When I started aerial back in March 2022, I instantly felt comfort. I could tell it was a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE! At that time in my life that was a very major priority for me. I know that has to be something the studio takes pride in because we now live in a world where people are so opinionated and judgmental; and it’s so hard to find genuine people nowadays. So coming across a dance/fitness studio that promotes love and positivity instantly put a smile on my face. Once you walk through those doors you can feel it. I believe that’s what makes the bond of sisterhood so strong here.
Most of the time I’m going through day to day challenges because I hit a transitional faze in my life. Where I’m trying new things, getting to know myself better and overcoming my insecurities just to name a few. Every time I get overwhelmed, coming to class takes that negativity away. In fact, I get a little upset when I have to miss a class. When I first moved to Green Bay I felt so alone and out of place, but making new friends at the studio gave me safe zone. Just a simple “how you doing?” or a short conversation from one of the sisters helps me tremendously.
I enjoy learning from each and every instructor because everyone has their own style of teaching. Each instructor shows how knowledgeable they are and I appreciate their advice outside of dance talk. It upsets me sometimes that I don’t stay in the middle of both studios, because I like to take classes from both studios. In fact if I could do one thing over from the beginning of moving to Wisconsin in 2022, I would have found the studio first before making a decision on my new place of residency. But I must admit, sometimes I take that 40 min drive from my house to get to Appleton.
It’s so exciting for me because I’ve never been this committed to anything in my life. I’ve always took the easy route as I got older. I was used to staying in my comfort zone. Aerial Dance has broken me out of that and I’ll forever be grateful for this. I can’t really put my finger on it right now how learning pole and hoop at the studio has taken me another direction in life, but I’m excited to find out. Maybe it was the “Learn Pole Professionally” that I wrote in my journal 3 years ago. Whatever it is, I’m just grateful I found Aerial Dance.