Instructors


Pole Fitness is a sport or exercise similar to what you would receive at the gym.  You would expect the same quality in safety practices and continued education from your pole fitness instructors as you would your personal trainers.  If you are learning outdated techniques, then you aren’t receiving the best instruction out there.  Our instructors travel to California once a year at least to learn from the biggest names in the pole community, so you can be sure you are receiving the most up to date, safe, and comprehensive pole education.

Lindsay (she/her)

Lindsay started pole dancing in 2002, and has been teaching since 2005. Lindsay was the first pole dancer from Arizona to ever take part in any national or international pole competition. Her titles include: 1st Place Pole Classic 2012, 3rd Place Group Division IPDC (with Aerial Intensity), 3rd place Miss Pole Champ 2012, 2nd place Miss Pole Champ Southwest 2013, and 1st Place Miss Pole Champ Southwest 2014, and 3rd Place Paragon International Pole Championship Doubles Division Being a pole instructor and owning a pole studio are the two most amazing aspects of Lindsay’s life, and she can’t wait to share her passion with new people everyday.


Andrea (she/they)

Andrea found pole in 2011, but didn’t turn it into a hobby until moving to AZ in 2013. Having a background in gymnastics and dance, this was the perfect sport to continue challenging and growing as an athlete. Andrea started performing in 2014 and did her first competition in 2016. She hopes to continue to grow in the aerial industry, and inspire others by performing and teaching. She recently competed in the Pacific Pole Championship and placed 3rd in the Level 3 Championship division.

Carolyn (she/her)

Carolyn has been pole dancing for 10 years. She has competed in pole doubles, exotic pole, and performs locally. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, and enjoys empowering women. Carolyn teaches beginning pole classes, flexibility and sexy choreography.

Tina (she/her)

Tina began pole dancing in 2012 and immediately fell in love with the freedom of self-expression that it allows. Tina began teaching in 2012, beginning first with group fitness classes; pole in 2014. Tina is also certified as a Pilates teacher. Tina loves the athleticism and strength,  grace and sensuality, that pole dance affords.

Tawnya (she/her)

Tawnya has been training and performing in the aerial world for a decade. She began her journey as a pole artist, before transitioning to lyra and sling in almost any form you can think of. She’s performed for corporate events, creative shows, and talent competitions. She’s the founder/owner of the entertainment company, Elevated Aerials, and is a skilled seamstress/costume creator. She is also a rigging enthusiast and has completed courses on the subject matter.


Alex (she/her)

Alexandra, a passionate mover who loves all things strength, creativity, mobility, and flexibility, is an aerial hoop and pole dance artist with 8 years of experience. She has performed for various events and competitions and loves how artistry blends with control to create visually compelling experiences. A lifelong learner, Alexandra has continued her aerial journey through training on straps, sling, and silks. She currently shares her skills by teaching aerial hoop, pole, and flexibility. Having the opportunity to travel and live abroad, Alexandra has enjoyed teaching internationally in Jamaica, Panama, and Thailand. And she can teach in English or Español! But perhaps the most important thing about her is her fabulous, curly mane.

Bre

Bre Bre aka Breezy has been poling for about 6 years. She fell in love with pole after her very first class. She started to compete about three after starting and has won numerous titles.  She took gold in her category in 2020. She also enjoys listening to music, writing poetry, reading, and anything to do with ocean.

Esperanza (she/her)

Esperanza, aka Espie, started taking pole classes at Prowess 6 years ago at the age of 42 and immediately became obsessed. Over the years, pole has become her favorite creative outlet that has not only been challenging, but has also helped her achieve levels of confidence, flexibility, and strength. She can only hope that she can inspire anyone at any age that it’s not too late to start and still have the ability to achieve all your goals.