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Carly is a pole artist, aerialist, and handbalancer
based in Utah. She has been teaching and training in
flexibility and hand balancing for over 10 years, and
has been competing and teaching as a pole artist for
4 years. Journeys never end, they only change and
evolve; Carly has evolved from back yard flipping, to
gymnastics, rock climbing, yoga, contortion, aerial
silks, hand balancing, dance, and pole artistry. Carly’s
style is a combination of these elements from her
past, creating an animal like movement quality.
Competition titles
2018 USPDF Professional Champion
2017 Pole Theatre USA Drama and Overall
2017 Pole Art America Elite
2016 Pole Theatre USA Art professional
2016 PSO Nationals professional
2016 Pacific Pole Championships pro 2nd
2015 National Aerial Pole Art Allstar 2nd
Qualifications/Certifications
Teaching insurance from Alternative Balance
Yoga Alliance 200 hr YTT
USAG Safety & Risk Management
Bachelor in Exercise Sport Science
10 years spotting experience with
competitive gymnastics and tumbling

I pole dance because I’m fucking crazy. I’m 41 years old. I should be in a retirement home and not on a pole... maybe I should say something more professional. I love watching people come out of their shell and working with them to move in interesting and unexpected ways. Oh, I also like to dance slutty.

I love how the energy of my students radiates outward. Without fail I always end class feeling significantly more energized and inspired than how I started regardless of how hard I was riding that struggle bus at the beginning.

My style is a mix of campy, sexy, and fun and I want to share that with all of my students. I love seeing their excitement and feeling of accomplishment when they realize how strong they are!

My journey into pole dance has brought me strength, health, art, expression, a community of the greatest friends, and so much more. I love being able to share that with others and watch them grow in their dance and themselves.

My love for yoga led me to aerial yoga and then eventually to my aerial silks addiction. For me yoga is a lifestyle. It keeps me balanced and grounded in my aerial practice. I think yoga is a great tool for everyone no matter what type of athlete you are or your movement abilities.

My clients inspire me to be better. I love helping people get their body strong in a balanced way, while learning how to use proper form. I love helping people reach goals they thought were impossible. I am a performance artist, trained first in physical theater, and love how each person moves and expresses themselves differently.

I took my first pole class in 2011 and I have been in love ever since. For me, pole dancing is therapy, a form of self-care, and a means of empowerment. I love that pole has reshaped how I think about my body. A few years into pole dancing I started valuing my body for what it could do, rather than what it looked like. I wanted to be strong so that I could achieve the next pole combo on my wishlist. I truly believe this isn't a transformation I would have been able to achieve without the positive community and environment that pole dancing brought to my life. In 2014, I became XPert certified to teach pole fitness in order to help others reach this point of fulfillment and body love. My favorite classes to teach involve a lot of floorwork, choreography, and stretching! 

I love witnessing students begin to explore and tap into their bliss and then challenge themselves to take it to the next level. It lights me up; leaves me inspired and keeps me moving.

I love the versatility of pole. One day it can be mellow, soft, sensual or even erotic. The next day it can be powerful, acrobatic, and energetic. It can fit anyone, at any stage in their life. (I have even taught my grandparents, aunts, and neices!) It can nurture you and push you into finding inner and outer strength you never knew existed. I am forever grateful for my own pole journey and for the freedom I have in exploring movement.  My mission is to serve as guide for others in their own journey and to help them find their own inner and outer strength.

I love to teach because pole, aerials, and intuitive dance opened up so much for me and I desire deeply to facilitate that growth for others. It allowed me to embrace and celebrate my body, my strength, and feminine energy; it allowed me to heal and love myself again, and it showed me the power focus and determination. I love to teach because through that, I get the honor of witnessing the growth of so many incredible people--providing a space for them to cultivate their own journeys and celebrate themselves and their unique gifts.

The thrill of climbing trees and swinging on a playground as a kid, transformed into the curiosity of aerials and discovery of pole. Ultimately, it is the community and sharing the fun with others that make it even more special. As an instructor it is so satisfying to see people break out of their comfort zone, embrace who they are, and fly high.