meet the team

Dawn

Owner

Dawn, owner of Soul to Pole, has been passionate about pole since 2014 and has been teaching since 2018. In 2019, she joined forces with Aimee to launch Soul to Pole, and she’s been dedicated to building a supportive and inspiring community ever since.

Dawn’s first love is mastering strength-based tricks and dynamic combos, but she’s equally passionate about flow and sensual choreography. Recently, she’s taken her skills to the next level, competing at the semi-professional level and earning the following accolades:

  • British Pole Instructor Championships 2024 – 2nd Place

  • Glow (UK Pole Professional Championships 2024) – 3rd Place

  • British Pole Instructor Championships 2023 – Finalist

With a wealth of experience and multiple certifications, Dawn is the perfect instructor to help you elevate your pole game. If you're looking to unlock impressive tricks, dynamic combos, or enhance your overall technique, private lessons with Dawn are an excellent choice!

Certifications:

  • Spin City Pole Fitness – Advanced

  • Spin City Pole Fitness – Intermediate

  • Spin City Pole Fitness – Beginners

  • Spin City Stretching and Flexibility

  • Xpert Pre and post natal for pole and aerial

Faye

Pole Fitness Instructor

Faye Gramston discovered her passion for pole fitness in early 2015. From her very first class, she knew it was the perfect way to combine exercise with strength-building in a fun and empowering environment.

With over 7 years of experience as an instructor, Faye has been a valued part of the Soul to Pole team for just over a year. She is dedicated to helping students build confidence, strength, and flexibility through pole fitness, creating a supportive space where everyone can thrive.

Faye teaches students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and she specialises in heels choreography—her favourite way to have fun, express herself, and feel sexy!

Certifications:

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 1 & 2

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 3 & 4

  • Xpert Essential Science of Heels

  • Xpert Fly Pole

  • Xpert Pre and post natal for pole and aerial

  • First Aid Certified

danni

Pole Fitness Instructor

By day, Danni works in an office, but by night, she transforms into a dedicated and passionate pole instructor. Since beginning her pole journey in 2015, Danni has developed a deep love for the art of pole dance, becoming an instructor in 2021.

As a proud plus-size and bisexual instructor, Danni is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and fun environment where every student feels celebrated and empowered. She specialises in teaching beginner pole dance classes, perfect for those new to pole or looking to refine their foundational skills.

Danni's passion lies in dance and floorwork, drawing inspiration from her favourite pole artists, including Kitty Velour, Gemma Rose, Maddie May, and Beanie The Jet. She is dedicated to helping her students build confidence, strength, and a love for movement in a supportive space.

Anna

Pole Fitness Instructor

Anna is an XPERT-qualified instructor who has been pole dancing since 2012. Over the years, she has explored a wide range of pole genres, developing a style that blends creative shapes, dynamic spins, and strength-based movement.

Anna loves the technical challenge of power moves and enjoys breaking down strength-driven skills so they feel achievable for every student. Alongside her passion for strength, she is equally drawn to expressive pole dance, using fluidity, musicality, and storytelling to bring emotion and intention into her movement. She believes that pole is not only a display of physical capability but also a powerful medium for self-expression.

With experience in pole choreography and performance, Anna supports students in exploring their creative voice, guiding them to add their own flair to movement combinations. She values classes that feel supportive, engaging, and fulfilling, encouraging students to take pride in their progress. Her goal is to inspire students to embrace their potential and celebrate every milestone of their pole journey.

Certifications:

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 1 & 2

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 3 & 4

  • First Aid Certified

Jessica Jayne

Pole Fitness Instructor

Jessica Jayne has been pole dancing for nearly a decade, and it only took one class for her to get completely hooked. Now, she feels incredibly lucky to share that passion with students both in-studio and online. Jess loves creating a supportive, fun space where dancers of all levels, from total beginners to advanced, can grow their strength, confidence, and personal style.

She’s a proud Pole Junkie ambassador and recently joined the incredible Xpert Fitness team as both an online and in-person trainer. You can also find her as a resident instructor on Kheanna Walker’s platform, Move with Kheanna, where she gets to connect with students from all over the world.

Over the past year, Jess has stepped into the spotlight with her on-stage debut, and has been thrilled to be part of the following:

  • Blackstage Birmingham Performer

  • BPIC 2025 Advanced Category Winner

  • London Pole Championships 2025 Semi Pro finalist

  • IPAAT 2025 Expert Finalist

Certifications:

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 1 & 2

  • Xpert Pole Fitness Levels 3 & 4

  • First Aid Certified