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Uplift Aerial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Pole studio in Middletown, Delaware

Pole studio Free first class Parties & events Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass

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
  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $20 — check their schedule; many studios discount your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how an intro offer credits toward a membership
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
  • Website & schedule upliftaerialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 302-212-0616

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Uplift Aerial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 3 mentions

“Not only are you building strength and transforming your body to become more fit, but you are doing it in such a fun and unique way that it barely seems like work.”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 4 mentions

“The classes are very beginner-friendly; you never feel overwhelmed or like you’re drinking from a firehose of information.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 4 mentions

“The hammock and lyra instructors (Alicia, Cydney, and JoAnne) are extremely knowledgeable about aerial and they are understanding of each student's limitations and potential.”

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🧘 Aerial Yoga 2 mentions

“Had a private hammock aerial yoga class with Joanne and 5 starts isnt enough!”

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What's on offer

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

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 5 mentions

“The hammock and lyra instructors (Alicia, Cydney, and JoAnne) are extremely knowledgeable about aerial and they are understanding of each student's limitations and potential.”

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🛍️ Retail Boutique

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🤝 Community Events 4 mentions

“Newcomers are eager to continue after just a few classes, showing a strong initial impression and desire to join the Uplift Aerial Arts community.”

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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 37 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“Super clean (even had tampons in the bathroom for those oh crap moments) tripods to record yourself and cubbies to put your belongs in it was an amazing experience!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“Cydney was an awesome instructor and I had a great time at my first Lyra class!”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 8 mentions

“We were all laughing, shrieking and proud of the different ways that we were able to use the ribbons to suspend our bodies in the air and felt nestled at the same time.”

strong community vibe 12 mentions

“Customers praise the welcoming and supportive environment created by instructors JoAnne and Alicia, who make students feel confident and included.”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 4 mentions

“We were all laughing, shrieking and proud of the different ways that we were able to use the ribbons to suspend our bodies in the air and felt nestled at the same time.”

From the reviews

This place has never made me feel so loved and appreciated. It’s a family here. The owner is the best of the best and she makes you feel like you can do anything. Everyone here, both staff and peers make every effort to learn about you, talk you up to everyone they meet, and encourage you so much.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Nov 2022

This is an amazing studio The instructors are very good at their job, try hard to teach you well and they are also so much fun! I get surprised every time what I can achieve there and the other students are also super friendly We cheer for each other as we get more accomplished I recommend you this studio if you want…

★★★★★ — Çiğdem, Apr 2023

I drove from Newark to Middletown for this class, and it was such a pleasant little 38-minute ride. From the moment I walked into the facility, everyone was so friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Dom, Aug 2025

Uplift Aerial Arts has consistently received positive feedback, reflecting their dedication to an exceptional customer experience. Customers praise the welcoming and supportive environment created by instructors JoAnne and Alicia, who make students feel confident and included.

★★★★★ — Fitli, Jun 2024

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Bachelorette & private parties at Uplift Aerial Arts

Uplift Aerial Arts comes up for private parties — confirmed on their own site. 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.

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Your first pole class at Uplift Aerial Arts

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 Uplift Aerial Arts

700 Ash Blvd, Middletown, DE19709

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