meet the team
Jo started pole dancing in 2013 while living in Boston, and it was the best thing she ever did for her mental health. In 2014, she moved to Albuquerque and continued to train at local studios before finally deciding to open a pole studio of her own in 2020 with Irlanda.
While she has performed in showcases and events, Jo prefers to teach and loves being a forever student. She embraces a more grounded and exotic personal style full of slides, glides, and threads with the occasional flippy thing.
Jo is X-pert and Liquid Motion certified, and her favorite things to teach are foundations for beginners as well as heelwork and exotic movement. She likes to describe herself as a pole "nerd" and considers pole to be that sweet spot between a workout, a dance party, and a puzzle.
Stacia Vu is a queer, disabled artist from Albuquerque with a background in cabaret, comedy, and burlesque; with years of active performance and producing experience in the Albuquerque scene, achieving two titles to date, they have a goal to help others find their artistic expression. They cover the fundamentals of performance, character building, and stage presence as well as pole/floor choreography and artistry. Expand your pole knowledge with a lyrical, exotic, comedic, theatrical, or contemporary lens. Long-term goals for Stacia are developing a pole dance therapy curriculum and adaptive equipment for pole and aerials.
Qualifications include: Burlesque Professional Experience, Liquid Motion Certified, PFA Level 1 Certified, pending Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Amanda has been poling since Feburary of 2013 and has been passionate about the sport from her very first lesson! She has visited over a dozen pole studios around the country, from California to New York, and Utah to Florida. She loves learning from other pole fitness enthusiasts, either in person or online. She has been involved in the industry by owning a studio in Arizona for four years, participating in pole competitions, and attending pole conventions in Texas, Las Vegas, and Colorado.
She has been teaching all levels of students off and on for the past several years, from the very first timer to the advanced athlete. Amanda is also on USPSF Executive Committee as the Athlete Liaison and helps with coordinating national and international pole competitions. With a family of four kids and a full time working husband, her life is busy and full. Pole is both her escape as well as her constant fitness challenge!
Amanda would love to help begin or grow your pole progression, and is flexible in working with student's schedules.
Stella
INSTRUCTOR | Low Flow, Pole 301, Strength and Flexibillity
$60 Private / $95 Semi-Private
As an instructor since 2011, Stella Melina is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Pole Fitness Alliance Master Trainer.
Starting off as a young athlete and cheerleader, Stella Melina has been dancing for over 16 years, and continues to train in varied types of sport and physical expression including: yoga, ballet, salsa, weight training, martial arts, Pilates, contact improv, and pole dance.
A native of the southwestern U.S., Stella Melina relocated to Los Angeles and began training as a semi-professional salsa dancer. After competing in various Salsa competitions and shows for over 3 years, Stella briefly hung up the salsa heels to explore more expansive forms of expression. She ended up beginning her career in pole dancing in early 2009.
Having expanded to training and performing overseas, Stella is also a Spanish/English bilingual instructor that can choreograph a stunning performance piece for you, or challenge you in her classes through a combination of pole tricks, choreography, conditioning and technique.
Molly
INSTRUCTOR | Pole 201, Pole 102, Beginner Choreo
$50 Private / $80 Semi-Private
Molly has been dancing for around six years and believes in the power of pole for better mental health, confidence, and sense of self. She likes to challenge her students while encouraging them to add their own flavor to movements and find what works best for their bodies. Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing students achieve new skills and movements while finding their personal style.
Breana
INSTRUCTOR | Twerk Tuesday
Bio Coming Soon!
Sibo
INSTRUCTOR | Mobility
Bio Coming Soon!
Irlanda
CO-FOUNDER