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Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Pole studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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 grandrapidsaeriallounge.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 7808514

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 11 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 Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 2 mentions

“I don't have great core strength, and this class was still very doable.”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 4 mentions

“Now I know I'd like to try the beginner silks class next.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks 7 mentions

“We are a group of resident physicians with very limited time, and she worked with us to find a time to have our very own silks class.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

“We tried silks, hammock, lyra and here I am on the trapeze.”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 2 mentions

“I took an intro aerial silks class here with the owner and it was so much fun!”

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🎉 Private Parties

“This would also be a fantastic idea for a bachelorette party!”

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🤝 Community Events

“I took a doubles workshop and a lollipop taster and will definitely be signing up for more classes!”

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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 22 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“First time ever trying silks/hammock (or anything like it!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“Owner and instructor is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-oriented.”

strong community vibe 5 mentions

“Owner and instructor is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-oriented.”

💵 good value / membership 2 mentions

“She is signing up for every class she can at her new space, knowing that it will be worth every penny because Bobbye is the best!”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 7 mentions

“It was great to try all the apparatuses, and laugh at myself a little along the way!”

From the reviews

My daughters have trained with Bobbye for several years. She is an amazing instructor and works well with people of all ages. She takes safety very seriously. We look forward to continuing to take classes with her at her beautiful new school.

★★★★★ — Mindy, Aug 2023

Bobbye is a fantastic instructor! My daughter has been learning from her for several years. She is signing up for every class she can at her new space, knowing that it will be worth every penny because Bobbye is the best! She is so kind, patient, supportive and safety oriented.

★★★★★ — Angela, Aug 2023

I had a great time in the "Taster Class" this evening. We tried silks, hammock, lyra and here I am on the trapeze. I don't have great core strength, and this class was still very doable. It was great to try all the apparatuses, and laugh at myself a little along the way!

★★★★★ — Shayna, Aug 2023

Owner and instructor is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-oriented. The kids class is a great option for after school activities, and the adult class is a combination of fun and exercise!

★★★★★ — Alisha, Aug 2023

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Your first pole class at Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge

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 Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge

1593 Galbraith Ave SE Unit 206A, Grand Rapids, MI49546

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