Teachers

Age: 31

Teaching area: All areas of South & West Wales

I'm easy going, relaxed and fun with a great sense of humour. My sister dragged me into pole dancing, we went along to watch a show in London and thought 'yeah, I can do that', and guess what, now I can, lol. I decided to set up the business along with Lisa a while ago and absolutely love it. I love a challenge and enjoying helping people in the best way I can. There is nothing better than seeing the look of achievement on my girls faces when they manage to get upside down or a great move. I have been pole dancing for over 4 years now and enjoy dancing to every kind of music possible, although my favourite being Eurythmics 'Sweet Dreams' & David Banner 'Play'. I love all kinds of sports and enjoy getting dirty & messy doing outdoor activities inc. horse riding, canoeing, etc.

Day job: Pole Twisters director & teacher, part time administrator at Adtrader and performer at various clubs

Favorite pole dancing move: No particular favourite, anything upside down

Least favorite pole dancing move: Chillin, falling back hanging on with just your legs is painful & not pretty

Most embarrassing pole dancing moment yet: Teaching a class full of girls how to pirouette and miss grabbing the pole. Not good when you land on your behind with everyone watching.

Age: 29

Teaching area:  South Wales & West - hoping to move further a field soon!

I am a very creative person who has 1000 ideas but no money & time to do them in! lol.

I have a 14 month old child at present & pole dancing has helped to get me back into shape. I started to wondering about the art of pole dancing over 5 years ago! I then decided to buy a pole, and dvd's from america then me an my sister started to teach each other.

I had a idea of running my own pole dancing company a long time ago, then I finally took the courage with my sister to set up 'Pole Twisters Ltd' our company is challenging at times, especially as we both had no business background to us, everyday is a learning curve but I thrive off personal achievements. Now we successfully have been running for just under 2 years and have our stage 5 pole dancing course starting soon. I enjoy fashion, socialising & travelling, swimming in warm countries. I love to make my son smile an involve him as much as I can in my life.

Day job: Pole Twisters Ltd director & teacher, part-time model.

Favorite pole dancing move: Extended side spin & power v

Least favorite pole dancing move: painful moves that involve my inner thighs, lol

Most embarrassing pole dancing moment yet: Being at a group open session working for another company, i did a spin move, then the pole fell down off the ceiling, but i luckily managed to catch the pole in time & stand back up!! not sure how i did it, but glad i did, the class was full of 20 girls, they might not have come back!! in the end everyone was laughing.

Age: 20

Teaching area:  Carmarthen

I enjoy many different types of dance but this has to be my favourite. I was once quite shy but thanks to dance that is no longer a problem. I'm a friendly person and enjoy hard work.

Day job: I work in Metros nightclub on the weekends and Free fones select during the day.

Favorite pole dancing move: the closed sunwheel.

Least favorite pole dancing move: hanging fall- it's too boring. hehe.

Age: 31

Teaching area:  Cardiff

I've always been quite sporty and am always up for trying new things. So when the opportunity came up to try pole dancing I jumped at it. It's a great way to keep in shape but also fun and really sociable. I've been dancing for a few months now and am really excited about becoming part of the Pole Twisters team.

Day job: Pharmacist.

Favorite pole dancing move: Horizontal spin or Lye back

Least favorite pole dancing move: The Push Up.

Age: 23

Teaching area: Cardiff, Bridgend & Swansea

I'm a fun and bubbly person who loves meeting new people. I decided to give pole dancing a whirl to let my hair down and escape the stress of University! After my first lesson with Carla I was hooked. My upper body strength and flexibility has vastly improved since dancing... especially as the more chocolate I eat, the stronger my arms must get!

Day job: Dentist

Favorite pole move: One handed swan

Least favorite pole move: Horizontal leg spin

Most Embarrassing Moment: Showing a hen party a climbing fireman, only to climb to the top whilst spinning and hitting my head through the tiles!!!

Age: 22

Teaching area:  Cardiff

I'm a super energetic and slightly eccentric girl who loves to be the centre of attention. I've been dancing for about 2 years and was soo excited when I was asked to be part of the Pole Twisters team. All those times of trying to get my housemate upside down on the pole had finally paid off! I've met so many lovely people through pole dancing and would recommend it till I'm blue in the face.

When I'm not on my pole, I`ll usually be found at a dance music festival or on a horse.

Getting my pole was definitely one of the best things I've ever done.

Day job: Receptionist

Favorite pole move: Lean Back V

Least favorite pole move: Swan. Nothing personal, I just never seem to use it!

Most Embarrassing Moment: Had to much to drink whilst pole dancing in a club. I went upside down and slid back to the floor with a thud

Name: Kitty Maguire
 
Age: 26

Teaching area: Burlesque
 
Bit about yourself: I have been a burlesque performer for 3 and half years.  I am in the group What the Butler Saw in Cardiff, and I am an also Glitter Kitten which is a Manchester based rock Burlesque troupe.  I also used to dance in a cage at a well known rock venue.  My career has been varied, I have worked at Download festival, other festivals over the uk, performed in haunted Houses for Halloween parties, and on stage at large events such as the L’Oreal fashion Show and Evian Tattoo festival in Evian.  I love the diversity of Burlesque, and the way all shapes and sizes are embraced, and it’s such a sexy but tongue in cheek show
 
Day job: Counsellor

Favourite dancing move: I love to shake My Tassels

Least favourite: none! I love it all!

Most Embarrassing Moment: During a Wild West routine on stage, I was about to rip of my chaps, and realised they were knotted.  I had to literally tear my trousers off with brute strength to get through the act

Name: Sian
 
Age: 25

Teaching area: South Wales

Teaches: Pole Dancing & Street Dance
 
Bit about yourself: I have been pole dancing for two and a half years and I love it. It's fantastic exercise and also great at building confidence. My background is in street dance and I have competed at numerous championships. As a Personal Trainer, I am passionate about health and fitness and enjoy trying out new types of activity. My latest challenge is surfing and I'm hooked already.
 
Day job: Personal Trainer

Favorite pole dancing move: Butterfly

Least favorite pole dancing move: Pencil

Most Embarrassing Moment: Falling down an escalator

Name: Lily Bow Peep
 
Age: 25

Teaching area: Burlesque
 
Bit about yourself: I am a cheeky, pin-up, cheesecake, performer/ artiste/ model/ circus lady and all round burlesque extraordinaire!! You will mostly find me twirling my tassels and shaking my cute lil behind at many a divine and delightful burlesque venue throughout the UK. Coming from an acting and performing arts background I love everything theatrical and extravagant. My acts are very much classic tongue and cheek, comic, crazy, kooky, and everything in between! See it to believe it honey ; )
 
Day job: Stage Door Receptionist

Favorite burlesque move: The booty shake!

Least favorite burlesque move: I love them all

Most Embarrassing Moment: It would have to be the last time I performed my Picnic Hamper act. I took the champagne bottle out of the hamper and shook it a little too enthusiastically meaning that it exploded into my mouth (looking rather rude), all over my face and into my eyes! I spent the rest of the act trying to see what I was doing and looking a bit like a drowned rat.. It definately looked impressive and got everyone's attention though.. And that's what counts! ;)

Name:   Ali
 
Age:    45 going on 19

Teaching area:  South Wales
 
Bit about yourself:  I am a lively bubbly girl who lives life to the full.  I truly believe you have to grab opportunities with both hands as you only get one chance of life.  I got hooked on pole dancing after a hen weekend and got my own pole shortly after.  I have been pole dancing for about 2 years now and totally love it.  It’s brilliant for fitness, strength and building confidence.  The best exercise ever despite the bruises !!

Day job: Teaching Assistant

Favorite pole dancing move: Scorpio or Butterfly

Least favorite pole dancing move:  Anything involving the left hand reverse grip…it kills me

Most Embarrassing Moment: Being on a pole on my birthday night out and after far too many spins and far too much wine, I fell off the stage!