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Instructors at The Girls Room

	Karyn Pentecost Founder and Curriculum Creator of The Girls Room™ LLC and The Girls Room Academy™ Karyn has combined her education of AAAI Yoga Certified, Cooper Aerobics/Personal Training and an Aesth. RMT, Mht, Cht, certifications to create "a new fitness possibility" program for women. Karyn's inspirational classes have been featured on Good Morning Texas, Channel 33, Channel 8, the Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, The Quick, Lifestyle Magazine, Turtle Creek News, The Observer and many more. Karyn teaches all ages of students, celebrities and actresses her exotic dancing and pole dancing techniques. Karyn opened the "all girls" concept studio to teach women how to embrace the power of balance and self awareness through sensual movement. She incorporates the study of Yoga, Modern, Hip Hop, and Jazz, Belly Dancing, Exotic Dancing and Pole Dancing to create the trademarked classes provided by The Girls Room Instructors. The Girls Room Classes and Workshops are designed for all women to Be Inspired, Be Empowered, and Feel Internally Transformed. If you would like Karyn, to speak or teach a workshop at your location, contact her by emailing karyn@thegirlsroom.us
	Amethyst Certified in ZUMBA™ The Girls Room Academy CPR Trainer Amethyst started going to the very first pole dance class The Girls Room offered on Wednesday nights at The Candleroom. As the company grew, so did she through the freedom of self-expression and by indulging in her life-long passion for dance. Eventually Amethyst found her niche, and brought Zumba to the studio in November 2009. Amethyst has experience in several areas of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, latin rhythms, and swing. She graduated from The University of North Texas majoring in Entrepreneurship and loves new and exciting experiences, especially travel.
	Rosan Certified by The Girls Room Academy Hotties in Heels Rockin Pole Pole Dancing Level Las Vegas Lap Dance Series Rosan developed her love for dance and fitness at an early age. After high school she studied modern dance, hip hop and developed a love for fitness training as well as Yoga and Pilates. Rosan came to The Girls Room wanting to find something different to add to her current fitness program. We was amazed at the challenge and loved the workout. After only a few classes and she was determined to become an instructor. Rosan has been certified in every program that The Girls Room teaches. As the Senior Instructor she has collaborated with Karyn Pentecost and helped developed other classes offered such as Hotties in Heels and Rockin Pole. She is currently working on her Pilates certification so she may bring it to The Girls Room. Rosan is dedicated to fitness and nutrition and uses her knowledge to guide and inspire other women.
	Elyse Certified by The Girls Room Academy Pole Dancing Level Las Vegas Lap Dance Series Elyse first began her dancing career as an Argentinian Tango dancer at the age of ten. She later went on to explore other dance forms such as Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pom as a part of her high school competitive drill team. Her senior year, she won a spot on the Stratford Spartanaire award winning high kick team, the "Rais'in Kick Line". She continued dancing through college as a member of the American University dance team until she transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachlelor's degree in Broadcast Communication. It was at UTA she discovered other dance forms such as Country, Swing and Pole; all of which she continues to practice today. Elyse began her career at The Girls Room as a student. Since childhood, she always expressed a deep a passion for dance and has been trained in various dance forms. She first heard of pole dance as a new dance-fitness craze and attended her first class on a whim. It was not what she expected! After finding pole dancing as a new challenge, she dedicated herself to The Girls Room's teachings of inspiration and empowerment. Class after class, she saw herself transforming both physically and mentally. As an instructor today, Elyse shares her experience and love for pole dance with other women so they too can feel internally transformed.
	Ashlee Certified by The Girls Room Academy Pole Dancing Level Ashlee grew up in a small east Texas town where she began taking ballet and gymnastics classes around age three. After deciding that ballet just wasn't for her she joined an all-star competitive cheerleading squad at age 12. Once she reached the 8th grade she started cheering on her middle school squad and continued on through her senior year in high school. Ashlee was named All American Cheerleader by the National Cheerleader Association in 2003. She is currently going to school to get her bachelor of science in business administration. Ashlee discovered The Girls Room after throwing in the towel at the smelly, boring gym. Following her first pole dancing class she knew she had found what she had been searching for, a workout that was simultaneously fun, challenging, sexy and acrobatic! Before she knew it Ashlee had become an instructor, inspiring other women as she had been inspired. She plans on taking her pole dancing to the competitive level in the future and aspires to continually progress her heath and fitness goals using pole fitness as a strong foundation!
	Megan Certified by The Girls Room Academy Pole Dancing Level Megan graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a degree in Hospitality Management. She is currently getting her Masters degree in elementary education at Southern Methodist University. She has background in competitive volleyball and traveled during high school to compete. About a year ago a friend recommended the girls room to her and she was immediately addicted. She saw pole dancing as a fun and sexy way to workout. Physically she lost weight and gained muscle tone. She is convinced that you will love the classes at The Girls Room and hopes to see everyone in her class!
	Linda Certified by The Girls Room Academy Pole Dancing Level Las Vegas Lap Dance Series Studio Manager Linda came to The Girls Room after becoming bored with the traditional gym workouts. In the past, she had worked with numerous trainers and found it hard to keep the commitment because of the same uninspiring routine. After her first visit to The Girls Room, it felt exactly as they advertised, Be Inspired, Be Empowered, Be FIT. Exotic Flo and pole dancing shaped her mentally and physically and she soon decided to become an instructor. In addition to instructing, she currently manages both of The Girls Room locations. She is convinced The Girls Room program will work for any woman, regardless of size, shape or age. Linda has a 30-plus year background in the automotive industry in sales and finance. She is married, with two children and she turns 50 in April.
	Stephanie Certified by The Girls Room Academy Pole Dancing Level Stephanie has always enjoyed a love for the arts, in specific theater, camera, film, fashion design, competitive dance and themes that involve movement. She has a long history of choreography and dance instruction. From a ice skater in elementary school, drill team/ dance company member in middle & high school to an instructor here at The Girls Room, she has over twenty years devoted to the science of dance interpretation. Stephanie also has a background in business having run the day to day operations of her father’s Jet Plane Restoration Company. The Girls Room gives Stephanie an opportunity to combine dance instruction fitness and social interaction with Pole Dancing, one of the most demanding of sports. Stephanie is proud to be a member of The Girls Room and to assist other women who wish to be Inspired, Empowered and to be Fit!
	Amy Samana 2009 Dallas Pole Champion I have trained and performed ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom and now pole dancing for 10 plus years. In 2001 our dance team, McLennan Community College Dance Company, won the NCA/NDA National Championship in Daytona Beach, FL.. I am a graduate from The University of North Texas, where I majored in education/mathematics. I was introduced to the sport of pole dancing in 2006, where I fell in love with the sport/fitness and desired to take it to the "competitive level". At the competitive level, I have won: Runner up in 2008 at the Pole Olympics in Fort Worth, TX, 1st place in the 2009 La Polapalooza in Dallas, Tx 1st place semi finalist in The Verical Pole Challenge 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. I am now certified to teach Pole Dancing Levels 1-6 through The Girls Room Academy and I am excited to learn and share my skills with the world! I am looking forward to opening The Girls Room # 4 in Ft. Worth, Texas in 2010.
	Channing Graduating Soon! Bio coming soon!
	Ginger Burlesque Dance Instructor Ginger Valentine is one of the premiere burlesque dancers in the burgeoning Dallas scene. Since her debut in the winter of 2008, Miss Valentine has received national recognition for her sultry moves and won a local award for "The One to Watch" last Spring at the Hot Rods and Heels Festival. She has performed as a guest in Chicago with Michelle L'amour and the Chicago Starlets, Lili's Burlesque in Minneapolis, and Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret in Denver. In the summer of 2009, she was selected from stripteasers everywhere to perform in the Mondo Burlesque Showcase for the New Orleans Burlesque Festival at the Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans. In addition to her striptease, Ginger has over 15 years of performance experience in a variety of dance styles, most notably classical ballet. She is a graduate of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts.
	Star Tribal Belly Dance Instructor Tribal Belly Dancing combines Traditional Belly Dancing, the very first form of exotic dance in the United States, with slower, more methodical and controlled movements. Tribal Belly Dancing is a truly hypnotic and seductive way of dance expression with every movement exuding sensual femininity. By taking Tribal Belly Dance Workshops at The Girls Room, your body will soon begin to move like poetry in motion, you will become more in touch with your body while your belly and arms become more seductive and toned. Star is a Tattoo Artist by day and Tribal Belly Dancer by night. Tribal Bellydance is a great way to get in touch with one's femininity and to increase confidence through gaining control over one's own body by becoming stronger, more graceful and confident in movement.
	Becky Web Diva, Yoga Instructor/Owner: thematyogastudio.com Becky was introduced to yoga in 1994, as a complement to a rigorous physical fitness and weight lifting regimen. For the last 17 years, she worked as a programmer and business owner in the technology industry. Recently able to step away from the corporate world, Becky has been able to pursue her yoga practice more rigorously and has found a passion for teaching and sharing yoga with others. Becky especially enjoys teaching yoga to young girls and teens. She has trained locally and internationally, and has completed her 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification with Yoga Alliance through YogaFit. Becky strongly believes practicing yoga is a journey of mind, body and breath, and is thrilled to be sharing this journey at The Girls Room.