Had a class with the owner, and he did a great job. The place was a teeny bit hard to see at night, but we walked in through the main hallway and it all made sense. Walkable distance (~10 minutes) from the 56 bus. They teach every kind of circus skill here and had multiple classes going at once, which made it really cool to watch all the different classes, even if it made the facility a little crowded. Had a great time and would love to come back. read more

I took an intro to aerial silks class and the hour flew by! It costs $25 for a drop in class which isn't bad. There's a lounge to the right when you first walk in and if you go left there's some really old lockers. But down that hallway to the main room there are cubbies. We started the class doing some warm ups before we moved over to the silks. We learned how to climb the silks, do a foot lock, inversion, and an inverted climb! I do wish the class sizes were smaller though. There were basically 2 people for every set of silks and it was hard to get help when I needed guidance on the next move. There were also a few people learning more difficult skills so the instructor was almost teaching 2 classes in 1. read more

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Had a great time taking intro to lyra for the first time ever! It was $25 for a drop in class. Alex was a superb instructor and was really kind and patient. Made sure everyone understood the steps and would run the sequence over and over again with safety in mind. Everyone in the space was super friendly and welcoming too! read more

Arizona Circus Center - Intro to Lyra - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is an exceptional circus program. They don't just teach you tricks. You learn important foundational stretching and strength training that lets you take your practice up to new levels. The foundational work also protects you from injury. The gym is welcoming of people of all levels and abilities. read more

I made a yelp account just to review this business. It changed my life. 5 months ago I had no regular exercise routine, and my confidence was at an all time low. After taking silks with Tani, I couldn't stop coming back, and it is one of the only things I've done where I notice a real difference in my strength and skill set. Now I've taken four different classes, and only wish I had the money to come more than once or twice a week. It truly is a judgment free gym. read more

I attended a Halloween themed showcase here while visiting from out of town. I take pole & aerial classes frequently in various studios around Southern AZ, and I was immediately impressed by the large, wearhouse type space here. Plenty of room for multiple apparatuses-I saw several different types of trapeze, aerial silks, and single and double point Lyras (aerial hoop), and aerial straps. I enjoyed the show, and particularly liked seeing performers of all ages, body types and abilities. After the showcase wrapped up, they invited the audience members to grab an instructor if they were interested in trying out the equipment. I was ecstatic because I have never tried trapeze or aerial straps before. A few of the performers gave me a quick tutorial on how to mount and I got to play. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Phoenix, so I can book a proper class. read more

Arizona Circus Center - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Such an incredible place!!!! Super knowledgable staff and an incredibly welcoming environment! Highly recommend!!!!

What a fun place to get fit! I did an aerial fitness class with Taylor and it was INCREDIBLE. I wasn't able to do all of the positions or "tricks" but she helped me out with getting to a comfortable point in my practice. I'm definitely going back again! It is a great location, located within a few miles of multiple freeways so you can come in from a little further without a long commute. Far enough away from the road that there is no additional noise. Class sizes are small so you get a good amount of attention from the instructor. I highly recommend! read more

Even though there may be closer places I can go to, these ladies make it worth the drive and traffic for me to take classes with them. They are beyond amazing and the people they bring in to help teach some of the other classes are great! They push you to do your best, but never put you down (unless your coming down from the apparatus and they are assisting you) lol I'm obsessed! If you are hesitating to try it, JUST DO IT! read more

Arizona Circus Center - Holly teaching Silks - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Vertical Fix is the best place to train, play, and learn to fly hands down. The studio is absolutely beautiful and well air conditioned. Personally, the standout reason I train here is for the incredible instructors. They are all highly trained and experienced aerialists (and yogis) as well as passionate and dedicated teachers. Several other reasons I love vertical fix include: the high ceilings, a well organized floor layout that maximizes the use of every inch of the room, a robust class and training schedule, and their commitment to perfection. I could go on about how much I love this place, but it would be better to check it out for yourself. Everyone is welcome and the community of teachers and students is so welcoming and positive, you'll feel right at home. read more

Arizona Circus Center - Acroyoga fun with Whitney! - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This studio is really a great place to learn aerial arts! The facility is nice and they have a variety of different arts to learn (silks, lyra, trapeze, etc..). I did have a hard time finding their suite at first because the sign isn't as noticeable as the other businesses around it. I took the Intro to Aerial class which was really a great first visit and I worked more muscles than I realized at the time. I think doing aerial arts/circus is a great way to work out, improve flexibility, and build muscles. It is much harder than they make it look! I like how you don't pay until you arrive and how you reserve your class spot on their online schedule. The check-in is easy. The class sizes seem to vary. My class on a Saturday morning only had 2 people, but the classes at later times seemed to have more. I really enjoyed it and I love the way it made me feel! The "drop-in" fee is $20 and they offer class packages for other prices. read more

Hands down the best instructors in Aerial. Everything is so persona, relaxed, and fun. Thomas really takes his students progress to heart, each instructor having different niches. If you want a diverse and well rounded aerial education that strengthens you and tailors to your goals go here. read more

Great workout, fun time, and impressive photo ops :) I went to acroyoga and beginner/intermediate silks with 2 friends, one of whom was a beginner (like me) and another who is intermediate. The instructors did a great job of tailoring the class to our individual needs and provided a challenging, fun, and safe workout. The regulars really provide a social, welcoming environment regardless of your skill level. Give it a shot! read more

Arizona Circus Center - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Loved, loved, loved this place a year ago. could not give it enough stars. my daughter had an excellent birthday party and the prices were great. This year however I called twice a day for over a week. I left messages. I also sent emails trying to set up another birthday party. no one ever answered the phone, no one ever returned my calls, no one responded to my emails. so disappointed because my daughter absolutely loved this place last year for her birthday. The kicker was the day after her birthday we received a one year anniversary email asking us to visit again. read more

Professional...safe...encouraging...rewarding!!! The instructor and clientle are super cool and friendly. The one hour fundamental class is perfffff for newbies like me to aerial arts. We even got to fly in this first class! Monique, you rock- THANK YOU...now I'm hooked, and it's all your fault! read more

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Vertical Fix is AMAZING!!!!!! They have so many different classes & so many great instructors!!!! This place is so impressive - you must check it out for yourself, I bet you'll love it!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about our experience. My 6 year old daughter takes lessons with Taylor and we are beyond impressed with her teaching and how she helps develop our daughters passion for the sport. The other staff are also very knowledgeable, nice and make us feel comfortable. Thank you!!! read more

I drive really far just to come here and sometimes the classes are great and the teachers are usually nice. However, recently I took a class that they over maxed out ( suppose to have only 10 kids in it) and there was close to 20. We stretched for 25 minutes, conditioned in the class for 15 min, and since there were so many people, only had a chance 2 times to go on the hoop and learned one small thing. It makes me feel that this company just cares about money - if they can get money for the class and have this many kids over, they clearly don't care about the customer experience. I hate how we stretch and condition for so long every class and​ leaves us no time doing the aerial things which is what I am paying a lot of money for. Also, every time I check-in​ for​ a class, they are very rude and makes me uncomfortable​. Lastly, the system they used to book classes has​ been terrible. Recently they switched​ over but then raised the prices and messed up all the different​ kinds of packages. I am very disappointed​ overall and will not be coming back.​ read more

Great time! Great way to have fun while working on flexibility and strengthening. So much fun learning the different poses on the trapeze, Lyra, and ribbons. read more

I like the facility and the variety of different aerial arts that are available, such as silks, trapeze, lyra and corde lisse. There is plenty of space to move around but my one caveat is that it is not the cleanest floor so when going upside down the dirt sometimes falls on your head. It's nice just gettinf to try all the apparati. My personal favorite is silks because I bruise easily and I get less bruising from silks. The key to any aerial studio is instruction. Karen, Amy and Jordan have all been very helpful in teaching how to place the body with proper demonstration. I haven't tried any level 2 or higher courses yet but I feel that there needs to be more selection when it comes to beginners and blossoming novice students. I have talked to Karen the owner and she will be working on a new schedule so hopefully that will make the instruction more individualized since all the classes I've been to have been packed. The online check in is simple and there doesn't seem to be any penalty for late cancels that I know of since classes tend to be full anyway. Checking in to classes seems to hold up time so most classes start late which leaves me a little unmotivated to go early. Overall I love aerial arts--the activity--and this studio is great for facilitating my learning but there could be improvements on cleanliness, class timing and class size. read more

I have taken a few classes at Vertical Fix now. The first was awesome. Taylor was our instructor and she was so friendly and helpful. She taught "Aerial Yoga" which is great for beginners as it incorporates yoga and conditioning of aerial arts, with a few tricks involved. They then nearly discontinued the yoga class to only 1 class a week that doesn't work with our schedule. The second was the "Intro to Aerial Arts" taught by a lady with green hair (when the website said it would be taught by Taylor). She was not very helpful and had little to no personality. She acted like she didn't want to be there and that everything we did was wrong. This class is tough, especially if you are not too familiar with the Aerial arts, however a helpful instructor would have enhanced the experience. Everytime we tried to sign up for a class the website never works properly. And after our first class, Taylor offered us a free class with a chaotic morning, which the owner only partially upheld. Overall I'd be careful going to this studio, you don't know what you're going to get. UPDATE: I'd like to clarify a few points from the comment below. As of now, there is no scheduled Aerial Yoga online therefore there was no "free class" given or any opportunity to take one. And we agreed to pay because we already drove out to take the class. Were we happy about paying for our "free" class? No. However, I understand the cutback on the class and appreciate there is remodeling in the works to allow the class to happen. The website was never updated as we checked the instructor moments before entering, just to clarify we had Taylor's name correct. I'd like to mention we saw Taylor before the official class had begun. She told us we will love it and gave us a fond farewell upon leaving. Therefore, she was there the entire time. I understand if she didn't want to teach, but why show up if you had to call off? I do ask for an honest response and not an attempt to degrade the actual experience we had at your studio. read more

I am brand new to the world of aerials and very excited that Vertical Fix opened in such a convenient location. The class offerings are plentiful and varied, offering fitness, fundamentals and aerial arts classes, there's really something for everyone from the complete beginner to the seasoned acrobat. The instructors are very knowledgeable, experienced, encouraging and helpful. I never feel rushed or unimportant if I am having a hard time learning something. Their patience and willingness to help coupled with their enthusiasm for success makes every class experience a fun one. The facility is large and clean. While there are a lot of different apparatus, the layout is very well thought out so as to maximize the use of space without it feeling cramped, crowded or hectic. Safety is taken very seriously here as well. There are always large mats and instructors tirelessly spot each new student. This helps build my confidence in trying new things. Everyone, regardless of skill level, shape or size is encouraged, challenged, supported and applauded at Vertical Fix as they gain strength and learn fantastic new skills. read more

I love this place! They have great teachers that really push you outside your comfort zone in the best way possible. I had no idea I could do some of the stuff that I did. The studio is well lit, clean with everything properly rigged and there is even an area with a dance floor and mirrors. My only problem with this place is having to pick which classes I want to take since I want to take them all. read more

Vertical Fix is an incredible studio. There are so many different offerings to cater to a range of needs- from those that are purely interested in fun fitness conditioning classes to flexibility and classes in all manner of aerial apparatus. Each of the instructors make you feel welcome and the space is gorgeous, spacious and clean. There is a good variety of knowledge between the instructors and so meeting your strength or flow goals is always well-supported. read more

These girls are so much fun to learn from! I love coming and taking classes when I come in to town! Best Aerials studio

The class was good but I didn't find the instructors to be very friendly. They didn't introduce themselves or really explain much about what we'd be doing. They explained how to do the moves well. I would definitely like to try this again but maybe somewhere with more of a lively, positive vibe. read more

What a fun yet challenging workout! The instructors are awesome! Very professional and relaxed. Definitely recommend!

I love this studio! I have been an aerialist for the past 5 years. I have trained in at least 6 other studios and this one is my favorite by far. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional and encouraging. Holly is my go to for strength training, trapeze and silks. Karen is an amazing lyra instructor and choreographer. Lindsay, Monique and Tasha are amazing as well. The staff members are always upbeat and happy to see you. The other aerialists are friendly. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It really feels like family. I can't wait to spend even more time here. read more

Had a blast! My girlfriend and I visited Vertical Fix for the first time and we had so much fun, we are going back for more. Our friends saw our pics and now want to come with us. Visit their website for everything you need to prepare for class and know what to expect. Monique was our instructor and we loved her. She is incredibly tempered, super helpful and an overall great instructor. The facility is comfortable in temperature, cleanliness and equipment. You will use every muscle in your body and will be challenged but you will have so much fun doing so and feel accomplishments when complete. read more

My 7 year old daughter is taking the pre-teen class and I started taking the Intro to Aerial class and we both love it! Great facility and Instructors, so glad we found it! read more