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. Now I have transitioned to primarily Strength, Mobility, and sustainable life-long movement.
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, 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 Master Health and Wellness Coach; ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist; ISSA Nutrition Coach; Mindfulness and Meditation
Dance Specific Certs: Level 2 PoleStrong Strength and Conditioning Specialist; Body By Fran TTM Elite; Zumba; 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.
Coming up! New series ever other month:
May, Sep, Nov - Midweek Mobility Magic
April - Next Level Shoulders
June - Healthy Hips
August - Healthy Hammies
October - Next Level Knees
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