Kiki

Kiki's movement journey began in 2015 at The Keep Yoga and Circus Arts (now Aerial Dragons), where she discovered a passion for ground acrobatics, aerial silks, and more. Just six months in, she took the stage for her first performance, a fundraising show to support the studio's relocation. The thrill of sharing her hard work with an audience was intoxicating, and she was hooked.

As Kiki continued to hone her skills, she began assisting the owner Jessica King, eventually leading her own classes. This is where she found her true calling. Teaching wasn't just about conveying information; it was about creating a safe, empowering space where students could grow. Seeing others master new skills filled her with a joy that surpassed even her own accomplishments.

Through it all, Kiki is forever grateful to her teachers, coaches, and fellow studios who've supported her growth. Their guidance has shaped her journey, and she's thankful for the ongoing opportunities to learn from them.

Fast forward nearly a decade, and Kiki has become a seasoned performer, gracing the stage at countless events and shows. More importantly, she's inspired hundreds through her teaching. Kiki believes in embracing the student mindset, always seeking knowledge to share. She's on a mission to make it okay to be a beginner, to embrace the journey, and to own your growth with confidence.

Vee Parker

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! Moves are always given in variations to suit different bodies as well as broken down in bite size or practiced in progression’s from the floor to fully understand body mechanics involved in tricks. In her class there is always lots of cheering each other on and rooting for fellow students while we all accomplish new levels in pole together as a team.

Mia

A little bit about me originally from Norfolk Virginia. I’ve been dancing since I was 5 years old. I love the art of dance because it allows you to tell a story without saying a word. My dance styles are Sensual Heels, Twerk & Beginners level Hip Hop.

Olga Shelikh

Olga started her dance journey in Moscow, Russia. She took a strip-plastic (aka body plastic/floorwork) class in 2009 and then never stopped. She also tried pole dancing in 2014 and fell in love with it too. Olga became an instructor in 2016, right before moving to Florida.

She is known for her fun and challenging classes, slinky style and musicality. She is extremely friendly and nice, and loves to see everyone feel their best.

To share her vision and unique ability to tell a story while she dances, she has participated in various competitions and shows over the last 15 years in Russia and the US.

Christine Weiss

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 is known for her power moves and for encouraging her students to not just get stronger, but to become more in tune with their bodies.

Viva Williams

Viva Williams (Miss MeOw) is a professional and insured trainer, choreographer, and performance artist. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Communications and a minor in dance, she has managed some of the most liberating private party events and dance workshops for dance enthusiasts alike. Since 2015, as a certified Zumba instructor & yoga mindfulness educator, her mission is encouraging her community to step into their power and hype themselves up! When choreo calls, you can find her creating for performances or leading a variety of classes such as pole dance, chair dance, yoga lessons, and strength training, just to name a few. Viva’s passion as an educator and performer has led her to maintain many personal and professional relationships, welcoming performance opportunities for groups and individuals to indulge in the art of body language through her creative expression and experiences of performance art. Keeping the mind, body, and spirit in alignment with strength training, meditation, and yoga, Viva encourages her students, family, and community to honor their power and do what keeps their soul alive. Viva is your number one hype girl! Stay connected with her dance blog, Soulher Power, to learn more with her at HOC in person or on YouTube.

“I’m so grateful to be a part of the HOC community where you aren’t just a number and really feel supported.”

Specialities: Strength training, Meditative movement, Sensual therapy, and Chair dance to sum it all up!

Kaku

Special K has performed and instructed throughout the Tampa Bay area for several years. She is a private introvert by day, and a passionate pole instructor by night. She loves to display how "strength can be seamlessly synonymous with sexy." Her unique blend of different movement styles creates raw, dynamic, and high-energy combinations and routines that make her truly special! The joy of Special K can be seen in the skill set of her students.

Leah

Certified yoga teacher, xpert trained pole instructor, handstand coach, and ex gymnast Twisted Metal has a life-long adoration for movement. Always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge and grow her skills, she is dedicated to sharing information with her students and helping them understand the importance of form, function, and creativity. If you don’t find her on a pole, on her hands, or on a yoga mat, you’ll find her cozied up with her pets reading a book or listening to music.

Rainn Riot

Rainn Riot has 15+ years of movement and dance experience. Her pole journey began three and a half years ago, and she has been teaching for two and half years. Rainn specializes in base work and low flow sensual choreography and freestyle movement, but also loves to teach tricks on the floor and in the air. Rainn is a regular competitor in pole competitions, and was the 2023 Original Sin Unholy Champion. Her favorite parts about teaching include supporting students expand their skills, explore their dance style, and build confidence in their growth as a mover and a dancer. To Rainn, as long as movement is being practiced safely and sustainably, there are no wrong answers when it comes to how a dancer wants to practice and develop their authentic movement. She can’t wait to meet you and support you on your journey.

Orion Orbits

Orion has been exploring different types of movement and dance throughout her life, but when she found pole she fell in love. She loves both spin and static, but her favorite style is slow, slinky, and occasionally shocking. Her favorite thing about pole is the confidence and community it has brought into her life, and she is excited for you to experience the same!

Karma Young

Passionate pole dancer embracing sensuality, fluidity, and self-discovery. Pole unlocked my identity as a woman, empowering me to walk taller in my every day life. Outside the studio, I thrive outdoors and love exploring new destinations. Join me on a journey of empowerment and adventure.

Animalia

Animalia is a Florida native who has performed burlesque, fire, gogo & more all over the country. She is a true wild child and embraces her inner animal to the fullest.

Nadia Nirvana

Nadia Nirvana is a multi-talented artist and athlete from Los Angeles. Her journey includes gymnastics, theatre, ballet, jazz, contemporary, bodybuilding, heels, lollipop, burlesque and contortion. She has competed in the pro division at several pole competitions including Original Sin, Dance Filthy USA and recently won the title of Queen of Cannons & Chrome. She’s graced the stage at many professional shows including Lux Pole Cabaret in Tampa, Lust Pole show in Orlando, Vertical Desires in Missouri and the legendary PoleMaster’s Playhouse in West Hollywood, CA. She’s a passionate, highly experienced teacher and creative powerhouse who loves to educate and inspire others. She recently created and produced her first show, Origins, an educational variety show highlighting sex workers and queer artists. Her years of dancing in strip clubs is evident in her slinky, sensual style. Her mission is to help as many people learn dance technique, find their unique style and live an embodied life.

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