our instructors
OUR INSTRUCTORS
DERICK PIERSON
Derick Pierson began his pole dancing and circus career almost five years ago. Starting later in life due to injuries generated by car accidents, he developed a “never give up attitude”. As an ex-cheerleader he has a background in tumbling and a very competitive drive. At the age of eighteen he commenced training with the South Florida Circus Arts School in Miami Florida. He has trained in contortion, trapeze, silks, and aerial cube. Discovering his love for pole Derick started through self-teaching, and then branched out to find Allison Sipes (USPDF Pro/ Master X-pert Trainer) his teacher, and friend. With her help he started his competitive pole career. Derick is now the Male American Pole Fitness Champion for 2011, and the IPC 2ND place Pole Art Champion 2010, National Aerial Pole Art 2012 Championship, IPC Champion 2013, Worlds Runner Up and the list goes on. Derick was just voted in Pole Dance International magazine Best new artist, best pole flexibility, and best over all male performer! He has also been featured in Pole spin, and Vertical Art and Fitness magazines.
RAFAELA MONTANARO
Rafaela began her career as a Pole Dancer in May 2009, conquering titles Brazilian Champion and South America with only 5 months of training. Undoubtedly, Pole Dance was love at first sight. The following year Rafaela started her career as a teacher of the sport and increased her daily workouts, winning three titles in major championships worldwide category, won the prize "Pole Tricks" - awarded to the best athlete who performs stunts - and also the Third at Miss Pole Dance World 2010 in Switzerland, was also champion in the category FIT International Pole Championship 2010 in Tokyo. During 2011, Rafaela won the titles of National Champion in the category of World Cup Pole and Vice Champion in the international category. After a period away by injury, she returned to training and won the title of champion in the category bi-FIT International Pole Championship 2012 in Hong Kong, and Bi-South American Championship in Argentina. Rafaela believes that winning is possible for everyone, provided there is commitment to the activity, focus and determination.
JACQUELINE AMENDOLA
Jackie Amendola studio owner/ pole, fitness instructor/competitor & member of the National Physique Committee , has been in the fitness industry for over 18 years personal training and teaching group fitness. She was Exotic Dancer magazines world sexiest showgirl 2000 and recently taking Most Artistic award in the Florida Pole Fitness Championship, and placed 2nd in Southern Pole Championships 2013. Jacqueline competes in bikini a division of bodybuilding at NPC sanctioned events. Placing top three has qualified her to compete at a National level. Life as a feature headliner was her introduction into pole dancing. She had to learn from the school of hard knocks:) learning pole from the best exotic dancers from all over the world. She has managed to tie her experience from 10 years of being a feature headliner with her 15 years of being a fitness trainer and competitor into a super program. Our school is a place to train hard, where the students take their training very seriously. Every student leaves the Pole Studio learning something new every time they attend class, and the results please them so much they always come back for more. Some of the students grow to be stronger personally because Jacqueline ensures each student has something to be proud of. She has really turned this pole studio into an awesome program.
STACY DISCOUNT
Stacy Discount. Winner 2015 of the Florida Pole Fitness Championship Semi Pro Division! Stacy Discount is a native Florida girl who fell in love with pole in 2009. She was instantly hooked and began attending pole class almost everyday. Just as she became an advanced level student and began considering competing, Stacy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She was forced to take two years off while she battled cancer and was able to return to the sport in February of 2013, the minute she got medical clearance. Entering back into her beloved pole community gave Stacy a positive outlet and an enjoyable way to rehab her body and regain her strength. Stacy now trains at Pixie Fitness in Pompano Beach, Florida. Stacy’s love for fitness has always been at the center of her life but pole is now at center stage.