Business Details
21 Years
experience
Aerial Arts Training in Ferndale, MI
Aerial Dragonfly Movement Studio has been nurturing aerial artistry in Ferndale, Michigan since 2005. Originally established as Pole Addiction, our studio evolved into a vibrant community hub for diverse aerial disciplines. Our experienced instructors, many of whom began as students here, guide participants through silks, hammock, trapeze, and pole dance training. We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and abilities develop strength, creativity, and confidence. With specialized programs for children, adults, and private sessions, we emphasize proper technique, safety protocols, and progressive skill development.Our facility maintains rigorous equipment standards with gear rated above 2,000lbs capacity. As both a training center and performance space, we host workshops, events, and open studio sessions that foster community connections. Our team's deep roots in the aerial arts community ensure authentic instruction grounded in both tradition and innovation. Through personalized guidance and a supportive atmosphere, we help students transform aerial dreams into tangible achievements while building lasting relationships within our aerial family.
Services
Aerial Silks
Aerial Hammock
Aerial Yoga
Burlesque
Acro
Functional Strength Training
Lyra Trapeze
Pole Dance
Private Lessons
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer diverse aerial training disciplines for all skill levels in a supportive environment
- Our experienced instructors provide personalized guidance with safety-focused instruction
- We maintain professional-grade equipment rated above 2,000lbs capacity
- Our facility accommodates both technical training and creative expression
- We foster community connections through group classes and aerial events
Services
Aerial Silks
Our aerial silks program teaches climbing, wrapping, and controlled drops using professional-grade fabric apparatus. Students progress from foundational safety techniques to advanced aerial choreography in a structured curriculum. Ideal for developing upper body strength, flexibility, and creative expression through vertical movement.
Aerial Hammock
This single-loop fabric apparatus offers unique spinning and wrapping possibilities with swivel suspension. Classes focus on safe transitions, balance techniques, and creative movement patterns. Perfect for building core strength while exploring dynamic aerial positions in a supportive environment.
Burlesque
Our burlesque classes combine dance, storytelling, and audience engagement techniques in a historical context. Students learn classic and contemporary styles while developing stage presence and costume creativity. Sessions emphasize self-expression through theatrical aerial performance elements.
Acro
This collaborative practice develops strength, balance, and trust through partner and group formations. Classes teach spotting techniques, weight distribution, and synchronized movements. Participants build spatial awareness while creating dynamic group compositions in a fun, interactive setting.
Aerial Yoga
Our aerial yoga program uses low-hanging fabric supports for modified yoga postures. Sessions focus on mobility, strength building, and relaxation techniques with customized flows. The practice combines traditional yoga principles with aerial support for accessible, therapeutic movement experiences.
People
Lauren
Studio Owner and Acro Instructor
Lauren transitioned from student to owner through her decade-long aerial journey. She specializes in acro techniques and community building, maintaining the studio's inclusive atmosphere while advancing technical programming standards.
Dari
Lyra and Trapeze Program Director
Dari brings extensive lyra and trapeze expertise to our program. As director, she develops curriculum standards and trains instructors while maintaining active teaching and performance schedules in the aerial arts community.
Elektra
Pole Program Director
Elektra leads our pole dance program with a focus on technical precision and artistic expression. She combines competition experience with teaching expertise to develop progressive skill pathways for students at all levels.
Hannah
Silks Program Director
Hannah oversees silks instruction with emphasis on safety protocols and creative choreography. Her teaching approach balances technical mastery with personal artistic development in both solo and group aerial performances.
John
FST and Clubs Program Director
John specializes in functional strength training and club apparatus techniques. He develops conditioning programs that complement aerial disciplines while ensuring proper form and injury prevention practices across all training levels.
Questions
What aerial apparatus options are available?
We offer silks, hammock, lyra, trapeze, pole dance, and acro training with specialized equipment for each discipline.
Are there age requirements for classes?
Private lessons accept students aged 8+, with parental supervision required for minors during sessions.
What should I wear to class?
Form-fitting clothing covering armpits and knees for aerial work; shorts/tank tops for pole training.
Do you have weight restrictions?
No weight limits exist - all equipment exceeds 2,000lbs safety ratings for participant security.
What safety protocols exist?
Certified instructors supervise all sessions with progressive skill development and equipment maintenance standards.
