Megan Lee
Owner
Meg discovered pole in July of 2015, after many years of trying different sports and fitness regimes with no lasting interest. It took almost no time for the hobby to become a passion; she immediately bought her home pole and began learning tricks through Instagram and YouTube. Training upwards of 30+ hours a week, she began teaching group classes and [. . .]
Rachel Yacobucci
Owner
Rachel began taking pole classes in 2015 and grew so quickly in skill that she was made an instructor after less than a year teaching beginner through advanced classes. In 2017 Rachel and Megan opened Ecole de Pole Cleveland, the first Ecole de Pole studio in the United States then added the Akron studio in 2022. Rachel is an EDP Master Trainer and holds a plethora of fitness certifications [. . .]
Becky Sebo
Pole Instructor
Becky Sebo has been dancing since the age of 11 but was introduced to the pole in 2016. While completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Ohio University, an injury changed her career path from choreography to social media management. Pole fitness sparked her interest as a way to dance, stay healthy and maintain her drive for movement while avoiding [. . .]
Kristen Dolansky
Instructor
Kristen grew up weightlifting and playing various sports but never found a movement activity that she truly loved. When she discovered pole in November of 2019, she never looked back. Kristen is certified in Pole Beginner & Elementary through Ecole de Pole as well as BUTI. She placed 1st in Championship Level 3 at PSO Great Lakes 2021. Kristen is currently in school [. . .]
Emily Krueger
Pole Instructor Supervisor
Emily’s pole journey began in 2017 and was inspired by lifelong involvement in competitive dance, cheer leading, gymnastics, and a myriad of sports. She received her Bachelor’s in Movement Science at the University of Michigan and is always seeking to incorporate physical activity in her life in a way that is fun, sustainable, and gives her [ . . . ]
Bekah Lee
Manager
After years of her sister Megan asking, Bekah finally began her pole journey in late September of 2020. She immediately became obsessed and bought her at home pole within a month of starting classes at EDP. She loves how strong and expressive pole makes her feel. Bekah is certified in Pole Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate.
Emily O’Shea
Pole Instructor
As a rock climber, yogi, and former competitive gymnast, Emily’s interest and pursuit of pole dance was natural. Emily is a currently certified in pole dance through intermediate by Ecole de Pole and also holds her 200 hour yoga instructor certification. Outside of her fitness pursuits, Emily holds a degree in early childhood education as well as music with a focus in vocal performance.
Alexa Ewan
Pole Instructor
Alexa Ewan began dance classes at 3 years old in Knoxville, TN. She regularly took dance classes and performed until she was 16 when she began competing in rock climbing. After college, she moved to Cleveland to teach at a local public Montessori school and was looking for a new creative and athletic outlet. She found pole at Ecole De Pole Cleveland in July of [ . . . ]
Carissa Stefancin
Pole Instructor
Carissa was first introduced to pole in 2012 and was immediately enamored. With minimal dance background but a strong lifelong interest in gymnastics, Carissa was excited to discover a passion that combined dance and fitness. As she began her beginner classes, she realized pole was not only increasing her strength and flexibility, but also strengthening her [ . . . ]
Ashley Savoy
Pole Instructor
Ashley has been active in sports her entire life, competing in basketball, swimming, softball and collegiate level track and field as a hurdler. Continuing still, she always wanted to try a pole class. Finally in January 2020 she did and has loved it ever since. Pole dance has opened her eyes to a new community where she’s learned so many things about [ . . . ]
Sam Sycz
Aerial Instructor
Samantha found Aerial Yoga in 2012 when she was looking for a way to workout while a shoulder injury healed. The workouts were fun, challenging, and, most importantly, could easily be modified. Aerial took Sam out of her comfort zone and challenged her in new and exciting ways. This is why she loves giving students that extra push to overcome those [. . .]
Jess Bowers
Pole Instructor
Jessica discovered pole in October 2020 when she needed a distraction from her husbands cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment downtown at the Cleveland Clinic. Already a Buti Yoga, Bands, Sculpt, & Hot Core instructor and 200hr CYT, she needed something new and challenging in her life, and pole was both of those and so [. . .]
Molly
Front Desk
When Molly was young she found her love of movement and dance, competing in competitive cheerleading for eight years and then switching over to field hockey. When her time cheerleading and playing field hockey came to an end, she realized that she missed the movement and dance aspect in her life. She discovered pole in 2022 and fell in love straight away. Molly is a student at Kent State University majoring in fashion merchandising with a minor in marketing. You can find her working the front desk at our Akron location.
Jessica Carter
Pole Instructor
Since she was a child, Jess has always had a passion for ballet and gymnastics. Though financial circumstances would not allow her to pursue these specific passions, her desire never went away. In 2020, Jess took her first pole class and has been committed to her progress ever since! Jess is certified in Pole Beginner/Elementary and now enjoys watching her students progress and flourish.
Jess holds a Master’s of Educational Administration and works as an educational consultant. In her spare time, Jess loves spending time with her family, watching stand-up comedy, and reading.
Melissa Greenwood
Pole Instructor
From a young age, Melissa has always been in the pursuit of staying active through sports and general movement. She tried her first pole class in 2016 after seeing a pole dance video on Facebook and never looked back! While the journey of life has taken different twists and turns, pole has remained an outlet for expression, movement, healing, power, and joy. Melissa is certified as an EDP Pole instructor through Intermediate level and placed 1st in Level 3 Freedance at PCS in 2022 on the Ecole de Pole Competition Team. Beyond the studio, she’s a formulation chemist and takes every chance she can to be outside or enjoy simple hobbies around her home.
Aiko
Pole Instructor
Aiko started training as a gymnast when she was 3 years old and continued until 2009. From there she competed in Fencing, Swimming/Diving, and Bouldering (but this one was just for fun!). After moving to Cleveland, she attended her first pole class at EDP in 2021 and has enjoyed the blend of strength, coordination and grace poledancing requires, as well as the wonderful community it fosters. Aiko is EDP Certified to teach Pole Beginner/Elementary and Stretch. Outside of pole, Aiko is a Trilingual Sign Language Interpreter working all around Northeast Ohio in a variety of settings.
Adeline
Pole Instructor
Adeline has been dancing since she was 8 years old and started pole dancing in 2021. Adeline started pole fitness as a way to reconnect with her passion for dance and to join a supportive community. Pole fitness has become an integral part of Adeline’s life as she looks forward to coming to the studio each week! Adeline is EDP Pole Beginner/Elementary certified and competed in PCS in 2023. Outside of pole, Adeline is pursuing her MD/MS at Cleveland Clinic and is aspiring to become an OB/GYN.
Krissy Lloyd
Pole Instructor
Krissy has been an athlete from the very beginning. From softball to basketball, collegiate volleyball, and now pole, she has explored various sports throughout her life. She started pole in July of 2021 on a whim and immediately fell in love with the practice. Krissy has been with Ecole de Pole since October of 2022. She is certified as an EDP Pole Beginner/Elementary instructor and competed in PCS in 2023. Outside of pole, she is a software engineer who loves all things fitness.