Pole Level 2


This class is taught by:

Amie A.

Amie Archut (Head Instructor) is a trained and seasoned dance professional whose passion for dance is evident in everything she does, from teaching to performing. Amie has been a student of dance since she was just 10 years old, training in Ballet, Gymnastics, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Salsa. She attended the Philadelphia Creative and Performing Arts High School as a dance major and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Florida International University. While living in Miami, Amie discovered the art of Pole Dancing. She began training in pole in 2011 and brings her technical dance background into everything she does. It was also while in Miami that Amie took her first yoga class in 2007 and instantly fell in love. After moving back to Bucks County, PA Amie decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a certified yoga instructor. Amie completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training program in the summer of 2014. Along with her yoga certification she is also a Reiki level II practitioner and incorporates this beautiful healing technique into all of her classes. Amie hasn't wasted any time in putting her degree in Education to use, as she has taught a variety of classes including Salsa, Zumba, Yoga and Pole fitness. In 2014 Amie achieved her greatest accomplishment yet, becoming the owner of Elite Pole Fitness. Amie has put her heart and soul into becoming the best teacher and leader she can possibly be, and is constantly striving to learn more about Pole, Yoga, and business. Her drive, ambition, and passion is evident in everything she does.

Jackie Sherman

Jackie took her first pole class in January of 2017 and fell in love. While her dance background dates back to toddlerhood, no other style connected with her at the same level or felt more viscerally rewarding than pole. She was hooked. Almost immediately, she threw herself into classes, taking as many as possible and cross-training with yoga and weightlifting. Jackie took a huge leap in 2018 and participated in her first ever competition (PSO Northeast) and placed second in her division. In 2019, Jackie was invited to join the Elite Teacher Training Program, an extensive teaching and assisting program offered here at Elite. Her goal is to share the strength, empowerment, and joy she has found through pole with all of her students and peers.

This class is where we really start to work on your inverts! We will work on leg hangs, shoulder mount prep, Superman, and overhead pushing strength for things like handstands and butterfly. Tricks will require more advanced grip, and will involve increased challenges to your coordination and strength. We will also start to build basic combos, and strength training will focus on preparing you for aerial inverts.

When is it time to level up?
When you can easily enter all leg hangs (from a chopper) and have your butterfly on both sides. You should have a basic shoulder mount from the floor and be ready to start aerial choppers. If you meet all these requirements EXCEPT your shoulder mount, you may also attend our Level 2.5 and up classes!


Upcoming classes:

  • Sat Sep 06 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Sep 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Sep 20 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Jackie Sherman
  • Sat Sep 27 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Oct 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Oct 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Nov 01 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Nov 08 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Nov 15 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Nov 22 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Nov 29 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Dec 06 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Dec 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Dec 20 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Dec 27 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.
  • Sat Jan 03 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amie A.