"Pole dancing has boosted my self confidence. I've only come twice a week and I've lost all the weight from my pregnancy (9kg's in 3 months) Thanks guys!!!"        - K. Wright (26) Radiokop

Pole Dance Teachers

Natasha (founder of BodyMind Studios and Pole Dancing in South Africa)

Hi, my name is Natasha Williams. I founded BodyMind Studios in September 2004. As I was the first person in South Africa to teach pole dancing, I encountered a lot of negativity and stereotyping in the beginning. I took me a few years to gain acceptance that pole dancing is a uniquely empowering sport, second to none.

I started out as an exotic dancer, which was a great way for me to travel around the world. What I also discovered, though, was that the dancing gave me self-confidence, grace and toned my body, like no other exercise could do. After dancing for 16 years, I started giving workshops to women who really wanted to learn how to be sexy and graceful, without the negative connotation. However, a one-day workshop can never teach you how to be comfortable in your body, it takes time and practice.

Thus, my Sensual Fitness classes, and within a year, Pole Dancing. The demand for classes is growing daily, and ordinary women from all walks of life are getting the benefits of the classes.

Memberships and Qualifications

Member of PDC (Pole Dance Community), Approved Grading Asssessor and Syllabus Co-ordinator

Member of REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa)

Member of IPDFA (International Pole Dance Fitness Association)

Member of IPF (International Pole Federation)

Master Pole Instructor IPDFA

BA Psychology & Criminology

Competitions

• Head Judge International Pole Championships, Hong Kong 2012

• Judge at World Pole Championships, London 2012

• Head Judge Miss Summit Club 2012
  

• Head Judge Summit Club 2011

• Organiser and in charge of all judges for Miss Pole Dance SA 2006 to present

• Striptease Queen:Miss Spring House of Lords, 2000

• First Princess:Miss Summit Club, 2000

• Second Princess :Miss Summit Club, 2002

Media

Many guest appearances on TV, radio and magazine:Kya FM, July 2006. Morning show about pole dancing and Women's Day, 702, May 2006. Jenny Chris-Williams show.,3Talk, Noeline: 2006. Feature on bachelor parties.,Marie Claire: 2005, September edition,MNet, Sex, etc. :2005, June 8. Hosted by Mark Pilgrim on poles,Kyknet, Kwela: 2005, March. Show about sensual dance fitness ,ETV , Third Degree:2003 Performed stripshow for feature on Swinger.Marie Claire: 2002, July. Feature on Strippers and their private lives.Radio 702: 2001 Interview with John Berks on the morning show.Radio 702:2000 Performed live stripshow on Friday night show.SHAPE magazine, April 2007.Aesthetic Surgery magazine October 2008.Get It! Joburg West Magazine February 2009.20 Something ETV 1 February 2009.

Recent:

Featured in Kyknet Maatband May 2011. Vertical Art and Fitness Magazine Feature Article July 2011.

The BodyMind Crew

Tumi Soulstres Medupe Franchise owner Blairgowrie
Wendy Harris Franchise owner Lonehill
Nadine Mansour Randpark Ridge
Shereen Clark-Ressel Pole 2 instructor Fairlands 2nd Princess  - Miss Pole Dance SA 2008
Rebekah Trebble Pole 1 and Pole 2 instructor at Fairlands & Randpark Ridge 2nd Place Duets - Miss Pole Dance SA 2012
Natalie Sloane Pole 1, Pole 2 and Pole 3 instructor at Rivonia Miss Sexy - Miss Pole Dance SA 2011 2nd Place Duets - Miss Pole Dance SA 2012
Lisa Fagan Pole 1 and Pole 2 instructor at  Helderkruin
Rentia Smit Pole 1 and Pole 2 instructor at Helderkruin
Aviva Hanan Pole 1 and 2 instructor at Rivonia
Leandri Nienaber Pole 1, 2 and 3 instructor at Rivonia
Sibongani Malumo Pole 1 and 2 instructor at Fairlands/ Helderkruin