Ashley -
Owner & Pole Fitness Instructor
Hello future CLAQ-ETTES! I'm Ashley but on a stage I'm better known as A Handspring A Day! I’m not only an instructor but also the proud heartbeat behind CLAQ HAUS Pole Fitness. CLAQ stems from my love for heel “clacks”, an absolute staple in my movement. I took my first pole class in 2010 after being instantly intrigued by a show in Las Vegas. I sporadically took classes over the years but it wasn’t until 2018 that I truly fell in love with pole. I began teaching in 2020 and knew I discovered my passion. I currently teach all pole levels, flexibility, floor work, flying pole, and low flow. I’m Xpert Fitness and Liquid Motion Certified along with mentorships specializing in low flow pole and most recently, edgework. My love for pole truly radiates, and I pride myself on creating a fun, safe, and effective learning environment for my students while building meaningful, long lasting relationships. With CLAQ HAUS, my mission is simple - to provide a supportive and safe haven, just as I had found; A place to feel seen, heard, supported, sexy, strong, and free to express yourself through movement and fall in love with all of your body’s capabilities. Thrilled about this new venture, I'm excited to bring CLAQ HAUS Pole Fitness to Bergen County and empower North Jersey! I can’t wait to dance with you all!
GoshenGrace has been dancing since childhood in all genres. In 2016 she decided to try pole dance and immediately fell into her passion of both dance and fitness. She has competed throughout the US and Mexico in local, National, and World competitions. She has also been featured in shows FBI, Mr.Robot, as well as handpicked by Jennifer Lopez in the movie Hustlers for the famous Usher scene. Her concentration in strength training and multiple certifications in Xpole, LiquidMotion, YogaStretch contribute to her knowledge of movement both on and off the pole.
Goshen -
Pole Fitness Instructor
Stephanie - Pole Fitness Instructor
Stephanie is a born and raised Spanish ex Gymnast & Coach professionally dedicated to Pole Dance since 2013. Certified instructor in Rythmic gymnastics, Aesthetic Group Gymnastics, pole dance and personal training, Stephanie brings 10+ years of experience instructing Pole Sport, Exotic, Flexibility, Acrobatics & Dance fundamentals. She is the creator of “The Exotic Programme” , “Pole Dance Murcia” studio and was the Classique winner of Pole Theatre UK ‘22.
Brianna has been practicing Yoga for 10 years and teaching for 7. She decided when she was 22 to get her Yoga Teacher Certification abroad in Thailand and has been going back every few years since. Bri loves how yoga makes her body feel and knows that it is a great counter balance to her pole practice (yes that’s right! She’s also a pole girl for 3 years now!) Her focus in class is alignment and honoring your full breath. She is excited to join you at the HAUS!
Bri - Yoga Instructor
Kayla, a pole dancer since January 2019, discovered her passion and calling in the pole world. With a lifelong musical background, she began with drumsticks at age 3, leading to a love for music and Latin ballroom dancing in her teens. Using her body as an instrument to "feel the music" became a defining aspect of her dance journey, and she hasn’t let off the gas yet! Since starting pole, Kayla immersed herself deeper into the exploration of movement and musicality, and is always deepening her relationship with the concept of flow. Aside from being an Amateur Pole Competitor and Certified Pole Instructor, she is also an avid Pole Performer and Chair Dance Instructor! Sharing her love for pole and dance fitness is something that comes natural for Kayla. She loves being able to contribute to the early start of her students’ pole dance foundations and believes the sooner we get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, the sooner we can reap the rewards of self-discovery through exploring movement. Freestyle dancing captured her admiration in 2020, highlighting the liberating experience of dancing without defined choreography and finding joy in self-expression. Kayla is excited to foster an environment in her classes at CLAQ that is fun and upbeat with emphasis on safety, inclusion, and curiosity.
Kayla - Pole Fitness Instructor
Angelica - Yoga Instructor
Angelica is a lifelong Maywood resident, who fell in love with yoga due to its benefits aligning with her own fitness and health goals. Becoming certified in the summer of 2016, she has been a teacher for 8 years and has been a practitioner even before that. After finding the asana appreciation while dancing at Maywood’s own Dance Center, she has been hooked ever since! Teaching energetic and fun-filled yoga flows that derive from a multitude of styles, she can bring you a hard-hitting, beginner-friendly yoga class, workout, and overall full-body stretch. Outside of Yoga, Angelica is a Mental Health Counselor. . She prides herself on interpersonal and professional skill building, including extensive experience in leading and mentoring; not only tied to the community, but is willing to interact with clients directly and inspire through positive self-talk, mindful meditation, as well as somatic movement.
Jocelyn - Aerial Hoop & Pole Instructor
Nicole - Aerial Hammock & Pole Instructor
Nicole’s passion for aerial arts began after seeing her first Cirque du Soliel show in 5th grade. She performed gymnastics and cheerleading for several years preceding her aerial arts journey in 2012. She has trained pole, silks, hammock, aerial pole, lollipop Lyra, contortion, and aerial chains. As an instructor she applies her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology aiming to help her students build strength and flexibility. She advocates the art of movement and aerial as a means of tranquility and a creative expression of oneself.