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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Alex, an NYC native, started his pole journey in early 2016. Since then, Alex has graduated from the Body&Pole workstudy program, performed all over NYC, has become both Elevat-ED and Liquid Motion certified, and has taught at multiple pole studios throughout NY.

As a pole dance instructor, Alex’s mission is to help individuals discover capabilities they never thought possible, and to have fun while doing so.

IG: @alexthepoletwink

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Alicia is a dancer and performer with a background in contemporary dance, puppetry, and stilt dance. She is interested in exploring expressivity and sensuality at all heights, and loves how pole dance opens new dimensions of possibility in movement. In addition to teaching pole dance, she is a certified Liquid Motion instructor and MELT Method instructor; and she hopes to help students increase their body awareness for healthy and effective movement on and off the pole.

IG: @like_a_shark

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Anaika aka “Nikey” is a dental hygienist who fell in love with aerial and floor movement 8 years ago. If there is one thing Nikey enjoys is teaching a room full of beautiful people and shouting “Yaaaaaasss”. She is super honored to be a teacher at Full Circle! Come slink and strengthen that body.

IG: @fillwithamor

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Anna is a bodymind movement facilitator and professional dancer. She has over 25+ years of experience as a professional dancer, pole dancer, movement practitioner, performer, teacher/instructor, artistic coach, choreographer, and artist - on and off the pole. When she's not dancing you can find her writing, daydreaming in the park, or hanging out with her two cats.

IG: @agrundstrom411

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Brigitte is a pole dance instructor from NYC. With her vast knowledge as a dancer (both grounded and aerial) she sees movement as the ultimate form of therapy and self expression. Brigitte’s biggest goal for her students is for them to fall in love with the journey, which in turn will have them to gain the skills and confidence to find their authentic voices as movers. Brigitte is beyond honored and excited to be a part of the Full Circle team!

IG: @gigisplendid

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Coleen is dancer, teacher, and performer based in NYC. To her, dance is the ultimate form of self expression. In 2018, she fell in love with pole dancing and never looked back. As an instructor, her goal is to create a build a strong technical foundation for her students so they can express themselves freely and fiercely. Coleen is thrilled to be a part of the Full Circle team!

IG: @coleen.squish

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Emily is a pole artist, movement trickster, and liminal being. They began dancing as a stripper and their love for pole expanded into a holistic movement practice. They have been teaching pole for 2 years. They believe in movement as a transcendent language; between individuals, between one's own consciousness and subconscious, between the self and the universe. Through teaching pole shapes and transitions Emily aims to give their students the movement vocabulary to explore their world deeper.

IG: @meditativemotions

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FOUNDER & OWNER, POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Emily is the founder and owner of Full Circle. She's been teaching movement for more than half her life and pole dancing since 2012. As a teacher she loves teaching mindful and challenging movement and helping students realize their potential is so much more expansive than they thought. As a business owner she is passionate about creating spaces that people feel good in and making opportunities for people to connect. In her spare time you can find her hanging with her dog Soba and dancing with her boyfriend Kyle.

IG: @eeemly
web: www.eeemly.com

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Jacqui is pole dancer and performance artist based in Brooklyn. Their movement background is intermixed with pole, contortion foundations, and a variety of other dance styles. He loves opportunities for chaos in movement, art, and self-expression, which has driven her to encourage her students to find freedom in their pole and performative practice. They're a food enthusiast....and so much more....but definitely very into food.

IG: @Sp00kyp0ledancer

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Kayla is a born and raised New Yorker who began her pole journey in the fall of 2017, when she joined her college pole dancing team. She did not begin formally training in pole studios until a year later. Although Kayla’s movement background is varied, ranging from childhood ballet and tap dance classes to capoeira and Latin dance, pole has captured her heart. She is excited to be part of the Full Circle instructor team, and enjoys guiding students through their movement journey. Kayla values safety and exploration above all else, and believes we should all develop a deep appreciation for our bodies.

IG: @kluhthomas

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

With a background rooted in the vibrant culture of the Bronx, Madda brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and authenticity to her craft. Whether teaching, dancing, or exploring new avenues of artistic expression, she is committed to inspiring others and embracing the richness of every moment.

IG: @maddafestation

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STUDIO MANAGER & POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Nickoleta found pole when she was looking for a creative outlet outside of her career as a math teacher. She specializes in freedance movement, using prompts to facilitate being in the moment and allowing the body to move in whatever way feels most natural. Nickoleta is committed to providing spaces for movers of all levels to flourish and connect. While being up the pole is nice, she feels most herself on the floor and completed her Liquid Motion certification in 2024.

IG: @nickoletaly

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Tamara is a highly intuitive mover who delves deep into personal research, constantly exploring, practicing, and refining movements and techniques to share her findings with others. She believes in the power of prioritizing how movement feels in the body over how it looks and guides those in her classes to focus on connecting to their bodies.

Dancers in her classes express that Tamara has a way of unlocking new ways of moving and thinking for them - as a freestyle mover herself, she teaches techniques and transitions but encourages dancers to explore and expand on their movements. She specializes in Move Like a Memory: a low, and slow flow, Liquid Motion, Heels and Spin Fluidity.

With Tamara you can count on a playlist that will set the vibe.

IG: @move_like_a_memory
web: privatespotstudio.com

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Tresa has been a pole dancer, aerialist, and all around studio rat for the last 9 years. She started pole dancing in 2015 with no prior dance/athletic background, and completed ElevatEd pole instructor training in 2018 in Hawaii. When she’s not working her desk job in insurance during the week, she’s at the studio encouraging newer pole dancers to train the fundamentals (on both sides) and not to be afraid to take up space. Her favorite things about pole are the community and the incredible sense of self agency that comes with learning how to express yourself through movement.

IG: @tresawithoutthee

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Samantha Star is both a dynamic performer and informative instructor with 22 years of pole experience. She believes perfecting the fundamentals is the best way to gain strength and coordination to achieve a higher level of fitness and grace. Her methods help her students achieve confidence, strength and power. Samantha teaches in NYC & Brooklyn and also travels the world to perform, compete, judge, and teach workshops.

IG: @lithiumkitten

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Stella is very passionate about sharing her love of pole dance. She teaches people to move with hot bitch intentions – sensuality, awareness and confidence! She has been pole dancing since 2007, teaching since 2011, and in 2019, became a stripper. With every lesson, she provides a technical foundation and space for exploration and self discovery. She also emphasizes body care via balanced training. Stella strives to provide a safe space for people to express all the parts of themselves, including their sexual side -- she stands for sexual empowerment!

IG: @stellamybella

web: www.stellamybella.com

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Alex, an NYC native, started his pole journey in early 2016. Since then, Alex has graduated from the Body&Pole workstudy program, performed all over NYC, has become both Elevat-ED and Liquid Motion certified, and has taught at multiple pole studios throughout NY.

As a pole dance instructor, Alex’s mission is to help individuals discover capabilities they never thought possible, and to have fun while doing so.

IG: @alexthepoletwink

Blaine

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Blaine Petrovia Is an NYC-based performer and instructor. Known for his devilishly sensual and dynamic tricks, Blaine has acquired numerous pole competition titles such as PSO’s National Champion, IPN’s North American Champion, USPSF’s Pole Art America Champion and is also a Pole Expo Pole Classic Champion! Blaine is a creative and energetic instructor.

IG: @blainepetrovia

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Brigitte is a pole dance instructor from NYC. With her vast knowledge as a dancer (both grounded and aerial) she sees movement as the ultimate form of therapy and self expression. Brigitte’s biggest goal for her students is for them to fall in love with the journey, which in turn will have them to gain the skills and confidence to find their authentic voices as movers. Brigitte is beyond honored and excited to be a part of the Full Circle team!

IG: @gigisplendid

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Gina is a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher & performer based in NYC. She has performed at a multitude of venues across NYC & internationally. Gina teaches pole dance full time at studios around NYC. Her arts & movement background includes Tae-Kwon-Do, D1 Track & Field, and a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.

IG: @omginaaaaa

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Movement has been a central part of Kana’s life since childhood; she was a competitive gymnast, competitive cheerleader, and collegiate burlesque dancer. For a short while, work and school took her away from her body, but in the summer of 2022, pole welcomed her back. As an instructor, she strives to provide a grounding and supportive presence for dancers as their newfound strengths emerge.

In her non-pole life, Kana enjoys gardening, is a volunteer advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and hopes to eventually become a home birth midwife.

IG: @kanahiguch

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

As a pole and flexibility instructor, Lara began teaching in 2012, and prides herself on individual assessment, as well as offering an accessible and progressive class environment. Lara was an active national and international pole competitor from 2012 to 2018, winning accolades with the Asia Pole Championship, as well as capturing the title of 2017 United States Pole Dance Federation National Champion. She is a structural integration practitioner and enjoys facilitating all levels of movers to move better in their bodies.

IG: @misslaramichaels
web: www.kineticsi.com

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

With a background rooted in the vibrant culture of the Bronx, Madda brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and authenticity to her craft. Whether teaching, dancing, or exploring new avenues of artistic expression, she is committed to inspiring others and embracing the richness of every moment.

IG: @maddafestation

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Marshall is a former professional ballet dancer who has danced in companies all over the country, and even abroad in Mexico and France. He's trained and performed a variety of dance styles including classical ballet, contemporary, and aerial dance. Marshall committed himself to pole dance in 2020 and became the PSO US National Men's Champion in 2022. Marshall's personal style combines classical line and aesthetic with the power and versatility of pole dance.

IG: @mxdmarshallartz

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STUDIO MANAGER & POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Nickoleta found pole when she was looking for a creative outlet outside of her career as a math teacher. She specializes in freedance movement, using prompts to facilitate being in the moment and allowing the body to move in whatever way feels most natural. Nickoleta is committed to providing spaces for movers of all levels to flourish and connect. While being up the pole is nice, she feels most herself on the floor and completed her Liquid Motion certification in 2024.

IG: @nickoletaly

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POLE INSRUCTOR

Nita B is an Intro-Advanced level pole instructor, with a strong focus on sensual movement. She is a dancer, performer, and all-around entertainer. She’ll encourage you to embrace all aspects of the process in your pole journey, with an emphasis on fun and exploration.

IG: @nitachicklikeme_inheels

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POLE & FLOORWORK INSTRUCTOR

Tamara is a highly intuitive mover who delves deep into personal research, constantly exploring, practicing, and refining movements and techniques to share her findings with others. She believes in the power of prioritizing how movement feels in the body over how it looks and guides those in her classes to focus on connecting to their bodies.

Dancers in her classes express that Tamara has a way of unlocking new ways of moving and thinking for them - as a freestyle mover herself, she teaches techniques and transitions but encourages dancers to explore and expand on their movements. She specializes in Move Like a Memory: a low, and slow flow, Liquid Motion, Heels and Spin Fluidity.

With Tamara you can count on a playlist that will set the vibe.

IG: @move_like_a_memory
web: privatespotstudio.com