking to get into aerial arts or improve their aerial practice, Dynamic Hammock provides that rare combination of physical challenge, supportive community and incredibly caring instructors that is so hard to find — especially as a beginner or someone looking to try something new.

★★★★★ — Marissa, Jul 2024

Take flight at Dynamic Hammock! I have never been flexible or graceful, by DH has made me a believer. Instructor Traci is patient, flexible, and helps to bring out your best in a safe and loving environment whether you are a beginner or a professional.

★★★★★ — The, Mar 2026

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Your first pole class at Dynamic Hammock

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 Dynamic Hammock

Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave Studio 3, Takoma Park, MD20912

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