Tia Jax- Tia has over 33 years of movement experience and 22 years as a dance teacher. Professionally trained from childhood and later immersed in burlesque, club, and pole dance, she has performed on countless stages but finds her true passion in teaching. Known for her playful motto “mistakes are the mother of creation,” she empowers students to embrace authenticity, technique, and artistry—proving that strength and flexibility aren’t the only paths to dancing beautifully.

Liz Moss- Liz Moss began her pole journey in 2011 with no background in dance or gymnastics — just a deep love for challenging the body and exploring movement. Since becoming an instructor in 2018, she has competed, taught, and performed nationally and internationally, sharing her passion for pole with students of all levels. Liz is drawn to the creativity, athleticism, and self-expression that make pole such a unique sport. In addition to pole instruction, she is also a NASM-certified personal trainer who loves helping others build confidence and strength through movement. She currently lives in Michigan with her partner and 10 year old son.

Phoenix Kazree- Phoenix Kazree is native of Los Angeles, CA.  She is a former gymnast and is trained in classical, contemporary and ethnic dance styles. Her dance training includes the Alvin Ailey American Dance School, Joffrey Ballet, The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and 2 years on scholarship with Bella Lewitzky. Phoenix has been dancing professionally and teaching dance since for over 25 years. She traveled the Americas and Asia with the touring company of the hit Broadway show, The Lion King. A few of her accomplishments include earning the title of Female Elite Champion of Pole Art Italy 2015 and Vice Champion of the female professional division of the PanAmerican Pole Championships 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Phoenix was also 1st Runner Up at 2014 Pole Stars Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the 2011 California Pole Dance Champion, and the 2nd place winner of the 2011 and 2012 American Pole Fitness Championships. She placed 4th in Pole Art 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. She now travels the globe teaching, coaching and grooming some of the pole stars you know and love. She also continues choreographing for pole competitors, performing, hosting pole retreats worldwide and judging all things pole, dance and flexibility related.

Schannon - Schannon never imagined that her first pole class 17 years ago would lead her on a journey of becoming a studio owner, coach, competitor, performer, and judge. Some of the highlights include double world championships in both pole sport and pole art for POSA in 2023, as well as seven U.S. national titles through USPSF. Schannon has also competed in Finland, Spain, Brazil, Italy, and Greece where she won second place in PoleArt Greece in 2017. Most recently, she competed with The Deductions to win the doubles/group category at APC and qualify for PSO Nationals in August. She’s very happy to be involved in the Memorial Pole Championship!