I first joined and I loved it. I felt like it was a safe space, I loved the coaches, everything was amazing. I was working a lot on my own during open gym because I’m a bit further along than the class I was in and it was my favorite part of the week. Then I met the owner. She’s rude and abrasive as is, she’s terrified of Covid germs but she lets her dog scrape its butt across the floor we’re supposed to work out on. I had gotten permission from other coaches to skip a class and I was so excited. Then Alison emailed me and made liars out of the coaches. She also said I could no longer have fun at open gym, that I needed to only work on what I learned in class. This was upsetting because I know for a fact people come to open gym who don’t take classes there at all. I begged her not to make me change gyms, but she was rude and horrible to me over email. I’ll be going to bumbershoot from now on. I’m so sad I really love Rebecca and Kelly. Too bad they have such...
Read moreLove St. Louis Aerial Collective! I have been a student there since it opened, they have done an incredible job building a strong supportive community. My aerial level has fluctuated through the years and I have always felt welcomed. Classes are by level and instructors are still able to make modifications if needed so everyone can get something out of the class, there is a strong understanding that every body is different and we sometimes have to modify the way to do a skill while staying safe. I also really appreciate their emphasis on safety and that they offer a masked open...
Read moreI went to observe a class that my adult child attends. They've been involved in classes for a year or two, and they love it! It is a fantastic space, great location. The instructor was very engaging, and the whole vibe was super chill. It was interesting to see students of varying levels of ability working alongside and encouraging one another. Great experience as an observer, I'd recommend St. Louis Aerial Collective to any young person looking for something artistic combined with athleticism. Very...
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