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Aerial & Pole Fitness Training in Paducah
Verticality Pole & Aerial Fitness is the only ACE recognized aerial fitness studio in Western Kentucky, offering personalized experiences in pole fitness, aerial silks, bungee fitness, and more. Our mission is to empower individuals through alternative fitness methods, fostering self-confidence and body awareness in a judgment-free environment. With certified instructors and a focus on community, we provide a nurturing space for all skill levels to build strength, challenge their minds, and explore creativity. Our programs cater to diverse goals, from health improvement to performance training, while emphasizing inclusivity and support. We prioritize small class sizes to ensure individualized attention, creating a safe environment where students can grow physically and emotionally.

Our team combines extensive industry experience with a passion for aerial arts, having trained with world champions and performed at major events. We offer youth classes, private lessons, and specialized workshops to accommodate all ages and abilities. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with professional performers and adherence to safety standards. By blending fitness, education, and community-building, we help students achieve personal greatness that positively impacts their lives beyond the studio. Our Paducah-based facility serves as a hub for aerial arts enthusiasts seeking both physical development and emotional empowerment.
Services
Pole Fitness Aerial Silks Bungee Fitness Aerial Hoop Private Lessons
Details
  • Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
  • We offer personalized instruction in small class settings with certified professionals
  • Our instructors have trained with world pole champions and Cirque du Soleil performers
  • We provide specialized programs for all skill levels from beginners to advanced athletes
  • Our facility includes state-of-the-art equipment for aerial silks, pole, and bungee fitness
  • We maintain a judgment-free environment focused on holistic personal development
Associations and certifications
  • ACE
What people say
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Services
Pole Fitness
Pole fitness classes combine strength training, dance, and acrobatics to develop physical fitness and artistic expression. Our structured curriculum accommodates all skill levels from beginners to advanced athletes. Students learn fundamental techniques, inversions, and dynamic moves while building core strength and flexibility.
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks instruction focuses on climbing, wrapping, and suspending techniques using fabric apparatus. Classes emphasize proper form, safety, and progressive skill development. Students learn to create fluid movement sequences while building upper body strength and spatial awareness.
Bungee Fitness
Bungee fitness offers a high-energy, low-impact workout using resistance bungees to perform aerial movements. This full-body workout improves cardiovascular health while allowing participants to experience weightless motion safely. Classes combine dance elements with strength training for a fun, effective exercise experience.
Aerial Hoop
Aerial hoop (lyra) classes teach students to perform acrobatic moves on a suspended circular apparatus. Instruction covers basic positions, transitions, and choreography while developing upper body strength and body control. Classes accommodate all experience levels with progressive skill development.
Private Lessons
Private lessons offer customized instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Sessions focus on specific techniques, performance preparation, or personal fitness objectives. One-on-one training allows for accelerated progress and personalized feedback from certified instructors.
People
Maranda Blackman
Owner/Instructor
Certified aerial instructor since 2013 with international training experience. Opened Verticality in 2017 to share her passion for aerial arts. Specializes in silks and pole fitness while balancing motherhood and studio operations.
Lilly Hicks
Aerial Hoop Instructor
Paducah-based aerial performer with over five years of experience. Specializes in lyra and aerial silks while offering both group and private instruction. Trained at ArtFit in Lubbock, Texas before joining Verticality's team.
Emily Hargrove
Bungee Fitness Instructor
Certified bungee fitness instructor since 2020 with additional lyra certification. Combines passion for aerial arts with fitness instruction while maintaining her own pole and silks practice. Enthusiastic about creating inclusive learning environments.
Larissa Kruzel
Liquid Motion Instructor
Certified Liquid Motion instructor with extensive international studio experience. Competed at PSO Gateway and performed at Polecon multiple times. Brings global perspective to teaching while emphasizing proper technique and injury prevention.
Venishia Mcgregor
TwerkOut Instructor
Certified Twerk Technician with background in hip-hop and lyrical dance. Focuses on proper form to prevent injury while helping students build confidence and improve physical fitness through dance-based workouts.
Questions
What types of aerial fitness classes do you offer?
We offer pole fitness, aerial silks, aerial hoop (lyra), bungee fitness, and specialty workshops for all skill levels.
Are classes available for children?
Yes, we offer youth aerial silks and hoop classes for ages 7-12 with separate sessions for continuing students and new participants.
Do you require prior experience for beginner classes?
No prior experience needed for beginner classes. Our fundamentals courses are designed for complete newcomers to aerial fitness.
Can I book private lessons?
Private lessons are available for all aerial disciplines. Sessions are customizable to individual goals and skill levels with certified instructors.
What party packages do you offer?
We offer 1-hour and 1.5-hour party packages including pole or aerial instruction, refreshments, and decorations. Additional guests and add-ons available.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are certified professionals with specialized training in their respective aerial disciplines and safety protocols.
Reviews (6)
Jennifer Morris
Dec 28, 2021 Report
If you purchase a single membership you will be fine. Do NOT take out a membership!!! Owners will not honor request to end membership after the agreed upon membership period. This company will not respond to phone calls, they change schedule without notice, and do not post hour changes. I would recommend not using this company at all!!
Alexis Hayden
Dec 07, 2021 Report
This place has become my home away from home! Everyone is so nice and there truly is no judgment here. I felt so welcome when I started taking classes and I absolutely love that I get to be myself and work with such a great group of women. I enjoy every moment that I get to learn and practice new moves. I think Ive found my new passion! I look forward to each class and am overall so happy that I found Verticality!
Roslyn Riter
Sep 22, 2021 Report
So, I was the coordinator for a girls night private party plus the glow package. First off when on the phone booking the party I asked about what to wear and it was brought up some of groups in the past dressing up in neon or 80s theme. The next 2 phone calls I mentioned the fact we would being doing 80s theme and that seemed like a welcomed idea.. so anyways, our group thought it would be fun to dress up 80s... and we went all out. Mentioning that bc maybe it was off putting to the instructor, idk. Okay so we walk in like right on time maybe 5 or 10 mins before. The instructor was setting up
Tiffany Boynton
Sep 05, 2021 Report
Took the beginner pole class and absolutely loved it. Such a great workout without even feeling like youre working out. Miranda is an awesome teacher!!
Mel S.
Sep 03, 2021 Report
This place has the potential to be really fun and awesome. Unfortunately, my group did not have this experience. The instructor (the owner) seemed to be in a bad mood the entire class. We did not get to listen to our requested songs despite asking more than 3 times. We paid for the glow party, and halfway through our class we realized we were not given the glow paint. We asked about it and she told us it was sitting on the table. She never initially told us there was a table with items on it for us. The "glow party" was highlighters. That's it. We were not shown the correct form for the moves and
Sasha Primozich
May 30, 2021 Report
Positive:Communication,Professionalism
Love this place! Maranda is a great instructor, very patient. Classes are super fun, empowering, not to mention a killer workout!