Wow! It's difficult to know how to begin reviewing Jessica's incredible teaching. From the moment…read moreyou meet her, it's a match made in heaven. She is warm, approachable, vibrant, and friendly. Jessica's class is well catered to the level of the students who find themselves in it. I was nervous before my first class, but she had me fearlessly inverting and leaning into stretches I had no idea my body could love. I have been attending her class located at the S Factor Studio in San Francisco, which is a small and intimate space, ideal for fostering teacher/student trust and relationships. Her knowledge of how different bodies move and react and her acute awareness of the varying needs of different individuals makes Jessica's yoga trapeze class a divine pleasure to take. She has helped me pinpoint the parts of my practice that require extra attention and love and motivated me to work harder and more frequently on my flexibility and posture. 10 out of 10 I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a unique yoga experience to try one of Upside Down Jessica's classes. You'll be instantly hooked.

I came back from Bali I experience aerial yoga I been doing yoga for so many years I never had such…read morea beautiful time and body pls tell me how I can continue

I decided to get out of my comfort zone and enroll myself in the Prelude to Pole class. I felt like…read morefor one day, 1.5 hours long, I could handle it. I'm so glad I made that decision, because Addie is awesome!!! She's super nice and really good at teaching! The class I was in had 5 other participants. We first showed proof of vaccination and our ID before filling out the waiver. The lights were dim and the studio itself doesn't have many mirrors. I felt that this promoted confidence because I didn't have to feel self-conscious in the mirror, or worry about how I looked in front of others. Because I'm more cautious, I kept my mask on. I appreciate that there was no pressure to have to take my mask off. Anyway, so we start off with a warmup that focused on flexibility and core strength. Spoiler alert: I lack both, but I did my best! We also learned how to crawl and do some sexy leg work. Then we got to pick a pole and we learned some moves: a spin, how to walk around the pole, and how to uh dance around it? At the end of the class, we learned a routine and had the option of recording ourselves. We even got to try on heels! Uh a little heads up on the heels: your best bet is to size up. I normally wear a 5. The 6 fit me fine, but I might've felt more comfortable wearing a 6.5 or something. I'm really considering taking the 5-6 week series.

I've been coming here for about five years (!) and I love it. There are tons of good things I could…read moresay about it, but I'll try to keep it short and useful. These are my favorite things about this studio: - The classes are very balanced. Besides the actual training for spins or tricks, they include a quite hardcore warmup and stretching that will help you gain the strength you will need later on, and time for dancing in the end. - They get you to freestyle from very early on. Instead of just teaching you cool tricks that you can only do for a photo, they actually put a lot of emphasis in dancing. After just a few weeks of class, you'll feel comfortable dancing and freestyling. The studio is super supportive and encouraging, no matter how you look or how experienced you are, and you won't feel shy or insecure even if you're just starting and can only do a few spins. - The instruction is organized through series, so you'll get to know your class buddies and you will learn step by step, building strength and form for whatever comes next. You will also get a lot of personalized attention, because the instructor will actually know you and spend time with you. I find this particularly useful if you're not the kind of person who is naturally skilled or gets tricks super fast, because you won't arrive or leave a class feeling completely lost, useless, or frustrated. - It's very safe! They don't use crashmats, and that doesn't make it unsafe, but the opposite. The instructors won't let you do stuff unless you're actually ready to do it, they'll spot you until you're confident about it, and eventually you will feel comfortable enough to do it by yourself and incorporate it in your dance. And again, they'll spend time with you to make sure you're doing it right. - The owner, Nikki, is very good at identifying why you're not being able to land a trick, and will give you specific tips to actually do it. Not only that, but she trains her instructors to be aware of the details people find challenging, and address those. If you've ever had the feeling that an instructor was just too good of a dancer and they just couldn't understand why a move is difficult to you, you won't have it here. This probably won't be the right studio for you if you can only drop in every now and then, if you learn very fast and are able to get many tricks right away, or if you just want to learn tricks and don't care about the dancing itself.

My daughter has been attending this studio for a number of months now and has declared aerial silks…read moreher new passion. We're so happy with SoCo Aerial Collective and are grateful to have these folks in our town! The studio is very professional, but more importantly is a fun, friendly, safety-conscious, and supportive environment. The director, Kristen, is a wonderful human and a great teacher and mentor. Our daughter has learned so much in such a short time.

Kristen is an amazing aerial silk teacher! I've been to aerial classes all over, from San Diego up…read moreto Sacramento. I have to say, SoCo Aerial Collective is without a doubt my favorite aerial studio. Classes are always fun, silly, and yet safe. The students are positive girls and women who all cheer each other on. Kristen has truly fostered a wonderful environment to come and learn aerial skills. I'd also recommend taking classes with Jess the lyra teacher she's pretty amazing and so are her classes. 10/10 I highly recommend.

A truly special studio with a very talented and skilled group of aerial instructors. I've loved my…read moreexperience here. Upswing offers intimate class sizes and teachers are trained to teach all student levels for adult and youth classes. I started as a complete beginner here a year ago and have grown so much in my training on silks, hoop, and rope & harness! Also the studio offers optional performance opportunities for students via studio showcases that happen throughout the year. It's awesome - very rare to find a studio that allows you to perform! Love this place and plan to keep coming back!

I started taking the mixed aerial apparatus class in conjunction with the beginner tissu level 1 in…read moreJuly and I am hooked! All the instructors have been amazing, patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and make everyone feel so comfortable no matter what level you are at. I've already signed myself up for all the sessions through the end of the year. So happy to have found this spot!

I love VRV3! They have an amazing variety of classes ranging from aerial hoop, pole, flexibility,…read moreand conditioning classes. It's been nice to watch the studio grow as well. I like the new app, because it makes checking-in a breeze. I've been going to classes here for over 3 years now and the stand out thing is the community. Everyone who trains here is amazing and I'm happy to met so many amazing instructors/classmates over the years. My favorite classes are pole, especially Fluid and Flow and L3+ Tricks. The community is super supportive, welcoming, and fun! I especially love Patricia's and Vix's classes! My only gripe is that the classes do not tell you in advance how filled the class is (I.E it could say XX spots out of 10 filled on the app) before you sign up. When classes have 8+ students, I would have preferred to taken a different class. Otherwise, this review would have been a perfect 5/5.

I have loved every class I've taken here. I started out with 4 classes to experiment with Ariel/…read moresome of the other types of classes they had - and I ended up sticking around because I loved the pole classes. I keep coming back because it's great cross training to my normal gym routine, and it's been so much fun learning something new. A plus has been how welcoming the instructors have been - and really you can tell everyone is just happy to be there and doing their thing. I couldn't suggest this studio more if you're learning, want a place to continue your conditioning, or anything else really.

Beloved Aerial Arts is such a great space with amazing instructors who and knowledgable,…read moreexperienced, and so supportive of your growth. I've been taking classes with Sarah since 5 years now and she is just so amazing and talented. I've gotten the chance to take classes from other instructors as well and I've always had such a positive experience. I love the community that has built here and all the amazing people I've met.

I've been training aerial hoop (lyra) with Sarah for the last 3 years and it's been an amazing…read moreexperience. She is extremely talented and experienced in teaching, performing, competing and building community. Sarah also offers multiple opportunities for people interested in performing in public shows/events. We have done ambient acts as well as choreographed full routines. Everyone is so encouraging of each other while we work on our pieces or workshop combos from class. It's so fun to be part of such a talented group and I'm always inspired by everyone's artistry!

I've been flying for 6 months at Come Fly With B. Kat, also known as Coach B or Boston, is a…read morewonderful and attentive instructor who focuses on individual skill level and challenges us to push ourselves safely. Well versed in her craft, Kat is approachable, friendly, helpful, and encouraging. She, herself, is a brilliant performer and aerialist with years of experience building her reputation in the aerial community. Despite the challenge of learning aerial silks, sky dancing, flying, or whatever you'd like to call it, I've always felt comfortable and confident with Kat's guidance. I would highly recommend Come Fly With B if you've ever been interested in silks - whether you've seen them on Cirque de Soleil or have no experience whatsoever. Aerial exercise is an incredible all-body workout, mental challenge, and problem-solving adventure that is unlike any other workout I've experienced.

My daughter has found her hobby. We've tried so many different hobbies and she really has not had…read moreany passion towards much. Her very first class of Aerial silks and she was hooked. She was challenged yet remained determined. The instructor was friendly and able to demonstrate in a way that was engaging and inclusive. She's ready to learn more. What a great experience.

I went for some sessions last year and found myself scared of heights…read more The instructor was good. The instructor was glad that I am not a huge overweight person. It made it simpler for the instructor to coach me. It is a good activity. I am glad I attempted and it was worth my effort to do it.

I drive 30+ minutes here to take aerial silk classes rather than at one of the studios in the South…read moreBay, and here's why: the instructors here are extremely knowledgeable specifically on silks and will personalize their advice based on how your body is and how you're feeling that day. At the other places I've been (not naming names, as I'm sure they're fine at what they specialize in), the instructors will show you how to do a move and then shrug if you can't do it. Here, they'll show adjustments or a previous progression and help you figure out how to do a move with patience and encouragement, and they won't leave you adrift feeling like you can't do something and not know why. I can't recommend Ascend highly enough!

Great aerial class. The teachers are experienced, fun, and welcoming. The whole group was friendly…read moreand welcoming.

Sheila Bannon of Aerial Dance Marin introduces all levels to the beauty of aerial dance. Sheila…read moreand the studio are a gift to all the students as she helps to foster and develop a love for silks and aerial arts. It is a fantastic class that is fun and a wonderful work out for all ages! Sheila's calm, supportive, and kind nature are perfectly suited to teaching at all levels and her knowledge runs deep! My two daughters have so enjoyed taking classes from Aerial Dance Marin and I couldn't recommend it higher!

Super friendly local spot with weight workouts and yoga and weight oriented (NOT CLASSICAL)…read morePilates. They also have special one-off classes like a sound bath or quiet, rejuvenating yoga. They cultivate a community feeling and the owner memorizes your name quickly and makes you feel so welcome. I enjoyed the kettle bell class in person and online. No one made me feel wussy because I was choosing lighter weights and wasn't as strong as the regulars. The yoga class was lovely. I didn't like the core pilates class because it was really hard core and not enough Pilates, but the other 15 people in the class seemed really happy to be there. The kettle bell class had more like 8-10 people in it. They have massages and yoga too, but I haven't tried them.

My favorite yoga studio! Glow has fabulous instructors and a welcoming community. Definitely take a…read moreclass if you haven't yet