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Midwest Movement Collective

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 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
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how an intro offer credits toward a membership
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  • Website & schedule midmovecollective.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 616-227-0760

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 8:45–11:30 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm
Friday 5:15–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1:30 pm
Sunday 4–8:30 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 Midwest Movement Collective, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 2 mentions

“Highly recommend Midwest Movement Collective to anyone looking a fun way to improve strength and mobility.”

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👠 Exotic Pole

“I treated some pals to a Sensual Hip Hop class on Thursday night, and we had a blast!”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 4 mentions

“I had the best experience during my first class at Midwest Movement Collective.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks 5 mentions

“After MMC opened in 2022, I jumped at the opportunity to try all of the things - Aerial Silk Fundamentals, Pole Fundamentals, Ballet Fundamentals and now All-Levels Jazz.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch

“She helped us lightly choreograph our first dance with lots of flexibility.”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 2 mentions

“After MMC opened in 2022, I jumped at the opportunity to try all of the things - Aerial Silk Fundamentals, Pole Fundamentals, Ballet Fundamentals and now All-Levels Jazz.”

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🔓 Open Pole Practice

“I especially love that they offer workshops, open studios, and encourage mind-body wellness.”

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🎉 Private Parties

“I booked a private class with Midwest Movement for my friend's bachelorette back in May, and it was an amazing experience!”

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🤝 Community Events 4 mentions

“Not only have all of the instructors here been enthusiastic and welcoming, the community of students here is truly amazing.”

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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 40 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I had the best experience during my first class at Midwest Movement Collective.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“Amazing instructors, environment, amenities, and community.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 2 mentions

“We could decide how much we wanted to do, but gave us the confidence to try a few new tricks.”

💜 body-positive & judgment-free 3 mentions

“Excellent space and very inclusive as well as affirming to folks of all identities and body types.”

strong community vibe 9 mentions

“Not only have all of the instructors here been enthusiastic and welcoming, the community of students here is truly amazing.”

From the reviews

I had the best experience during my first class at Midwest Movement Collective. The class was fun, I got a serious workout, I felt included and supported. I would be at the studio CONSTANTLY if I lived closer. The variety of classes offered is amazing and I want to try them all. Plus, a woman-owned, inclusive business?

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jun 2022

This space is beautiful & accommodating to various dance & movement styles. The instructors are well trained, fun & patient. A very welcoming community.

★★★★★ — The, Sep 2022

I'll start this review with a disclaimer that I am a yoga instructor at MMC, but as a newbie adult dancer, this studio has been fantastic. I began learning dance just before COVID struck and had only taken eight weeks of classes in Contemporary and Modern in another city.

★★★★★ — Autumn, Sep 2022

My husband and I wanted to take a few dance lessons before dancing in front of our family at our wedding. It was more so for fun, and to not feel like we were just swaying back and forth on the dance floor. We got four or so lessons from Meghan, and she was amazing.

★★★★★ — Amber, Nov 2023

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Your first pole class at Midwest Movement Collective

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 Midwest Movement Collective

1140 Monroe Ave NW #2103, Grand Rapids, MI49503

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