Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I graduated from California State University Long Beach in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Yes! I design our studio trapezes and do the aerial equipment maintenance alongside our team of licensed professionals. In 2018, I walked into Romance and Dance Pole Studio in LA and the rest is history! Pole changed my life in all the best ways, and I want to help others experience those positive changes as well. I loved what pole did for my mental health, my confidence and my biceps! I taught for 2-1/2 years in Los Angeles at Romance and Dance Pole Studio. I began teaching privately in Iowa upon moving here in 2020 and soon after founded Love Life Pole Studio where I have been teaching ever since. In 7 years of teaching pole, I have a perfect record for safety. I am our studio comedian, your biggest cheerleader, and I move genuinely and authentically. I guarantee you'll have fun at our studio and form genuine friendships. I have the dream team! We are real people, no clique behavior and my talented team is sincere and supportive; you'll love it here.

Carly began her pole dance journey in 2022 at TGR Fitness, quickly falling in love with the unique blend of physical exercise, artistic expression, and the supportive community it fosters. Since then, she has competed in two Pole Sport Organization competitions, embracing the challenges of concept development, refining her tricks, and the rush of performing on stage. Although she doesn’t come from a traditional dance background, she firmly believes that everyone can become a dancer with dedication and guidance. Carly is committed to helping her students discover their own artistic voices and achieve their goals in a fun and encouraging environment.

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Tristabel started learning how to pole dance in 2010 at TGR Fitness in Iowa. Beginning in 2011 she was teaching pole parties and continued to train and develop her teaching abilities to include teaching leveled pole fitness classes, performance based classes, and flexibility classes. Tristabel teaches all levels of pole dancers from beginners to professionals. In addition to teaching pole dancing Tristabel is a decorated pole performer, professional level competitor, and competition judge. She has been featured in multiple publications over the years such as Des Moines City View, The Des Moines Register, The Chrome Chronicles, and SHAPE Magazine to name a few. She has also highlighted pole dancing on the local news many times over the past several years. Tristabel brings 14 years of high level experience in teaching, performing, competing, flexibility and has trained extensively under Amber Cahill. She has also trained with Phoenix Kazree, David C Owen, Bryan Lynch, Sammantha Star, Dani Romano, Marlo Fisken, Kyra Johannesen, Suwasit Ritthiphon, Michelle Stanek, Michelle Mynx, Flying Laura, as well as many others. She has had flexibility training from Isaac Pena, Caty Mae Yount, Jonathan Nosan, Jessica Johnson, Sarah Romanowski, Phoenix Kazree, Emil Valentino, and many others.

Myriah began her Lyra journey in November of 2024 at Love Life Pole. Through encouragement from instructors and the community, she began to nurture a deep love for movement. She began teaching in 2026, solidifying her appreciation for the art form and the confidence it brings. As someone who grew up lacking athleticism, she is a firm believer in the inclusive nature of Lyra. She loves coaching people through mental barriers to experience the joy of conquering fear and nailing a trick or flow. Whether it be to bring more whimsy to your life or to build strength, Myriah would love to have you in her class!

Riley is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer with specializations in stretch and flexibility coaching. She is a XPERT Fitness certified pole trainer from levels 1 through 4. She received her masters degree in human anatomy from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and is a double major at University of Iowa in Health Sciences and Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Sciences.

Gaining a strong passion of expression through movement from dance in her early childhood, Sam sought out Love Life Pole Studio to continue her love for dance! She has an extensive traditional dance background consisting of ballet/pointe, tap, jazz, and hip-hop; dancing actively since the age of 5. The discovery of pole dance reignited the spark in her, and she is thrilled to share that with anyone who would like to learn!

Chelsea has been a part of the Des Moines pole community since 2013. She started her pole journey at TGR Fitness in Ankeny, where she grew as a pole instructor starting in 2016 until they closed their doors in January of 2024. She also has many years of experience competing professionally around the Midwest and abroad. Chelsea is passionate about bringing up well-rounded polers. She loves to teach both choreo and tricks classes. If you have a new combo or trick you want to try, Chelsea wants to help you figure it out!

Neytiri, originally from Waterloo, IA, has a deep passion for dance and creative expression. Her journey began in elementary school, where she participated in cheerleading squads and dance teams, continuing her involvement through high school. During her teenage years, Neytiri faced several challenges that led to weight gain. After graduating, she made a commitment to prioritize her health through weightlifting, Pilates, and yoga. In 2023, Neytiri relocated to Des Moines, where she discovered Love Life Pole. She shared, "Dancing has always been an escape for me. The freedom of movement not only benefits my physical well-being but also enhances my mental state. My preferred style of dance is freestyle." Neytiri first visited Love Life Pole in October 2023 and instantly fell in love with the studio atmosphere and the instructors. My favorite style of dance is freestyle. I first stepped foot into Love Life Pole October of 2023 , & immediately fell in love with the studio space & instructors. Felicia, Harper, Aja, Holly, Tristabel, Chelsea & Tatiana has done an amazing job in creating a space where anyone can thrive & build confidence.”

Originally a KCMO resident, and retired exotic dancer of 7 years. Harper's love for pole was sparked within the clubs, and ever since she has been inspired to teach others the flow and beauty of pole. She and her partner travel throughout the US, incorporating pole into nature, setting up stage poles and flying poles in forests for photography. This lead to hosting Pole In the Park events, where anyone and everyone could watch and participate in pole dancing, lyra, flying pole, and silks, so that they may be impacted by how wonderful this form of dance is! Harper is raising aerial awareness and breaking down social stereotypes. She has taught people of all ages and genders how to pole, as pole is for everyone!

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Ariel began her pole journey in December 2023, never knowing just how much pole would become a part of her life. What started as a personal journey of growth, confidence, and self-discovery quickly turned into a passion for helping others find their own strength and confidence. In 2025, Ariel became a pole instructor and discovered a whole new love for the sport. She loves watching her students learn new skills, overcome challenges, build confidence, and celebrate every little victory along the way. For Ariel, pole is about so much more than tricks. It’s about community, confidence, growth, and reminding yourself that you are capable of more than you think. She’s excited to continue growing in her own pole journey while encouraging and cheering on everyone else along theirs.