Instructors

Lis found pole when she tagged along with a friend to a class in 2014, but it wasn't until she prepped for her first showcase in 2018 that she got serious about it. Lis entered her first competition in Fall 2018, shortly after she started teaching at Studio 4. She's competed in Aerialympics and Pole Sport Organization competitions, and has been focusing on teaching and studio growth until her next live competition. Lis's favorite thing about pole is how you can be really good at what you do at any level! 

Classes: Accepts Studio 4 packages; drop in $30

Beginner Pole

Intermediate 90

Certifications

Xpert Pole 1 & 2 - Fall 2020

Tinkk Holt Instructor Training - Winter 2021 

CRNP Showgirl Spin Pole Beginner - Spring 2021

Private Lessons

Private lessons start at $60/hr; +$30/additional participant

Contact: @bettypolepagexo on Instagram

Jenna's extensive dance background and love for weight lifting led her to pole.  She wanted challenge her body in a new way and continue exploring  movement when she graduated college and had to leave her dance company. Jenna started poling at Studio 4 in 2018 and has been teaching since 2019. Additionally, she has over 10 years of dance experience and  has directed/lead multiple teams and companies. Jenna loves how hard pole is and how hard you have to work to get to the level  you want to be!

Classes: Accepts Studio 4 packages; drop in $30

3 Tricks

Contemporary

Beginner Pole

Certifications

Tinkk Holt Instructor Training - Winter 2021

Private Lessons

Privates $60/hr; semi-privates $80/hr

Contact: @jenrose.pole on Instagram

Rachel first discovered pole in the clubs. She was fascinated by the dancers' abilities to gracefully move up, down, and around the pole. Years passed until she finally found Studio 4 in 2018. Pole has taught Rachel to love her body and all that it has to offer, both physically and mentally. She loves how when she steps in the studio, she is able to leave her worries at the door. By challenging herself in a safe and encouraging environment, Rachel finds therapeutic benefits in pole dancing.

Classes: Accepts Studio 4 packages; drop in $30

Heelology

Happy Hour & Heels

Beginner Conditioning

Beginner Pole

Certifications

CRNP - Spring 2021

Private Lessons

$60/hr

Contact: @rachy__rach_ on Instagram

Jennifer discovered pole through her best friend who was taking pole classes at  the time. Jennifer's mom had recently been diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and she was looking for something active to keep her mind off of her sadness. 

Jennifer's  favorite thing about pole is that anyone and everyone can do it — plus, it makes her feel strong and sexy!

Classes: Does not accept S4 packages; drop in $20 - direct payment

Peachy Poleography

Certifications

Xpert Pole 1 & 2 - 2021

Twerk Technicians - 2021

Lap Dance Workshops

$40

Private Lessons

Privates $50/hr; semi-privates $30/person; privates for sex workers $30/hr

Contact: @rubyspole on Instagram

Sabrina discovered pole when one of her friends invited her to a pole dance  class. After the first class, she fell in love with it. After a bit of family trauma, Sabrina needed a good distraction, and she became more serious about pole.

 After college, Sabrina started teaching pole and signed up for her first competition. Competing at PSO changed her life and helped Sabrina hone in on her goals. Sabrina loves watching her students grow beyond their capability not only at pole, but also with their self-image and resilience.

Classes: Accepts Studio 4 packages; drop in $30

Beginner Flow 

All Level Pole 

Beginner Pole

Certifications

Tinkk Holt Instructor Training - Winter 2021

Private Lessons

$75 public, $65 Studio 4 Students. Discounts available for bundles.

Contact: @toospicyandsassy on Instagram

Rocky discovered pole by dancing in strip clubs. Her favorite thing about  pole is how empowered it helps her feel, and the way it has changed her  overall emotional and physical well-being. 

Rocky has been practicing since 2018 and has been at Studio 4 since 2020. She specializes in flexibility and injury recovery and prevention.

Classes: Prefers direct payment but will accept Studio 4 packages; drop in $30, with sliding scale rates for BIPOC and survival sex workers.

Intro to Contortion

Stripper Style

Open Pole

Certifications

IDPFA Pole - 2020

Private Lessons

Privates $75/hr; semi-privates can split the $75 fee among participants; sliding scale options for BIPOC and survival sex workers.

Contact: @mobilesuitrocky on Instagram or email at rockywhorrorpdx@gmail.com

Rebecca started pole dancing in 2017, going on to win second place in Doubles at PSO Northwest in Novmber 2019. She discovered Studio 4 when she moved from Portland to Vancouver in May 2021, and began teaching there in summer 2021.

Rebecca's favorite thing about pole is feeling empowerment and ownership over expressing her sensuality. She also loves learning to love her body for the beauty  it can create through movement regardless of her exact body shape or  aesthetic.

Classes: Does not accept Studio 4 packages; drop in $30, open pole $15 - direct payment

Heel Tricks and Conditioning

Open Pole

Private Lessons

Privates $60/hr; semi-privates $60 + $20/extra student

Contact: @minibeeflife on Instagram

Kenzie started poling in 2017, back when Studio 4 was known as Gigi's. Drawn to a creative outlet and quickly becoming friends with the previous owner, she jumped at the opportunity to assistant teach. Kenzie began teaching in 2019 at  Studio 4, going on to place 2nd in PSO Emerald 2019 Level 3 Dramatic.

Kenzie's favorite thing about pole is how it can be so many different things to different people. Her pole idols on Instagram are @dalton.pr, @sarahdoespole, and Studio 4's own @bettypolepagexo!

Classes: Accepts Studio 4 packages; drop in $30

All Level 

Open Pole 

Spin Pole

Certifications

Tinkk Holt Instructor Training - Winter 2021

Private Lessons

Start at $60/hr

Contact: @kb_vanwa on Instagram