Bethany Finlay

Bethany has been pole dancing for 16 years and is the owner of Aerial Dance Studios Ballarat & Inferno Entertainment. She was previously an elite level gymnast for most of her childhood and enjoys the dynamic side of pole dancing the most. She is well known for her flips and tumbles on the pole and is the current Australian Pole Champion making her the only pole dancer to ever win the title for a 3rd time. Bethany spends a lot of time traveling and teaching and is super excited to be coming to @lasvegaspolecamp for the second time!

 

Coco Kehong

Coco is a world-class dancer that has stormed various international stages with his flawless performance and seamless techniques.

Coco is based in Shanghai and is where he founded “Coco K Academy." Over the years, not only has he trained countless students to a professional level, he was also a regular participant and guest in numerous competitions, events & TV shows. The first world championship that he won was in 2016 and he has been unstoppable since. Coco has won China World Pole Dance Championship three years consecutively (2015-2017), IPSAF Pole Sport World Championship 2017, Pole Art Italy 2018 and many more. With such success, Coco is invited in different pole competitions as judge.

Coco has influenced many pole dancers around the world with his signature tricks. His unique and creative pole combos and tricks have inspired many people to pole dance. His social media has close to 100K followers and he is considered as one of the most influential pole dancers on social media.

 

Estefania

Estefania is an old school pole dancer based in Mexico, with almost ten years of experience. She started pole dance back in 2013 after having an intensive training in ice skating and ballet in her younger years. She has been teaching and performing all around the world for years in different studios, pole retreats and camps. 

 

Cris Saez

Cris is an internationally acclaimed pole artist known for his powerful, fluid, and creative style. With a background in calisthenics and gymnastics, he has built a dynamic career spanning over a decade, earning multiple national and international titles. Originally from Chile, Cris has competed and performed worldwide, including on major platforms like Got Talent. He is the founder of CS Pole Academy—the largest studio network in Chile—and creator of Pole Experience, a certification program training instructors across Latin America. As a sought-after performer, educator, and judge, Cris has led workshops in over 30 countries and been featured in elite events such as World Pole Art Italy, Spain, and Argentina. His mission is to inspire and elevate the global pole dance community through innovation, education, and artistry

 

Kira Bucca 

Kira is an Ultra Pole World champion (aka crazy trickster) and multiple times award winner for pole art. Kira is currently part of the Vertical Show touring cast and competes with the USA Team at IPSF. Kira loves dynamic movement, power spins, and character pieces. 

 

Natasha Wang 

Natasha is one of the icons of pole. Known for her graceful and creative style, Natasha travels the globe as an in-demand teacher, performer and competition judge. Natasha has won numerous competition titles, including IPC Pole Art Champion (2018), IPC Ultimate Champion (2013) and US Pole Dance Champion (2011). Her live and virtual classes blend elements of yoga and fitness while never losing sight of inclusivity and fun. Natasha is a 260-hour Registered Yoga Teacher in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, and is certified by X-Pert, elevatED in Pole & Flexibility, Floor Flow, Pole Moves, Vertical Art Athletics and Liquid Motion 1 and 2, and Liquid Motion Pole. She is an ambassador for X-Pole and MilaKrasna. You can learn from her via her on-demand platform PoleticaMovement.

 

Tara Meyer

Tara Meyer is a Canadian-born, Reno-based powerhouse of grace, strength, and artistry. A celebrated dancer and 9X elite pole champion, Tara’s extraordinary talent has captivated audiences and earned her coveted opportunities with world-renowned entertainment giants like Cirque du Soleil and Canada’s Got Talent. Her spellbinding performances are matched only by her dedication to uplifting others in the dance and pole community. For over a decade, Tara has been a trailblazer in the industry, serving as a sought-after competition judge, coach, competitor and guest performer. She is the visionary founder of VogueFit, a prestigious Pole & Aerial Studio in Winnipeg, Canada, where she has empowered students for 12 years. Her influence extends globally through her online platform, www.tarameyer.com, which offers unparalleled resources for dancers of all levels.

 

Templo

Templo is a seasoned aerial artist with over 9 years of experience across multiple disciplines, including pole dance, Lyra, trapeze, and aerial fabric. Acclaimed for his artistry and technique, he has earned titles in prestigious competitions such as Pole Art France (2018) and Pole Classic Las Vegas (2019) He also serves as an international judge and workshop instructor, sharing his expertise and passion for aerial arts with performers around the world.

 

Callum 

Callum is a distinguished pole dance artist and flexibility coach based in Edinburgh, UK. With over seven years of experience teaching and performing across the UK and Europe, Callum has established a strong presence in the pole and aerial arts community. His performance credits include notable shows such as Broken Doll Events, Carnival of Carnage, Molten Muse, The Lust Movement Experience, and PESTS. He currently serves as the acting head judge for the Shadow Bound Pole Tricks competition series in Scotland. Callum is passionate about helping students enhance their mobility, strength, and end-range control while nurturing their unique artistic expression. His teaching philosophy centers on empowering individuals in their creative journey—whether through technical guidance, artistic exploration, or offering support and encouragement along the way.

 

Evgeny 

Evgeny is a dedicated and passionate artist with over 14 years of performing experience, 9 of which was a solo act. After concluding a career in artistic gymnastics, he successfully transitioned into the circus industry. Evgeny worked in multiple settings including area, touring, and resident shows. He created several acts for shows and international festivals, including cirque de demain. Evgeny is interested in influencing the future of circus through teaching upcoming artists and is currently coaching various levels and ages on chinese pole since 2018. 

 

Claudia Renee 

Claudia's pole dance journey began in 2009, and she quickly turned her passion into a full-time career. After competing in Texas and winning her first international title in 2015, she moved to Los Angeles, where she managed and taught at one of the top pole studios in the U.S. Certified in pole and aerial instruction by XPert and Spin City, Claudia specializes in Basework & Fluidity, making dance accessible and empowering for all. She’s contributed to projects like Hustlers (choreographing for Constance Wu) and served as a sensuality coach for Lily Rose Depp on The Idol. Claudia has also worked with stars like Victoria Secret Model, Bianca Balti, and Minka Kelly. Since 2010, Claudia has taught in 20+ countries and launched Team Basework in 2020, a global virtual pole studio with over 25 instructors. The platform focuses on Basework and inclusivity, uniting a worldwide community of pole dancers. Claudia’s career reflects her commitment to pushing the boundaries of pole dance and empowering others to do the same.

 

Suwasit 

Suwasit's goals as a coach and polefessor, aren't to show you how good he is, but rather to show you how great you are and can be. Suwasit has been  teaching since 1997 and had over 27 years working in the entertainment industry. Suwasit is the first male pole dancer featured on the Las Vegas Strip. Suwasit is also a World Champion and 7 Time U.S. Medalist.

 

Johanna 

Johanna is an accomplished pole artist, aerialist, dancer and choreographer. She spent 10+ years working for Cirque du Soleil and has choreographed for Cirque, Dragone, Madonna, Dita Von Teese and many others. Johanna was the personal pole coach and choreographer to JLo for both Hustlers and SuperBowl LIV.

 

Amelie

Amelie is an internationally recognized performer with multiple television appearances, including @pvalleystarz, @agt, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Known for her signature long, flexible lines, and dynamic stage presence, she continues to inspire audiences around the world.

 

Talia 

Talia was born and raised in Miami and has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education with a Minor in Sociology graduating from Florida International University. Her versatility as a pole artist, aerialist, and dancer has led her to starring roles in production shows for Cirque du Soleil, Franco Dragone Entertainment Group, Ricky Martin, Motley Crue, Rita Ora, Zombie Burlesque, Monika, One Drop by Cirque du Soleil, and Royal Caribbean International. You may have also seen her on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, Iheart Radio, along with various television shows, commercials, and movies.  She has competed Nationally and Internationally in the Pole Community in which she has placed and even won such as NAPA, MPDA, and Pole Classic and she is the Champion of PPC 2017 Women’s Professional Champion for Pole Sport Organization. She is an athlete for X-Pole. She is also certified in the Barre Method. She is currently living back in Vegas, getting certified in Pilates, designing her athletic clothing line “Talia Jade”, and continuing her love for Pole- training, coaching, and choreographing in our Pole community. Check her website- www.taliajademarino.com for more information.

 

MP

MP (Mary Pat Letourneau) is an award-winning choreographer and performance artist who performs nationwide as a contortionist, pole artist, aerialist, dancer, and also is a stunt performer for various TV Shows. In this capacity, she toured the United States working for a variety of entertainment companies and performed in three long-running hit resident shows at the prestigious Faena Hotel in Miami Beach. As a graduate of Columbia College Chicago in 2015, with a BFA in Dance, she utilizes her knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and Mongolian contortion techniques she’s learned from various coaches to teach flexibility and contortion classes, including private instruction and coaching.

 

 

Nia Millani  

Nia, who is originally from Costa Rica has been doing pole professionally for over a decade. She has competed professionally in pole sport.

Nia is also a multidisciplinary circus artist, and you will regularly find her performing in hair suspension, aerials and contortion, for which she is available to perform in and out of town. 

 

 Jonny

Jonny is a dedicated and passionate movement artist whose fitness journey began in 2012 as a certified RYT-500 yoga instructor, specializing in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. It was here that his love for being upside down first took root. In 2013, Jonny discovered his true calling in pole, committing himself to full-time training under world-class instructors. His passion for acrobatics led him to deepen his practice further, spending seven years studying Mongolian contortion. Jonny has showcased his talents on the global stage, competing in over ten professional-level competitions worldwide, including earning the title of National Elite Champion at the IPSF in 2018. Today, he is deeply dedicated to coaching and inspiring students, helping them unlock their fullest potential and achieve their personal goals.

 

Marlo Fisken

Marlo is a former USA and international pole dance champion (2011) who has 33 years of dance training, 26 years of experience as a movement educator, and 17 years as a pole teacher and innovator. You may of seen her as a pole artist in the [Rock of Ages movie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpWgbDdiR_k), Commercials for SoBe Energy drinks, the Colbert Report, America's Got Talent and an Elle magazine feature.

She was an International Pole Dance Federation Instructor of the Year, is the creator of the phrase “Static Rotations” and was the first to do (and name) many common pole moves such as the Bird of Paradise, Pegasus, Full Capezio, Gargoyle, Compass, Snapdragon, Back Ayesha, Juliette spin, and more.

With degrees in Anthropology and numerous certification credentials from Pilates to strength coaching, she has dedicated her life to the art of sharing movement. She is the creator of Flowmovement.net Invert Ready and over 40 other online courses.

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Juan Francisco Rodriguez 

Juan Palochino is a physical education teacher, pole dance coach and artist from Argentina based in Madrid. He has winning titles in competitions like Pole Theatre (drama & comedy) and PSO (art). His specialty is dynamic movements focusing on strength and acrobatics. He has a very sharp eye for technique, and loves working with students of all levels to help them grow in their pole journey and gain confidence in their movement skills.

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Poletic Song (Crystal Song)

Crystal is a captivating pole dancer from Beijing,China, who found her artistic home in the vibrant Bay Area. She is the owner of Songbird Dance Studio in San Francisco since 2023. She has a keen focus on pole heels flow, and pole tricks that show off her legs, hip flexibility, and strength. Crystal also explores and draws inspirations from a diverse range of other dance styles, infusing elements of belly dancing, zouk and other dynamic movement styles into her performances and choreography.

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Elizabeth BFit

Elizabeth is a Kinesiologist, aerialist, and a cast member of EmCirque performance group; Oscillations dance company and a number of other aerialist performance groups.  Elizabeth has an educational background focusing on biomechanics with emphasis on developing personal movement. Elizabeth focuses on proper body alignment for optimal sport performance and injury prevention. Dedicated and passionate about pole and aerial she is eager to share her knowledge and training with others. Her goal is to teach and instill proper technique, confidence, motivation and love for all things pole and aerial related with everyone she works with.

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Bree Fernelius

Bree began her pole journey in 2017, bringing with her a background in competitive gymnastics and dance. She quickly fell in love with pole fitness for its power to build confidence, self-love, and creative expression. She founded Beautiful Bodies Fitness in Surprise, AZ, to create a safe and welcoming space where others can grow, move freely, and feel at home in their bodies. Bree is a certified Level 1–3 Pole Instructor and Master Trainer with the Pole Fitness Alliance. Bree is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA), an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and the 2023 & 2024 USPSF National Champion.

She’s a passionate teacher, wife, and mom of three, dedicated to helping others find joy through movement and self-discovery.

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Kevin (Aerial Conda) 

Kevin is a professional acrobat and TikTok influencer, having performed in over 45 countries in touring shows with Disney, Royal Caribbean, and more.

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Andrew

Andrew Alvarado grew up dancing with his my mom, a former Boston Ballet pro, and started teaching jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary after high school. Andrew was inspired to try pole after seeing Jennifer Lopez train with Johanna Sapakie—combining dance and strength felt like the perfect fit. Since then, Andrew has become a competitive pole performer and instructor. The pole community has given him a space to be fully himself, and he's excited for where this journey takes him.