Empyrean Arts is Western North Carolina’s epicenter for specialized movement arts and alternative fitness classes. Founded in 2015 by Heather Poole and Waverly Jones, the studio offers a safe and supportive environment for personal development through movement education. They provide high-quality instruction on various aerial apparatuses such as Silks, Sling, Lyra, Trapeze, Rope, and Cube, welcoming individuals of all abilities to explore their capabilities in a fun and unique way.
As the first Pole Studio in Asheville, Empyrean Arts offers Pole Fitness and Pole Dance classes for beginners to advanced athletes. The studio emphasizes safe and sustainable athletic training, encouraging a balance of strength and suppleness for a well-rounded body. In addition to aerial arts, Empyrean Arts provides floor-focused classes like Erotique Movement, Twerk, Burlesque Basics, Partner Acrobatics, and more, catering to a diverse range of interests within the movement arts community.
Committed to ongoing education and growth, Empyrean Arts regularly hosts workshops, intensives, and private lessons with renowned artists and athletes in the industry. The studio’s philosophy revolves around inclusivity, affordability, and diversity, aiming to extend opportunities to individuals interested in acrobatics, pole fitness, dance, flexibility training, and therapeutic movement. With a dedicated team of instructors and a passion for movement arts, Empyrean Arts continues to be a hub for those seeking to explore and enhance their physical abilities in a supportive and empowering setting.