Shay R (they/she)
Shay (@just_wiggle) is a freestyling babe and a professional wiggler. They started teaching in 2019 and found a deep joy sharing what they know with others and helping students find their way to their own movement. They have a passion for heels choreo that slows down time, basework tricks that drip like honey, and aerial movement where intention and control is the key. Above all else, what keeps Shay dancing, sharing, and learning is the vibrant community of humans that also love moving their bodies and connecting with others.
Hayley (she/her) - Co-Writer
Originally from Los Angeles, Hayley has been in love with dance and the performing arts for as long as she can remember. She grew up immersed in ballet, contemporary dance, and musical theatre. Through pole dance she has found strength, confidence, and a truly encouraging and accepting community. Ask her to put it simply and she will tell you that for her pole has been the most powerful medicine—healing, empowering, and transformative. Off the pole, Hayley has spent the past 12 years working in the mental health field. Her teaching style mirrors her work in mental health: compassionate, body-positive, and all about meeting students where they are. She’s passionate about creating classes where students can move in ways that feel supportive, playful, and true to them. She is looking forward to seeing you in the studio and can’t wait to help you discover the life changing magic of pole.
Shay B (She/Her)
I am a multi-disciplinary movement enthusiast. I started with pole in 2020 and have expanded into contortion, hand balancing, lyra, acro and aerial straps. I have tried a little bit of everything but pole will always have a special place in my heart. Aero’s annual production has been a highlight of my year since Polequest 2025 and I am excited to continue the tradition.
Austin (He/Him)
Now in his fifth year of pole and third year with PSPDX, Austin continues a journey driven by strength, flexibility, and inversion. With a foundation rooted in decades of gymnastics, he has found a welcoming community of instructors and students who continue to push and inspire him. He hopes his presence encourages others, especially men, to move beyond stereotypical labels and embrace pole as a powerful form of self-expression.
Brandy Tidwell (She / Her)
Brandy is approaching her three year pole anniversary and falls more in love with dancing every day! Her passion for movement began with yoga and later barre and indoor cycling. She loves the way pole brings together technical skill, strength, fluidity, and creative self-expression. Above all else, though, her favorite thing about pole is the incredible community!
Chalan Smith (She / Her)
Chalan has been pole dancing for just over 5 years. She was looking for a new gym when she moved neighborhoods and decided to give pole dancing a try since it’s so different than anything she’s done before. She was immediately hooked by the combined physical and artistic challenges pole dancing provides and most importantly the wonderful community of people she’s met along the way. When not on the pole she’s training the next generation nurses and spending time with her partner and kids.
Devin Avery (She / Her)
Devin has been poling since 2017, training doubles since 2019, and training triples since 2023, with her trio winning gold at PSO in 2024. She is also certified in beginner/intermediate Roller Pole™ instruction by the legendary Kylie J. (AU). In addition to teaching roller pole workshops, Devin does pole photography/videography and invented her own pole body grip formula: Peppermint Stick™ by Naughty Side™.
"Analese Nechvatal (She / Her)
Analese has been practicing pole for 4 years. She’s excited to make her debut performance at PSPDX!
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