Hi everybody!

My name is Mariëlle and I’m 31 years old already. I’ve started pole dancing 8,5 years ago at this beautiful student association, and started my teaching journey 4,5 years ago. I started with the beginners intermediate groups and am now teaching intermediate II and advanced. I’ve also been very active with a consistent DemoTeam in the past, and been a member of the RdW. So, my pole passion was born and raised here. I also have my certificate intermediate II instructor, advanced instructor, certificate on how to spot and I became a stretch instructor. I also participated in two competitions.

In my daily life I’m a behaviour scientist in a youthcare organization for four days a week. Now, I am a proud co-owner of Groningen’s first pole dance studio - The Poleground, sharing our passion and broadening this sport within the North.

My all time favorite move is the iron-x, nemesis move is consistent deadlift in static and spinning, spatchcock and the bird of paradise. I also would love to work more on low flow and dancing around the pole.

My name is Nonja Miljoen and I have been a trainer at G.S.P.V. De NoordPole since 2015. I’m also a social worker and psychiatric nurse at Lentis.

In 2011 I started my poledancing journey in a small hall behind a sandwich bar. There, I have met amazing new friends, one of them now being my sister in law. I live together with my husband and amazing son, Milan.

My favorite pole dance move is the ayesha and my nemesis move is the phoenix spin.

Hey, my name is Toke and I started my pole dance journey in September of 2018 after doing a trial lesson. Over the years, I’ve done some competitions and I am planning to compete more in the future. At the start of 2021, I was asked to teach beginners and intermediate I. I love both my groups, it’s amazing to introduce new people to the sport and see them grow over the years.

Over the past years, I have also seen the association in different ways due to my active role in committees and a year on the board. Besides pole dancing, I’m active as a bioinformatic. When it comes to favorite moves I love the ones that take a lot of control, like a swing up handspring or handstand turns. My nemesis is definitely anything that requires a lot of flexibility including but not limited to the splits.

Hi! I'm Chayenne and I started pole in 2017. After trying out some spins at the KEIWEEK Sportsplaza, I quickly fell in love with De Noordpole and with pole dancing itself.

To me, the most exciting aspects of pole dance are the feeling as if you can fly, finding out how much your body is capable of, and of course the beautiful choreographies. Over the years I have been in active in the DemoCie, WebCie, and as a Teaching Assistant. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, painting, and salsa dancing. I studied Spatial Planning and Biomedical Sciences.

I like long combinations in the pole, and some of my favourite moves are the Swan spin, Superman and Handspring. My nemesis move is sadly the Brass Monkey (and anything related to handstands, really). Through teaching, I aim to make students feel confident in their capabilities, and to encourage them to have fun with pole. See you in class!

Hi everyone! I’m Alba, and I teach Beginners 1 on Sundays. I discovered pole dancing in 2022, and it was love at first sight! Before that, I never considered myself a sporty person—but oh boy, has that changed. I’ve loved watching my body adapt to new moves and grow stronger over time. My goal is to help you not only learn fun tricks and beautiful shapes but also listen to your body and celebrate what it can do.

By day, I work at an education software company. When I’m not on the pole, you’ll probably find me curled up with a book, at a Zumba or calisthenics class, or starting a new hobby that may or may not survive past the first week.

Hi everyone,

My name is Annelie and I will be teaching the beginners 1 on thursday, besides my regular class on thursday i also fall in sometimes for other trainers.I have been poledancing for three years now and have done some competitions.I love all the different aspects of poledancing, from choreos to spins to poses. What I love about teaching is the contact i have with the people in my class. I love teaching new things and watching people nail the move or combo.

In my normal life I am a nurse at VNN and in November UMCG. I have two horses, which I adore and also do some compeititions with. Besides poledancing and horseriding I also do aerial hoop, which I also really love.