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Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Pole studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pole studio Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Aerial activities center offering weekly classes, private lessons and birthday parties, plus performance training.

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 refugeaerial.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (225) 755-9117

Hours

Monday 1:30–8 PM
Tuesday 7–10:45 AM, 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–12:15 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 9:30–10:15 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–8 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–12 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 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 Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 2 mentions

“If you want to try something to get a little workout in over going to the gym this would be a great experience for anyone of any level of strength !”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 4 mentions

“I would recommend this studio to anyone wanting to learn aerial silks, beginner or otherwise.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks 5 mentions

“I've been practicing with aerial silks for about 8 months in California and wanted to make sure I got a session in for the week while I was visiting for the holidays.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 2 mentions

“I have being doing lyra (aerial hoop) for 1.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch

“Buti Yoga is high-intensity that blends yoga and plyometrics, that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and cardio.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 5 mentions

“I've been practicing with aerial silks for about 8 months in California and wanted to make sure I got a session in for the week while I was visiting for the holidays.”

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🤝 Community Events 8 mentions

“I love the mat pilates, yin yoga, and DEEP core classes here, they align with my work schedule and challenge me/push me beyond what I would do alone.”

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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 83 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 7 mentions

“The instructions that were given were thorough, and my instructor was very patient with me, which made me feel confident and safe.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 4 mentions

“I have had the pleasure of experiencing their teaching firsthand, and I can confidently say they bring professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care to every class they lead.”

🔥 great full-body workout 3 mentions

“Alaina and Lily challenge me every single class, and I can feel myself getting stronger.”

strong community vibe 13 mentions

“I highly recommend this establishment the place is equipped, safe, and the staff is super friendly.”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 9 mentions

“I came to refuge aerial as a way to come out of my comfort zone and do something that looked really fun.”

From the reviews

If you haven’t checked out the new mat classes yet, you really should! I get to experience them as both a teacher and a student, and they are fantastic. Scroll down to see the super cool room I’m lucky to teach in—and take classes in too. The week kicks off with Sarah.

★★★★★ — Adrienne, Jan 2026

Adrianne, Sarah, and Danielle are exceptional Yoga, Pilates, and Buti instructors. I have had the pleasure of experiencing their teaching firsthand, and I can confidently say they bring professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care to every class they lead.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Jan 2026

I was looking for something to do as a day date with my wife and came across Refuge Aerial. I reached out to get information and see if it was possible to do a private lesson to start out. Alaina reached out and set me up in no time with a private class. We had so much fun.

★★★★★ — Danielle, Jul 2024

Adrainne’s Buti yoga classes are a great workout for women and men of all ages. Buti Yoga is high-intensity that blends yoga and plyometrics, that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and cardio.

★★★★★ — Lance, Jan 2026

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Your first pole class at Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance

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 Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance

6031 Fieldstone Dr, Baton Rouge, LA70809

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