Asia (they/them) is a traveling pole instructor and performer based in Brooklyn. They’ve been pole dancing for five years, teaching for three, and they are certified in Xpert Level 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and CPR. They’ve taught workshops & classes around the U.S. and internationally and have an extensive athletic background spanning over two decades including their time as a competitive swimmer, rower, yogi, and more. They specialize in aerial spin pole, and friends describe their dance style as tender, fluid, and intentional.

INSTAGRAM @asiaqpoles

OTHER https://linktr.ee/asiaqpoles

Cam is a Brooklyn based pole artist, performer, instructor, and producer. Their background is in contemporary dance, but they have been trained from a young age in various styles. Their movement style is deeply influenced by contemporary techniques, their time dancing in NYC clubs, and their love for freestyle exploration. Cam enjoys creating work with opposing themes of unease/sensuality, tension/fluidity, precision/impulse. As an instructor, Cam focuses on seamless transitions, developing strong technique, and making dance feel accessible at any level.

INSTAGRAM @dizzzycam

OTHER http://dizzzycam.com

Coleen Van Mai is a Vietnamese-American dancer, instructor, and event producer based in NYC. Raised in the Bay Area, she brings a diverse movement background spanning over 17 years, from competitive hip hop to burlesque, into her pole practice. Coleen’s life-long passion for dance as a means of celebration shapes her teaching approach, creating spaces where dancers feel empowered to explore their own movement. Coleen’s goal is for her students to feel strong, radiant, and creatively inspired, guiding them to channel their inner voice through the art of dance.

INSTAGRAM @coleenintheclouds
OTHER: essence-unleashed.com

Dey Phoenix (He/Him/His) is an erotic pole dancer, instructor and event curator born and raised in New York City, with a background in Hip Hop, Street Jazz, and Dancehall. His core inspiration is from strip club culture, and maintains the view that the art of pole builds confidence and power through owning one’s sexual/sensual energy.

INSTAGRAM @deypho3nix

OTHER https://www.blackphoenixdance.com

Evan is a dancer and instructor at Everybody’s Nimble. He started pole dancing in 2019 in NYC. Outside of pole and teaching, he has a background in photography and visual arts. He has lived in various states across the North West and moved to NYC in 2010 and is now based in Brooklyn.

INSTAGRAM @tendrrbendrr

Gina is a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher & performer based in NYC. She is a professional pole dancer and aerialist, performing at a multitude of venues across NYC & internationally. Her arts & movement background includes Tae-Kwon-Do, D1 Track & Field, and a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.

INSTAGRAM @omginaaaaa

OTHER https://www.omginaaaaa.com/

Jo Sterling is a movement artist, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher dedicated to helping others experience the wonder of their own bodies through movement. Born and raised in Queens New York, Jo is a former NCAA Division I Athlete. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at YogaWorks in 2019, followed by a 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training in the Tibetan Buddhism tradition at Three Jewels NYC in partnership with Nike. She received her instructor certification in Beginner Mat Pilates and in Aerial Yoga Arts in 2024 and completed an advanced Yoga Teaching Mentorship at Sky Ting Studios in 2025. She has performed at acclaimed venues in NYC (House of Yes, 3 Dollar Bill, Red Pavilion and Drom NYC) and internationally in Europe. She's also performed aerial sets for internationally acclaimed DJs Francis Mercier and Mahmut Orhan at Burning Man.

Jo’s approach to wellness is rooted in a holistic understanding of the body and mind. A lover of Haitian Dance, Soca music and aerial arts, she believes in infusing everyday life with movement, mindfulness, and intention. After spending almost a decade at Google creating talent and wellness programming, she now uses her experience to guide others in integrating physical and mental well-being into their lives.

INSTAGRAM @pranayama_mami

Jordan Patt is a movement instructor, performance artist, and experimental musician based in Brooklyn, New York. Jordan found her love for pole dancing while working at a strip club in Brooklyn. With a lifetime of a movement background, Jordan is a company member in The Equus Projects, has her own project, Paint Horse, and has taught modern dance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In Jordan’s classes, she investigates the language of movement, and how that appears in each individual’s body. She is curious about the unique expression each person possesses, and frames her classes in a way that allows this to emerge. Students will uncover themselves through improvisation, anatomical queuing, somatic listening, and sensorial exploration.

INSTAGRAM @milkdrink2000

Jules is an NYC-based performer, producer, and instructor known for her long-form spin combos that blend strength-based tricks and flexibility. A lifelong dancer and athlete, Jules discovered pole in 2021 and began teaching in 2023. Her teaching approach integrates a technical background in human biology and physiology to emphasize injury prevention and intuitive, anatomy-informed cueing. Outside the studio, she has performed across the Northeast and produces multi-modal shows that blend movement, music, and storytelling.

INSTAGRAM @julespoleroid

Mel is a dancer, instructor and performer based in NYC. She has been actively working as a gogo dancer for over 12 years and has performed at countless nightclubs and festivals all over the east coast. Mel is Elevated certified for level 1 and 2, as well as Heels certified, with a concentration in low flow. Along with being a dancer, she is also an analogue film photographer.

INSTAGRAM @meliiibellie

Sophia (she/they) is a dancer and instructor in Brooklyn, NY. Her movement and teaching methodology centers embodiment and encourages unique, honest expression aided by somatics, improvisation, accessing flow state, and reflection/discussion. Sophia is a seasoned dance instructor at EveryBody’s Nimble, a current student of TCM acupuncture, and infinitely dedicated to curiosity, challenging beliefs, and moving through life with meaning, intention, and deep connection to the body.

INSTAGRAM @spiritmovementstudios

Vadym is an International aerial gymnast and dancer and has been in the sport for more than 15 years. Vadym has dedicated his life to the art of dance and to presenting and liberating himself to people. 

He has worked as a coach for 13 years, and is a certified trainer for Pole Dance, Aerial Silks, Stretching, Pole Heels HARD style, Frame Up Strip, and Contemporary dance.

Vadym describes himself as demanding, and when he sees a charge of energy in the eyes of his students who want to really learn something he is ready to fully invest and help them grow into a real athlete!

Vadym says, “Always remember that nothing is impossible. Where there is difficulty, there is progress.” 

AWARDS

15 Ukrainian Championships - Gold medalist ( Elit/Stars category )

5 European Championships - Gold medalist ( Amateur/Pro/Elite category )

4 US Championships - Gold medalist ( Level 5 Pro/Stars category )

INSTAGRAM @9_haizen.berg_9