About Us

With over 10 years of creative movement experience – from aerial silks to lollipop lyra to pole, Chrissy is obsessed with spreading her love for any and all things dance. She began her journey with poor body image, and movement arts helped her transform that relationship. Pole dance allowed her to love her body not for what it looks like, but for what it can do. She is excited to build a community that values and supports the development of inner and outer strength, personal growth, body respect, and creativity. She is known for her fierce power moves, slinky low flow, and for encouraging her students to not just get stronger, but to become more in tune with their bodies.

Leah is an Xpert trained pole instructor, certified yoga teacher, handstand coach, and ex-gymnast. She has a life-long adoration and history of movement. She is dedicated to the success and safety of her students, educating others on the importance of form, function, and creativity.

Vee is a multi skilled performer and coach native to Tampa Fl. She has been pole dancing for over 10 years, pole was the spark that led her into many other avenues of creativity and holds a special place in her heart! Her favorite skills on the pole include high speed spins, advanced tricks and transitions combined with performance style drama and story telling. Her students are always taught how to use the rest of their body in pole dancing aside from the tricks to add style and flare into their routine. Helping students accomplish a move they didn’t think their body would do is one of her favorite things about sharing pole dance!

Mikey has been pole dancing for over three years. It has been an amazing journey of self-confidence for him, and a creative outlet to express himself in a variety of ways he never thought possible. Now a performer and teacher, Mikey is excited to help students find that same safe space where they can move freely and grow into their own unique beauty and strength.

Polina is a POSA certified pole fitness instructor and an ACE certified personal trainer. She started pole dance when she was 30 without any dance or gymnastics background. She teaches students of all ages and levels, she is focused on building strength and body control to help students feel confident, look smooth and express themselves in their own personal way.

You may know Karma by her stage name, Velvet Kae. It was in LA in 2022 when she discovered pole dancing - a journey that would transform her life in ways she would never imagine. Struggling with body image issues and feeling disconnected from herself, she took a pole class and the rest is history. She lost 60 pounds, and found a new appreciation for her body, allowing her to explore sensuality and strength in ways she never thought possible. She became a certified pole dance instructor, and now teaches others how to connect with their bodies, embrace self-love, and unleash their inner power. Whether you're looking to get fit, express yourself, or simply explore a new side of who you are, she's here to guide you every step of the way. Catch her performing regularly in burlesque, pole, and lyra around the Tampa Bay area.

Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES is a highly credentialed fitness professional with over 30 years of expertise in Pilates, strength and conditioning, and yoga instruction. Known for her innovative approach to movement, she empowers students to enhance their mobility, core strength, and stamina, making her classes a perfect complement to pole and aerial training.

As a passionate advocate for pole and aerial arts, Maria brings creativity and precision to her teaching while inspiring students to feel strong, confident, and connected in their movement. Beyond the studio, she is a master trainer for Total Gym, a fitness writer for accredited publications, and the creator of the Plyo Pilates Method.

Disarray (Rachael) is a pole dance instructor specializing in fast, dynamic spin pole passes and choreography rooted in hardstyle and metal. She brings a sharp, disciplined edge to every pole pass and choreography. As co-producer of the Original Sin Show, she is deeply involved in the darker, more aggressive side of pole dance. At Liquid Metal Pole Dance, she is committed to pushing students safely and respectfully to discover the full extent of their physical and mental potential. Expect structured, challenging classes with a focus on strength, control, and unleashing intensity through movement.  

Rachel (Rainn Riot)  is a dynamic force in the Tampa Bay dance scene—a performer, choreographer, instructor, and storyteller. With roots in jazz, contemporary, swing dance, and martial arts, Rainn discovered pole dancing three and a half years ago and quickly fell headfirst into its magnetic power. Since then, she’s haunted stages including the Original Sin Show and Haute Velour, seeking to captivate audiences with emotionally charged performances that blur the lines between movement and narrative. As an instructor, Rainn finds deep purpose in guiding students to uncover their strength, resilience, and voice. She believes pole is not just a form of dance—it’s a powerful medium for self-expression, resistance, and transformation.

Amber Bright started her pole journey in 2009 to build her self-confidence, and bring more self-love into her life. She later received her certification to teach pole through X-PERT teacher training in 2010. She became the owner of Apple Jelly Pole Studios between 2012 - 2022. she later received her 200 hr YTT (Yoga certification) in 2022 and In 2023 she received her functional flow certification through High Vibrations living. Along with over 14 years of teaching experience, she has performed in multiple showcases, judged professional pole competitions, and she is a co-Producer of Original Sin Show. She has personally trained with some of the best athletes and performers in the world. Her passion is making her students feel confident while building mental and physical strength they never thought was possible.