Are You a New Student?

Safety First: Safety is crucial. Proper rigging, equipment inspection, and learning under the guidance of a qualified instructor in a suitable environment are essential.

Introductory Moves: Beginners often start by learning foundational moves close to the ground. These could include getting comfortable sitting or lying in the sling, basic climbs, and learning how to wrap the fabric around body parts for stability.

Building Strength and Flexibility: Aerial sling requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and coordination. Beginners will gradually build these attributes through exercises and practice specific to aerial arts.

Progressive Learning: As skills improve, individuals can progress to more challenging poses, inversions, drops, spins, and transitions. 

Artistic Expression: Individuals can create beautiful shapes, perform fluid movements, and choreograph routines that showcase their own style and creativity.

Mind-Body Connection: It requires focus, concentration, and mindfulness as you learn to control movements and navigate.

We are located off of Old Pineville Rd, between Archdale and Tyvola. Our address is 6150 Old Pineville Rd, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28217. Our building is tan and there is no sign on the road but there is a maroon sign above our suite that says “BLOOM”. Turn left into the driveway before the black fence (if coming from Archdale) or turn right into the driveway after the black fence (if coming from Tyvola).

Yes, indeed! We have plenty of on-site parking available. You can either park in the gravel lot in front of the building outside the gate or opt for the back row once you’re through the gate.

This is a great question and one that honestly has different answers depending on who you ask. We have a blog all about it! Check it out and let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at hello@bloommovementartistry.com.

Psst…here’s a secret. Most of us are :). Truly, so many of our instructors and students are afraid of heights. The great thing is that it’s something you can work through safely, with instruction and help at BMA. Honestly, it’s a healthy fear, but it feels AMAZING to overcome it in a safe environment.

Yes, we do! We have a water machine in our lobby that provides some of the best water we’ve ever tasted. Reusable cups are available, or you can fill up your own water bottle. Additionally, we offer hot tea.

We’ll assist in training you to achieve those skills, but it’s not mandatory to start aerial classes with them. You can safely perform all activities, and joining aerial classes will gradually build the strength needed for those maneuvers.
In our classes, we incorporate flexibility training and stretching regularly. While we can help you work towards achieving splits, it’s not a requirement. We showcase various elegant ‘stag’ moves that are equally beautiful alternatives.

That’s fine, you’ll become more bendy over time and you don’t ever have to be the most flexible person in the room.

That’s why you found us! We are here to help aid in your creative and fitness journey. Join us to start (or restart) your journey!

For regular weekly classes, we have a 12 hour cancellation window, meaning that if you cancel more than 12 hours before, there is no fee. If you cancel within the 12 hour window, you will be charged a class from your pass or a $15 fee. If you have an emergency, please reach out to us at hello@bloommovementartistry.com with as much notice as possible. We will offer a one time exception for emergencies.

For workshops and series, the cancellation period is usually 72 hours.

We’d recommend a fitted T or leotard with leggings or tights. Clothes that are fitted are more optimal so you don’t get tangled in the apparatus. Being covered is important especially on Lyra and Trapeze because your skin can get caught. When you wear fitted cotton clothing it helps prevent this.

Nope! All of our equipment is designed to support over 2,000 lbs. We encourage people of all body types to join our classes. Our instructors are committed to collaborating with our students, offering variations on movements. While some poses or transitions might not be attainable for certain individuals due to injuries, flexibility, etc., we’ll provide you with all the tools possible to help you reach your goals.

You don’t have to… but we recommend attending once or twice a week since most of our classes are traditionally offered as a 4-week series. However, for the beginner series, we recommend attending every class in the series.

While you can join at any time, attending a couple of times a week is more beneficial. It allows you to build skills and gain strength more quickly.

We completely unrig and wash our cloth apparatus regularly (each month). Students clean their mats after each use. We have hand sanitizer available throughout the studio for use. 

Most definitely! Many of our staff and client base are also queer, and our client base and staff are queer-friendly.