Elite Division Competitors
Danielle Cain's pole dancing journey began in September 2009 as an alternative form of fitness. What she discovered was a beautiful art form, with it's roots planted in strength, sensuality and self-expression. With no background in gymnastics or dance, Danielle's musicality comes from her training as a classical musician. She is mostly self-taught in pole dance with the help of Studio Veena, who's motivational support has been irreplaceable.
It is her goal to bring this beautiful dance into the minds and hearts of men and women throughout her community. She has been teaching pole dance and fitness at Bella Forza Fitness in Cincinnati, OH since July 2011. She competed in the Great Midwest Pole Dance Competition 2012 as finalist in the Regional Elite Division.
Danielle Cain
Crystal better known as Charley started pole dancing in 2007 after leaving a successful day job as a radio broadcaster. She is a certified pole dance instructor with Empowerment Through Exotic Dance and teachers her signature "Movement Evolution" classes all over the Michigan and Midwest area. Aside from pole dancing she spends her time hovering over her kitty Jengo and hanging with her best friend and partner Rob. Pole dancing has taught her to love herself and embrace her body in ways she never imagined possible! She is HONORED to share the stage with all of the amazing and talented performers in the competition.
Crystal Harris
Jordan took her first pole fitness class at Studio Venus in Merrillville, IN but missed every second of it when she returned to college in Bloomington, IN where there were no studios. When Pole Dance Addiction in Indianapolis began, she quickly jumped on the opportunity to join the group, performing in the central Indiana region. After attaining a B.S. in Dance and Kinesiology from Indiana University she danced with the Gregory Hancock Theatre in Carmel, IN for a summer before moving to Columbia, MO where Jordan currently dances with the Missouri Contemporary Ballet. Again encountering no pole opportunities she took matters into her own hands and started teaching her own classes as Muse Pole Fitness while continuing her own self training. Jordan is thrilled for the opportunity to compete in her first major pole competition at the Venus Pole Festival.
Jordan Mazur
Becca has been pole dancing for a year and a half. She has no previous experience in dance or gymnastics, and has learned everything she knows from the wonderful ladies at Bella Forza Fitness, in Cincinnati. In recent months she has expanded her love for the aerial arts and has taken up aerial silks and lyra, in addition to pole dance."
Becca Buck
My name is Chudney Gaither. I am 23 years of age. I am pole fitness instructor at Enticement Unlimited. I have been pole dancing for a year now. In the studio I am known as Disipline. I pole dance because it teaches me how to be a sensual women, is the best workout made just for me, and I can use my strength in a positive way. It's my Dr.Phil.
Chudney Gaither
Born and raised in NW Indiana, Lindsay Bohney's pole dance journey started in October of 2011 at Studio Venus. She attended her first open house and was hooked immediately after seeing the graceful movement and amazing tricks of the performers. After many you tube videos watched and workshops completed she has been able to accomplish more than she ever imagined in the past year.This will be her first pole competition and she would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support.
When shes not on the pole she is an active participant in the United States Practical Shooting Association and The National Barrel Horse Association.
Lindsay Bohney
Thank you everyone for your love and support! I'm sadly not competing this weekend due 2 sprained wrists and 2 strained elbows. I am wish everyone a great comp, lots of love and amazing dancing. Leave your heart on the stage! Thank you Mary Ellyn Weissman and Studiovenus Karen for the opportunity, I'm sad to miss everyone. <3"