The following instructors have completed the six-day training and licensing program, and are recognized as meeting PoleCat Power's basic standards and criteria. This criteria includes attending both of the PoleCat Power Fundamentals workshops, as well as the additional intensive 35-hours training with Shawn. These instructors have permission to use the “official” PoleCat Power Methodology in their programs.

In the case of a “studio” listing, only the individual instructors that are listed have actually trained in the PCP Method personally with Shawn. If they are not listed, then Shawn did not train them.

ARIZONA:

• PussyCats Pole Dance

Nyla: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – I
Favorite Pole Trick: Straddle Skater Spin into the Splits Combination, Superman!

Donna: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – I
Favorite Pole Trick: Press-Away Straddle Spin, Stag Spins

Noelle: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – I

Come and take the ORIGINAL PoleCat Power™ “PoleCats” pole dance classes, which were the first pole dance classes offered in Arizona! Since May 2005. We offer the safest, most effective environment in which to explore your more sensuous side. Learn to love your body, embrace your femininity and express your sexuality in the comfort of other goddesses and unleash the vixen within! We are looking forward to dancing with you! We offer: Pole Dance, Exotic Dance, Lap Dance, and Belly Dance. Classes, parties and private lessons are all available.

Location: Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona
Email: nyla@polecatpower.com
Website: www.pussycatspoledance.com

For class information please contact NYLA the PoleCat Power Regional Director.

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CALIFORNIA:

• X-Polesitions
Leah: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – Level I
Antoinette: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – Level I

X-Polesitions is a Pole dancing exercise studio. We combine exotic dance, sexy floor movement and pole tricks all together in a comfortable environment for women to play. Our classes are purposely small, so you will receive individual attention and get the maximum benefit of your work out. Our instructors have tons of experience and have been trained in the POLECAT POWER method of teaching wherein "safety comes first". We offer girl’s night out, birthday, bachelorette, and divorce parties at competitive rates. For all of the shy women out there, you can schedule a one-on-one private with your favorite instructor. Our signature style is hip and funky with a twist of urban fun.

Email: info@xpolesitions.com
Website: www.xpolesitions.com
Location: North Hollywood, California

• Balance Elemental
Lira aka Yannorilor - PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – Level I

Yes, YANNORILOR from YOU TUBE.

Balance Elemental, was founded to provide a safety based fitness system focused on the natural elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire) with personal support for woman to release their inhibitions and body bound emotions through the development of their own individual dance style using the vertical pole and sensual dance movements.

We currently teach private sessions, semi-private sessions, workshops, and parties in both pole and exotic dance fused with one of the five elements to cultivate whole body balance.

Email: Balance Elemental
Website: www.balanceelemental.com, Balance Elemental (MySpace Page)
Location: Palos Verdes and South Bay, California
Favorite Pole Trick: Caterpillar into Springbok, Superhero Climb, Chugging...

• Vertical Vixens
Rachel: PoleCat Power Method Licensed Instructor – Level I

Vertical Vixens specializes in the art of genuine exotic and pole dancing. Enjoy the freedom to release your inner-vixen through the exploration of sensual movement, while building strength and confidence. The pole sessions combine dynamic pole work combined and sensual dance transitions for an energetic and sexy experience. More than just a fitness class, sessions are dance-based so you can develop a style unique to you. We offer group classes, privates and specialty workshops in the Ventura County area.

Website: www.verticalvixens.com
Location: Ventura County, California
Favorite Pole trick: Dragonfly, tango turns and anything slinky!

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FLORIDA:

• Pole Champ - Feature School
Nichole Romana: PoleCat Power Licensed Instructor - Level I

Congratulations to Nichole for making the Vegas Callbacks on America's Got Talent!!!

We offer pole dance lessons in the privacy of your own home or our home studio in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Pole dance lessons are designed for fun, fitness OR for professional entertainers. All lessons are taught 1-on-1or in small groups for personal attention. Performances and Pole Parties are available too! Bring all your friends over some pole fun!

Email: featureschool@aol.com
Website: www.polechamp.com
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Favorite Pole Trick: Armpit Flying Squirrel, Birds Nest

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NEW HAMPSHIRE:

• Pole Bliss

Pole Bliss is located in a renovated mill building along the Merrimack River in Manchester, NH. We specialize in providing safe, quality instruction in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our glorious studios boast 19 poles total (13' poles)...with over 4,500 square feet of Bliss! We truly believe that pole dancing is an ART form! Our inspiration comes from Leela's years in the exotic dance industry and Kat's years in dance and gymnastics training. We also have a female triathlete as our fitness based instructor. Offering a stunning lushly decorated environment built to soothe, energize and inspire women. Our offerings include pole & exotic dance classes, pole fitness, exotic chair dancing, candlelight stretch, belly dancing, lap dancing and striptease/burlesque, bachelorette parties (as well as birthday, divorce and girls' night out parties). Pole Bliss is less than 45 minutes from Boston, and located just 10 minutes from Manchester International Airport.

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Email: leela@polebliss.com
Website: www.polebliss.com
Phone: 603-624-0080

LEELA OLSON: Polecat Power Licensed Instructor - Level I (owner)
Favorite pole trick; Spin combos, spins to inverts and anything that flows

KAT LACHANCE: Polecat Power Licensed Instructor - Level I
Favorite pole trick; Anything inverted! (working on that superhero climb!)

Oh. And THIS is where I got the rad photos done that are on the website!!! Little Fang Media

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COMING SOON! More Instructor Listings...

Carrie Carpenter - Los Angeles, California

Shelli Lether - Los Angeles, California

Teresa Rohleen - Redondo Beach, California

Michelle Viehmeyer - Redondo Beach, California

Linda Bell - Mission Viejo, California

Ruthann Jagge - Texas

Tammie Nelson - Australia

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PCP Method – “Fundamentals” Exotic Aerial Dance Instructors

The following instructors have completed BOTH of the PCP Method Fundamental workshops. They not only have a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanics of pole dancing movement, but also the importance of safety, injury prevention, and the learning progressions necessary in teaching pole dancing.

In the case of a “studio” listing, only the individual instructors that are listed have actually trained in the PCP Method personally with Shawn. If they are not listed, then Shawn did not train them.

UNITED STATES

CALIFORNIA:

• Heart and Pole
Trina Lance - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Heart & Pole is broad-spectrum pole instruction company based on the premise that everyday women can find self-acceptance, confidence and strength through the art of pole dance. Beginners are gently introduced to basic pole tricks and sensual choreography and transition. Upper level students will move onto more strength-based tricks and eventually can be accepted into the Polefessionals program that safely teaches inversions. Heart & Pole also offers burlesque and go-go dance classes as well as female-based cardio classes. We have two studios in Torrance and West LA.

Website: www.heartandpole.com
Email: info@heartandpole.com

• Pole Dance Magic
Virginia Simpson-Magruder - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Virginia Simpson-Magruder has been teaching women Pole Dancing since 2004. She has studied many forms of dance including, Jazz, Belly Dance, Burlesque, and Ballroom. For the past 18 years she has performed yearly with The Don’t Quit Your Day Job Dancers in the Bay Area. Located in Marin County.

Website: www.poledancemagic.com
Email: virginia@poledancemagic.com

• Presley Rose
PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

A popular regular on feature dance circuit in adult clubs, Presley Rose is a dynamic performer. A handful of Presley’s titles include; Spearmint Rhino Entertainer of the Year 2004, 1-Down Magazine Dancer of the Year 2005, and LA’s hottest nude body 2006, She has also been featured on Spike TV, The Adam Corolla Show, and the film “Collateral”. Training in the PoleCat Power Method, Presley is now specializing in preparing exotic dancers for competition and the feature circuit, as well as offering private parties for women! Coming soon to the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.

Website: Coming Soon!

• Cat Dagostino
PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Cat has been teaching fitness classes throughout the bay area for 25 years. She holds multiple quality certifications and teaches a wide variety of movement styles. Cat is a certified Group Exercise Leader and Personal Trainer through ACSM, ACE, and AFAA. Cat has experience teaching STEP, cardio-kickboxing, spinning, cardio-dance, Vinyasa-flow yoga, Pilates mat, and Gyrokinesis classes to name a few. Cat recently trained with Shawn Frances Lee of: Urban Fertility Dancer, in Hollywood, where she learned Pole Dance Skills and Choreography and the PoleCat Power Method! Cat is very excited to share her newfound knowledge of aerial and circus arts in the community.

Website: Coming Soon!
Email: catdagostino@gmail.com

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KANSAS:

• Making the Moves
Tobi Holloway - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

There is so much to love during our dance and pole workouts. There are the parts when you become airborne as you fly around the pole. Then, there are the contrastingly slow, deliberate dance moves that can blow your mind in a very different way. There are the strenuous physical challenges that are downright addictive. And, of course, there’s the community -- meeting other fun, confident, playful women like you and then learning and laughing together. Sound fun? It is!

Website: www.makingthemoves.com
Email: tobi@makingthemoves.com

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NEVADA:

• PoleCat Fitness
Christy Weinberg - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Every woman has the right to be sassy. Pole Cat Fitness is a safety based fitness system focused on the development of ones own individual dance style using the vertical pole and sensual dance movements, combined into a great fitness workout. Come explore that sassy side of yourself while gaining strength, flexibility and great cardio interval training.

We currently offer private sessions, semi-private sessions, workshops, girl's night out, birthday, Bachelorette and divorce parties in both pole and exotic dance. Now available in Reno, Sparks, Carson, and Tahoe areas.

Website: Coming Soon!
Email: PoleCatFitness@att.net
Phone: 775-745-1668

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WASHINGTON:

• Divine Movement
Angela Carlston - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Divine Movement offers alternative dance fitness classes for women. We deliver not only a workout, but also a workout experience. Women today have less time for their workout, but want more from it. Divine Movement is a workout that engages your body, mind and spirit while supplying you with a much-needed respite from the busy world of parenting, work and everyday stress of life.

Website: www.divinemovementdance.com
Email: angi@divinemovement.com

• Pole for the Soul
Krisha CatZen - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

This revolutionary fitness program has now come to Seattle! You'll find the combination of yoga, stretching, exotic dance and pole dancing to be empowering and fun! You'll learn to let go of your preconceived limitations of yourself and your body image and improve your fitness and flexibility all while toning and strengthening your body at the same time.

Website: www.poleforthesoul.com
Email: info@poleforthesoul.com

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CANADA

SUDBURY, ONTARIO:

• Organic Bodies
Lori Mitchell Rostie - PoleCat Power Fundamentals Instructor

Organic Bodies is dedicated to Pilates,Yoga and now Sensual fitness. We have two locations in Sudbury, Ontario. The studios were established to answer the call for a Pilates and Yoga center that caters to people from all walks of life.

Our Sensual fitness classes have added a wonderful new element to not only the studio but our many clients. The classes consist of fitness, fun, sensuality, empowerment, and a lot of laughs. They also consist of pilates, yoga, dance and pole work. They are a great way to get into shape, have fun and discover a whole other side to yourself. They are a must to try.

Website: www.organicbodies.net
Email:info@organicbodies.net

COMING SOON! More Instructor Listings...

Kim Chan - Los Angeles, California

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