PDC Approved (4 Star) Pole Dancing Instructors.

PDC Approval (4 star) is achieved by providing a suitable pole dancing CV to the PDC. In addition, the applicant must provide two references from PDC Approved Instructors and must hold an AAP membership.

As a minimum, PDC Approved (4 star) Instructors should exemplify excellence in teaching quality and have extensive pole fitness industry experience. They must be able to display a pro-active community involvement. This may include, but is not restricted to; running competitions, organising master classes, training champions, providing teacher training courses, having local and preferably national media recognition.

In these ways, a PDC Approved (4 star) Instructor is recognised for making a positive contribution to the pole fitness industry.


Alice Milner pole dancing portraitAlice Milner is the proprietor and principal instructor at Pole Dancing Bath. Alice is an accomplished fitness professional, pole dance teacher and pole dance performer.

 

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Alice Milner.




Alina Schmidt Pole Dancing InstructorAlina Schmidt-Buttke is a PDC Approved 4 star pole dancing instructor who teaches at Crazy Pole in Bautzen Germany. Alina is an accomplished pole dance performer and teacher with significant industry experience.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Alina Schmidt-Buttke.




Ally OReilly Pole Dancing

Ally Franklin is the proprietor and principal instructor of Polelatis in Bridport, Devon, UK. Ally received references for her 4 star status from fellow PDC Approved Instructors Karen Currie from Princess K and Jenni Gooch from South Pole AKademy.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Ally Franklin.



Tiny Pole dancing picture

Amy Butterworth owns and teaches at Candy & Chrome pole dancing school in Chester. Amy started her pole career in early 2006 and has been addicted ever since. Amy is also a pole dance journalist and has received several business awards for her successful pole dance school.

 

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Amy Butterworth.

 


Andi Ariseanu iAndi Ariseanu Pole Fitness teachers the principal instructor at Active Cherry Pole Dance Fitness. Andi is an accomplished pole dancer performer. teacher and judge. In addition to pole Andi is known for her other aerial arts including her spiral and prism work.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instuctor Andi Ariseanu.

 Angel F Pole Dancing PortraitAngel F is one of our Approved Teacher Trainers, she runs Discoveries Dance in Maryland, USA. Angel is a respected pole dancing instructor and she is active at promoting pole dancing in a positive light and removing the negative stereotypes that surround modern pole dance.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Angel F.

Cindy Cooijmanns Pole Fitness instructorCindy Cooijmans is a well known pole dancing instructor and pole dance judge. Cindy is the creator of the Pole Move Box and is a member of the Pole Dance Community Syllabus Steering group. Cindy teaches in the Netherlands but has trained across the globe.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Cindy Cooijmans.


Emily Smith 80s pole dance showEmily Smith is the Principal Instructor and Proprietor of Emily's Pole Fitness. Emily is an accomplished pole dancing instructor and performer.  Emily Smith has an impressive pole dancing CV detailing her ongoing professional development and her commitment to both her students and the wider pole dancing world..

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Emily Smith.



 Emma Nicholson Pole Dance PerformerEmma Nicholson is the proprietor and principal instructor at Studio Boutique in Hull. Emma has extensive industry experience including performing, judging and teaching. Emma's extensive pole CV shows both her professionalism and dedication to the pole dancing industry.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Emma Nicholson.




Holly Gibbons Pole Dancing portraitHolly Gibbons is the principal instructor and proprietor of Pole Performance. Holly  has pole dancing since 2004 and is an avid promoter of pole fitness.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Holly Gibbons.





Holly Munson Approved Pole Dancing InstructorHolly Munson is the principal instructor at Firefly poles in Norwich, UK. Holly has extensive pole industry experience as well as a impressive fitness CV.

Read more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Holly Munson.


 



Jamie Alexah Taylor Pole Dancing InstructorJamie Alexah-Taylor is the principal instructor and proprietor at Defy Gravity in Wales. Jamie is an accomplished teacher and pole dance performer. Jamie was the All Wales Pole Champion 2011 and she was a finalist in the elite section of the UK Professional Pole Championships 2011.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jamie Alexah-Taylor.




Jane Cole Pole Perfect FitnessJane Cole is the owner and principal instructor at Pole Perfect Fitness in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Jane has been an avid promoter of pole and has had numerous occasions of media coverage.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jane Cole.



Jolene Parlour Pole Dancing image

Jolene Whiting is the principal Instructor and proprietor of Purity Pole. Jolene has been pole dancing since 2003 and is well known within the industry as a teacher, performer and judge. Jolene received her 2 references from fellow 4 star instructors Kate Johnstone from Spin City and Sam Remmer from The Art of Dance.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jolene Whiting.



Justine mclucas pole dance teacher

Justine McLucas is the founder of Ecole De Pole. Justine is also a PDC Approved course provider. Justine has extensive pole industry experience both in performing and competing.

Find out more about 4 star Pole Dancing Instructor Justine McLucas.



Kara Bulpitt Pole ArtistKara Bulpitt is the principal instructor and proprietor of Opal Pole Dance in Wigan, UK. Kara is an authentic pole dancer with considerable industry experience. Kara is also the orgnaiser of the Authentic Pole Dance Competition.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Kara Bulpitt.



karrie hammersley pole dancing instructor
Karrie Hammersley is the principal instructor at is the principal instructor and owner of Karrie's Pole Fit in Ripley Matlock and Belper, UK. Karrie is also the orgnaiser of the Kick Ass Curves Pole Competition.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Karrie Hammersley.


Kate_Johnstone_pole_dancing

Kate Edwards nee Johnstone is the principal instructor and owner of Spin City Pole Fitness studios and she is also the original teacher of Bendy Kate. Kate is an active member of both the Pole Dance Community and the Equity Pole Dancers working party. Kate is an accomplished pole dancing performer, choreographer and judge.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Kate Edwards nee Johnstone.



 

Ley jackson pole dance portraitLey Jackson teaches at Pole Guns in Newcastle, UK. Ley has also been part of a Guiness World Record in Pole dancing as well as organising the first ever UK instructors networking event.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Ley Jackson.

 



Lisa Henderson Pole Dancing TeacherLisa Henderson is the joint owner of Studio 11 Pole Fitness in Bristol, UK. Lisa has raised tens of thousnads of pounds for charity via her poe dancing events.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Lisa Henderson.






Lucille Marshall Pole DancerLucille Marshall started dancing at the age of 3. Lucille is the principal instructor at Body Synergy in Birminghom UK.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Lucille Marshall.

 



Maxine_Holmes_pole_dancing_portraitMaxine Devis is the principal instructor and proprietor of Pole Fitness Windsor. Maxine is an accomplished dancer who specialises in choreography. Maxine has extensive pole dance teaching and performance experience as well as great sports and fitness knowledge and qualifications.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Maxine Devis.





Nadine Rebel Crazy Pole InstructorNadine Rebel teaches at CrazySports Augsburg in Germany. She is also a master trainer for PDC Approved Course CrazySports. Nadine has extensive industry experience and a passion for pole.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Nadine Rebel.





nathalie pole unity

Nathalie Barron, owner and principal instructor of London's Pole School, achieves PDC Approved 4 star status. Nathalie has an impressive dance and pole dancing CV and has been dancing since she the age of 4 years old.

Fnd out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Nathalie Barron.

 

Penny Howarth pole dancer

Penny Howarth teaches at pole dance school BodyBarre in Manchester and she is also part of the pole dance troupe the BodyBarre bombshells. Penny has been dancing all her life and is an accomplished pole dance teacher and performer.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Penny Howarth.

 

360PoleDancingRobynRobyn Rooke has been pole dancing since 2005. Her flair for pole dancing and instruction was recognised, and she was invited to complete the teacher-training course by her instructors at PoleCats. Robyn developed a love of performing after entering her first pole dancing competition in 2006. Robyn is the founder of 360° Pole Dancing in Bristol where she teaches pole dancing and tricks to beginners right up to super advanced level.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Robyn Rooke.

 
AOD Sam shoulder mount jackknifeSam Remmer started pole dancing in 2001 before setting up her pole dancing school in Plymouth in 2004.Sam is now a judge many competitions both national and international.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sam Remmer.



Sandra Reichel Pole Dancing TeacherSandra Schlichting is the principal instructor at Studio Aria Arte she is also the editor of Pole Art Magazine.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sandra Schlichting.

 

 

Sarah Brown Approved Pole Dancing InstructorSarah Brown is the founder of The Pole Studio, international pole judge and President of The PoleSafe Federation. Sarah is also a PDC Approved Course provider offering pole dance instructor training. Sarah is an accomplished instructor who is well respected within the pole dancing industry.

Find out more abour 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sarah Brown

 


Stefania Roberto Polercise Pole Dance TeacherStefania Roberto is the principal instructor at Polercise Tenerife. Stefania has extensive industry experience and contribution including being the author of "So, I hear you're a pole dancer".

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Stefania Roberto.


 

tracy huckfield allegra pole dancing pictureTracy Hancock started life as a pole dancing instructor in 2007. In 2008 Tracy decided to undertake some continuing professional development so she successfully completed an Exercise to Music (ETM) course to further her fitness knowledge. After completing her ETM Tracy felt ready to set up her own pole dancing school and Pagan's Pole was born. Tracy is also the promoter of PDC approved All Wales Pole Championships.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Tracy Hancock.

Tracey Simmonds fitness pole dancing instructor
Tracey Simmonds is one of the master trainers for PDC Approved course, The Pole Studio Training. Tracey is also an accomplished performer with many titles to her name.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Tracey Simmonds.



Vivien Feld Pole Sports TrainerVivien Feld is the principal instructor at Tanzstudio VI-Dance. Vivien is also a qualified international judge with significant pole industry experience.

Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Vivien Feld.


 

 

PDC Instructors

  • Our approved Instructors
    All PDC Approved instructors have agreed to our Code of Conduct and have provided proof of insurance and first aid training.
  • PDC Approved 4 Star Instructors
    PDC Approved (4 Star) Pole Dancing Instructors.

    PDC Approval (4 star) is achieved by providing a suitable pole dancing CV to the PDC. In addition, the applicant must provide two references from PDC Approved Instructors and must hold an AAP membership.

    As a minimum, PDC Approved (4 star) Instructors should exemplify excellence in teaching quality and have extensive pole fitness industry experience. They must be able to display a pro-active community involvement. This may include, but is not restricted to; running competitions, organising master classes, training champions, providing teacher training courses, having local and preferably national media recognition.

    In these ways, a PDC Approved (4 star) Instructor is recognised for making a positive contribution to the pole fitness industry.


    Alice Milner pole dancing portraitAlice Milner is the proprietor and principal instructor at Pole Dancing Bath. Alice is an accomplished fitness professional, pole dance teacher and pole dance performer.

     

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Alice Milner.




    Alina Schmidt Pole Dancing InstructorAlina Schmidt-Buttke is a PDC Approved 4 star pole dancing instructor who teaches at Crazy Pole in Bautzen Germany. Alina is an accomplished pole dance performer and teacher with significant industry experience.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Alina Schmidt-Buttke.




    Ally OReilly Pole Dancing

    Ally Franklin is the proprietor and principal instructor of Polelatis in Bridport, Devon, UK. Ally received references for her 4 star status from fellow PDC Approved Instructors Karen Currie from Princess K and Jenni Gooch from South Pole AKademy.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Ally Franklin.



    Tiny Pole dancing picture

    Amy Butterworth owns and teaches at Candy & Chrome pole dancing school in Chester. Amy started her pole career in early 2006 and has been addicted ever since. Amy is also a pole dance journalist and has received several business awards for her successful pole dance school.

     

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Amy Butterworth.

     


    Andi Ariseanu iAndi Ariseanu Pole Fitness teachers the principal instructor at Active Cherry Pole Dance Fitness. Andi is an accomplished pole dancer performer. teacher and judge. In addition to pole Andi is known for her other aerial arts including her spiral and prism work.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instuctor Andi Ariseanu.

     Angel F Pole Dancing PortraitAngel F is one of our Approved Teacher Trainers, she runs Discoveries Dance in Maryland, USA. Angel is a respected pole dancing instructor and she is active at promoting pole dancing in a positive light and removing the negative stereotypes that surround modern pole dance.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Angel F.

    Cindy Cooijmanns Pole Fitness instructorCindy Cooijmans is a well known pole dancing instructor and pole dance judge. Cindy is the creator of the Pole Move Box and is a member of the Pole Dance Community Syllabus Steering group. Cindy teaches in the Netherlands but has trained across the globe.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Cindy Cooijmans.


    Emily Smith 80s pole dance showEmily Smith is the Principal Instructor and Proprietor of Emily's Pole Fitness. Emily is an accomplished pole dancing instructor and performer.  Emily Smith has an impressive pole dancing CV detailing her ongoing professional development and her commitment to both her students and the wider pole dancing world..

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Emily Smith.



     Emma Nicholson Pole Dance PerformerEmma Nicholson is the proprietor and principal instructor at Studio Boutique in Hull. Emma has extensive industry experience including performing, judging and teaching. Emma's extensive pole CV shows both her professionalism and dedication to the pole dancing industry.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Emma Nicholson.




    Holly Gibbons Pole Dancing portraitHolly Gibbons is the principal instructor and proprietor of Pole Performance. Holly  has pole dancing since 2004 and is an avid promoter of pole fitness.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Holly Gibbons.





    Holly Munson Approved Pole Dancing InstructorHolly Munson is the principal instructor at Firefly poles in Norwich, UK. Holly has extensive pole industry experience as well as a impressive fitness CV.

    Read more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Holly Munson.


     



    Jamie Alexah Taylor Pole Dancing InstructorJamie Alexah-Taylor is the principal instructor and proprietor at Defy Gravity in Wales. Jamie is an accomplished teacher and pole dance performer. Jamie was the All Wales Pole Champion 2011 and she was a finalist in the elite section of the UK Professional Pole Championships 2011.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jamie Alexah-Taylor.




    Jane Cole Pole Perfect FitnessJane Cole is the owner and principal instructor at Pole Perfect Fitness in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Jane has been an avid promoter of pole and has had numerous occasions of media coverage.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jane Cole.



    Jolene Parlour Pole Dancing image

    Jolene Whiting is the principal Instructor and proprietor of Purity Pole. Jolene has been pole dancing since 2003 and is well known within the industry as a teacher, performer and judge. Jolene received her 2 references from fellow 4 star instructors Kate Johnstone from Spin City and Sam Remmer from The Art of Dance.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Jolene Whiting.



    Justine mclucas pole dance teacher

    Justine McLucas is the founder of Ecole De Pole. Justine is also a PDC Approved course provider. Justine has extensive pole industry experience both in performing and competing.

    Find out more about 4 star Pole Dancing Instructor Justine McLucas.



    Kara Bulpitt Pole ArtistKara Bulpitt is the principal instructor and proprietor of Opal Pole Dance in Wigan, UK. Kara is an authentic pole dancer with considerable industry experience. Kara is also the orgnaiser of the Authentic Pole Dance Competition.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Kara Bulpitt.



    karrie hammersley pole dancing instructor
    Karrie Hammersley is the principal instructor at is the principal instructor and owner of Karrie's Pole Fit in Ripley Matlock and Belper, UK. Karrie is also the orgnaiser of the Kick Ass Curves Pole Competition.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Karrie Hammersley.


    Kate_Johnstone_pole_dancing

    Kate Edwards nee Johnstone is the principal instructor and owner of Spin City Pole Fitness studios and she is also the original teacher of Bendy Kate. Kate is an active member of both the Pole Dance Community and the Equity Pole Dancers working party. Kate is an accomplished pole dancing performer, choreographer and judge.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Kate Edwards nee Johnstone.



     

    Ley jackson pole dance portraitLey Jackson teaches at Pole Guns in Newcastle, UK. Ley has also been part of a Guiness World Record in Pole dancing as well as organising the first ever UK instructors networking event.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Ley Jackson.

     



    Lisa Henderson Pole Dancing TeacherLisa Henderson is the joint owner of Studio 11 Pole Fitness in Bristol, UK. Lisa has raised tens of thousnads of pounds for charity via her poe dancing events.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Lisa Henderson.






    Lucille Marshall Pole DancerLucille Marshall started dancing at the age of 3. Lucille is the principal instructor at Body Synergy in Birminghom UK.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Lucille Marshall.

     



    Maxine_Holmes_pole_dancing_portraitMaxine Devis is the principal instructor and proprietor of Pole Fitness Windsor. Maxine is an accomplished dancer who specialises in choreography. Maxine has extensive pole dance teaching and performance experience as well as great sports and fitness knowledge and qualifications.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Maxine Devis.





    Nadine Rebel Crazy Pole InstructorNadine Rebel teaches at CrazySports Augsburg in Germany. She is also a master trainer for PDC Approved Course CrazySports. Nadine has extensive industry experience and a passion for pole.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Nadine Rebel.





    nathalie pole unity

    Nathalie Barron, owner and principal instructor of London's Pole School, achieves PDC Approved 4 star status. Nathalie has an impressive dance and pole dancing CV and has been dancing since she the age of 4 years old.

    Fnd out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Nathalie Barron.

     

    Penny Howarth pole dancer

    Penny Howarth teaches at pole dance school BodyBarre in Manchester and she is also part of the pole dance troupe the BodyBarre bombshells. Penny has been dancing all her life and is an accomplished pole dance teacher and performer.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Penny Howarth.

     

    360PoleDancingRobynRobyn Rooke has been pole dancing since 2005. Her flair for pole dancing and instruction was recognised, and she was invited to complete the teacher-training course by her instructors at PoleCats. Robyn developed a love of performing after entering her first pole dancing competition in 2006. Robyn is the founder of 360° Pole Dancing in Bristol where she teaches pole dancing and tricks to beginners right up to super advanced level.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Robyn Rooke.

     
    AOD Sam shoulder mount jackknifeSam Remmer started pole dancing in 2001 before setting up her pole dancing school in Plymouth in 2004.Sam is now a judge many competitions both national and international.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sam Remmer.



    Sandra Reichel Pole Dancing TeacherSandra Schlichting is the principal instructor at Studio Aria Arte she is also the editor of Pole Art Magazine.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sandra Schlichting.

     

     

    Sarah Brown Approved Pole Dancing InstructorSarah Brown is the founder of The Pole Studio, international pole judge and President of The PoleSafe Federation. Sarah is also a PDC Approved Course provider offering pole dance instructor training. Sarah is an accomplished instructor who is well respected within the pole dancing industry.

    Find out more abour 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Sarah Brown

     


    Stefania Roberto Polercise Pole Dance TeacherStefania Roberto is the principal instructor at Polercise Tenerife. Stefania has extensive industry experience and contribution including being the author of "So, I hear you're a pole dancer".

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Stefania Roberto.


     

    tracy huckfield allegra pole dancing pictureTracy Hancock started life as a pole dancing instructor in 2007. In 2008 Tracy decided to undertake some continuing professional development so she successfully completed an Exercise to Music (ETM) course to further her fitness knowledge. After completing her ETM Tracy felt ready to set up her own pole dancing school and Pagan's Pole was born. Tracy is also the promoter of PDC approved All Wales Pole Championships.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Tracy Hancock.

    Tracey Simmonds fitness pole dancing instructor
    Tracey Simmonds is one of the master trainers for PDC Approved course, The Pole Studio Training. Tracey is also an accomplished performer with many titles to her name.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Tracey Simmonds.



    Vivien Feld Pole Sports TrainerVivien Feld is the principal instructor at Tanzstudio VI-Dance. Vivien is also a qualified international judge with significant pole industry experience.

    Find out more about 4 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Vivien Feld.


     

     

  • PDC Approved 3 Star Instructors


    All PDC Approved (3 star) Instructors have provided the PDC with copies of their industry recognised qualifications, professional indemnity and public liability insurance as well as an up to date first aid certificate.

    All PDC approved instructors have agreed to abide by the PDC code of conduct.

    View the PDC three star instructors.

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