In 2015, Amira set a New Year's resolution to take pole-dancing classes after being captivated by a video she stumbled upon online. Though it took her until the end of 2015 to get started, she immediately fell in love with everything pole dancing offered: the strength-building, the creativity, the dance and flow, and especially the sense of community and camaraderie. Recently, she completed her Intro to Pole Teachers training at Elite Pole & Fitness and is currently pursuing her Level 1-2 training certifications.

Emilie started dancing at just 3 years old. She has always favored tap and jazz. After a long break from dance, in 2019, she began her fitness journey and wanted to get back into gymnastics or dance. After struggling to find adult classes that worked for her, she discovered pole in the summer of 2021. She instantly fell in love and would rarely go a day without touching a pole. Pole met her fitness needs by intertwining strength and dance. In 2023, she began her teacher training program at Elite Pole and Fitness. Emilie combats depression through pole dancing and strives to spread happiness, laughter, and knowledge to all Elite students. She aims to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment so that everyone can progress and meet their goals comfortably. She continues to perfect her sport through Elite and has set a goal to overcome her stage fright so she can perform in a competition or showcase. When Emilie isn’t attending or teaching a pole class, she is enjoying her full-time job as a hairstylist, cooking and baking, or hanging out with her dogs, family, and friends.

Kayla’s pole journey began in 2019, when she convinced a coworker to take an intro class with her at Elite. She was instantly captivated by the artistry and athleticism of pole and knew she belonged in the studio.

Known for her fearless approach, her dynamic style emphasizes flips, power spins, and strength-based maneuvers that showcase her daredevil spirit and love for aerial arts.

Kayla’s journey took a pivotal turn when her first performance in Elite’s 2023 student showcase sparked a deep passion for performing and inspired her to compete in PSO’s Northeast competition that same year. She took home second place in level 4 championship and went on to win first place at PSO’s Atlantic competition the following year.

Kayla hopes to introduce students to the exhilarating world of pole, and inspire them push their boundaries by trusting in their own strength and ability.

Stormy began her dance education in 2001, training privately with former members of the Bolshoi and Pacific Northwest Ballet. In 2010 she was invited to join the company at Ballet Bellevue and performed many roles in both classical and contemporary ballets, most notably receiving accolades for her performance as the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty. In 2013 she was offered a scholarship as well as a trainee position with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

Frederica Flippen aka Freddie has always enjoyed dancing which is why she enrolled into Freedom Theatre as a pre-teen. While in High School Freddie channeled her love for dancing by joining the Drill Team. In her adulthood, Freddie utilized Dance Fitness to satisfy her urges to feel the music and move her body. In 2015, while continuing her dance fitness journey, Freddie walked into Elite Pole & Fitness and found a new love! In 2016, Freddie had spinal surgery and was forced to take a break from pole fitness for almost a year. Once she received the green light from her physician, she was back at it with an even greater drive and appreciation for the power and beauty the body can obtain through the art/sport of pole fitness. In 2018, Freddie became an Assistant Hip Hop/Diva Funk Dance instructor as well as an Assistant Pole Fitness Instructor at a studio in South Philadelphia. In 2021 Freddie completed Elite’s Teacher Training program and was promoted to teach her own Intro to Pole classes at the studio in Philadelphia. Freddie thrives to provide students with the tools they need to grow within their own pole/fitness journey in a manner that makes them feel confident and empowered!

To continue with her education for fitness, Freddie has also obtained her Zumba basic 101 certification, Liquid Motion 1.0, 2.0, & Heels certification, RAD mobility Cert and ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Taylor (she/they) took her first Intro to Pole class in January 2020 and hasn’t looked back. While her fitness journey included childhood dance classes, completing two half marathons, and weight lifting, nothing made her feel as graceful and strong as pole dancing. She was invited to complete the Intro to Pole Teacher Training program at Elite in 2023 and is currently working on completing the Pole Level 1-2 Teacher Training. Taylor’s goal as an instructor is to ensure every student feels welcome and can confidently express themselves through pole dance. When she is not at the studio, she is at the gym or home with her two cats.