Angela Edwards - Polelateaz
 

Nominated by Darcey Topham

Liz Dixson

 

Nominated by Lorraine:

Here is what Lorraine says:
I started lessons with Liz in September 2006 , and found that she is not only a fantastic teacher but also a really good friend who I feel I can confide in if I'm having difficulties with a particular move . She teaches everything with such grace and confidence . Her classes aren't what you expect .... what I mean by this is she has a way of making you feel that what ever shape size or age you are it really isn't an issue . She also encourages praise from all in the class and you really do feel that your making progress. I have always had a hang up about my weight as I only stand at 5ft 3in and I was like a little barrel but pole dancing has really slimmed me down and toned me up and i feel this is all down to Liz's hard work and her amazing classes .

Here is what Liz says:
Hola!
 

I am 26 and first started Pole Dancing 3 years ago after getting a degree in Graphic Design! I set up Pole Positions in 2005, and have appeared on BBC EAST MIDLANDS TODAY, as well as radio stations such as: BBC, TOUCH, RUGBY FM and KERRANG.

I have a pet hamster called Holy Moses and 2 Goldfish.

My favourite move is The CORKSCREW

Laura Armada of Lab Fitness

Fiona Walsh said of Laura:

I wish to nominate my pole instructor Laura Amanda owner of Lab
Fitness in Ireland. 

I want to nominate her as I have only been doing pole classes for not
even a year now and she make you feel confident and at ease in doing the
moves on the pole.  She helps you to realise that everyone can do it
but at there own pace.  I mean when I started last summer she told me I
would be upside down doing inversions by Christmas I laughed at her but
by Christmas I was doing them.  I love her classes as I feel I am not
getting a work out when really I am, the classes are great with routines
and pole moves all blended into one.  She deserves to be voted
instructor of the month as she keeps you going with her up beat attitude and
making you believe that you can do anything.

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Jolene From Purity Pole Dancing
 

Click here to see Jolene dance

Jolene was nominated by lost of people! Jennie Walker: I'd heard about Jolene from my previous two instructors and when I went along for a taster session she didn't disappoint.  She has such enthusiasm for what she's teaching and makes it such fun that it never feels like we've worked hard (until the following day).  Her method of teaching is superb, she runs small classes so that all students get lots of time on the pole and plenty of attention.  Each week we come away with a mini routine rather than just a series of moves which not only makes it easy to practise but also gives us a sense of achievement every time.  All our class love learning with her, so much so that we've all signed up to carry straight on with the next course.  I can't recommend her highly enough. Sonia Eddington: Jolene was my teacher when I first started taking lessons. She taught me well and gave me so much inspiration. She started my complete addiction to pole dancing, encouraged me and gave me the confidence to start teaching myself. I owe her a lot, she taught me so much. Jolene: Hello I'm Jolene, I'm 25 and I am nuts about pole dancing and animals!! I have been pole dancing for 4 years and teaching for 2 years. I set up Purity Pole Dancing in July 2006, and teach in areas local to me. I am so chuffed to be nominated for teacher of the month as it means I am doing something right with my lessons!! Pole dancing is one of my biggest passions in life, next to my dog, 3 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs ... and Ian! I love to perform and I dance regularly in night clubs. Even though I love learning tricks I am more interested in actually dancing with the pole rather than just doing trick after trick. I have been told I have a cheeky style to my dancing, and I love to dance to a whole range of music anything from Jive Bunny to Rock to Techno, anything that I can jump around to will get me going. I have big plans for the future with my teaching and Purity is really a starting block for what I have in store. I have done Exercise to Music and I am currently under going further training in Anatomy and Physiology. Thank you to those who have nominated me, I am so pleased you have been happy with my classes, and please let me know if there's anything you would like me to change/add to make them better (and the answer is no I am not getting rid of the press ups!) xxxx   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Clare From Pole4Fitness

Lisa Warrington would like Clare Bennet from pole 4 fitness in hull

what Lisa says about Clare: 
I started having lessons with Clare in august 2004 I had a baby the year before and really needed to get back in to shape. 
I was self conscious about my body as I had put weight on but Clare made
me feel instantly at ease.  After nearly two years of lessons with her I
have lost weight and gained a lot more confidence.  Her energy and love for
pole dancing comes through in every lesson, and starts to rub off on you as
well. I am proud to say Clare is my instructor and glad I can also call her
my friend.

What Clare says : I started pole dancing about 3 years ago just for fun
at a local pub. I quickly got addicted and got a pole for my birthday. 
After a lot of practice I started teaching at the gym I own with my husband
mark.  I started off with two poles but the demand for lessons was more then I
expected and I quickly had to get another 2 poles to meet the demands
for lessons.  because the demand was so great I opened a purposes built 10
pole dance studio called pole 4 fitness.  I have two other instructors and
between us we teach about 30 lessons a week.  I also have two poles on
stages which I take to local pubs where my instructors, students and
myself perform.  I feel so proud when I see our students perform and see how
confident they have become.  I have a DVD coming out for beginners and
I am
hoping to franchise pole 4 fitness out around the UK.  I am so glad to
be a part of a group of people who encourage and support people so much and
all want the same thing for pole dancing.

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Jamie From Poise Dance

Jamie was nominated by Jennifer Grier.  Jennifer said "Her teaching is extraordinary and we love her"

I own Poise Dance Studio in Philadelphia, Pa.. It's a brand new pole
dance studio, and
the only one in Phila. that teaches pole dancing while also serving as
a Girls' Club. We
have pole parties for students to bring their friends in, as boys are
not allowed during
regular classes, as well as field trips, seminars, recitals, and other
fun stuff!
We try to incorporate as many styles of dance as we can to our dancing.
It's fun to see
how Salsa, Ballet, Hip Hop (it's amazing what you can do with your
booty muscles! ha-ha)
and all other forms of dance easily adapt to the pole.

I went to Penn State for Theatre/Dance. I have always been a dancer/
instructor,
specializing in Jazz and Partner dancing, until I discovered the pole.
Pole dancing is
the most fun I've ever had working out, and I love seeing the girls
become good at it, and
sharing my love for it. Every girl who comes to class has a talent to
give back to the
studio and the other girls, so we're constantly learning something new.
My girls are so
down to earth and fabulous, I really feel lucky to have such a
rewarding job! And, of
course, I must pay my respects to the Queen, Miss KT Coates, whom we at
Poise all hail!
 

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Donna From Pole Position Tuition

Would you like to put your pole instructor in the spotlight for their great teaching skills, their motivational classes or just because you appreciate them? Then email us with a photo and we will post your comments. The spotlight will be changed each month.   
     

Denise Chaplin:
I have nominated my instructor  Donna because she really encourages me and gives me great tips I can do at home a bit like homework, she as a strong but very friendly personality that puts me at ease, she is very good and skilled and shows you easy ways to break down  the moves to make it better for the pupils to understand, she also makes everyone of all ages welcome and part of the group.

Donna:

Sonia From Pole Stars                                                     

This month we would like to introduce Sonia of Pole Stars. She has been nominated by a number of people including Hayley Foster who said the following:

I have recently completed the beginners course with the polestars instructor, Sonia. I'd just like to comment on how well she taught the class.   Sonia is an excellent instructor, and her way of teaching was both interesting and informative. It has made me excited about the next course. In addition I had a tuition session with Sonia and that also was great fun. She has made me want to be a pole dancing instructor! I can't wait until round 2. Me: Age 36, married with a 14 year old step daughter & one kitty cat Work for: Polestars Where: Reading (at the Purple Turtle) Day Job: Compliance consultant   I started taking lessons in July 2005 and was so quickly hooked that I ordered my pole about 3 weeks later. Armed with my own pole, I started to practise regularly with a friend I met on the course (Kat – now one of my closest friends). When I finished one course, I booked the next one straight away and so on. After that, we both investigated the internet, forums, DVD’s and took online lessons with Vertical Dance – we were so hungry to learn more and keep on learning and there’s always a new challenge on the pole. I say I dance for keep fit but I still don’t like exercise as such (you’re unlikely to ever catch me in a gym), I just love it that Pole dancing has made me so much fitter as a by-product of doing something I enjoyed. I noticed fairly quickly that I’d toned up and started to develop muscle tone. My confidence has improved dramatically and I’ve learnt to appreciate my body a lot more. I feel a lot less self-conscious about my lack of curves etc. I have a very athletic physique now and I’m proud of it (my osteopath has been pretty impressed with my improvement too, I’ve always had back problems but not anymore).   It seemed like a fairly natural progression to teach, I had Kat encouraging me as she felt I’d be a great teacher and I wanted to do something with the skills I’d learnt, not to mention, pole dance as often as possible. I applied to Polestars and started training, the rest is history. Teaching gives me a huge buzz, even if I have a bad day in the office, I have a smile on my face when the class starts. Students want to learn for different reasons and I think it’s important to be sensitive to that. I think this is especially important with the linking moves and dancing as that’s the bit that most students find the hardest. I try to give as many options as possible so that everyone can find their comfort level with all the moves I teach. I think my students are actually quite encouraged by the fact that I’ve not danced for long as it gives credibility to the fact the moves are all achievable. I love teaching; it’s great to teach normal women a skill that has fitness benefits, improves their self confidence and have so much fun at the same time! I’ve only been teaching for 5 months and I hope I still enjoy it so much in 5 years time.