Nyx

Nyx (they/he)

IG: @nyx.aurore

Instructor- All levels pole tricks and choreo
pole leadership program mentor

party Instructor

I have been doing different types of dance for over 10 years, but I started poling in early 2017 when a coworker signed up for an intro class and convinced me to tag along. I’ve been hooked ever since and can usually be found dancing/poling or doing aerials when not at my muggle job. 

I especially love how pole can encourage people to question and break down the ways society tells them to interact with their own bodies, movement, sensuality, and sexuality, so I’m super stoked to be part of y’all’s pole journeys!

Trainings:
Roz the Diva Coaching Plus Size Pole Dancers Training 

Whitney

Whitney (She/her)

IG: @Fiora_wild

Instructor- All levels pole tricks and choreo

pole leadership program mentor

party Instructor

White femme person with long dark curly hair does a pole move called the lois lane. They are gazing off to the side and wearing a dark two piece pole set. The background is a pastel pink.
Whitney has been pole dancing since 2012 and loves teaching, performing, and nerding out about the physics of pole.
 
She used to be a co-owner of and instructor at Rebel Dance & Pole when she lived in Virginia. Whitney loves supporting her students and helping them thrive in their pole journeys. 

Going by the stage name Fiora Wild, she’s performed in over 20 shows and won multiple awards. Applying her physics and engineering education to pole, she created PoleTechnica, where she breaks down the science of pole.

Trainings:

  • Group Fitness Instructor Certified from AFAA
  • CRNP Spin Certified

Jennie

Jennie (She/They)

IG: @Lunazuul_pd

Instructor- all levels pole tricks, Handstands, Pole Handstands

pole leadership program mentor

party Instructor

Studio Manager

PROGRAMS MANAGER- TEEN POLE, WORK TRADE, PARTIES

White femme person with purple hair and tattoos does an ayesha on the pole. They are wearing a black strappy one piece, black strappy heels, and are looking away from the camera. The background is the bisexual pride flag colors.
I’m Jennie and I am so excited to be teaching at Positive Spin! This studio and community have had an immensely positive impact on my life including my body image, sense of community, commitment to social justice, relationship with my body, and queer identity and I love the chance to give back.
Pole has given me such an appreciation for my body and what it can do, a never-ending stream of pole goals to work towards, and a great sense of community in my life.

I hope to be able to help foster a safe and affirming environment for others and teach people the amazing things that their body is capable of (no matter the body size, ability, identity, etc.). Additionally, I’m on a mission to share my love of being upside-down with the world (whether that is handstands, headstands, or pole inversions.)

If I’m not poling, running events, or doing manager tasks for the studio, you can find me playing with my basset hound/pointer mix (Mumford), reading, hanging out with my partner, or planning out new hair color/tattoo ideas. If you see me around (in-person or online), please say hello!

Trainings:

Jenna

Jenna (She/They)

IG: @violet.empyrean

Instructor- beginner flex, Levels 1-2 Pole

White femme person with long colorful hair does a genie/wombat on the pole. They are wearing a matching pole set and dark heels and gazing off to the side. The background is trans colors.

I’m Jenna!! I started pole dancing right here at Positive Spin Pole Dance in 2019. As an autistic trans person, I’ve found that pole is an incredible mode of self-expression, a great way to reconnect with my body, and a community where I can just be myself. 

As an instructor, my goal is to create a welcoming experience for beginner pole dancers of all backgrounds, neurotypes and bodies. This community has helped me grow in all sorts of unexpected ways, so it’s a joy to be part of creating that environment for other people.

 

Trainings:

Kat

Kat (They/Them)

IG: @katnotfound

Instructor- Levels 1&2 Pole Tricks, Freestyle & Flow
Pole leadership program mentor

BIPOC person with short dark hair and glasses doing a pole sit variation. They are wearing a button down shirt, black sports bra, and black bottoms. There is a trans flag in the background.
Hi there! My name is Kat and I am so excited to have this opportunity to teach at Positive Spin. Positive Spin matches my own value that all bodies are amazing. I am interested in teaching because I thrive on experiencing people grow and shine. The impact engaging with the art of pole dancing has been immeasurable. I can move in ways that I would never imagine possible. 
 
 

When I am not dancing, I am working as a therapist and spending time with my cat. I am excited to continue to explore my own emotions, and encourage others to explore their own, while dancing body beautiful.

Trainings:

Jessie

Jessie (He/They)

IG: @Twistedfoxtraining

Instructor- Flexibility (online)

pole leadership program mentor

Jessie has been training contortion since 2011 and coaching since 2017. Prior to the pandemic they were training full time in a pre-professional program at San Diego Circus Center and have now transitioned to teaching and coaching online through both Positive Spin and their business Twisted Fox Training.
They are passionate about safe, strong, and effective technique and believe that flexibility can be accessible for anyone who is willing to put in the work. 

Jessie places a focus in end range strength, conditioning, and active flexibility to create challenging classes that provide a great workout for any level of student. They teach all levels of flexibility through contortion basics.

Trainings:

Alyssa

Alyssa (she/her)

IG: @alyssagabriellepole

Studio owner, Pole leadership Program Manager
Instructor- all levels pole tricks, Flexibility

White femme person with dark hair and glasses does an allegra on the pole against a pink wall that has a Positive Spin decal. She is smiling and looking at the camera and is wearing red pole shorts and a dark sports bra.

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I started pole dancing in 2014 in Beloit, Wisconsin. When I moved to Seattle in 2016, I was quickly and unexpectedly laid off from the job I had moved for and began teaching pole out of my bedroom.

Together with my early students, we created a vision of an inclusive pole space that centers community and queer experiences.

One of my favorite things about pole is the normalization of being an adult beginner Prior to finding pole dance in my 20s, I was a composer and music director, and I had never done any kind of dance or sports, so everything was very new and unfamiliar! Now I get to work with adult beginners of all ages as they embark on their pole adventures!

I cannot express my gratitude for the amazing staff and students who have helped to form this truly unique and life changing space! I still can’t believe that I get to call hanging upside down with you all my job!

Trainings:

Routine Creation: From Concept to Completion

Tickets are now on sale for our winter student showcase, featuring performances built during this routine creation series!

Saturday
1/29
7pm
Sliding Scale Tickets
On Zoom

Profits will be donated to the Sex Worker’s Outreach Project

Get your Ticket

In person: Sunday, December 12 to Saturday, January 29

Online: Wednesday, December 8 to Saturday, January 29th

Have you always wanted to create and perform a pole routine, but you aren’t sure where to begin?  Or maybe you’ve tried in the past, but found yourself stuck, or needing advice and encouragement?  This workshop series will take you through the entire process, from brainstorming and choreography to the practical details of putting on your performance in front of an audience!  You will learn from multiple different instructors to gain a wide range of different perspectives and find your own personal style.  At the end you will have the ability to perform your piece for our winter student showcase!  Students may choose to sign up for each workshop individually, or get a discount if you sign up for the whole series.  

All levels are welcome, beginner to advanced.   No previous experience required.  We want to support you in bringing your incredible ideas to life!

Workshops:
In person (SOLD OUT) Sundays 5:15-6:45pm

12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

Online Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm
Showcase: Saturday 1/29 at 7pm

Full Series: $160

Register for the Online Series
In person is sold out! Sorry!
Week 1

Imagining your concept

with Kat

Online Wednesday 12/8 at 7pm
In person Sunday 12/12 at 5:15pm

Time to brainstorm! This workshop will focus heavily on character and concept development. Students will be provided guidance on what makes for an engaging performance and be given the opportunity to workshop their ideas with other students.  There will be ample opportunity to begin preparing your theme or concept for the showcase and be provided feedback. 

Be prepared for a warm-up and light movement as this workshop will incorporate some movement-based activities intended to get your creative juices flowing.  Pen, paper, and leg warmers/leggings are highly encouraged.

Week 2

Creating your Choreo pt 1

with Emily

Online Wednesday 12/15 at 7pm
In person Sunday 12/19 at 5:15pm

Let’s start building our routines!  Now that you have an incredible concept, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty and create choreography that will bring your idea to life!  We will incorporate many different methods of choreography creation to find the style that resonates with you.  There will be ample time for you to work on both the dance elements of your piece as well as any trick combos, get advice and feedback, and workshop with peers.  

We will also discuss some of the more practical elements of building a performance routine.

Students should be prepared to move a lot in this class, but what you wear will depend on what sort of routine you would like to create!  Leggings or socks and knee pads, heels, shorts/skin contact, etc. are all welcome.  Please bring any music that you may like to choreograph to or that inspires you!  For this class it is also highly recommended that you have a phone or some method of recording yourself.

Week 3

Creating your Choreo pt 2

with piper

Online Wednesday 1/5 at 7pm
In person Sunday 1/9 at 5:15pm

Continue building and refining your routine!  We will incorporate many different methods of choreography creation to find the style that resonates with you. 

Week 4

Musicality & Stage Presence

with Trixxxy

Online Wednesday 1/12 at 7pm
In person Sunday 1/16 at 5:15pm

Come embrace your Sensuality and join me in connecting your body with the music. In this workshop we will focus on musicality and stage presence. We will learn how to find public solitude and connect our bodies with the beat of the music. 

We will be on a journey to feel most comfortable with our bodies that way we can encourage our full personality to display itself and therefore bringing alive our stage presence!!  Kneepads and socks recommended.

Week 5

Dress Rehearsal and Creative Feedback

with several instructors

Online Wednesday 1/19 at 7pm
In person Sunday 1/23 at 5:15pm

We’re getting closer to performance time!  This is the perfect way to practice performing in front of others in a supportive, low stress environment, and learn how to reduce your performance day jitters.  

Get cheered on by everyone who has been on this creative journey with you, try out your costume and/or makeup ideas and work through any last minute kinks in your routine.  If you would like feedback, we will have multiple instructors helping out to give you their unique views and suggestions.

Week 6: Showcase! Saturday 1/29 7pm

Blacklight Party and Photoshoot

December 28th

7-9pm

at Positive Spin

124 N. 103rd St, Seattle, WA

$15-25 tickets

Register

Grab your UV reactive Pleasers and join us for the best pole party of 2019! This event is part dance party, part open pole jam, and part photo shoot, so come wearing your best blacklight reactive outfit! Don’t have anything to wear? We will have UV paint and accessories, so come early and decorate a t shirt or yourself so you can shine bright. No experience necessary, we will have instructors present. 18+

We will have an experienced blacklight photographer to get some amazing photos of you!

Proceeds will be donated to Lambert House to support local LGBT youth.

pole dance floorwork

Meet Sophia: Positive Spin Student of the Month

Sophia

She/her
Student since May 2019

Pole Dancing

What inspired you to try pole dance?

I always wanted to try it, ever since I was in high school.

What are your other hobbies and interests?

Writing poetry, making and selling earrings, and making collages!

What is your career?

I currently work at Lifelong, a local HIV resource nonprofit, as an admin and HR coordinator.

What has been the biggest challenge in your pole journey?

Flexibility!

What has been the most rewarding part of your pole journey?

Finding a form of dance that can be sexy, artistic, acrobatic, and different every time is super fulfilling. Also, big muscles.

Pole Dancer Invert

What is your favorite thing about positive Spin?

I love how queer and funky everything is, it’s super supportive and encourages everyone to never be afraid to shoot for their goals.

What is something people are surprised to learn about you?

I survived Atlanta summers for 5 years.
 

What advice would you give to new polers?

Don’t be afraid to try anything, you’d be surprised what you might be good at!

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