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Meet your instructors, staff, & studio co-founders
We are thrilled to introduce you to our team - we all contribute our unique set of skills, movement styles, and teaching philosophy to create a rich studio environment with something for every student.
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We encourage all instructors to develop and apply their own teaching styles. Nonetheless, all classes follow a standard curriculum, ensuring consistency for students across our classes. We love it when students find instructors that they vibe with and encourage all students (especially newbies!) to try classes from multiple instructors to find their best match!
Abby, Co-founder and Instructor. Abby has been in education for over 25 years and is a curriculum writer and teacher trainer for the Boston Public Schools. She began her pole journey at the age of 50. Primarily a marathon runner with no background in gymnastics or dance, she became immediately addicted to both the physical challenge and emotional gratification of pole. She teaches beginner pole classes, imparting a sense of empowerment, community, and accomplishment that makes pole not just a workout, but a passion. You can find her on instagram @old_dog_newtricks. Abby doesn't have preferred pronouns, but her favorite pronouns are "you, me, & us" - we come in as being "you" and "me", but together we build our community and become “us”.
Awards:
2019 PSO Northeast Entertainment L3 - 1st Place
2018 PSO Northeast Dramatic L3 - 2nd Place
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
Alicia (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Alicia is a cancer biologist working in the biotech industry. She discovered pole dance in 2012 during graduate school in North Carolina and has been an avid pole dancer ever since. Alicia trained for three years in Los Angeles before moving to Boston, where she has been teaching since 2016. Alicia loves to create an uplifting environment in her classes to enable every student to fly. You can find her on instagram @theflyingbiologist.
Awards:
2019 PSO Northeast Entertainment L4 - 2nd Place
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
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Angela, Co-founder and Instructor. Angela is a real estate broker and avid movement enthusiast traveler who has both performed and taught internationally. Beyond teaching pole fitness, she is also a certified yoga, partner acrobatics, and barre instructor with 10+ years of experience in movement education. Her passion is in conditioning and working with beginners, particularly on building the necessary foundational blocks for a safe and successful practice. When not working on mastering the real estate market she can be found either in the air on an aerial apparatus or on the mat at a local BJJ gym. You can find her on instagram @fulltimecat.
Awards:
2015 NEAAPC Doubles - 1st Place
Certifications:
XPERT Level 1,2,3,&4, Acro Revolution, YTT, Pilates Barre
Brittany (she/her), Instructor. Brittany works in public health in infectious services. Her pole journey began in 2016 after being dragged to a class by a friend. She loves the physical challenges, limitless new goals, and sense of accomplishment that pole provides. She is proof that pole is about progress; not perfection. When she’s not hanging from a pole, she can be found at the local kickboxing gym. You can find her on Instagram @BrittSharee16.
Certifications:
XPERT Level 1&2
Gaby (she/her), Instructor. Gabriela—known as Gaby —hails from Venezuela and has been passionately pole dancing for over 10 years. With numerous international titles to her name, she has recently focused on judging competitions and training the next generation of pole champions. Gaby is famous for her expertise in spinning pole and her famously long combos. Beyond her technical skills, Gaby is beloved for her sweet and nurturing demeanor, creating a safe and encouraging space where her students can truly shine and become the best versions of themselves. You can find her on Instagram @gabytenorio_
Gale (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Gale moved to Boston in 2014 to begin graduate school in the biological sciences. Three weeks later a new friend convinced her to sign up for an intro class and she was immediately hooked by the athleticism, artistry, and adventure of pole. Today she is an advocate for fearlessly trying new things (especially ones she’ll probably be bad at). In her classes, Gale’s goal is to create a space for her students to express creativity, feel empowered by their strength, and to decompress and de-stress after work or school. Gale has 15 years of dance experience and recently continued her teaching education with Roz the Diva's Dangerous Curves course.
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
Jamie (she/her), Instructor. Jamie was born in Washington, DC but grew up in rural Virginia. She never did any sports growing up. In fact, she never exercised at all before taking up pole dance! Jamie started pole dancing in 2011, but she's only been teaching pole since 2020. Her biggest passions in life are teaching, inspiring, and empowering others. Jamie teaches pole dance in order to give back to others what pole has granted her: a safe avenue for self-expression, increased confidence in her potential, and a strong sense of community. Jamie has a degree in French and International Studies. After graduation, Jamie worked and lived in France for a year. Following that, she taught French for 3 years in public high schools. Jamie recently relocated from Virginia to Boston with her husband. She enjoys trying out new restaurants, exploring the city, learning new languages, and spending time with her cat. You can connect with Jamie on Instagram @ehh_lodielouise.
Awards:
2021 PSO Pisces Exotic L4 - 2nd Place
2019 PSO Liberty Championship L4 - 1st Place
2018 PSO Atlantic Championship L3 - 2nd Place
Jenn (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Jenn was a competitive gymnast for over ten years and discovered pole fitness in 2013. She was captivated by the combination of strength, flexibility, creativity, and self-expression involved in pole. Since then, Jenn has competed in multiple pole competitions and has taught lyra (aerial hoop) as well as pole fitness. She loves introducing students to the world of pole and aerial arts and watching them conquer their fears to achieve things they never thought possible. You can find her on instagram @jqgymnast.
Awards:
2019 PSO Northeast Championship L4 - 2nd Place
2019 PSO Liberty Championship L4 - 2nd Place
2018 USPDF Amateur - Qualifier
2017 PSO Northeast Championship L3 - 3rd Place
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
Jenny (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Jenny works in the Office of Student Voice & Leadership as the Student Engagement Coordinator for Boston Public Schools. She has been in the youth development and leadership field for 10 years. Jenny’s fitness journey began as a backcountry instructor where she led week-long trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine and the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Jenny moved to Boston in 2014 and fell in love with Pole Fitness in 2016 when she was looking for a fun way to exercise, but also as a way to cope with the loss of her sister. She has never looked back and is now inspiring her pole students to find their own strength. You can find her on instagram @jennys_chaos.
Kelly Anne (she/her), Instructor. Kelly Anne started as a Fly Together Fitness student in January 2020. After a lifetime of ballet she was looking for a new form of creative movement and was drawn to pole. As a pole dancer Kelly Anne’s favorite things are slow sensual flow, adding layers to basics, and her 8" heels. She is also a multi-medalist pole competitor. When not in the studio Kelly Anne is a social worker and enjoys hiking whenever possible.
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Kat (she/her/ella), Instructor. Kat--known as Focus in the pole world—fell in love with pole dancing in 2011. She had no prior dance or gymnastics background, and the first few years of her journey were largely self-taught from YouTube and in her parent’s garage because there were no studios in the area. The healing and growth she experienced through the self-discovery and play that pole dancing provides helped to ground her as she obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology. Now, Kat is a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating trauma-related and substance use disorders. Movement is integral to her work--her dissertation piloted a Randomized Controlled Trial of trauma-informed Yoga with incarcerated women (she also holds her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification). She has recently expanded her research efforts to examine the impact of policy on sex worker wellbeing, using community-based participatory approaches. Kat centers mental health, advocacy, and social justice themes in her dance style and approach to teaching. Beyond helping students learn show stopping tricks, powerful flow, and find their unique performance style, Kat loves to empower her students to explore and deepen their relationship with their physical selves. Kat loves to build community among students and views pole dancing as a way to honor all the different parts of people and advocate for the representation, inclusion, and equality of all the intersecting identities people hold. You can find her on Instagram @polefocus080.
Krystal (she/her), Instructor. Krystal is a leadership coach and has worked in early childhood education for 8 years. Her fitness journey began in 2015 with indoor cycling and yoga. Her love for pole began in 2019 after taking a class with a friend to try something new. Shortly after she became an instructor to share her passion for pole with others. You can find her on instagram @rebelheartpole
Certifications:
XPERT Level 1&2
Lala Luscious (she/her), Instructor. Lala is a certified Twerk Technician, trained at Atlanta's renowned Vertical Joe’s in 2017. She now instructs twerk classes at Fly Together Fitness in Watertown, while also showcasing her burlesque talents across the greater Boston area.
Certifications:
Certified Twerk Technician - Vertical Joe's
Melinda (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Melinda is a robotics engineer and educator who loves to nerd out about the physics of pole dance (and movement in general). She grew up doing musical theater, and then dove further into movement and dance - from ballet and tap to jiu jitsu and partner acro. She started pole in 2014, and has been teaching since 2016. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing her students progress and gain confidence. Off the pole, Melinda also likes to hike, bike, and climb rocks. She still likes to sing along to musicals. You can find her on instagram @myrilamica.
Awards:
2019 PSO Northeast Entertainment L4 - 1st Place
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1 and Flexibility
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
Natalie A (she/her), Instructor. Natalie started her pole journey in November of 2017 after a challenging moment in her life. She fell in love with how it made her feel. Strong, sexy and capable. When teaching Natalie intentionally tries to make sure EVERYONE feels like they belong, are wanted, seen and feels good with their abilities.
Natalie incorporates her mental health and teaching background in all of her classes helping others feel grounded and appreciative of the day. When not poling she can be found walking in the woods with her dogs, traveling to a new country, eating or napping. You can find her on Instagram @Natalie_listens
Natalie N (she/her), Co-founder and Instructor. Natalie is a healthcare professional with over fifteen years of management experience in healthcare strategy, finance, and analytics. She discovered pole dance in 2012 and immediately fell in love. Natalie is inspired by students and instructors of pole dance over the years and want to provide a similar sense of community and empowerment to others discovering pole for the first time. Natalie is a part-time instructor of Pole Dance Circuit at Boston University dance program. You can find her on instagram @cupid_n_butterfly.
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
Quinn (they/them), Co-founder and Instructor. Quinn is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and full-time dancer, and is currently in school to become a licensed massage therapist. They first started dancing when they were four years old and went on to compete in a variety of styles. In 2017, after a long hiatus, they re-discovered their passion for dance through pole. Quinn has been teaching since early 2019 and enjoys the variety of teaching all levels. You can mostly find them teaching tricks, technique, and low-flow. Their mission is to support the growth of their students by providing a basis of solid technique and encouraging them to take what they've learned and develop their own creative style. Quinn recently continued their teaching education with Roz the Diva's Coaching Plus Size Pole Dancers Intensive. You can find them on instagram @raindazee.
Awards:
2023 PSO Northeast Championship L5 - 2nd Place ('24 Nationals Qualifier)
2021 PSO Northeast Dramatic L4 - 3rd Place
2019 PSO Northeast Freedance - 3rd Place
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1 and Level 2
Samantha (she/her), Instructor. Samantha is a creative writer by training and started pole in 2016, trading in her running shoes for pole shorts. She had no athletic background growing up, but first found a love of fitness in college, and later became hooked on the creativity, versatility, challenge, and community of pole dance.
Tamar (she/her), Co-founder. From curiosity to career, Tamar’s love for pole grew out of a desire to explore both strength and creativity as well as be part of a community of fierce individuals. She was raised in Berlin, Germany where she trained as part of the ufaFabrik children’s circus for twelve years before moving to Boston for her studies. When she’s not on the pole or baking French pastries, she works in education technology. Tamar has been teaching since May 2017 and her classes emphasize core strength and technique that will allow beginners to advance safely and confidently. You can find her on instagram @tamarlearnstofly.
Certifications:
elevatED Level 1
Veronica (she/her), Co-founder. Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Veronica discovered pole dancing in 2017 a few weeks after moving to Boston as visiting PhD student in Harvard Medical School. She was an amateur gymnast during her childhood and teenage years, but after an injury had a 10 years hiatus from any form of movement, convinced nothing was meant for her. It took a vertical 45mm metal bar to prove her wrong. Veronica found in pole fitness an amazing discipline, appreciating the incredible mix of dance styles, gymnastics, fluidity, and strength required. Since then, she has never stopped training and growing as both student and instructor, competing, performing and getting certified for teaching both pole and active flexibility. Veronica feels incredibly lucky to be part of the Fly Together Fitness community, and she is currently supporting her fellow owners from San Francisco, CA, where she has lived since 2021. You can find her on instagram @pole_and_bench.
Awards:
2019 PSO Northeast Dramatic L2 - 2nd Place
Von (she/her), Instructor. Von is a licensed financial counselor that supports Black and Latinx families in building asset wealth. Though never classically trained, she has always had a passion for dance and the way it’s allowed her self-expression through movement and music. Her dance background spans more than 2 decades, and includes step, liturgical, band majorette, drill, and more casually -- salsa, bachata, and twerk. As a pole instructor, she creates an inclusive, fun, collaborative learning environment that uplifts each student’s understanding of their sensuality and strength. Von has been poling for 5.5 years and teaching for 3.5 years and enjoys teaching beginner and intermediate level tricks and choreography on and off the pole. You can find her on Instagram @thevontasticpoler.
Awards:
2021 PSO Northeast DTF L3 - 1st Place
Certifications:
XPERT Level 1&2
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