Terri started pole dancing in 2017 after being inspired by Russian & Ukrainian pole dancers. She soon realized it was something she wanted to make her career. After a few years of teaching pole, competing, working at a club, & travelling to conventions & pole studios, she acquired certifications, medals, & enough money to open Pole Factory. When she’s not at the studio, Terri enjoys travelling, hiking, & good food! She also studies Ayurveda regularly, which is where the wellness aspect of Pole Factory stems from. She practices pole dancing as a form of spirituality & is passionate about providing students a holistic approach to the sport.

amanda bean (they/she) began poling in March of 2018 when looking for a new way to start exercising after a bad bout of depression had them dropping out of their fourth year of school. Pole dancing gave them a new outlet for expressing emotion through movement while also challenging their relationship with sensuality and giving them a passion for strength. Since 2020, amanda bean has been a level 4 Pole Sport Organization competitor and judge. They completed an 8-week Advanced Instructor Certification through Pole, Body, & Arts in Charlotte, NC.  She has taken classes with polers such as Hali Quinn, Medusa Mami, Jazzy K, Bentley Rebel, Reckless Rhea, Roz the Diva, and Mischka.

Justin (he/him) has been poling since 2021. After winning a 10 Class-Pass as a prize for a Halloween costume contest, he gave it a try and quickly became infatuated with the technique and strength required to execute the feats of pole dancers. After training with the instructors of Pole Body & Arts (CLT, NC), he moved to Milwaukee and leapt into Pole Factory. He has trained with Reckless Rhea and Hali Quinn. Justin also runs Pole Factory’s online presence on social media through Instagram, and TikTok. If you see a trendy Reel, it was probably his work! He looks forward to being involved and helping the studio grow & flourish!

Stacy has a doctorate in physical therapy and has special interest in strength and conditioning. In addition to physical therapy, Stacy has taught various forms of movement classes over the years. As a former teen gymnast, she loves the challenging strength and acrobatic aspects of pole. Stacy enjoys developing strength, flexibility, conditioning, nutrition and recovery programming to both improve pole skills, feel better and reduce risk of injury. Stacy began taking pole classes in early 2021 on a mid-life whim, and quickly fell in love with the sport. It has helped her connect with her body in positive ways, develop creativity in movement, put her weightlifting to practical use, and learn to both challenge herself and recover adequately from those challenges. Most of all, the sense of joy and togetherness, learning from and helping others in the pole community, has been one of the biggest benefits!

Dani (she/her) began pole dancing in 2017, bringing a lifetime of dance experience into a whole new movement discipline. After taking a hiatus, she returned to pole in 2024, reigniting her passion for performance and, subsequently, placing first in her division at PSO Central. With a background in education focused on inclusive practices and social-emotional learning, Dani believes that movement is a pathway to regulating the body, mind, and soul. Her classes center on the quality of movement over aesthetics, creating an environment where everyone, in every body, can find joy in pole. Dani completed her teacher training at Pole Factory in 2024 and is thrilled to bring fun, inclusive, and empowering classes to the studio.

SJ has been practicing aerial arts for 8 years. She joined polefactory as a student in January 2024, and fell in love with the space, the instructors, and their dedication to pole. SJ has experience as an exotic dancer, has a bachelors in nursing, and prioritizes time spent outside! 

Laura (shey/they) has been dancing since she was a young child and first picked up a hoop in April 2019 and training in various aerial arts in November 2022. She uses these multiple modalities of expression and creativity to process and express her emotions ~ positive and negative. She believes that when she is true to herself, it gives others the space to do the same. Her wish is to provide inspiration to others on their creative, expressive journeys. She has performed with her hoops at various music festivals throughout the midwest.