This studio is a wonderful little spot tucked into an unsuspecting strip mall. Don't let the small size fool you, it is packed full of so much fun stuff! They have pole classes and Lyra and fabric - super fun! They may have more, but those are the ones I've seen and considered. Since I'm relatively new to aerial arts, I've only taken a few classes here for Lyra and fabrics, but I have loved the classes. The class size is 6 or fewer, so your instructor has plenty of time to help you if you're lost, confused or, you know, stuck in the air. The instructors are talented individuals who take the time to model the skills and are adept at figuring out how to help you see the skills from different perspectives. They change cues and point out different muscles, movements and positions to cater to the student. There are mirrors in the front of the aerial studio, so, you can see what you're doing. It is helpful, but it can be a little daunting. I've never had a problem finding parking here. The cost is affordable as far as aerials arts classes are priced. There are options for class packages if you are interested in going regularly. Have fun, it's a blast! read more

I can't recommend this place enough! As a newbie to pole dancing who was incredibly intimidated, I felt so welcomed and at home here. I took some of the beginner pole dancing classes and loved them so much I signed up for an 8-week session. I'm even trying to find a day to bring in all my friends. They've been so accommodating to my schedule and all of the staff is lovely! I will definitely be returning! read more

I'm already a regular at the Chantilly location but I've done a few classes here at Herndon. The staff is always cheerful and friendly. You can't exactly feel comfortable doing all the different classes here if they were anything but! The Herndon studio offers pole fitness, spinning pole, and aerial silks classes as well as several one-time specialty classes. The studio has a nice open layout. When you walk in you see the silks descending from the very tall ceiling, the pole room is over on the right, and the spinning pole is upstairs, which is open to look down below. I've come here for an open studio (where they have performances and quick lessons) but I wanted to comment on the spinning pole and aerial silks class. Spinning pole - this class requires you to be at or above Level 5 in regular (static) pole as it requires a lot of strength. It is basically a pole that spins but can also be made static. I took the Spinning Pole Beginner's class with Cynthia who is such a delight to work with. She's tiny but full of energy and all the moves she teaches you are so beautiful and graceful. I thought this class was a lot harder than the intro class I took and it really took a lot of arm strength. It was such a delight to work with Cynthia and I look forward to when I can take a class with her again. Aerial Silks - I dragged my friend D a long with me to try out an introductory class. We had the pleasure of being taught by Raquel who also is so graceful and the moves she shows us are so much more beautiful than what we ended up doing since she has had so much experience with silks. Once again, I thought the class was hard but I have issues with arm strength! Raquel was very patient while we learned what she taught us but also kept things light and fun if we got frustrated. She is also full of energy and was able to show us some really advanced moves we would learn if we kept up with the class. Definitely check out DivaFit - there are so many types of classes for you to try out. At the very least, try an intro class - you'll either be hooked or just be able to say you tried. read more

It was fun playing at a different studio. The people here were accommodating. Finally some nice people in Virginia!! Divafit & Meredith (instructor) challenged my pole play on a static 50mm. It is a lot of work, holy cow!! The warm up was 5-6 songs long and sexy which I was not expecting. I was bummed that it was spinning, so the next night I attended a spinning class with Lauren H. That was fun. The spin pole area was small. Only 2 spinning poles and they aren't that high, so that was a big bummer. Most of the time there were girls that were standing around watching. Both classes were mostly warm up and cool down time. The instructors taught one thing that we should all know. Then the rest of the time was open pole. I was hoping to learn new moves and that's why I gave it 4 stars. The classes are all experienced based. The clients needed to know a certain move before moving on to the next level. However, in the classes I took, some of the girls don't have the basics down. So I'm wondering why they have leveled classes like that. A couple of the girls I spoke to had a performance for their level before moving on. I thought that was interesting. I called the studio to make sure I paid for the drop in fee instead of the $180 that I was almost charged with when I tried to sign up for a class online. Overall, not a bad place to visit. I am excited for them to have more 45mm spinning poles though! Until next time, DivaFit! read more

Hear ye, hear ye, ladies! Ready to take a break from the gym, the treadmill, or even your beloved boot camp (as was the case with me) for something completely different, all while in a chill, ladies-only environment? Yes? Then head on over to DivaFit in Herndon - very conveniently located off of FFX County Pkwy (old 7100/new 286) and in an unassuming office park with plenty of parking. The studio itself is cramped, but in a cozy, intimate way. There are three areas for their sweet variety of classes, all for women who want to shake up their fitness routine. I'm glad I arrived prior to my aerial silks' class 10:00 start time, as the class was over-full and they had to turn a couple of ladies away. It pays to pre-register online if you're a first-timer (you can also do all the waivers and such online - big time-saver). As a first-time aerial silks student (attending the "Open Silks" class with Rebecca on a Saturday), I didn't know what to expect, and I had to adjust my reality to align my mentality with the fact I wouldn't leave this 1.5 hour class doing tricks like P!nk in the air (or Cirque du Soleil, for that matter). However, I was amazed at how much a total neophyte like myself was able to accomplish with a little confidence, guided by great instruction and patience from Rebecca. It definitely helps if you've cross-trained in other strength-building fitness activities, such as boot camp, cross fit, pole, or weights, as upper-body strength is absolutely key (plus really strong fingers and toes) to climbing, holding poses, stamina, etc. The atmosphere is welcoming, non-intimidating, friendly, and even though there were some definite pros in the Open Silks class, I was one of 5 first-timers, so I didn't feel alone. Everyone was really encouraging, and when you finally figured out how to do a climb, even if you're only a few feet off the ground and the other girl who's been doing this for years is at the ceiling, you feel awesome. Rebecca engaged us in a really good and challenging warm-up too to really get our muscles going, and there was definitely sweating and fat-cutting going on. I go to boot camp 4-5x per week, and my triceps and shoulders were mush for a solid 6 days after 1.5 of aerial silks! I would like to go back, but I don't think I can become a regular at this juncture, as my fitness budget is more in allegiance with my boot camp program, and at $25 for your first class and priced similarly thereafter, it's a little rich for my blood right now. However, if I were looking for a non-gym, all-new fitness experience to commit to, it would definitely be DivaFit! read more

Came here last night for an Aerial Silks class which was AMAZING! The studio consists of a room with 22 ft. high ceiling equipped with 4 double silk sheets above big cushions in case you fall. The instructor, Robin is incredible. She was great with helping me get into different positions and climbing the silks. It's a pretty incredible exercise which uses your core and strength. The studio also offers pole dancing classes, which I'm sure is also a great exercise but I couldn't take the class seriously. The silks class is 25.00 per "drop in" class. If your in the market for a totally different kind of work out which is incredibly artistic and fun silks is for you! read more

DivaFit - Aerial Fitness Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Best pole dance studio I've seen!

Signed up for a silk intro class with a few friends without knowing what to expect. The studio is very small with four silks hanging from the ceiling. We started off doing some warm ups and then went right into learning different climbs and different poses. I didn't expect to be doing so much on the first class but it was really fun! The only complaint I had about the class was that there was one girl in class who had taken another intro or other classes before and already knew what she was doing. After the instructor taught us what to do and handed the silks over to us instead of watching if we were doing it right or understanding what she just taught she went to the side to teach the other student something new. Several times we got stuck on what we were supposed to do and we had to wait for her to finish teaching the other student. In my opinion, this was an intro class, if she wanted to learn more they should've had her go to a beginner class. Also, the silks smell like BO. Not sure if there is anything they can do about that. read more

I love this place and it has changed my life! I came in for a silks introductory class and always feel such a sense of achievement when I finish and learn something new. My teacher, Robin Berry is fantastic and really knows how to instruct! The other students and staff have always been so nice and encouraging and positive. It is a real pleasure coming here and I plan to continue next silks session. read more

These classes give you an excellent work out and they're so much fun! So far I've taken pole levels 1-5, strip tease & chair, and cardio pole. These are all great classes to take for a fun and sexy work out. They're decently priced and have great instructors. It has a very welcoming and positive vibe when you walk in, there can be up to 3 classes going on at once which can be al little crowded but not bad once you're in the zone. The studio will throw free events every once in a while for current students and newcomers, they also provide intro classes for those who want to try out the activities before jumping into an 8 week session. read more

I've been wanting to take an aerial silks class for a very long time. With a few aerial yoga classes under my belt and also a being a full time practicing yogi, I thought this was going to be more fun than a challenge. Well, I was SO wrong. Fun but very challenging. Made me look at my upper body strength in a whole new light! Walked in to an intimate studio. 4 pairs of silks hanging from the ceiling. Started stretching with 4 other girls and the instructor(robin, who is so patient and helpful!), and we were ready to go. I was the only real newbie. The other girls said they've been practicing for a few years. And they looked incredible too! Already motivated to add this to my work out. Needless to say I love a challenge and wanted to get it right off the bat. Well climbing those silks was a lot harder that I thought. So robin taught me a few tricks hanging off the ground. Which still was a lot of fun flipping upside down, doing splits and such. With all that said, I can't wait to go back!! It is a little pricey but in my opinion it's worth it. My arms were sore for FIVE DAYS. The most sore they've ever been. Ever. For five days. So definitely adding silks to my work out regime! read more

I was looking to try a new fun activity that would build my upper body strength and a friend of mine does silks here. Well, silks aren't for me, but I started a pole class and couldn't stop! I The staff is friendly and accommodating, the instructors are helpful, and I found the amazing upper body workout I was looking for. I can already feel the difference in my arms and back and I'm able to do pull-ups. They make it easy for you to learn a new skill every week and use those skills to become a base for learning skills. I've also made some awesome friends in the class and I can't wait to keep learning! Couldn't recommend this place more highly. Also, if you're looking to feel sexy it's a lot of fun. They also don't discriminate against body size which a lot of dance studios do and I feel better about supporting a place that embraces every body for what it is. read more

Great school. Very open-minded, friendly to all levels of fitness and women of all sizes. I love how flexible they are about make-up classes (and how easy it is to manage your schedule online using their website). I was very self-conscious at first and it took me a while to progress on pole, mostly because I've never done any weight-lifting or any sort of upper body workout. At Divafit you progress slowly and carefully, and you get half a year's training before you start to go upside down. It might be too slow for some really strong ladies, but for me this was perfect. Herndon studio is rather tight on space and doesn't have a changing room, so you want to make sure you're wearing your workout clothes when you come in. read more

I love DivaFit! I started pole classes at the prodding of a friend and am so glad I signed up. All of the pole instructors are incredibly supportive and never fail to challenge me with their upbeat 'can do' attitude. And the community of pole students is wonderful. I can't count the number of times a more advanced student stopped what she was doing to help me figure out something she may have mastered years ago. The best thing about everyone at DivaFit is that they truly want you to be your personal best, whatever that may be. I'm so much stronger than when I started and the confidence got a boost, too! Great place to work out and make new friends. read more

I'm sorry to say that I am highly disappointed in the owners of this studio. I would not and will not do any further business with them. They bought and took over the Herndon studio and the Falls Church studio (where I trained). Ever since they took over, they ignored, undermined, and mistreated both the staff and clientele at Falls Church studio. I found their business skills to be appalling, and I often wondered why they weren't worried about their reputation. They even went so far as to say they were not going to fix the heat at our studio in the dead of winter because the studio was closing anyway, putting both the staff and their paying clients at risk of injury. Their lack of grace, empathy, and business sense was not empowering to the Falls Church staff and clientele. It was the opposite. Hardly what you want from a pole fitness studio. I could go on but that's enough for readers. read more

My coworkers and I signed up for the Intro Silks class with Rebecca for a fun post-work activity and loved the class! I have previously done yoga but none of us were even close to experienced. We started with warm-ups and then moved to the four silks hanging from the ceiling. Rebecca, the instructor, was so helpful in showing us the basic positions/moves! She gave great verbal and visual instructions and then went around to help us all perfect our form and ensured that we were doing everything correctly. I was surprised at how much we were able to do just in this class - by the end of the class we were all hanging upside down and felt confident with most of the positions. I definitely will be going back, though I think I'll need to try Intro Silks at least once more before I'm ready to move on to a more advanced class. My one suggestion is to work on your upper body strength before taking this class if possible. Before I take another class, I'm going to amp up my weights and arm routine at the gym. Another class member was much stronger in this area and, without previous aerial or yoga experience, I think she got more out of the class because of her strength. The price for this class is very reasonable and I'm excited to be back again! read more

DivaFit - Intro Silks class with Rebecca - Aerial Fitness Near Me - Herndon, Virginia