Instructors
Jersey
Jersey had always wanted to try a pole class, but found it very intimidating. Having always enjoyed various fitness activities, she finally decided to try her first pole class in 2015. She fell in love with the challenge of combining strength and flexibility that pole fitness offers. Her favorite aspect of being an instructor is teaching students to overcome their doubts and fears by accomplishing something they thought they couldn’t do. She especially loves teaching beginners and seeing how empowered they feel after a great class. Her goal is to help bring the athleticism and art of pole to the forefront of fitness.
Ashley
Ashley is a Jersey shore native who has been pole dancing for 8 years and doing aerial arts for 5 years. She found her love for movement through ballet as a child and brings these influences into her artistry. She has competed for Pole Sports Organization and performs throughout New Jersey and New York. She has also trained at the New Jersey Circus Center in various aerial apparatuses including aerial hoop and aerial silks. Ashley has a flair for making all things dramatic and fun.
Katie
Katie took her first ever pole class in 2017, two years after losing her mother. She was desperate for a new hobby and creative outlet, and found just that at Shore Pole! A cheerleader and gymnast in her early years, the strength aspect of pole intrigued her. After being laid off from her day job, she decided to immerse herself in as many classes, competitions, and performances as possible. Shortly after in 2018, an opportunity arose for a spot teaching Intro to Pole and she jumped at the chance. Katie’s favorite part of teaching is seeing her students crush their goals. What she loves about pole is that it can be for any person, at any age, who has any (or no) experience in dance! Come let her show you that with a little persistence, anyone can be a pole dancer!
Natalia
Natalia was born and raised in Siberia, Russia. She started dancing at the age of 14. Her favorite styles were lyrical and jazz. In her early twenties she started belly dancing and was in love with Tribal Fusion. She discovered pole dancing in 2012 and 9 months later she began her teaching journey. Her unique style combines fluidity, strength, and flexiibility. Her classes challenge her students to help them achieve their goals. She teaches flexibility, pole flow, and intermediate/advanced pole classes.In 2017 she completed in PSO and won her first place in Exotic category. She enjoys teaching, because she likes seeing the progress of her students and feels proud watching them succeed. She is a pole certified instructor.
Audra
Audra is a highly skilled aerialist with expertise in silks, rope, lyra, and trapeze. She received her training from the renowned Circus Warehouse and has had the privilege of studying under several accomplished instructors. She has performed at beloved NYC venues such as the McKittrick, the House of Yes, the Slipper Room, the Box and many others. With a passion for pushing boundaries and creating captivating performances, Audra consistently delivers awe-inspiring routines that mesmerize audiences. As an instructor she aims to share her passion for storytelling, technique, confidence and personal growth through aerial dance.