MEET THE TEAM
SONAIYA KELLEY
Founder & CEO
Sonaiya is a longtime entertainment and features reporter who has written for The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, ESSENCE and Allure Magazines.
After falling in love with pole dancing in the midst of the pandemic, she decided to open a (4/20-friendly) studio where community could be nurtured, introverts and neurodivergent dancers could feel seen and classes could be conducted in an unconventional manner.
When she's not poling, she's probably crafting, playing with her three cats or buried in a book somewhere.
KARINA
Staff Instructor
Karina began her pole journey in 2022 and quickly fell in love with the healing power of dance.
She believes in focusing on slow, intentional movement to help connect the body and mind.
A longtime teacher, Karina is passionate about helping people find their creative voices across different art forms.
When she’s not dancing, you can find her teaching art, reconnecting with nature or most likely shaking ass in front of a mirror.
VONNA
Staff Instructor
Vonna began her movement journey playing tennis and strength training and has since expanded to yoga, pilates and dance.
She's drawn to the thrill of unlocking new skills and having those moments of surprise at what the body can do.
When she's not moving, you can find her dreaming up new flows, stretching to music or enjoying some much-needed rest, because recovery is part of the magic too.
BLOOM
Staff Instructor
Drawing from an extensive background in weight training and yoga, Bloom prioritizes safety, intentional training and balance (hello, both sides!)
A certified yoga instructor and former personal trainer, her teaching philosophy—set to a backdrop of neo-soul and R&B—centers on intuitive movement and present-moment awareness, inviting you to explore your sensuality and build strength from the inside out.
TINA
Instructor at Large
Tina specializes in soulful and silly sensual movement. She serves as the artistic director of Santa Cruz's The 418 Project and facilitates healing spaces, offers guided sensual movement, somatic healing, energy healing, parts and inner child work, astrology, intuitive divination and more.
When she's not dancing, you can find her grounding in nature, communing with cats and in pursuit of esoteric knowledge and healing.