The Pole Dance Community is proud to announce the first official Level 3 Pole Dancing Instructors for the UK and the US!

 A level 3 instructor grade is achieved by very few and represents the very highest possible standards within the pole fitness industry.

Level 3 instructor status is awarded based on a mixture of experience, teaching quality and industry recognition.  Level 3 instructors are democratically voted for by the PDC Approved Schools. 

PDC Level 3 instructors are ambassadors for the industry.

United Kingdom.

Elena Gibson:

Elena founded PDC approved Pole Dancing School in London and she is also its principal dance teacher and choreographer. She trained professionally in classical ballet from the age of 9 and has danced extensively for The National Ballet of Canada  and the Bavarian State Opera House in Germany, as well as in numerous other theatre productions as a guest artist in both North America and Europe. Click here to read more about Elena.

Karen Chaundy:

Karen Chaundy is the founder and inspiration behind PDC approved pole dance school Bodybarre.  She has immersed herself in the world of fitness and dance all her life starting with gymnastics at 2 years old.  Karen continued with gymnastics; training in Bulgaria and competing at regional squad level before becoming a club coach and chief choreographer by the age of 21. She also trained in martial arts and studied dance; performing at charity events as well as choreographing and performing at fashion shows. Click here to read more about Karen.

KT Coates:

KT Coates has been pole dancing for over 13 years. She has worked all over the world as a pole dancer, show girl and PDC approved pole dance school Vertical Dance™ Instructor. KT is Ranked one of the top pole dancers and instructors the world, teaching pole fitness instructors and students from the UK, USA, France, Iceland, Canada, Holland, Italy, Portugal and many more. Click here to read more about KT.

Genevieve Moody:

Continuing her lifelong love affair with dancing and arriving in her role as a pole dance performer and teacher through the non-traditional (non-nude) route, Genevieve has practiced the art of pole dancing since 2001. Genevieve began teaching in 2002 and opened her first specialist teaching facility in 2006. Genevieve is the founder and principal instructor ar PDC approved pole dance school The Flying Studio. Friendly and approachable, graduate Genevieve's down to earth attitude and knowledgeable teaching style encourages and inspires the pole dancing goddess in every woman to unapologetically kick loose. click here to read more about Genevieve.

United States.

Mary-Ellyn Weissman:

Mary Ellyn Weissman is the owner and creator of PDC approved pole dance school Empowerment Through Exotic Dance Ltd., which was the first pole dancing school in the Chicago area in 2005. She was born in 1960, is married with two sons.
Mary Ellyn sees herself as a teacher rather than a performer or competitor. Her greatest enjoyment comes from sharing her skills with her students and sharing their excitement as they succeed.  Click here to read more about Mary-Ellyn.