immediately addicted to pole dancing. It captured her attention, boosted her self- confidence and became a wonderful way for her to get back into shape after having her son. She feels sexy and alive and can’t wait to share this experience with other women. Pam has a background in gymnastics and is currently working on her certification as a Pilates Mat Instructor. As a certified event planner, her 8+ years of throwing great parties is the perfect match for helping others plan a pole dancing party.
started twirling and never wants to stop. Using the pole for fitness and expression has completely changed her body and mental outlook! Christina is a certified Pilates Instructor and loves to coach women's sports and fitness. Christina was a co-founder of NetFlix and is now a partner in both Poletential and Kish Marketing Services. She has given up a career as a high-tech marketing executive, devoting her time to helping others reach their fitness goals. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. Cat Dagostino has been teaching dance-based fitness and mind-body exercise for over 20 years. She is a Certified Group Exercise Leader and Personal Trainer through AFFA and ACSM. Her love of dance began at age 10 in the study of jazz, tap, and ballet. She performed with Atlas School of Dance, DeAnza College and at SFSU. She holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts. She began teaching dance exercise at age 15 for The Spa Lady Franchise and continued on to teaching STEP, Aqua Fitness, Kickboxing and Spinning throughout the Bay Area. She studied Ashtanga Yoga at Mount Madonna Center and performed in the adult production of the epic Ramayana in 1992. She teaches vinyasa style yoga and received a certification from the White Lotus Foundation in 1994. She has been teaching Pilates Mat and Apparatus work since 1999, after study with Master Trainer Carla Hales of STOTT Pilates. She became certified in the ChiBall Method after study with Monica Linford, the founder, in 2002. In 2003, Cat became certified in GYROKINESIS and in 2005 she was certified in the GYROTONIC Method developed by Juliu Horvath. Cat was immediately attracted to Pole dance fitness and attended the Urban Fertility Dancer, Polecat Fundamentals certification in 2007. She recently reunited with Shawn Frances Lee, the creator of the Polecat Power Method, to attend the 2009 SlinkyCat Fundamentals workshop in Hollywood. Cat is very excited to share her energy and knowledge of exotic dance!
age of 5 and has never stopped! Her first love is classical ballet in which she was trained following the Royal Academy of Dance method and competed throughout high school. She pursued her love of dance through college, graduating from the University of California at Irvine with a BA in Dance. She is currently fulfilling her intellectual curiosity in the field of injury prevention and fitness training and will be attending the University of Southern California to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After discovering pole dancing in 2008, Amber was immediately hooked! She loves teaching and enjoys the mix of artistic expression, confidence boost, and fitness workout that pole dancing provides. Amber entered her first pole dance competition in 2009, winning the West Coast Regional U.S. Pole Dance Federation Championship. Amber has advanced training with many industry leaders including Jenyne Butterfly (Miss USPD 2009), Sarah Cretul (USPDF Miss Trixter 2009), Alethea Austin (Miss USPD 2010), Michula Nunez (Antix Fitness), Freya Sonnichsen (Brassy Butterfly), Karol Helms (USPDF Miss sexy 2010), Julie Brand (Studio Veena),Wendy Traskos (NY Pole Dancing), Pantera, Allegra King (Miss Pole Dance Australia 2010), Jamilla Deville (Art of Pole), and Zoraya Judd (USPDF Pro). Amber is known for her elegant, balletic style which emphasizes extensions, grace, and fluidity. |
Poletential Mission Bring women together in a safe, fun environment to dance, be physically challenged, show expression, gain empowerment, and have a great time. Poletential’s vision is to create a place where women feel comfortable to try a new form of exercise and expression. Poletential brings women together to experience a challenging workout along with a new awareness of their bodies through dance and movement. The environment is safe and non-competitive, giving each woman the freedom to find her own style and reach her personal goals. The result is incredibly satisfied women who feel physically fit, empowered, challenged and part of a community who values expression and strength. Poletential in the News (Requires Adobe Reader to view) Press Releases Bay Area Woman, Amber Richard, Wins West Coast Pole Dancing Championship Jenyne Butterfly, Miss USPDF 2009, and Alethea Austin, Miss Sexy USPDF 2009 to Teach Workshops at Poletential Poletential Features Exclusive Event with World Renown Fitness Pole Dancer KT Coates Poletential adds Ladies Lunchtime Pilates to its Class Schedule New Pole Dancing Studio To Open in Redwood City November 1, 2006 Articles Nov 2, 2009 - San Mateo Daily Journal Nov. 18, 2006 - San Mateo County Times Nov. 4, 2006 - San Mateo Daily Journal Nov. 1, 2006 - San Jose Mercury News Nov. 1, 2006 - Redwood City Daily News Nov. 1, 2006 - San Mateo Daily News We are dedicated to bringing the very best in Fitness Pole Dancing to the Poletential Studio. We are proud to welcome many wonderful, talented guest instructors. Guest Instructors at Poletential Interested in being a Poletential Instructor? Poletential is always looking for qualified, enthusiastic instructors for both parties and classes. Email your qualifications to teach@poletential.com. |
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Ellen Lovelace has been dancing in one form or another her whole life. Her
experiences include cheerleading, musical theater performance, aerial hoop,
aerial silks, hula hoop, and over 5 years of Reformer-based Pilates. She holds
a Masters in Public Health, with extensive training in health behavior and health
education. Ellen has also taught self-defense through Women Defending
Ourselves. She has been pole dancing since 2007. Ellen's pole training includes
advanced workshops with Sarah Cretul (USPDF Miss Trixter 2009), Wendy
Traskos (New York Pole Dancing/Founder, USPDF), Michula Nunez (Antix
Fitness), Freya (Brassy Butterfly), Alethea Austin (USPDF Miss Sexy 2009,
Champion 2010), Jenyne Butterfly (USPDF Champion 2009), Karol Helms
(USPDF East Coast Champion 2009, Miss Sexy 2010), Allegra (MPD Australia
2009), Estee Zakar (USPDF Miss Trixter 2010), Jamilla Deville, and Zoraya Judd.
In addition, Ellen is a resistance stretching trainer, having studied the Ki-Hara
method under Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra, who train and stretch US Olympic
champion Dara Torres.
experiences include cheerleading, musical theater performance, aerial hoop,
aerial silks, hula hoop, and over 5 years of Reformer-based Pilates. She holds
a Masters in Public Health, with extensive training in health behavior and health
education. Ellen has also taught self-defense through Women Defending
Ourselves. She has been pole dancing since 2007. Ellen's pole training includes
advanced workshops with Sarah Cretul (USPDF Miss Trixter 2009), Wendy
Traskos (New York Pole Dancing/Founder, USPDF), Michula Nunez (Antix
Fitness), Freya (Brassy Butterfly), Alethea Austin (USPDF Miss Sexy 2009,
Champion 2010), Jenyne Butterfly (USPDF Champion 2009), Karol Helms
(USPDF East Coast Champion 2009, Miss Sexy 2010), Allegra (MPD Australia
2009), Estee Zakar (USPDF Miss Trixter 2010), Jamilla Deville, and Zoraya Judd.
In addition, Ellen is a resistance stretching trainer, having studied the Ki-Hara
method under Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra, who train and stretch US Olympic
champion Dara Torres.
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she grew to love it and has training in the Royal
Academy of dance method, jazz, lyrical, and
tap. She also competed in dance competition
with the Menlo Park Academy of Dance ballet
team throughout her high school years. Amy
loves teaching and has recently acquired her
Elementary teaching credential. Amy was
introduced to pole dancing by her sister Amber.
She was immediately hooked and enjoyed
being able to dance again after having stopped
in college. She is excited to share her
knowledge of dance and her passion for
integrating more traditional forms of dance into
the pole practice. Amy was lucky to train with
Michula Nunez, Jenyne Butterfly, Sarah Cretul,
Alethea Austin, Karol Helms, and Pantera. She
is currently training for the USPDF Amateur
Division Competition taking place in March.
Academy of dance method, jazz, lyrical, and
tap. She also competed in dance competition
with the Menlo Park Academy of Dance ballet
team throughout her high school years. Amy
loves teaching and has recently acquired her
Elementary teaching credential. Amy was
introduced to pole dancing by her sister Amber.
She was immediately hooked and enjoyed
being able to dance again after having stopped
in college. She is excited to share her
knowledge of dance and her passion for
integrating more traditional forms of dance into
the pole practice. Amy was lucky to train with
Michula Nunez, Jenyne Butterfly, Sarah Cretul,
Alethea Austin, Karol Helms, and Pantera. She
is currently training for the USPDF Amateur
Division Competition taking place in March.
