Dance Instructors

Kate, Owner/Instructor

Hi, my name is Kate and I am excited to welcome you to Studio X, the Richmond area's only fitness studio dedicated solely to the art of exotic dance.

I have been dancing since the age of 4 and bring a broad range of dance experience including tap, ballet, jazz, pointe and hip-hop to my dance curriculum. I started my exotic dance career, at the age of 33, dancing locally for 10 years. At the young age of 40, I was voted Pure Pleasure's 2002 Entertainer of the Year! My professional experience also includes working as a house dancer in Myrtle Beach at the Crazy Horse as well as at various clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

I opened Studio X in 2006 because I love exotic and pole dancing and truly believe that sensual movement is a fun form of self expression and exercise that can be enjoyed by all women regardless of shape, size or fitness level. Thank you for visiting our website and I hope you will add exotic dance to your fitness routine. See you in class!

Kat, Instructor

Hi, my name is Kat and my specialty is the pole. When it comes to pole dance, I have specialized skills and tricks that are fascinating to watch and fun to learn. I have been an instructor at Studio X for over two years.

I teach Brass Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro along with the Spin Combo Workshop and Lap Dance class. I love watching women become more confident with their bodies; they blossom and want to be more sexy.

Yvahn, Instructor

Hi, my name is Yvahn. I am the creator of the Live Sexy classes. I will have your heart pumping and your feet tapping in my classes. From experience on a competitive college dance team as well as influence from Hip Hop, Jazz, Hula, and Ballroom, I can help you find your groove.

I teach Live Sexy, Bar Top Boot Scoot, Brass Beginner, and Fantasy Fit Beginner

Sue, Instructor

Classes Taught: Polefit, Zumba
Favorite Move: Any Form of Hanging Upside Down
Influence from other types of Dance: Belly Dance, Ballet, Zumba, and as a Fitness Instructor
Highlights of Teaching: Having someone who is 20 or 30 years my junior tell me I gave them a good workout
Most Memorable Studio X Moment: Performing in my first showcase

Nena, Instructor

Hi, my name is Nena. I have been an instructor at Studio X for over three years. I draw in my experience from Latin Dance (salsa, meringue, bachata) and Bellydance. I have been dancing professionally for over 10 years. Some of the classes that I teach are Fantasy Fit Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro; Brass Beginner; Butterflies; Seduction 101; Lap Dance; Striptease; Sexy Back; and my husband and I teach the Couples Lap Dance class.

I can definitely put you in touch with your sensual side. For me, the highlight of teaching at Studio X is when my students look in the mirror, love what they see, and feel sexy with every move they make!

CJ, Instructor

Hi, my name is CJ. In addition to having studied Ballroom, African-Carribean, and Hawaiian dance, my background and passion is in aerial arts, including: rock climbing, aerial silk, and aerial hoop. Combining my love for both dance and aerial skills led to my specialty in pole. I teach all levels of pole including Basic X, Continuing Pole, and Pro Pole and can teach you amazing spins, climbs, and inversions! Whether you're never taken a pole class before or whether you're looking to learn advanced pole tricks, I've got a class for you! I love watching students confidence grow as they realize how strong and graceful they really are.

Hallie, Instructor

My name is Hallie, and I am thrilled to share my passion of Hoop Dance with you. I have been hooping for three years and currently am teaching as a Hoopnotica Certified instructor. I have a background of instructing recreational programs for the last six years, and I truly love teaching the art of hoop dance to all those interested. If you are looking to have fun and try something new, all the while getting a concentrated abdominal workout and burning calories, come spend an hour with me! I have experience working with all skill levels and I love watching my students succeed and have a blast inside of the hoop.

Krista, Instructor

My name is Krista and I've been working in the fitness industry since 1999. My teaching background includes: indoor cycle, TRX® Suspension Training, large and small group strength training, and pilates. As a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor; I draw my experience from pilates and pilates based movement.

I began my journey as an exotic and pole dance instructor here at Studio X. I teach Basic X, Pole Fit, Exotic Arts, and Pilates for Pole. My specialty is using the core principles of pilates and suspension training to bring a greater awareness of precision and control to movement on the pole.

I love the refreshing twist that classes at Studio X bring to a workout, and I love seeing women of all fitness levels achieve greater confidence and strength as they learn the art of exotic dance.