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Tea Dancers - Aerial Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Pole studio in Berkeley, California

Pole studio Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

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Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11 PM
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Tea Dancers - Aerial Dance Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 4 mentions

“No mistake- they do learn many amazing skills on the aerial equipment that require flexibility, strength, and grace.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks

“Furthermore, within the lessons there is a combination between dance and circus skills on aerial silks (mainly), rope and harness, lyra, and pulley.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

“Furthermore, within the lessons there is a combination between dance and circus skills on aerial silks (mainly), rope and harness, lyra, and pulley.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch

“No mistake- they do learn many amazing skills on the aerial equipment that require flexibility, strength, and grace.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Tea Dancers - Aerial Dance Academy — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 2 mentions

“Furthermore, within the lessons there is a combination between dance and circus skills on aerial silks (mainly), rope and harness, lyra, and pulley.”

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🤝 Community Events 3 mentions

“Tea Dancers is a wonderful aerial dance academy that is grounded in community and inclusive of all.”

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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 16 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💪 empowering & confidence-building 2 mentions

“She is dedicated to each and every student and it shows in their care for each other and confidence in their work.”

strong community vibe 5 mentions

“Tea Dancers is a wonderful aerial dance academy that is grounded in community and inclusive of all.”

From the reviews

Happy parent to a kiddo who was a student here for 5 years. Natta, the director, is an artist and she treats all of her students like artists. They are not just learning circus tricks on equipment. No mistake- they do learn many amazing skills on the aerial equipment that require flexibility, strength, and grace.

★★★★★ — Naomi, Sep 2023

My daughter has been taking aerial classes for over 3 years at the Tea Dancers and it has been a great experience. She has grown as a dancer and aerialist. It is amazing all the technical skill, dance movement, art & craft that my daughter has learned.

★★★★★ — Paulo, Jun 2020

Natta's studio is a special place. I don't usually write reviews but feel compelled. My daughter has been taking aerial classes with Natta for almost 6 years so I have watched her studio grow. She brings incredible warmth, creativity, and skill to every class every day.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jan 2020

I danced with the Tea Dancers for the past 10 years, while I lived in Berkeley before moving for college. Overall, dancing with the studio was such an amazing experience. Natta, the main dance teacher, harnesses creativity and emotion with such a grand energy that allows for everyone to truly experience the dancing.

★★★★★ — Phoebe, Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 reviews →

Your first pole class at Tea Dancers - Aerial Dance 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.

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 Tea Dancers - Aerial Dance Academy

2525 Eighth St #16, Berkeley, CA94710

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