Today we’d like to introduce you to Charlotte Jolley.
Charlotte discovered pole dance when her son was a year old, and she was seeking a little time out to reconnect with herself, and rebuild confidence in her new body. “I was captivated from my very first class! I had a wonderful teacher, formed deep friendships, and found a way to express myself that I hadn’t dreamed of before. Pole dance makes me feel like I can fly. I know now that my body is amazingly strong and that my soul is full of beauty and joy.”
For the last 7 years, Charlotte has been involved with the pole dance community, training and networking with local students and award winning teachers from across the globe. She regards pole dance as a true art form. “Pole dance is fun and exciting, but also requires dedication to strength, flexibility and mindfulness.”
“I want every woman to experience that first time you truly let go and dance in the moment, without conscious thought, without self-doubt, without fear.” So, in November 2016, K Dance and Fitness opened its doors.
Charlotte is so thankful for her husband, Charlie, who has been her greatest advocate. He has put countless hours and beads of sweat into this venture, as well as being a tower of strength at every turn and an amazing father to their two children.
Has it been a smooth road?
I doubt opening a new business is ever a smooth road, especially if it’s your first and if it’s something you feel passionate about. You want everything to be right. And K Dance and Fitness isn’t about selling a product, it’s about making a meaningful difference to women’s lives. There have been the usual struggles I’m sure all business owners face, but each time I walk into the studio and feel the energy of the women around me and hear them telling brand new students what a wonderful place it is, how welcoming we are and how much they’ll love class and never feel judged or pressured, that makes it all worthwhile.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with K Dance and Fitness – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
K Dance and Fitness is a women-only fitness studio, focusing on pole dance and fitness. We also offer a range of classes, including Liquid Motion, Calisthenics, Yoga, Strength & Conditioning, and flexibility training, which compliment pole dance by building strength and fluidity in core areas.
Pole dance is a whole-body workout with so many personal and health benefits. Personally, I gained strength and was able to do the first press up of my life! My flexibility, co-ordination, and balance improved. And over the years I have come to respect and admire what my body is capable of and what it can endure.
Our K Pole level 1 program is a carefully designed 8 week curriculum. You will learn the basics of pole dance including sultry floor work and gorgeous pole spins. This level focuses on developing new muscle memory and building a foundation of fitness that will continue to grow as you do, through the next levels. As you begin your pole journey we will make sure you have a good understanding of pole and fitness safety so that you can keep learning at your own pace. We love to see already by the end of Level 1, our students walking out with a renewed confidence (and a little hip swish!).
And pole dance goes so far beyond the physical benefits. It is honesty, wisdom and expression of one’s true self. At K Dance and Fitness, we provide high-caliber, supportive teachers, in a nurturing environment, that is free from judgement. A place where each and every woman is welcome, and is empowered to be her true self and to discover her own strength and beauty.
Our membership is open-access, so it includes every class on our schedule. Non-members can drop in to several of our classes too, like Mystery Mondays (a different teacher and theme every time) and the ever-popular Twerk School, plus we regularly host world-class pole instructors. Like us on Facebook to get all the latest news and events (@KDanceFitness).
I feel blessed and intensely proud to have created a space where women can feel welcomed and at home every time they walk in the door. There’s no higher praise than when a woman tells me that because of K Dance and Fitness, they feel confident about their body for the first time. They feel stronger, and sexier than ever before. You can see the change in the way they move in class and the way they walk out the door.
It takes more than one person to create something like this. I am honored to have a dedicated and supportive family of teachers. Their expertise and encouragement is what guides our students along their pole journey. It wouldn’t be possible without them and all the people who’ve supported us along the way.
As great as we feel when we first achieve a challenging move on the pole, sometimes our greatest milestones are when we break through more personal, intimate barriers. I’ve watched many amazing women struggle for weeks to find, or to allow themselves, that connection. That first time that each of us truly let’s go and lives in the moment of our dance. It’s a great achievement and a wonderful release, and I feel beyond privileged to watch my sisters reach that point in their journey.
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Houston & Katy are wonderfully diverse cities. In partnership they provide so many opportunities to experience art, music, great food and culture from around the globe. In the 12yrs my family have called Houston & Katy our home, we’ve witnessed with excitement, and the efforts put into creating green spaces and hosting an incredible range of events. It makes a difference. It encourages people to get out, get active and build communities. I’m delighted that K Dance and Fitness is part of that community.
Pricing:
- YOUR FIRST WEEK IS FREE! Come try all our classes.
- Levels 1, 2 & 3 include ONE WEEK FREE – $280/8wks
- Membership $160/mo
Contact Info:
- Address: 21732 Provincial Blvd, Ste 150,
Katy TX 77450 - Website: www.kdanceandfitness.com
- Phone: 832-736-4567
- Email: cj@kdanceandfitness.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdanceandfitness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kdancefitness/
Image Credit:
Gia Quilap
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