Meet Sophie
Age:
32
Hobbies:
Pole, cycling, dog walks
3 fun facts:
- 1. I am half Greek and speak the language (albeit a bit rusty!)
- 2. When I was younger I thought being the queen was a job I could go for
- 3. Training for a 100 mile bike ride despite being a newbie on a bike!
1. What is your day job?
Business consultant in the health and life sciences sector
2. What made you get into pole?
At my freshers fair at uni I saw a couple of girls demoing and was instantly hooked
3. What do you enjoy most about pole?
Every week you can learn something new and feel like you are progressing and it’s one of the only exercises I do where I properly switch off the outside world and get immersed during the session
4. What is your favourite part about teaching?
I love seeing people’s confidence grow and the delight on students faces when they crack a new move
5. What is your nemesis pole move?
Brass bridge!
6. What is your 2024 pole goal?
Get more flexy, strong in deadlifts and transitions into ayeshas
7. What is your favourite element of pole?
I love flow when you have good songs to dance to but I also love combining tricks into combos to really challenge myself
8. When did you start pole?
Started in my first year of uni… 2010!
9. Who is your pole idol?
Anamaria Bogza, Olga Trifonova, Julia Selawry
Qualifications
- Level 1 & 2 Xpert Pole Instructor