My first time. Granma Yelpie got to flying... Well not on my first try. Co-located in a shared…read moreoffice/incubator space in the ever-renovating mills building on Broad Street, aerial yoga is not for everyone or the faint of heart. BUT if you brave it out, it's an experience like no other. Forget what you know about traditional yoga, although having the form and respect for your movement will serve you well. Silk "hammocks" suspended from the ceiling are your toys of the day. Straight out of 50 Shades of Grey or 50 Shades of crazy... it's an experience. I'm older, heavier and crotchetier than most, and was wise enough to experiment with a 30 min one-on-one, led by a nimble, ethereal and gazelle-like instructor - Kora. She takes a lot of the "fear factor" out of the training, and allows for your comfort level. You sit on this hammock and perform different feats against nature, like hanging upside down like a bat. Not bad for my first time, other than my 3 belly jelly rolls had a party hanging out in opposite direction of where they normally are... CHALLENGING! It will help you build upper body strength, core and balance. In a very calming environment. If you are in to trying new things, give it a whirl (LITERALLY!). At a minimum, you can tick that one off the list!

This was my first time experiencing Aerial Yoga and it was amazing! The environment was so…read morecomforting & the instructor was a breath of fresh air. She made sure we were comfortable and helped us when we needed it. Definitely going back again!!

I love J. Rouge! From the moment you walk through the door, you feel at home. Everyone is so…read morewelcoming, kind, and encouraging! If you have always wanted to try aerial fitness, here's your chance! The expert instructors are here to guide and support you on your aerial journey. I truly love all their classes--aerial and grounded alike! (They also have pilates, flexy yoga, weight training, and dance classes.) I leave feeling strong and empowered. I've only been a member for a short time, but I'm already seeing my body transform. Highly recommend!

J. Rouge has a wonderful and supportive environment where you can grow from any level, beginner to…read moreadvanced. The classes are adaptive and I always feel that I can work on developing my personal best. I'm a person who doesn't take to traditional exercise and the gym easily, but I can genuinely say I love this place!

My friend, Jill, is the brainchild behind this fantastic circus school for children and adults! She…read morehas all sorts of classes, and I stopped by the open house today and got to "fly" in the silks!! I was a little hesitant at first. But, Jill was such a professional and started me off in a very safe pose so that I could feel secure before I lifted off the ground. I also love how happy and bright the practice space is!

Jill is top-notch! Try her aerial yoga classes - or her circus camps for kids! :)…read more Tucked up and away on a hill, a little hard to find but worth checking out for sure. I also enjoyed Hari Das's drum circles.

I started taking classes last winter at Show and was Instantly hooked! Their teachers are very…read morekind, dedicated, knowledgeable, and safe. The space itself is big, with several areas for different classes. All of the equipment is frequently inspected and maintained- when any tape gets worn on an apparatus they remove and repair it. The intro to aerials class gave me confidence on the trapeze, fabric, and Lyra. I've moved onto to level 2, and there are so many other advanced classes for me to chose from! Performances are always optional and there are classes for all ages.

If you see a one star or low review here around this time, let the buyer beware…read more Here are the things you should know from someone who has actually been to the studio: 1) SHOW is an amazing, respectful, and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. They have extensive policy written up on inclusivity, diversity, and safety - all of which is available for anyone to read on their website at www.showcircusstudio.com. 2) Their teachers care about their students and are highly trained circus professionals. Many of them went through the professional track program at the New England Center for Circus Arts, are members of the professional circus organizations, and are active in furthering their circus education and training both on their own and through the studio. They go through monthly staff training as well as additional off-site trainings to constantly improve their skills and give a high quality, recreational circus education for students of all ages, body types, fitness levels, skill levels, races, economic backgrounds, etc. 3) Show is a recreational space. They don't expect you to do back flips when you walk in the door or even after your finish classes. You progress through a carefully planned out and studio standardized curriculum and are going at your own pace. This means you aren't forced through a leveling up system, but take a class until you're ready to move on to more advanced skills. In this way, your only competition is with yourself. 4) If other reviewers think the space is dirty and poorly organized, I recommend going in and checking out the space for yourself. Chris, the co-owner, does an amazing job of organizing the space along with Henry, the other co-owner. The lobby is GORGEOUS and the studio itself is perfect for recreational circus skills - vibrant colors, clean, and rigged to perfection for easy changes between classes. I'm very impressed. I highly recommend SHOW to anyone, especially to the LGBTQIA community - as SHOW and its staff are strong allies to the community. I wouldn't feel safe in a gym situation and I've never felt unsafe at SHOW. I cannot speak highly enough of them and my experiences with the studio.

From booking a private pole party to the actual party, everything was great! The website was easy…read moreto navigate, and I booked seamlessly via email. The day of the party, Beth was the instructor and we all loved her! She was energetic, fun, and shared helpful tips for those with issues/past injuries. It was the best way to celebrate my birthday!

I really felt comfortable. I was very relaxed and I enjoyed the girls that were in my class. Nicole…read morewas fabulous and very patient that helped a lot and I will definitely do it again.

Jojo is extremely talented and will take her time to make sure you are doing any move correctly…read more She will do it in a comfortable manner and you never feel rushed. Love coming here

From the owner: The Aerial Warehouse is an aerial arts studio where guests can express themselves through dance and…read morefitness. We offer flexibility, pole dance, floorwork, and conditioning classes. We also have space available for bachelor parties and birthday parties.

Totally late on this five star review but a recent visit back to New Haven reminded me of how much…read moreI enjoy Polefly, Jess, and everything she brings to this space. Polefly is essentially where I fell in love with the art of pole and Jess has set a standard for instruction that I've looked for in every studio I've attended since. She is highly technical and understands the mechanics of the body in a way that makes you feel really safe while you practice here. Poling can be scary but I never felt worried about injury at Polefly because Jess is very thoughtful and careful, she plans the lessons around you and your body, meeting you where you're at while still challenging you to try your best and push yourself a little more each time. Despite all of her extensive experience and technical prowess, Jess never makes you feel less than. So much of poling is as much mental as it is physical, and this space always feels and felt safe, supportive, and affirming. I grew so much here and I am so sad there are so many miles between me and this lovely space these days and always look forward to my next visit back. Thank you, Jess, for everything you do to make this space wonderful. Also: get here early, people. Sometimes the walk up the stairs is long.

We took a private pole dancing class at Polefly with Jess as part of a bachelorette party weekend…read more Everything was great--from the booking process to cost ($20/person for an hour class) to the class itself. Our group is very uncoordinated but we still had a really great time learning some moves and getting some exercise. The studio is clean and kept up well and Jess is a great and encouraging instructor and doesn't make you feel like an idiot (even if you know you're looking like one!). I can't speak to the normal classes here but would highly recommend booking a private event for a special birthday surprise or bachelorette weekend!

Fearless Flyers Academy was the setting for my very first flying trapeze class! A friend and I…read moresigned up online for a Saturday afternoon, 2-hour class and we are SO HAPPY we did! What a thrill! On registration, I received a very informative email confirming my class, instructions to arrive 15 minutes early, and tips on what I should wear (bottoms that cover the back of your knees, a top that covers your middle, socks, tying hair back, etc - all aimed at maintaining comfort and safety during class). Feeling prepared and with loads of excitement, I made my way to this Mystic location (a mere 45 minutes from my home in Rhode Island). Our particular class was capped at 10 participants which was a great amount of people. Time to relax and learn in between each turn and gave an opportunity to watch others and hear feedback to improve your own performance. The instructors wasted no time in getting us up and on the trapeze apparatus. A couple pointers and safety rules and you find yourself hanging in the air. Everyone is strapped into a safety harness and clipped in while climbing ladders/swinging so the whole experience I felt very secure and confident. You learn a progression of skills (with some practice on the ground) and depending on how you advance, you may find yourself performing a successful catch by the end of class! 9 out of 10 people in our class did while the last bravely conquered their fears. A win by all! The instructors were very skilled, supportive, and personable. Their professionalism and clear background in the sport added to this quality experience. While sitting waiting for class to begin, I was captivated by their coaching in other offerings. Aerial classes for silks, hoops, static trapeze and trampoline are just a small part of what they offer here. Honestly, check this gym out. The prices are reasonable, they offer discounts on packages, and it is a great environment to try something new. (And how cool is it to show your friends videos of you on the flying trapeze!)

This review is only based on the customer service at Fearless Flyers, as I was unable to go due to…read morethe national pandemic going on.  Back in October, I had contacted FFA about booking a bachelorette party for middle/end of April. Ally (I am unsure if this is the director or not) had warned me that weather could possibly be an issue as it could still be cold or even snowy in April, but we decided to book anyways. Although then she just stopped answering. I contacted FFA on instragram-no response, I sent another email-no response, finally I had to use my fiance's FB (I don't have one) to contact them in which she finally responded and we proceeded with the booking and I paid the deposit to the info@FFA email address. Come end of march, the nation wide pandemic is going on- I email info@FFA again with no response yet again. So I have my fiance send another message on FB, Ally or whoever responds with saying they are closed and could provide a refund. I messaged back saying unfortunately we unable to arrange accommodations to move our party due to the pandemic to use the refund, as we live out of state-yet again no response. Almost a month goes by and I have my fiance send another message kindly asking about a possible refund due to the pandemic. Finally I get this nasty message back from them.  Ally decided to finally respond to one of my emails about the pandemic cancellation from a DIFFERENT email address so it went to spam. And there were not numerous emails sent to me, she sent ONE email about not being able to provide a refund. She also didn't strongly suggest not to book and if anything it was pertaining to the possible weather in April, NOT to a national pandemic. I do not know what I did to warrant this kind of attitude when a simple "I am sorry we are unable to provide a refund" would have sufficed. *I ADDED A SCREENSHOT OF THE NASTY FB MESSAGE I RECEIVED* I'm sure the trapeze classes are great, but the customer service is not, stay away if you want to plan a party. Theres an awesome trapeze facility in the city, go there instead.

could be cleaner but the kiddo's loved it. lots of bounce houses and the birthday parties would…read moreprobably be cool.

I would suggest you let your kids stay home and play in the yard if this is the only place you have…read morein mind !! This place is a NO for kids ... There is nothing there and whatever they have is either not working or faulty!!! I don't know why they call that place Kidzone .. its should be daycare center!!!!