New Aerial Arts Studio to Open in Ferndale

A new aerial, music and creative arts studio is expected to open in Ferndale early next month.

Agora Arts, located at 646 East 9 Mile Road in Ferndale, will open its doors April 8. The business will offer aerial and music classes for students of all ages and experience levels.

The studio will feature classes in aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, as well as Kuratomi Shindo stretching, Tae Kwon Do, yoga, hooping and private and ensemble music instruction.

Agora will be the first studio in southeast Michigan to of aerial classes for children, according to director Maria Bucco.

"I have always wanted to create a program that could bring positive energy and positive people into my community," Bucco said in a press release. "I grew up playing in orchestras, which really helped me understand the importance of working together to create something inspiring."

Bucco said in the release that giving back to the community is important to her. "At Agora we hope to empower others through creativity, self expression, fitness, healing and fun," she said.

Registration is now open for classes at the new studio. Classes begin April 8.

For more information or to register, visit http://playatagora.com or call 248-589-9668.