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Newton Aerial Academy
4.2 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Pole studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newtonaerialacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (616) 278-0400
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on offer
“We had a 7 year old birthday party, check in was easy, with a simple set up and rules for the event.”
“Coach Shelby is very knowlegable about gymnastics and is also encouraging and challenges us to do our best and set goals.”
What students say again and again
“Super friendly staff and great place to learn new flips”
“The staff were extremely helpful, the facility clean and very organized and all the kids had so much fun jumping and playing on the trampolines and equipment.”
From the reviews
This place is amazing! As an adult, it’s really difficult to find a gymnastics gym that provides adult classes. Everyone is so kind and supportive to one another. If you’re an adult reading this review, this is your sign that you should give adult classes a try!!
Adult parkour class is tons of fun and great exercise, and it's very rewarding to see yourself progressing in your skills. Tyler is a wonderful instructor, giving you positive feedback on what you are doing right as well as polite feedback on what you should improve on.
An amazing place with wonderful teachers. They do a great job of teaching the kids the fundamentals. They also have amazing open gyms, which are especially great for snow days. And they are a wonderful location to throw birthday party. Couldn't wish for a better place in Rockford to go. The best one of them all
The adult gymnastics class is the best! Coach Shelby is very knowlegable about gymnastics and is also encouraging and challenges us to do our best and set goals. Everyone in class supoorts each other - very inspiring and so much fun!
Bachelorette & private parties at Newton Aerial Academy
Newton Aerial Academy comes up for private parties, going by their listing and students’ reviews. A pole party is one of the most-booked ways to celebrate a bachelorette, birthday, or girls' night, and it's a blast even if nobody in the group has ever touched a pole. A few things worth asking when you reach out. First, group size and what's included — most studios run private parties for around 6–15 people with a dedicated instructor, a beginner-friendly routine, and time for photos. Second, the vibe you want — sassy heels-and-flow choreography, playful spins and tricks, or a mix; a good studio tailors it to the guest of honor. Third, booking and pricing — parties are usually a flat package booked in advance, and popular weekend slots fill up fast, so ask about deposits and what to wear (shorts for grip, no lotion). It's beginner-friendly by design, judgment-free, and genuinely fun — exactly the kind of thing everyone talks about afterward.
Your first pole class at Newton Aerial Academy
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.
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