Kayla Brunson
Kayla’s pole journey began in 2019, when she convinced a coworker to take an intro class with her at Elite. She was instantly captivated by the artistry and athleticism of pole and knew she belonged in the studio.
Known for her fearless approach, her dynamic style emphasizes flips, power spins, and strength-based maneuvers that showcase her daredevil spirit and love for aerial arts.
Kayla’s journey took a pivotal turn when her first performance in Elite’s 2023 student showcase sparked a deep passion for performing and inspired her to compete in PSO’s Northeast competition that same year. She took home second place in level 4 championship and went on to win first place at PSO’s Atlantic competition the following year.
Kayla hopes to introduce students to the exhilarating world of pole, and inspire them push their boundaries by trusting in their own strength and ability.
Kayla Brunson instructs the following:
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Intro to Pole (First Level - 1 per pole)
This is our foundational level and is designed for brand newbies and beginner-level polers. We will work on all the basics to build strength for the next level up, and the coordination needed to take our choreography-based classes (called Pole Flow). You will learn basic pole spins, pivot turns, climbs, and sits.
This class is one per pole. Which is great for students who want a smaller more intimate class & more time to work on tricks.
When is it time to level up?
When you can do a fireman spin and back-hook spin, can easily get into a pole sit, have a strong basic climb to the ceiling, and can climb into a sit. You should be able to tuck with both feet off the floor. Instructor approval is required to move up to Level 1.
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Pole Level 1 (must have completed Intro level)
This level works to build the coordination and technique for more complicated skills. We will work on more advanced sits and climbs (forearm climb, side climb), knee holds like jasmine and martini, and get comfortable with more complicated and demanding spin tricks. We will work on building strength for our choppers and getting comfortable in basic inversions.
When is it time to level up?
When you have a strong forearm climb on both static and spin. You have a strong chair spin, and you can invert into and hold a bat comfortably. Your tucks should be strong, and you should be close to or able to do a chopper.
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Level 2 Basics
Are you a Level 1.5–2 student ready to push your training further? This class is designed to help you confidently bridge the gap into Level 2 and beyond! You’ll refine your fundamentals, build strength for aerial work, and start connecting moves into seamless combos that prepare you for higher-level skills.
Pre-Requisites:- Chopper
- Bat
- Forearm Climb into jasmine
What You’ll Work On:- Perfecting inside & outside leg hangs
- Aerial chopper conditioning drills
- Butterfly and Extended Butterfly
- Linking Level 1–2 tricks into fluid combos
- Strength, technique, and endurance foundations for advanced moves
- …and more!
This is the perfect stepping stone if you want to solidify your basics while getting a taste of what’s next on your pole journey.
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Mixed Level Pole
Since fewer people are available during the daytime, our weekday morning classes are open to ALL Levels. The instructor will modify the class to each student's level (which means some students may be working on completely different things). This style of class can be slightly faster paced and less organized. If you are new to pole we require that you take at least 3 Intro to Pole class before attending any Mixed Level classes.
