Our Instructors

Dancing since

Jan 2009

Teaching since

October 2010

Favourite move

Knee hold

Move you love to teach

inverting for the very first time!

Pole idol

Jenyne Butterfly

Pole ambition

continue to challenge myself and conquer my nemesis moves

I first started pole dancing as a New Year’s resolution to get fit and meet new people, I managed to do both and have never looked back! I took a break to have my little boy but was back on the pole as soon as I could manage and it was a great way to get back in shape and re-build my core strength. I like to think of pole dancing as secret exercise as it is so much fun! Also I love the social aspect of pole dancing and that special “pole bond” that exists between fellow polers!

I am extremely passionate about pole fitness and love the challenge of learning and mastering new moves and combinations that I never thought I would be able to do. I would encourage anyone to give it a go, it doesn’t matter what shape or size you are it’s about having fun and getting fit, and even a thousand mile journey starts with the first step!

It is a real blessing to be able to teach pole and watch my students develop and grow in their own strength and confidence!

Poling Since

2008

Teaching since

2008

Favourite move

Twisted Grip Handspring

Move you love to teach

Inverting

Pole idols

Currently - the other instructors at The Pole Fitness Academy!

Pole ambition

To be brave and keep trying to learn more.

I'd never been sporty as a child, but I had always danced and after qualifying as a Fitness Instructor, my confidence had grown and I was looking for new challenges.

I persuaded a friend to try a taster session with me in Edinburgh where I was living at the time. I was completely addicted! I also teach Aerobics, Zumba, Body Pump and Body Balance - and pole is my favourite!

I love working with new students as I remember what it's like to feel apprehensive and the worries that you have at the start of your pole journey.

Classes are such a positive place to be - nobody is worrying about the size of their bum or whether or not they get a move first time. Students quickly make friends and encourage & support each other.

Classes are the highlight of my week - what more can I say!

Dancing since

2009

Teaching since

2012

Favourite move

Dragonfly and Extended Butterfly

Move you love to teach

Superman

Pole idol

Anastasia Skukhtorova

Pole ambition

Perform a routine publically

I have always been into fitness and dancing so last year I decided to pursue my passion and trained and qualified as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, including pole fitness.

I started attending pole dancing classes at our local gym 3 years ago and I found myself wanting to do more and more so I purchased a pole so that I could practice at home. 2 years later, I started to work for Pole Fitness Academy in Reading and now I am a part of a great team.

Pole dancing was a natural choice for me as I can express my love for dancing and gymnastics through it. I absolutely love teaching it! It gives me a great sense of achievement to see students enjoying our classes. It is amazing to see the improvements they make and the smile on their faces when they master new moves.

Pole dancing is not only great for improving fitness and coordination through working on dance routines and increasing strength through doing spins and inverts but it also brings out the creativity and playfulness in you!

But mostly it is a lot of fun. Once you try it, you will be hungry to learn and challenge yourself even more with every class. And with a bit determination, hard work, good guidance and encouragement you will achieve great results.

Come and try it for yourself!

Poling Since

2011

Teaching since

2014

Favourite moves

Elbow Grip Iron-X / Crossover

Move you love to teach

Flag

Pole idols

Magnus Labbe / Julio Peixoto / Dmitry Fedotov

Pole ambition

To become as advanced as possible and get more men into pole!

I’ve always been into fitness and staying healthy. Gymnastics and trampolining were my passions as a child (hence the pointed feet, flexibility, and poise) as well as anything that involved crazy death defying tricks!

I’m currently studying Dance and Fitness at University which has opened up so many possibilities. I am now a qualified Lvl 2 Gym Instructor and on my way to completing my Lvl 3 Personal Trainer qualification. Dance has always been a hobby of mine but it is only recently that I’ve taken it up professionally.

I started pole a few years ago on a whim after a friend introduced me to it and have been hooked ever since. Pole fitness is so different to so many classes out there and it incorporates everything a person could want from a fitness class; strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, core stability etc.

It is a great way to burn fat and tone muscle at the same time. I took to pole quite naturally but there are still things that escape me and it is my mission to become even better. There is a lot of stigma out there about pole and being a male doesn’t help. However, it is my aim to help change this perception and show people that pole is for everyone!

Dancing since

December 2013

Teaching since

January 2015

Favourite move

Thigh Hold

Move you love to teach

Invert

Pole idol

Bendy Kate

Pole ambition

To properly compete again.

I was really nervous when I booked my taster session but after 5 minutes I loved it. I went straight home and signed up. It was the highlight of my week. After a while one session just was not enough so I doubled my classes and bought my own pole. I was addicted.

I've never had a proper hobby and fell in love with pole. Just before my one year poleaversary I competed in my first competition. I didn't place anywhere but I was super proud I actually got up and took part. One day I hope to do it again.

It was shortly after my poleaversary that I started to teach. I love teaching pole as much as I loved learning it. Watching students progress and joining in their joy when moves are achieved is fabulous. Passing on the love of pole :-)

Pole has done wonders for my self confidence and has introduced me to many lovely people. It has also made me at the age of 30 achieve things I never thought possible :-)

Dancing since

November 2010

Teaching since

January 2013

Favourite move

Iguana

Move you love to teach

Scorpio

Pole idol

Jenyne Butterfly

Pole ambition

I would like to get more and more people to do pole dancing to change the public's perception of this form of art

Growing up I did all kinds of dancing, as well as gymnastics and ice skating.  A few years ago I really wanted to get back into some kind of dancing.  I tried a few different types of dancing which I felt were just not for me.  I was then invited to a Pole taster session in 2010, and I have been addicted ever since!

Pole is not only a great way to get fit, increase flexibility, improve posture, tone up, burn calories and improve confidence, but is such great fun!  It's the best part of my day!!

Dancing since

2011

Teaching since

2012 (2014 with PFA)

Favourite move

Shouldermount to brass monkey

Move you love to teach

Invert

Pole idol

Zoraya Judd

Pole ambition

To pass on my love and addiction for pole dancing to as many as possible

I started Poledancing because when a friend suggested it for a laugh. I was worried I wasn't fit enough and that I would need more upper body strength but I quickly became addicted and had installed a pole at home within 6 weeks. I never looked back from that first taster; having finaly discovered an exersise and hobby where I couldn't wait for classes and was constantly trying to sqeeze in more classes. there was always a new challenge and something to master.

I started helpingout at my studio and progessed naturally to instruction and discovered a new love - teaching Pole Fitmess! Pole dancing changed my life and I love being able to help other people find that fun, fitness and confidence.

Dancing since

2013

Teaching since

2014

Favourite move

Cacoon and batwing

Move you love to teach

Superman

Pole idol

Anastasia Sokolova

Pole ambition

To compete one day

Pole fitness was something I always wanted to try, as I had heard many great things about it. I was a fitness freak before I started pole and used to go to the gym six days a week to work on cardio and core strength. Then came the day that I had my first taster session. I was completely hooked after my first lesson. I soon then came to realise that I was benefiting more fitness and strength wise, in my one hour a week pole lesson then I was six days a week in the gym. Not only that, I found myself achieving new goals all the time. Everything in pole is so challenging, even now as an instructor and it is also greatly rewarding. There is never an end to it. With some things you hit a brick wall and then give up. Pole isn't like like.

I am doing things that I never thought I would possibly ever do and have gained so much flexibility. Beats my same routine in the gym any day. It was and still is also nice to meet new people, have a laugh and socialise. Everyone of my lessons were fun for me, and my classes are even more fun. I love teaching so much because I get to share my passion and love for pole. I feel so privileged to be able to help others. I get to help and follow their journey of getting fitter, more confidant and watch them achieve their goals as well, just like I did on my own journey and it's amazing and makes me so proud of them.

I would recommend pole to anyone. It's a great, fun way to exercise and keep fit and has a great sense of achievement.

Dancing since

2012

Teaching since

2013

Favourite move

Jade splits and Handspring

Move you love to teach

Superman

Pole idol

Anastasia Sokolova (not to be confused with Skuhhtorova)

Pole ambition

To keep getting stronger and do more dead lift moves like Pheonix and Iron

Kristine was already an established yoga teacher before starting pole. She was already strong as a student and enjoyed going upside down very early on. The sense of achievement and empowerment she derives from her pole classes and her love for teaching got her interested in becoming a pole instructor. Now as she teaches both classes she can only attest to how much these two complement each other and how both of them are now two of her greatest passions. She has now been telling her yogis to try pole as well!