the Polenastics team

Polenastics is very proud of it's dedicated pole fitness and dance team. We are all complete pole addicts and LOVE to teach. Qualified, insured and carry PPL licenses, Hollie, Alex, Pippa, Lara, Carla, Michelle and Louise are qualified first aiders too. We strive to be the best we can be at pole and as instructors to understand the issues faced by students, the insecurities, the concerns and the complications of learning pole spins, moves, tricks, transitions and routines.

We have all learnt pole fitness as Polenastics students - Mimi, our founder has been teaching since 2003 and all instructors strive to achieve the ethos Mimi promotes.  We have all been concerned about walking into that first pole class, are we too heavy? Too old? Too unfit? Too uncoordinated? Are we going to look the odd one out? Are all the other students going to be super fit Barbie dolls in string bikinis? Will we be expected to take any clothes off, be overly sexy or make a fool of ourselves? We have all been intrigued by the mystique of the pole fitness class and nervous as HELL going to the first one. It's ok, we know how you feel :D

Pole fitness really is the next big fitness thing, its gonna be bigger than hula hooping, ceroc, free running and street dance.  We put £100 on it as we know, as instructors, we can't get enough and neither can our students. Come and see what all the fuss is about.....

Pips | Pipsical | Pippa

Pippa is a total, self confessed pole addict and feels incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful fitness activity and be a part of such a supportive industry. As the the owner and director of Polenastics Ltd and one of the instructors of a team of good friends, Pippa is living proof of the pole dream!

Never fit, never sporty, never flexible or into exercise. Pippa popped along to her first pole dance class with a friend, just for fun. That was back in 2006 and Pippa has never looked back.  After falling in love with the sport, pushing and training hard while struggling with the skill and strength required to pole Pippa loved learning how to pole. Pippa began teaching pole fitness in 2008 alongside her instructor Emily. She competed in the 2009 Pole Divas competition, was an official judge for World Pole Dance 2010 in Zurich, was Tricks Syntax Co-ordinator for the World Pole Dance Championship in Budapest 2011. Pippa also judged at Pole Artistes Championships 2011 - The competition hosted by Jess Leanne Norris who at just 18 years old is the 2011 Pole Dance Champion. Pippa was head judge at the NPAPC Championships in Notthingham, was joint head judge, with Cat Denning, for NSPDS 2010 and was a judge for the 2010 Pole Divas Championships. Already signed up to judge competitions in 2012 Pippa is in awe of all the incredible performances she has been honoured to watch.
 
Pippa has performed pole fitness demonstrations for The True Blood Bitten Convention in the UK 2010, at a 7 hour Pole-a-thon for Red Nose Day and at various fetes and parties. Pippa created and hosted the very first Bucks Pole Fitness Championships in 2011 with Hollie who are already working hard on the 2012 event.

Pippa has also been honoured to be asked to teach and host various pole work shops around the country for other pole schools and events including Pole Gravity 2009, Pole Dolls 2009 and Pole Perfect 2010.

In 2011 Pippa was a finalist for Best Interactive Business at the Mumpreneur Awards and has achieved Level 2 instructor status with the PDC, you can read her references and CV at the time of qualifying here. 

Pippa teaches private lessons, hosts pole parties and runs classes at the Newport Pagnell studio, see here for classes and how to book. Pippa is also happy to run work shops for other schools and groups of polers.

Mimi | Emily

Pole fitness Class 'Pole Mummy', magical new move creator and founder of pole fitness in Milton Keynes since 2003.

Emily is the original poler, qualified to instruct pole fitness since 2003, Mimi has been running pole dancing and fitness classes in Milton Keynes for many years and is the foundation of Polenastics.  Mini was honoured to perform at the 2009 UKAPP competition in St Albans. 

Mimi is quite simply a super advanced pole instructor and routine supremo. Well respected within the pole industry, Mimi is a delightful bundle of fun, and currently dedicating time to her growing family.

Miss J | Jess our international Canadian instructor

Pole-licious Canadian pole fitness dancer with pole dance experience since 2004. For more see www.Polenastics.ca

Miss J, is based in Vancouver, Canada and is an incredibly dedicated and sensual pole fitness instructor and pole dancer. Jess is a simply wonderful mover - our 'lefty' of the team she embodies pole fit and Polenastics; dedicated, educated, sassy, sensual, strong and determined. Jess was also an official judge for Miss Pole Dance Canada 2010.

Hollie | Hollifer | The Legz

Hollie is an original Polenastics student, starting her pole journey on the same day as Pippa back in 2006. Hollie has been trained by the best, from Emily Hill,  Elena Gibson, Sally-Ann Giles to Bobbies (in Australia) and has a wealth of knowledge of pole and techniques and tricks.

Fun, methodical and enthusiastic, Hollie is a wonderful motivator and patient to the extreme. 

Hollie teaches private lessons, hosts pole parties and runs classes at the Newport Pagnell studio and at Woughton Leisure Centre and York House in Stony Stratford, see here for classes and how to book.

Louise | Lou-Lou 

Louise, simply LOVES to pole - its in her blood - and we think literally!   

Lou is a total pole fitness FREEEEAK!  Joining Polenastics pole fitness classes as a beginner student early in 2009, Lou has pushed herself to the limit to increase her pole knowledge at an incredible pace. 

Louise is a master of many trades and is a qualified snow boarding instructor too! Louise is a master of the high heel, of bendiness and flexibility (offers private lessons on pole and flexibility too!), a make up artist extraordinaire, fine artist and is simply hilarious! We are incredibly pleased to have Lou in the Polenastics team.

Louise teaches private lessons in pole and in flexibility, hosts pole parties and runs stretch & flex classes at the Newport Pagnell studio, see here for classes and how to book. 

Michelle | AKA Magic Michelle

Enthusiastic, poised and incredibly strong.  

Michelle has been poling since 2008 and was immediately hooked from her first lesson.  Michelle is a brilliant team member, supportive, reliable and calm, she is also a wonderful pole freakzoid with fantastic strength (gained purely from pole), superb agility and character. 

Michelle teaches private lessons, hosts pole parties and runs classes at the Newport Pagnell studio and at Buckingham School, see here for classes and how to book.

Alex | The 'Fingers' 

Alex qualified as a personal trainer and has been singing the praises of Polenastics long before deciding to qualify and teach pole fitness, Alex is also PDC approved.

After coming along to her first lesson to 'see what classes are all about', personal trainer Alex, decided that Pole IS what it's all about.  She has trained incredibly hard and is qualified and taking on the challenge teaching Polenastics pole fit classes in Milton Keynes and is PDC registered.  Alex is the x-stage guru and master of the true ethics of pole - its all about LOVING IT.

Alex teaches private lessons, hosts pole parties and runs classes at the Newport Pagnell studio, Woughton, and at Kingston Gym in Milton Keynes, see here for classes and how to book. Alex is also our resident sports and swedish massage expert.... ahhh just thinking about those magic fingers de-knotting our achey shoulders.... =D

Sarah | The Human Magnet

Sarah is magic, she is a human magnet, capable of any move after just one play (except the Phoenix - that one has her stumped at the moment - FINALLY!). 

Sarah, although relatively new to pole fitness - started pole at the beginning of 2010 - is a poling marvel. She spends hours a week training and shadowing the other instructors, looking for new techniques and new ways to teach.

Sarah entered the Bucks Pole Fitness Championships held on the 4th June 2011

Sarah teaches private lessons, hosts pole parties and runs classes at the Newport Pagnell studio and at Cedars School in Leighton Buzzard, see here for classes and how to book.

Lara | Loopey

Poling since 2007, Lara has a host of moves and tricks up her sleeves. Always questioning and wanting to know more, she is an enthusiastic instructor and full of beans (not literally though!).  Lively and cheery, Lara makes sure her classes are upbeat. A creative team member, Lara is great fun to pole with and also to watch.

Lara hosts pole parties and runs classes at Pink Punters in Bletchley, see here for classes and how to book.

Layla | Felix

Layla fell in love with pole at her first lesson - you could literally see her fall in love. Strong and clean in her presentation and fiery and methodical in her instruction.

Layla is the Polenastics pocket pole rocket (remarkably she resembles the wonderful Felix Cane) and is a very fast learner.  Sassy in her dancing, Layla is a true all rounder in pole and teaches the Wednesday class at the studio and then struts her street dancing stuff with Franktic-UK too!

Christine | Wiggles

Christine is a recent addition to Polenastics (but not to pole dance) and is taking the Polenastics love to her home town near Torrevieja in Spain. With her strong club dancing background Christine is one of our most sassy pole dancers. Christine is not only stunning to watch dance on a pole but she has a strong and eclectic base of tirkcs spins and power moves that will keep any trickster happy. 

At Christine's classes, you can be sure she will bring out the pole DIVA in you!     

Emma is embarking on a wonderful journey, she is taking a HUGE step and setting up her own pole fitness classes, her own branch of Polenastics and we are RIGHT behind her. Passionate and driven she is a fantastic addition to the Polenastics team.  You can find all about Pole Fitness classes in Lincolnshire here and find her on Facebook here.

about us and testimonials

Pole dancing for fitness is here to stay and we are very happy polers indeed! We have been teaching pole fitness and dance since 2003 and are basking in all the new interest in this gymnastic and dance related sport that we love.

what to expect and wear

It is best to wear a long sleeved t-shirt or and tracksuit bottoms or shorts, this is a fitness class and you should be comfortable and able to move without restriction.  You are more than welcome to have bare feet or wear heels. Heels will elongate your legs and make the moves look more elegant. Dancing in heels will also improve tone and definition of your legs, heels will also be useful for the walking exercises. If you do wear heels, please ensure they are not easy to slip on or off your feet and do not have buckles or studs on them.  Please note that there is no nudity, lap dancing or stripping at Polenastics classes.

Please do not wear any rings, bracelets or watches as they hinder your grip on the pole and can hurt your hands and damage the poles too. Also please do not moisturise before class, we recommend you leave 3-5 hours between moisturising and a pole dancing class as you will leave residue on the poles and not only will your ability be impaired, but so will the ability of the other students on your pole.

If you have any concerns or more questions please feel free to get in touch, and we can send some more information if required.
You will be provided with more information at your class and will be expected to complete a consent form for health and safety purposes.
 
Watch a Polenastics video for Bucks Sport Reactivate  - Give it a go, fitness incentive video January 2010.

Contact the team by email or call 01908299111 or text 07545 531742 during office hours or weekends.

Polenastics at the True Blood Convention

On the 7th August 2010 and again on 6th August 2011 the Polenastics team were asked to perform at the Saturday evening party for the True Blood - Bitten convention.  Both events were amazing and the Polenastics team had a brilliant time. 
We are incredibly proud to have received such a glowing testimonial from the organisers: 

" Polenastics were a fantastic way to add atmosphere to our party. Totally professional, efficient & flexible (in more ways than one!). They adjusted to our needs completely, even down to the outfits & timings. They are total athletes when it comes to the moves they pull out on the poles, absolutely incredible and had the audience completely amazed. I will certainly be using them again & again."
 Davey - Massive Events Ltd