STAFF
JESSICA ANDERSON-GWIN
I am a 3x international pro pole champion, dancer, aerialist, and storyteller. I have been honored to perform on stage at major events like Coachella, with singing artists such as Alina Baraz, on TV on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, represent tech products in motion capture for companies such as Optitrack, and was the subject of the documentary “Off The Floor: The Rise of Contemporary Pole Dance” by filmmakers Matt and Katie Celia. In addition to many notable industry jobs, I enjoy helping others reach their full potential, whether it be a competition piece, learning a physical technique, or creating their own individual art. I love sharing skills with my community to make our net and friendships grow! At my heart, I love to tell stories whenever I can in whatever medium I can. I’ve begun adding fire dancing to my skill set, and I am looking forward to introducing some of this to Jagged this coming year.
ALona Hapon
I currently live, dance, and teach in Los Angeles. My pole dance journey started in Ukraine back in 2017, and I’ve have loved it ever since. My background was in dancing and performing. I have been teaching pole dance and heels classes since 2019. To be a helpful guide in your learning journey is my biggest pleasure. My aspiration lies in discovering the blend of techniques, advice, and useful tools that can empower my students to navigate the range of movements—from the simplest to the more complex—fostering a deep connection with their own bodies. To me, technique is a foundation upon which beautiful movements and choreographies are built. Seeing progress of my students is a profoundly meaningful reason to continue my teaching and learning journey.