About Us
It began with a spin…
Dr. Paula Brusky, founder of Aerial Dance, first took a pole class in Sydney, Australia in July 2007 while finishing her PhD at the University of Sydney. As someone who didn’t enjoy working out, Paula fell in love at first spin because pole was FUN and was more like playing than a workout. Overtime she gained strength and when she could lift her body off the ground, she decided it was the best sneaky workout ever. When she moved back to Wisconsin she created the first pole studio in Wisconsin!
Aerial Dance Appleton held the first pole class on September 27, 2010 and has been helping women gain strength ever since! Aerial Dance brought the first aerial fitness to the state as well, expanded to offer Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop, and Aerial Silks in 2014.
We continue to grow…
As members were driving from all over the state to take classes at Aerial Dance Appleton, it was time to expand and add another location. In 2018, Aerial Dance Green Bay opened, offering the same classes, apparatus and class selection, and membership options as the original. Members enjoy the ability to attend at both locations.
With a focus on safety, beauty, and cleanliness our studios are stunning playgrounds with top quality equipment to provide the best learning atmosphere possible. Our focus on safety includes crash mats, equipment with no weight restrictions, and professional rigging points.
A True sisterhood …
All our our Instructors start as students at Aerial Dance to learn the community culture of kindness, support, and positivity before embarking in a 6 month, 200 hour plus training program. Our Instructors are truly the best in the business and are able to adapt any skill to the student’s level so they make progress and feel successful.
In addition to our robust fitness program, we also offer competition training, performance opportunities, educational member seminars (like self-defense with Sergeant Aaron and Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Erica), a book club that facilitates personal growth and discover, as well as monthly social events.
Find your strength. Believe Your Beauty.
Aerial Dance is a sanctuary for women. We love guiding members through fun classes that allow them to realize their strength and providing a safe space to allow members of our community to grow.
Men and Children are not welcome in the building during most class hours. We focus on helping adult women gain strength, confidence, sensuality and providing a safe space to workout. Our playground includes pole, hoop, hammock and silks as well as a full array for general fitness, dance and flexibility classes.
The environment is positive, upbeat and all about celebrating your personal journey.
