Kiebpoli’s Aerial Class

These classes are so much fun. It’s a very relaxed and friendly environment to jump in and work at the level that you want. I recommend them for anyone interested in trying something new or looking to get back into corde lisse /​silks.

Fun class. But not for everyone.

I found Kiebpoli through an Amazon deal, and I will definitely be coming back to her classes! They are mixed level silks and rope and everyone gets one on one time with Kiebpoli, who is an amazingly supportive, knowledgeable and FUN instructor. I had a mild rope phobia, but I’ve gotten over that for sure and am excited to learn more rope tricks! Embody is a really cool space, and everyone I’ve met so far in the classes has been very nice and supportive. I definitely recommend Kiebpoli’s class for aerialists of all levels!

long over due review. I went here with a Unilocal deal $ 15 for one person for an hour lesson. Got to the brooklyn studio about 10 minutes early and the person who open the door was a male who apparently lives in the studio.
Being early there, this was kind of scary, having to enter into some stranger home and not see anyone else there. About a couple minutes later, more people arrived and started setting up. All females!
there were different levels of women there, I was a beginner (never done it before) and the instructor was very helpful and showed us how with a lot of patience. I enjoyed my time there and learned about 4 moves.
The class was about 8 – 10 people, it got downsized because the pros got their own rope since they knew what they were doing. So about 6 people including myself taking turns on the rope. The only bad thing is, if one of the group member is scared or slow on the rope, it kind of take away your chance on the rope because the time we’re given to practice is short.
The hour flew by fast and I had a wonderful time. Would go if there was a deal, otherwise, it’s too expensive.

Excellent class. Great teacher. Explains everything. I felt safe

Kiebpoli is an amaaaazing teacher and whatever your level of aerial acrobat is doesn’t matter because you come out at least knowing one trick! hearts!

Me in very whiny mood about a very simple thing that no one should be allowed to whine about: Kiebpoliiiiii… It hurrrrrrts!
Kiebpoli: Of course it hurts! Now plank!
I planked. She laughed (nicely) at the look on my face.
At first, I was reluctant take the much longer trip to Embody where Kiebpoli teaches, but believe me, it’s totally worth the trek. Kiebpoli is a great instructor who will make you improve quickly. She is as sweet as she is AWESOME, and she’ll dole out the tough love right when you need it. She knows her stuff, and she possesses the rare talent of being able to teach 5 people of varying skill levels. You always have to line up and wait your turn on the silks, but even with 5 people I could barely shake out my wrists before I had to get back on.

Kiebpoli is great! The class is lots of fun and well-​adjusted to all levels.

Kiebpoli is a really wonderful teacher. She gives you her personal attention and keeps the class size nice and small, so she can work with you safely. I did stuff on the silks my very first day that I thought would take months to learn!

As a circus arts enthusiast from way back, I was so excited at the prospect of enhancing my aerial abilities. Kiebpoli is incredibly professional, patient, and just an all-​around doll! She is both encouraging and precise, explaining the necessary steps for each progression of tricks and using her wise judgement to allow students to work at their own pace. She is the perfect combination of honest, knowledgeable, easygoing, and fun! I recently purchased a 4-​class card and can’t wait to go back and see her!

4.5÷5 stars! I’ve always loved watching shows from Cirque, Streb, or Spiegelworld so I’m always been curious of the circus arts and how to play with a silk rope or climb up one. I went with a friend who does yoga on a regular basis and she and I got such a good workout that we were sore for days. Learned a lot from the instructor who was very knowledgable and energetic. I am thinking about taking more classes after this first one, so I’d definitely go back! I was glad I got to try out a bunch of different things I didn’t expect, like climbing, inverting, and lastly doing some type of inverted yoga stretch on the silk ropes and took pics!
My cons: The instructor could’ve came in earlier to prep for class and have people sign waivers and etc. I got there half an hour early as requested on her email confirmation instructions but didn’t see anyone there until a lot later. Second suggestion would be to clean the silk cloth, it did not smell very clean/​fresh at all if you know what I mean with all the sweating that happens with climbing around. ;)

Kiebpoli is an amazing teacher: caring, cool, super-​inspiring — she always teaches at your level, and will take the time to give you the instructions you need to get better. She even helped me choreograph a number a week before the show, and lent me her corde lisse to practice! She is just an amazing and genuine person, who is an honor and pleasure to know.
Her classes are small and very one-​on-​one. She practices with one corde lisse and one set of silks. After giving individual instruction in corde lisse, you can practice what you’ve learned on your own using the silks. You go over a specific routine several times in a class before moving on to the next move.
It’s a good pace for beginner corde lisse students. Kiebpoli is a beautiful human being, and awesome performer!

Kiebpoli’s a great teacher and is fun to learn from! I was happy I had enough upper body strength and flexibility to manage the introductory rope basics and inversions. If you are interested in this, definitely go and sign up for multiple classes, because she is extremely patient and kind about bringing everyone forward from their individual starting points. She also ensured we had photo opportunities for our intro class, which I was grateful for. ^_^
Even if you’re not sure if you’re interested, it’s worth a try, and — based on the other reviewers’ points about individual attention, technique, and positive attitude — I lucked out in getting to try this with Kiebpoli!

It was an amazing and fun experience for my friend and myself. Definitely a must do again activity. Be sure to work on that upper body strength and cardio first.

I just moved to LA from NYC, and one reason I wish I still lived in the Big Apple is so that I could take one of Kiebpoli’s classes. So, yea, I haven’t been lucky enough to take an actual class, and this review isn’t about that. Instead, this review is about my direct and indirect experience with Kiebpoli herself and the magic she produces.
Back in November, I was volunteering for an organization called Pencils of Promise. I was given the tough task of getting numerous donations for the silent auction and raffle. My good friend Miriam S. (see her review below) had been taking classes from Kiebpoli and said I could try reaching out to her and asking if she could donate some passes. Miriam let me know that she probably wouldn’t be able to donate a whole lot, so I emailed and asked if she might be able to donate just one or two passes.
Did I get just one? Nope. Did I get just two? Nope. Kiebpoli generously donated THREE! That already made her super cool in my book, and our multiple email exchanges after that — to get the donation in order — confirmed it even more. There were a lot of little «processing» annoyances on my end, but Kiebpoli was very patient through it all. A great sign if you’re going to be her student, that’s for sure.
And I can tell you, after watching a video of Miriam performing — by herself — on a rope for the first time, that Kiebpoli is a fantastic teacher. That’s not to take anything away from my amazing friend who can literally do anything that she sets her heart on either. But the expert performance that Miriam gave was most certainly a reflection of the person who taught her.
I just saw some aerial acts in a Cirque du Soleil show last night, and now I may need to fly Kiebpoli out to LA so she can help me get my new career going. ;o)

K is a freaking rockstar and OWNS that title. As a dancer, personal trainer, and pilates teacher, I appreciate Kiebpoli for her keen eye, detailed understanding of the human body, and clear and constructive feedback. She is immensly gifted as a performer, athlete, and teacher. You will fall in love with the rope, the class, the environment, and maybe even Kiebpoli.

Kiebpoli is an amazing teacher! She really cares about her students, works with you individually to help you feel comfortable, strong and confidant. She is so talented and she makes it look effortless even though it is one of the best workouts EVER! I wholeheartedly recommend her, you will learn a lot about yourself and your body in a safe, nurturing and FUN environment!

I love Kiebpoli!!!
I started taking tissue classes in the area when I met someone who recommended taking K’s class because she provided individual attention and actually CARED for her students (an impression that I wasn’t getting in my current class.)
When I signed up, lo and behold, what I heard was true. The class is semi-​private and set up so there’s an average of 3 people and each person will do their routine or practice a certain feat 1 at a time, with Kiebpoli instructing you on what to do, how to do it and with GOOD TECHNIQUE (also something hard to find in a larger class)!
I recommend K especially for beginners, but her classes are suited for advanced aerialists as well because of the good amount of one-​on-​one time. She’s wonderful at encouraging you to do better and making you feel like a champ even when you feel like you’ve done the simplest thing :)

Kiebpoli is a smart, engaging teacher who introduces you to the world of corde lisse with knowledge, compassion, and humor. Each class is a fun experience where people learn from Kiebpoli (as well as other classmates). Her positively infectious spirit is encouraging, she gives detailed feedback to help people through their paces, and she is gifted as a teacher.
I encourage anyone who is interested in aerial dance to try Kiebpoli out.

Kiebpoli is one of the best aerial teachers out there. She’s funny, energetic and inspirational. She has a way of educating and entertaining at the same time. Whenever I’m in class I leave with a smile on my face. She’s great for beginners and even more advanced students. She goes at your own pace and pushes you just enough but never making you feel uncomfortable. She teaches both corde lisse and aerial silks.
Every time I’m in class I feel like I’m just learning and hanging out with a close friend.