Defy Gravity - Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts Studio

Urbana, 158 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801 | β˜… 4.8 (57 Review)

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Pole and aerial fitness studio for all, regardless of gender, age, or current level of fitness.

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Nina Brockman

β˜… 5

Highly recommend trying out classes here! An amazing workout, even the stretching classes! The instructors are so kind and I learned a lot!

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Melanie Grigsby

β˜… 5

Amazing workout, amazing community. SHiNE with Eva is always an amazing workout, filled with movement, laughter, and fun.

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Jamie Henkelman

β˜… 5

I have really enjoyed taking the SHiNE Dance Fitness classes this summer, and the latest was another amazing experience! Eva, the instructor, creates such a welcoming and judgment-free zone that keeps me coming back. The choreography is fun and the music is energizing! The workouts never feel like a chore. I always leave feeling strong, sweaty, and happy!

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Tenyia Lewis

β˜… 5

Love it

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Celeste Payne

β˜… 5

I always have a good time at DG, and my pole 1 classes are great! I enjoy the conditioning that we do, and the instructors are wonderful at answering my questions and helping me figure out difficult moves.

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Dia

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Macy Wilder

β˜… 5

Gained a second fam when I started coming to class here. They’ve got a bit of everything (yoga, strength/flexibility, aerial, pole, burlesque, etc) on their schedule, and I promise you won’t regret showing up and moving your body with these people!

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Patty Cetin

β˜… 5

Lindsey is very knowledgeable and her instructions are very clear.

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Devin Scott

β˜… 5

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Lynne M Thomas

β˜… 5

Always a fantastic time. Supportive, fun environment, and modifications as needed for all body types and abilities. I’ve been going to this studio for 5 years now, and I always, ALWAYS leave feeling better than I came.

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Ann Richter

β˜… 5

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Zoe Zapel

β˜… 5

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Don Owen

β˜… 5

Excellent instructors.

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Jerny Walls

β˜… 5

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James Bolser

β˜… 4

Would love to try to try pole work out

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Chelsea Bushnell

β˜… 4

Fun classes and community

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Ellen Elghammer

β˜… 5

It's a great environment to explore a new workout ! The pole classes are a lot of fun and the instructors are very supportive.

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Natalie Kerr

β˜… 5

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Heather

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Genny Korn

β˜… 5

The most supportive and amazing group of people that you will ever meet. The teachers are all wonderful and great at making aerial/pole/dance accessible to everyone that comes in. I cannot recommend Defy Gravity highly enough!

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tank fly

β˜… 5

Athena, was a great teacher! Highly recommend taking her pole fitness class!

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Raven

β˜… 3

A bit hard to find if you’re new to the area. Im not sure if this is a new establishment or not, but it feels very much like it is. I walked into a small entrance where there was coat hooks and a folding partition separating that space from the pole room. I attended a Pole Fundamentals class. The instructor was so so kind and encouraging. I also really loved the atmosphere from the other students. I did not like that we were told we could wash our hands in the kitchen and then find the kitchen to be very disorganized and messy. The poles were also stationary, which made every move more painful than necessary. However, please keep in mind that I’m a beginner and it may be customary to start with stationary poles. I have attended other studios that just felt cleaner and more organized.

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Kanon Sonozaki

β˜… 5

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Tasha Shea

β˜… 5

This studio is amazing. I have had a blast at every class. I always end up surprising myself. The instructors are so encouraging and welcoming. I have learned so much self confidence from my classes here

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Krista Dawson

β˜… 5

I love coming here for pole classes! The staff is amazing!

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Zayna Sanders

β˜… 3

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Brobinson Adnerb

β˜… 5

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Lauren D

β˜… 5

I tried my first pole class here since it was only $10, and the whole experience was amazing! Rose Quartz is such a kind instructor and made me feel comfortable the entire session. I’ll totally return back here when I can!

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Jordan Smith

β˜… 5

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Julia S

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El Hatcher

β˜… 5

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.

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McKenzie LaValle

β˜… 5

Amazing place! A wonderful community and a fantastic workout. Defy Gravity is a diverse and open place where everyone is welcome.

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Valerie S

β˜… 5

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Harrison Young

β˜… 5

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Monica Ciuffarin

β˜… 4

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Christy Steele

β˜… 5

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TeriTCCool

β˜… 5

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Valerie Campo

β˜… 5

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!

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Joanna Cerazy

β˜… 5

Pole dance ❀️

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Camille

β˜… 5

My 2nd home

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Sophie Phillips

β˜… 5

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Alyssa Woodrum

β˜… 5

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.

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Abby Alexander

β˜… 5

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Amanda Garion

β˜… 5

Lovely body positive studio with amazing teachers and a variety of classes!

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Echo Nord

β˜… 5

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Roz Mays

β˜… 5

Incredible source of talent, community and amazingly qualified teachers!

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Kurt Willer

β˜… 5

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Sarah Leonard

β˜… 5

The most open and supportive people I have ever met!

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sarah heller

β˜… 5

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Sarah Bransley

β˜… 5

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β˜… 5

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Katrina Halfaker

β˜… 5

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LaTonya Yesterday

β˜… 5

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Elise Thomas

β˜… 5

Absolutely love taking classes here! The instructors are incredible and super supportive

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Jennifer Malloch

β˜… 4

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.

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Nancy Loyet

β˜… 5

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A Williams

β˜… 5

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.

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