Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge

Meet Ally DePoy (), bringing more than 10 years of aerial and pole experience and a whole lot of personality to GRAL!

Ally teaches Pole, Flying Pole, Spin Pole, Heels, Liquid Motion, and Twerkouts, with a special love for creative choreography and experimental flow.

Ask her to describe her teaching style in three words and you'll get an answer that tells you pretty much everything you need to know:

“Drill Sergeant Carebear”

She'll push you, support you, and celebrate when all that practice finally clicks.

Ally also brings extensive training and certifications to her classes, including:
✦ Pole Fitness Alliance Levels 1 + 2 + 3
✦ Twerk After Work
✦ Liquid Motion 1.0
✦ Liquid Motion 2.0
✦ Liquid Heels
✦ ACE Certified Group Fitness Isntructor

For Ally, one of the best parts of teaching is watching a student experience that magical “AHA!” moment when a skill suddenly makes sense. This year, she's encouraging her students to go beyond simply learning the movements and begin discovering their own individual style within them.

A few more things to know about Ally:
✦ Creative choreography: 5/5 — experimental flow is her jam
✦ Current favorite song to move to: “Ascensionism” by Sleep Token
✦ Summer ice cream pick: Butter Pecan

Whether you're building your pole technique, experimenting with choreography, or learning to move in a way that feels uniquely you, Ally is ready to challenge you, cheer you on, and help you find your flow.

Catch her teaching at Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge and give Ally some love in the comments!

There's something special about stepping into an aerial hammock for the first time.

The fabric supports you while encouraging you to build strength, explore new movement, and discover what your body is capable of. Whether you're climbing, flowing through graceful transitions, or experiencing your first inversion, hammock offers a unique blend of challenge and support that makes it one of the most approachable aerial apparatuses.

It's a favorite for beginners and experienced aerialists alike because every class offers new ways to grow, move, and play.

Have you been curious about trying aerial? Hammock is a wonderful place to start.

Ready to take your first flight? We'd love to welcome you into the GRAL community.

Try Hammock this month:
8/15/26 Intro Class to Hammock with Faye from 1:10-2:10pm
8/20/26 Kids Hammock with Kami 5:30pm-6:30pm
8/28/26 Intro Class to Hammock with Faye from 6:40pm-7:40pm

Visit www.grandrapidsaeriallounge.com to view and sign up for upcoming Intro Classes and Series.

Looking for an activity that builds confidence, coordination, and creativity?

Our Kids Aerial program introduces young students to the exciting world of aerial arts in a fun, encouraging, and safety-focused environment. Every class helps children develop strength, body awareness, balance, and problem-solving skills while discovering the joy of movement.

This month's classes feature a different aerial apparatus each week, giving kids the opportunity to explore a variety of skills:

🎪 August 6 – Kids Silks (First class is tonight!)
🎪 August 13 – Kids Trapeze
🎪 August 20 – Kids Hammock
🎪 August 27 – Kids Lyra

Designed for ages 6–9, these classes keep students close to the mat while they learn foundational aerial skills under the guidance of instructor Kami.

Families have the flexibility to register for a single class or sign up for the entire August series. There are also family discounts available for multiple enrollments when booking a full series.

Whether your child is trying aerial for the first time or returning to explore a new apparatus, we'd love to welcome them into the GRAL community.

Visit www.grandrapidsaeriallounge.com to register. We hope to see your young flyer in the studio tonight!

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Your August adventure starts here. ✨

Registration for our August Series is officially open!

This month is extra special—our series is 5 weeks long instead of 4, giving you an extra week to build strength, confidence, and new skills in your favorite apparatus.

Whether you're returning to your regular class or ready to try something new, there's a place for you at Grand Rapids Aerial Lounge.

🎉 3-Year Anniversary Sale
New students can save 33% OFF full-price series enrollments and drop-in classes with code: 33GRAL

Offer valid through August 2, 2026.

New to GRAL?
Before enrolling in a series, you'll need to complete one Intro Class on the apparatus you'd like to take. We have several Intro Classes scheduled before the August Series begins, so there's still time to get started!

💛 Returning students: Don't forget, your second series enrollment is always 50% off, making it the perfect time to explore another apparatus alongside your regular training.

Whether you're taking your very first flight or continuing your aerial journey, we'd love to see you in the studio for another incredible session.

📅 Classes begin the week of August 3
🎟️ Register by August 2
🌐 www.grandrapidsaeriallounge.com

Kids Aerial is Every Thursday in July!

Looking for a fun, active, and confidence-building activity for your child? Our Kids Aerial classes are the perfect place for young flyers to build strength, coordination, creativity, and self-confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Students will explore aerial apparatuses, learn foundational skills, and develop body awareness while having fun and making new friends.

July Kids Aerial Schedule

July 16 - Kids Trapeze
July 23 - Kids Hammock
July 30 - Kids Lyra
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Instructor: Kami

Whether your child is returning for another session or joining us again after a break, we'd love to see them back in the air this month!

Visit www.grandrapidsaeriallounge.com to register.