A true Renaissance woman, Caterina Gennaro has excelled as a competitive gymnast, international model, underwater shark diver and photographer for the Discovery Channel, and now as one of the top pole dancers in the world.

Cat opened Poleates in 2006 to help women learn an incredible new way to get in shape, build self-confidence and to get in touch with their sensual sides. Cat first used pole dancing to get her body back in shape after the birth of her twins. 

Her pole-dancing journey has taken her to national and international level of competition, where she has established herself as one of the world's elite dancers. Cat’s been a top 10 national finalist in USPDF, EMW, and APFC competitions for the last three years. She also won the National Title of Ms. Spinster in October 2010 in the East meets West Competition.

Cat begins a world tour in April 2011, sharing the Poleates Pole Fitness method internationally, "I'm so excited to meet, share my knowledge and passion for this sport to students worldwide".

"I'm in the best shape of my life. I feel better, sexier, more confident than at any other time.  Pole dancing is the perfect sensual escape for me balancing my busy career and raising twins." But career-wise, her biggest reward comes from transforming and revitalizing the lives of her students.

I hope to continue in this sport as a representative of the athletes, studios and all the pole fitness enthusiasts in the most athletic and highly respectable manner, thus being an advocate for and practitioner worldwide.

To promote the industry and unite the pole community one step at a time!

Jennifer was one of the original instructors of the Poleates family and is currently the creator and webmaster of this website. She currently practices Holistic Medicine and works along side with a chiropractor aiding athletes through full-body rehab from both injuries and regular basis conditioning with Holistic and Nutritional Medicine.  

"There is nothing more refreshing than helping a world full of amazing people who have the potential to become encouraged, gain & regain strength, as well as both physical and mental focus with reaching their goals. I look forward to guiding you through the way"

You can learn more about her at: www.myelementalwellness.com

I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to get in shape and have some fun.  I love to do anything fitness related, whether it be hiking, kayaking, or just lifting weights at the gym. 

When I heard about Poleates, I knew I had to give it a try… immediately! Ever since I took my first introductory class, I’ve been completely ADDICTED. 

I love all the challenges and rewards that come along with pole dancing and pilates and look forward to helping others reach their fitness goals.

Jaime is a stay at home mom with two beautiful children. She is certified in Mat Pilates and has a strong passion for exercise. She has been taking Pilates, Yoga, and working with Personal Trainers for many years. Being bored with the typical gym scene she wanted something more challenging and found that at Poleates. Not only has Poleates challenged her but it has transformed her mind, body and spirit in a fun, exciting, empowering way encouraging her to feel sexy and confident with herself. Her passion has led her to become an instructor with her main goal being to help women of all ages and sizes to feel sexy and comfortable, yet challenged to meet their fitness goals.

Leigh Acosta has trained and performed pole for eight years throughout Arizona and Southern California. In 2007 she began training on various aerial apparatus including tissue, hoop, and trapeze. While her passion is in pole and aerial dance, she has also trained in modern, ballet, partner acrobatics, stilt walking, ballroom and swing dance. She has been fortunate enough to train under Jessica Lindsay (Aerial Showgirls). She has been featured in a variety of shows including Lucha VaVoom, Labyrinth of Jareth and the Ink-N-Iron Tattoo Festival.  She is also the official aerialist/pole dancer for the Toledo Show and the Los Angeles Bondage Ball.  Leigh has done opening performances for world-renowned performers such as Felix Cane and the band Lords of Acid.  After much hard work and dedication she is happy to be able to teach her skills while still performing on a regular basis.

 

COMING SOON!