Courtney is a Florida native coming from a childhood of  dabbling in many different fitness related activities such as sports, ballet, gymnastics, etc. It wasn’t until 2017 when she found her niche through pole dance! Courtney was lucky enough to train with a competitive dancer early on in her pole journey, and has gone on to share a love for competition and performance with her students, as well as simply having fun and getting fit while doing so. Courtney utilizes her Bachelor of Science degree in sport and exercise science as well as her Aerius pole dance certification to better her students in a safe, fun and progressive environment. She founded Serpentine in 2019 with the mission of spreading the love of Pole to anyone she comes across, and co-founded the brick and mortar location you see today in 2022.

When Colleen discovered the world of aerial arts in 2017, she had no transferable athletic skills. None, zero, zilch. Tight hips, weak triceps, a core that wouldn’t engage, the whole nine yards. She did bring one asset, however–her brain. An engineer in her muggle (non-circus) life, her visual-spatial reasoning skills helped her see patterns, progressions, and modifications that many don’t. She’s had to work herself up from ground zero, and thus, understands intimately how to coach aerialists at any level or ability. In addition to being an innovative coach, she’s also a creative performer. She performs aerial, fire, and burlesque both locally and out-of-state, and is in a complete love affair with being onstage. She believes everyone should have a chance to experience a well-deserved applause after putting your heart out for all to see.

After growing up taking ballet classes, Katie took her first pole class in April 2011 and was immediately addicted. Since then, she has competed in numerous pole competitions across the country, including three regional Pole Sport Organization professional wins qualifying her for Nationals in both the championship and artistic categories. Her favorite parts of pole dance are body rolls, heels, and elbow holds. She began teaching pole in 2012, took a break during the pandemic, and is excited to be back moving with gorgeous dancers!

Alyssa began her aerial journey in 2017 on aerial hoop (Lyra) and has been under its spell ever since. She loves teaching all ages and sharing her passion for aerial with her students. It’s her firm belief that movement exploration and physical expression are vital for one’s overall health and she strives to create a class environment with opportunities for joy, growth, and achievement for everyone.

Melissa discovered the world of aerial arts in 2018 and quickly fell In love with its unique blend of strength, artistry, and freedom. She has formal training in silks, Lyra, trapeze, pole, and hammock, giving her a well-rounded foundation across multiple apparatuses. For Melissa, aerial is more than movement – it’s empowerment. The confidence and resilience she has gained through her own practice inspired her to become an instructor, with the goal of helping others experience that same sense of strength and self discovery.