Overview
AcroYoga Quad Cities is a performing arts troupe and regional hub for AcroYoga serving the Quad Cities area and beyond. Founded in 2016 and officially launched in 2018, the studio offers classes, workshops, and jams that blend acrobatics, yoga, and playful movement. The space emphasizes healing touch, trust, and community connection in a safe, supportive environment. Instructors bring diverse backgrounds in cheerleading, dance, Thai massage, aerial arts, and fire performance, with credentials from Yoga Alliance and AcroYoga International. The troupe also provides live event performances and traveling workshops. Regular offerings include foundational classes and open jams, with a rotating schedule of special immersions. The studio’s atmosphere is welcoming to both beginners and experienced practitioners, encouraging exploration of partner acrobatics and flow arts. With a focus on progressive skill-building and consent-based practice, AcroYoga Quad Cities has become a gathering point for those seeking embodied movement and authentic connection.
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | – |
| Tuesday | Closed | – |
| Wednesday | Closed | – |
| Thursday | Open | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed | – |
| Saturday | Closed | – |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
Studio in Details
Overview
AcroYoga Quad Cities brings together acrobatics, yoga, and performance art in a welcoming atmosphere. Operating since 2016 and officially active since 2018, this small troupe acts as a regional hub for AcroYoga across a 100-mile radius covering Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The studio serves the Quad Cities metro area with classes, workshops, and jams that emphasize playful movement and healing touch. Soft-launched and steadily growing, the space was created to offer a safe environment for connection in an increasingly digital world.
The troupe also offers live event performance, traveling workshops, and entertainment that blend spectacle with a sense of the sacred. Whether attending a weekly jam or a weekend workshop, visitors find an emphasis on building trust and community through partner-based acrobatic yoga.
Classes & Events
Regular offerings include group jams, foundational classes, and workshops led by instructors from diverse acrobatic and therapeutic backgrounds. The schedule rotates, with a focus on progressive skill-building in partner acrobatics, Thai massage, and aerial elements. Classes are designed for all levels, though beginners often start with Level 1 Foundations. The troupe also hosts traveling workshops, bringing unique instructors to the region.
Special events like immersions and jams are open to drop-ins and regulars alike. The atmosphere is playful yet grounded, with an emphasis on consent and communication. The studio’s role as a JAMbassador (since 2018) for AcroYoga International reflects its commitment to spreading the practice throughout the Midwest.
The Team
Nikki, the founder, brings a background in stunt cheerleading, dance, fire performing, and aerial sling. She is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance, 2016) and holds certifications in Thai bodywork (220 hours) and AcroYoga International’s Elemental Immersion. Avory is a 200-hour RYT with additional training in AcroYoga, Thai massage, and aerial silks; she serves as the Iowa City ambassador and lead assistant for foundational classes. Melissa contributes as a seasoned dancer and choreographer, assisting with stunts, aerial combos, and troupe coordination. Together, they create a supportive environment where students can explore acrobatics and flowing movement.