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!

Anna began practicing aerial arts in 2016 in Bloomington, Indiana. Starting with aerial hoop, she quickly fell in love with the art and soon after began exploring pole dancing. She began teaching hoop and pole, and in 2018, she completed a 200 hour yoga training program and added aerial yoga to her teaching portfolio. She has performed aerial hoop both alone and with a doubles partner. Her favorite part about teaching is helping people make connections with their bodies that begin to develop physical, mental, and emotional strength, all excellent benefits that come with this form of movement.

Dionysia (she/her & they/them) is a movement artist and burlesque performer with a passion for improvisation, audience involvement, and expressive storytelling.  After years of training and enjoying various dance styles including salsa, bachata, and ecstatic dance, Dionysia began her burlesque journey in August 2022. She enjoys creating a blend of dance styles to create truly unique and diverse dance experiences. Dionysia has had the pleasure of performing in many wonderful burlesque communities including Pole Show MKE, The Newport Theater Chicago, and Crucible Madison. She looks forward to empowering the burlesque community through classes, coaching, and producing shows in Milwaukee and beyond. To see more of their work, head over to IG by clicking on their image.

Bri Chantel fell in love with music and dance at a very young age. Bri started out on cheer and dance teams in elementary school and continued to flourish all through high school. As her passion continued to embellish, she took on lead hip hop choreographer and dance captain roles.  In college, her studies took her focus to social work but her passion for dance never wavered, and she started expanding her talents to other forms of dance art such as ballet, modern dance and even instructing middle school aged girls. Bri is a lover of all things self love, self care and self confidence . She uses dance as a form of therapy because not only is it a great form of physical exercise but also an emotionally therapeutic way to deal with the stressors of life. In 2018, Brianna officially opened 617 Dance Space. This space was created to provide women with a variety of dance classes that emphasizes on therapeutic self-confidence and liberation. In 2023, Bri decided to close 617 Dance Space but has picked up where she left off at Pole Factory!