INSTRUCTORS
All of our instructors are fully insured, qualified and are handpicked by Spin City bosses!
They all offer the best service possible and ensure that your fitness aspirations are met in a safe and welcoming way!
All of our pole instructors are fully insured.
GEORGIE JOHNSON
Teaches: Dance, Burlesque, Bodybalance
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Georgie has been working in the fitness industry for over ten years with an extensive background in musical theatre and dance. And with Cath took over the running of Spin City Bristol in 2013.
Georgie runs both the Spin City dance and burlesque troupes and makes her classes challenging but also fun and exciting.
If you want to to learn to 'shake your thing' or just 'pose like a diva' then why don't you join her on a tueday night!
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(m) 07786 176499
Cath Ballantyne
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Cath started to learn pole in 2007 when Spin City was just beginning. And when Kate Edwards (Spin City founder) asked her to become an instructor she jumped at the chance and now many years later and she, along with Georgie Johnson, now runs the Bristol studio.
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​​(e) cathballantyne10@gmail.com
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Qualifications
SC Pole beginner/intermediate - ETM Level 2 - Gym Instructor level 2 - Matwork Pilates Level 3 - Pre and Post Natal - Personal Trainer - Metafit - MetaPWR - Boxercise - Purestretch - Spin City Stretch - Circuits and Bootcamps - Align and Define - Suspension Training - Kettlercise - Bodybalance - Insanity - Piyo - Barre fusion - Spin City Tutor & Assessor
caitlin annie
Teaches: Pole
Caitlin has been obsessed with pole since she first discovered it in 2012. She loves the camaraderie of the pole community and seeing how the sport inspires people and transforms their confidence.
She offers pole at all levels, in addition to Heels Flow classes which focus on the sensual dance element of pole, building the confidence and stamina to perform sassy, fiery choreographies.
Her students say her classes are " sassy,fun, energetic", "inclusive, encouraging and welcoming, always helping achieve more then they thought was possible", "very exciting classes with the coolest tricks broken into manageable steps by the best instructor", "extremely energetic and encouraging, a mood booster...I enjoy every minute of it, including the pain!"
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(m) 07962 015294 | (e) Caitlin_bc@hotmail.co.uk
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Qualifications
Pole (all levels) Spin City Instructor Training)- Essential Science of Heels (XPert Pole) - Anatomy and physiology (Spin City), Stretching and Flexibility for Pole and Aerial (Spin City), Strength and Conditioning (Spin City)
jenny
Teaches: Pole
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Jenny started Pole dancing in 2012 with a free Spin City taster class and has called Spin City her Pole home ever since.
Having never danced or been at all gymnastic as a child she finds pole a great way to challenge herself, build fitness and be creative. Her signature moves are basically any position she can do a body wave.
In the past Jenny has competed and in 2020 placed 1st in the Southern Pole Championships Advance category.
If you take part in a class with her expect lots of encouragement, fun and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Her aim is to make exercise enjoyable and help you reach your pole goals. Currently qualified to teach beginners to early intermediates.
Qualifications: Xpert level 1 & 2
frankie
Teaches: Pole
Frankie took her first pole class in 2016 and she was addicted from that moment on.
She loves how supportive the pole community is and the effect it can have on peoples confidence and strength.
Frankie has been teaching since June 2019, she has a background in dance and her favourite type of pole is spinny!
She feels very lucky to be able to do what she loves for a living and share the joy of pole with other people.
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(m) 07508025496 | (e) frances.e.a.anderson@hotmail.com
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Qualifications
Spin City Pole beginners, intermediate & advanced
Dance BND -
tegan
Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate and Avanced Pole and
beginner aerial hoop
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​​Tegan first began her pole journey at Spin City Bristol in 2018, so she is delighted to be teaching at the place where her love first developed. She loves strength based moves and unique transitions - never expect two classes to be the same!
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Student testimonial: "Even with a room full of people, her attention and commitment to finding ways to make a trick either accessible or more challenging makes it feel as if you’re in a private class. She’s an absolutely epic teacher with so many strategies and supportive tips".​​​
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Qualifications
Spin City Pole - Beginners, intermediate & Advanced
Spin City Aerial Hoop - beginners
holly weare
Teaches: Beginner & Intermediate Pole
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Holly has been captivated by the world of pole since 2018. As an avid weightlifter, she thrives on the adrenaline rush of power moves and the focus they demand.​
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Now, she's on a mission to share her love for pole with others and offers a weekly beginner's class on a Tuesday evening. You can expect fun vibes and a safe space to try new things and make mistakes!
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natasha burrows
Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Pole
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Pole Fitness Instructor and Performer
Natasha Burrows has been immersed in the world of pole dancing and fitness since 2018, building her skills and expertise through years of dedication and training with some of the industry’s top professionals. Fully qualified to teach from beginner to advanced levels, Natasha brings both passion and precision to her craft.
Natasha’s passion for teaching shines as brightly as her love for performing. She thrives on helping others master intricate moves and building their confidence on the pole guiding students of all levels through their pole fitness journey.
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Qualifications
Spin City Pole - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced​
kim curse
Teaches: Beginner and intermediate Pole
Flexibility
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Kim has been pole dancing since 2012 and first qualified to teach in 2021. ​
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Her main passions are teaching low flow and beginners as well as making pole as accessible as possible to people regardless of their background, previous experience or fitness levels.
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Qualifications
Spin City Pole - Beginners & Intermediate
Spin City Flexibility
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nicole pearson
Teaches: Aerial Hoop, Silks
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Nicole is an award winning aerial specialist who has performed as for two Cirque Du Soleil productions (duo corde lisse and solo aerial silks, OVO Japan tour / vertical chains, bungee trapeze on skates, aerial hoop, AXEL North American tour).
She has also performed at worldwide at events for various Royal families; at high-scale corporate galas and launches (alongside such stars as Prince, Elton John, Seal and Katherine Jenkins); at festivals (Goodwood Festival of Speed, Glastonbury and the Henley Festival); on cruise ships (Costa Cruise Line); and in traditional circuses (Circus Flora, Circus Smirkus, the Zoppe Family Circus) and theatrical circus shows (Pendulum Aerial Dance).
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(w) nicolepearson.co.uk | (e) info@nicolepearson.co.uk
Qualifications
Personal Trainer level 3 - XPert Pole Instructor levels 1 and 2 - ETM Level 2 - Gym Instructor level 2
emily
Teaches: Beginner pole
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Three years into their pole journey, Em (they/them) wants to inspire new polers to take the plunge and try this incredible sport and art. Knowing the importance of a safer space for queer people in dance, their classes are for queer people and allies to come as they are and express themselves. Everyone and all genders are welcome.
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