Defy Gravity - Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts Studio, located in Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana, IL, offers a unique blend of fitness and art. Known for its supportive and welcoming environment, the studio specializes in pole fitness and aerial arts classes. Instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and cater to all skill levels. Visitors often highlight the positive community and the self-confidence they gain.
The studio’s flexible schedule includes evening and weekend hours, fitting various lifestyles. While most feedback is positive, some beginners find the studio’s location tricky to locate and a few noted organizational issues. Overall, Defy Gravity is celebrated for its inclusive and body-positive atmosphere.
Pros:
- Supportive and welcoming instructors
- Encouraging peer atmosphere
- Flexible schedule with evening and weekend hours
- Affordable introductory classes
- Body-positive and diverse environment
- Great for all skill levels
- Fun and creative fitness experience
- Instructors mindful of injuries
- Offers specialized classes for plus size
- Boosts self-confidence and body image
Cons:
- Difficult to find for newcomers
- Occasional organizational issues
- Class sizes can be large, reducing individual pole time
Location / Contact
- Address: 158 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, United States
- Phone:+1 217-516-4613
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:defygravitycu.com
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Reviews (20)
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.8-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 158 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, United States .
The contact number is +1 217-516-4613
This service is listed under Gym .
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El Hatcher
3 years ago
Wonderful instructors, they ensure that students are taking care of their bodies while still pushing them and they're very mindful of any injuries. Classes are very fun and positive.
Camille
6 years ago
My 2nd home
Roz Mays
6 years ago
Incredible source of talent, community and amazingly qualified teachers!
Amanda Garion
6 years ago
Lovely body positive studio with amazing teachers and a variety of classes!
Alyssa Woodrum
6 years ago
I've taken a few classes here. I've always had Kyli as an instructor. She does really well teaching a class based setting, and is always willing to help people on their personal pole goals at the end of classes. It's a very cool place to check out for just a fun evening out, girls night, or bachelorette parties.
Valerie Campo
6 years ago
So, I took the Fluffy Kitty pole class a few times and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! If you want a place where you can try something new and different and feel completely confident and comfortable, THIS IS THE PLACE! Fluffy Kitty is for the plus size, and going there made me feel confident in my own skin. Had I not aggravated a previously existing injury, I would have continued!
Sarah Leonard
7 years ago
The most open and supportive people I have ever met!
Elise Thomas
7 years ago
Absolutely love taking classes here! The instructors are incredible and super supportive
Jennifer Malloch
7 years ago
I'm 2 fundamental pole classes in and love how fun the course is! I did knock of 1 star for a couple reasons. 1st. it's a little hard to find all the way in the back of a Plaza building. 2nd. there's no parking lights in the area so it's a bit scary. 3rd. on the website it says to come a few minutes early to settle in and dress but you end up walking in on another class at some points and have no idea what to do or where to go being your fist time. 4th. the class is large and so you don't get what I consider enough time on the pole for what you pay. There are I think 8 poles and about 16 for a full class therefore a 1 hour class with warm up and cool down only gives you maybe 15 on the pile. The instructors I've seen so far are great and most of the other attendees friendly and helpful. It's a relaxed accepting feeling safe place for the most part.
A Williams
8 years ago
Defy Gravity is a fun and body-positive studio! It's a great place to explore the intersections of art and fitness through dance and aerial classes. The instructors are supportive and knowledgable.Don't worry that you're not strong enough. I had no upper arm strength when I started, but made progress really quickly. It's challenging, but so fun that you won't mind some soreness the next day.