We Love Being Your Instructors—Here’s What That Means (and What It Doesn’t)

It’s no secret that the world can be a scary, sometimes unfair place.

And the studio can (and should) feel like a safe haven from an otherwise chaotic and unpredictable society. 

We get it! For a few hours every week, you get to leave the outside world behind and simply focus on moving your body, expressing yourself, and being in the moment. 

For many, that time in the air feels like freedom. Sometimes it even feels like healing. 

And in many ways, it is. 

Pole dancing and aerial arts bring strength, creativity, and connection. 

They can carry you through hard days and remind you what you’re capable of. 

We love being a part of that process—we love being your instructors, your coaches, your cheerleaders, and sometimes even your friends. It’s that connection that makes being at Luna so, so special! 

But while our role is to teach, to cheer you on, and to celebrate the moments when everything clicks, the rest of your well-being sometimes needs support beyond these walls. 

We’ve seen the impact of leaning too hard into a hobby or passion as one’s only outlet for support, and we want to highlight some of the troubles that come with that. 

It’s easy for that support system to feel fragile when life shifts.

Injuries happen. 

A favorite instructor may move on. 

The studio might need to pause or adapt. Those moments can feel hard, but your well-being shouldn’t rest on one class or one person. 

We love you and support you wholeheartedly—that is not something that will ever change! But it is important to remember that total well-being sometimes means filling your cup from different wells. 

Instructors, while an important figure in your life, must focus on your physical safety and that of your fellow students. With the responsibility of overseeing the physical well-being of dozens of individuals every day, there must be a boundary that protects their peace and allows them to focus on their job, too.  

If you’re experiencing a particularly difficult time in your life, we are always happy to provide a moment to escape into what is often a therapeutic practice. And we never want you to feel like you can’t share your thoughts and feelings with us! 

However, this is not a replacement for professional mental health services like therapy. 

Our staff is not trained in crisis management—nor should they have to be. 

Our studio will always be a peaceful landing pad for people to express themselves through movement. 

And it is up to all of us to help maintain that peace for our fellow students by respecting those ever-important boundaries and maintaining a safe, healthy space where everyone can thrive. 

And a big part of this shared responsibility is having support on the outside of the studio, as well. 

When we do this together, Luna can stay what it’s meant to be: a place that lifts us all up and a community built on movement, creativity, belonging, and lots of fun.

We love you! 

Click here to learn more about our philosophy and studio environment for pole dancing and aerial arts in Frederick, MD.