Meet Our Team

Shayann, Assistant Manager & Instructor

One of my favorite things about Catalyst is that from the moment you step into the room you can feel how calm yet uplifting the energy is. I love teaching and helping students feel more confident in themselves, the way I began to. I get genuinely thrilled when I see a student hit a milestone that I know they have been working towards! My biggest hope for students is that they learn to trust their bodies and realize they are capable of so much more than what they think.

Elena, Instructor

I originally got into pole because I wanted to explore something new and fun, and now I continuously find myself inspired by seeing my students motivated and accomplishing their goals. One of the most incredible aspects of pole dancing and sensual movement, is the freedom of the movement not restricted by any rules. If there was one thing I would tell all my students, it’s to never stop exploring, always keep going, and trust the journey. Every experience leads to your growth.

Arielle, Instructor & Party Host

I first fell in love with pole from watching people’s performances on YouTube; my love only grew deeper as I began dancing and realized that it helps me forget about the stresses of the day and better connect with my body and music. Watching students fall in love with this art form as much as I have and develop their own unique style of movement is one of my favorite things about teaching. My hope is that all of my students always feel supported and proud of what they have accomplished.

Jules, Front Desk & Party Host

I first began pole dancing to help me flourish as an entertainer. I quickly found it was so much more than that! It makes me feel confident, beautiful, and drippy like honey (although sometimes that might be sweat). It feels so comfortable to be yourself at Catalyst and it inspires me to see people here discover themselves and flourish. I hope to encourage students to do what makes them happy and to do things for themselves without caring what others think.

Emily, Instructor & Party Host

I searched for twerk classes in my area once, and ended up with both a pole membership and a certified pole obsession! Four years later, I am even more obsessed and in love with pole (and myself) than ever before! ​​I love pole so much and it has helped me so much in multiple areas of my life. I want everyone that comes to Catalyst to grow and love themselves (and pole) as much as I have and do now!

Hannah, Instructor

One year, my new year’s resolution was to find a type of fitness/movement that actually brought me joy and got me excited to move my body. I found Catalyst and my journey here has completely changed my relationship with my body in ways I could have never imagined and didn't know I needed. Everyone at every level brings beauty and creativity to this space. I'm constantly learning from others, even just watching freedance! I hope that my students embrace all of the things pole and sensual movement can teach them beyond cool tricks.

Stephanie, Instructor & Party Host

I started pole because I wanted to gain upper body and core strength; but I realized is that pole has been my creative space to find the raw, authentic beautiful woman that was under all the other layers. Catalyst inspires me to play and embrace all the feels and movements my body offers me, without judgement or shame. I hope that my students come to class with an open mind and to welcome what they may find and learn to love their own uniqueness.