How I started my fitness journey.

In 2017 I took my first pole dance class at the tender young age of 42.

It was a big step to try pole dance as a middle aged woman with bit of a belly and a few dimples in places they didn’t belong; but suddenly I was sexy and strong and confident. I had NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE - not even as a child. Now I have achieved my certifications with multiple companies and my hope is to pass it on in an accessible, inclusive manner.

Currently, the majority of my classes are built around the foundational strength needed for dance and life. And my Wednesday series are all prehab driven, to keep healthy all the little things that break first. I also offer Personal Training Services and (LIVE ONLINE) Liquid Motion (Floor and Pole), Cardio Chair, Flexibility Flow Classes, Conditioning Classes, and prehab series. Most of my classes DO NOT REQUIRE A POLE.

I have worked hard to ensure you have the best experience -

NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer (CPT); Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS); AFPA Certified Health and Wellness Coach; ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist; ISSA Nutrition Coach

Dance Specific Certs: Level 2 PoleStrong Strength and Conditioning Specialist; Body By Fran TTM Elite; Liquid Motion® 1.0, 2.0, Heels, and Pole; XPERT Fitness Flexibility Flow; Moxie Movez Senior Pole Fitness; Cleo’s Rock N Pole Exotic Burn and Showgirl Spin Pole; Chair Dance Express; Mindfulness and Meditation; Zumba.

*** Coming in 2026! New series ever other month:

Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov - Midweek Mobility Magic
Feb - Next Level Knees
April - Next Level Shoulders
June - Healthy Hips
August - Healthy Hammies

What was I doing before dancing?

I wanted to be an athletic trainer in high school, but instead, I went into the Air Force Reserves as a Medic. Shortly thereafter, I spent 26 years traveling the world as a U.S. Air Force spouse. We were stationed in Illinois (had my son), Japan, Maryland, Italy (my daughter was born here), Nebraska, Germany, then landed here in Virginia before my husband retired in 2020. I had multiple careers in all those moves - bartender, bar manager, vault supervisor, club manager, Kirkland’s assistant store manager, Realtor, Sprint store manager, BMW salesperson, and then finally I became a Budget Analyst for the U.S. Air Force in Germany, then for the U.S. Army here by day, and of course in 2020, a fitness instructor by night.
I attained my Personal Trainer certification at 50, and feel like I have completed what I thought I would all those years ago.

I hope to work with you soon! ~Teri