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With 12 years of formal dance training, the last four years on the pole have emerged as the ultimate self-expression for Chalese, AKA “Lucky”. Her students and coworkers at Brassy Butterfly have watched as she constantly evolves-sharing her skills and love for the pole. Additionally she is a full-time student who is pursuing a degree in Chiropractic medicine. Her studies there and her love of pole dancing tie together as she lives the reality of fitness and good health.
Melanie began Pole Dancing in 2009. With no previous dance or gymnastics experience, she realized that she had a true passion for this sport. After losing 30+ lbs, she decided to take it to the next level and aspired to compete. Melanie was a finalist for the USPDF 2010 East Coast Regionals competition, but was injured and unable to complete her routines. She is thrilled to share the stage again with such great athletes in NYC.
Heidi Pasch is a passionate fitness expert and NASM certified personal trainer. The daughter of a gymnastics coach, she began training in diapers. She retired from competitive gymnastics in 2000 to pursue dance. After suffering from a catastrophic knee injury she found pole dancing as a means to reclaim her body as both an athlete and an artist. She currently trains at her fitness studio Pasch Bodies in Santa Barbara, CA.
Amy is the manager of BeSpun in Los Angeles where she also teaches and trains under Leigh Ann Orsi. Her background includes training in ballet, silks, and contortion at Kinetic Theory Theatre. She most recently competed in Pole Art in Stockholm, Sweden and also presented a doubles showcase piece with partner David Garcia. Amy’s company, Bendability Fitness, released a set of DVDs with BeSpun in December 2010 focusing on stretching, conditioning, and foam roller and resistance bands for pole dancers.
Jennifer Kim has been pole dancing for 1 1/2 years. She trains at Bespun and Kinetic Theory Circus Arts. A few of her performing credits include Kelly Yvonne’s Girl Next Door, Kelly Maglia’s Vertical Theater.
My name is Sarah, and I work at Rock N Body Pole Studio in Tampa, FL. I’m a self taught pole dancer and I got started after seeing videos on Youtube and soon after bought a pole. I have been dancing for 3 to 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier to do it for a living. I will also finish my Bachelors Degree in Sociology in May at the University of South Florida.
Here is something from the heart. I love competitions because of the intense anticipation and the opportunity to be inspired by all the amazing competitors out there. It is a huge honor to share a stage with these strong and beautiful athletes. I have met some of my dearest friends and inspirations through competitions and these women have helped me grow into the dancer I am today. VIVA POLE.
I’m a married to my wonderful husband and have four wonderful children. I teach the DIVAS classes (advanced Polga) in Bakersfield, CA at Polga Fitness. I’ve been active in pole dancing for 1 1/2 years, but I’m completely self taught. Because if of being self taught, it opened my mind to create my unique style and flow of dance.
Championship 2011 Amateur Finalists
Updated April 21, 2011 @ 9:07 am by: USPDF Poler
Chalese Marie
Chalese Stevens, OR
www.youtube.com/luckygirl1220 www.facebook.com/home.php#!/chalese.marieWith 12 years of formal dance training, the last four years on the pole have emerged as the ultimate self-expression for Chalese, AKA “Lucky”. Her students and coworkers at Brassy Butterfly have watched as she constantly evolves-sharing her skills and love for the pole. Additionally she is a full-time student who is pursuing a degree in Chiropractic medicine. Her studies there and her love of pole dancing tie together as she lives the reality of fitness and good health.
Michelle Stanek
Michelle Stanek, NY
Michelle’s early years were dedicated to intensive dance training, with camping, bonfire building and obligatory youthful rebellions thrown in. After studying dance and art history in college, she decided to follow her art career ambitions. Earned an MA. Became a professor-curator-producer. After one pole class at Crunch, dance launched back to #1. Michelle earned first place in Polesque and East Meets West’s “Pole Drama” and is so grateful for this extraordinarily expressive art form that revived her love of dance, movement, fitness and life.Melanie Kady
Melanie Kady, NC
www.youtube.com/mmmelonadeMelanie began Pole Dancing in 2009. With no previous dance or gymnastics experience, she realized that she had a true passion for this sport. After losing 30+ lbs, she decided to take it to the next level and aspired to compete. Melanie was a finalist for the USPDF 2010 East Coast Regionals competition, but was injured and unable to complete her routines. She is thrilled to share the stage again with such great athletes in NYC.
Heidi Pasch
Heidi Pasch, CA
www.paschbodies.com/media/videos/Heidi Pasch is a passionate fitness expert and NASM certified personal trainer. The daughter of a gymnastics coach, she began training in diapers. She retired from competitive gymnastics in 2000 to pursue dance. After suffering from a catastrophic knee injury she found pole dancing as a means to reclaim her body as both an athlete and an artist. She currently trains at her fitness studio Pasch Bodies in Santa Barbara, CA.
Amy Guion
Amy Guion, CA
www.bespun.com www.youtube.com/user/smidgeon005Amy is the manager of BeSpun in Los Angeles where she also teaches and trains under Leigh Ann Orsi. Her background includes training in ballet, silks, and contortion at Kinetic Theory Theatre. She most recently competed in Pole Art in Stockholm, Sweden and also presented a doubles showcase piece with partner David Garcia. Amy’s company, Bendability Fitness, released a set of DVDs with BeSpun in December 2010 focusing on stretching, conditioning, and foam roller and resistance bands for pole dancers.
Jennifer Kim
Jennifer Kim, CA
www.youtube.com/jkim083Jennifer Kim has been pole dancing for 1 1/2 years. She trains at Bespun and Kinetic Theory Circus Arts. A few of her performing credits include Kelly Yvonne’s Girl Next Door, Kelly Maglia’s Vertical Theater.
Sarah Clausson
Sarah Clausson, FL
www.poledancingtampa.comMy name is Sarah, and I work at Rock N Body Pole Studio in Tampa, FL. I’m a self taught pole dancer and I got started after seeing videos on Youtube and soon after bought a pole. I have been dancing for 3 to 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier to do it for a living. I will also finish my Bachelors Degree in Sociology in May at the University of South Florida.
Nadia Sharif
Nadia Sharif, CA
www.xpolesitions.comHere is something from the heart. I love competitions because of the intense anticipation and the opportunity to be inspired by all the amazing competitors out there. It is a huge honor to share a stage with these strong and beautiful athletes. I have met some of my dearest friends and inspirations through competitions and these women have helped me grow into the dancer I am today. VIVA POLE.
Alternate Finalist
Chawntell Evola
Chawntell Evola, CA
www.YouTube.com/EvolaAloveI’m a married to my wonderful husband and have four wonderful children. I teach the DIVAS classes (advanced Polga) in Bakersfield, CA at Polga Fitness. I’ve been active in pole dancing for 1 1/2 years, but I’m completely self taught. Because if of being self taught, it opened my mind to create my unique style and flow of dance.
This is gonna be a good competition. I just watched a few of their videos on youtube…. OMG! They are all amazing!
So glad to see Amy back this year! I love her!
I can’t wait to see what Melanie has up her sleeve for Nationals! Sending lots of love her way xoxo
This is so cool! I just came across this site!
Chalese has no knee joints…… why can’t I be like that??? Such awesome floor work!
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