Shardelle is originally from Rio de Janeiro and has been living in Germany since 2016. Before moving, she worked as a nurse and was involved in research with professional athletes in Brazil, as well as briefly working as a midwife. In 2015, she discovered pole dance, which quickly became her biggest passion. In 2020, she began training in aerials such as hoop and hammock. Between two lockdowns, she opened her studio, Pole Lounge, in Magdeburg, and since then, she has fully dedicated herself to her pole community, leaving her nursing career behind.
Today, she owns three studios in her city and takes great pride in sharing her passion alongside her incredible team. Being part of XPERT gives her the opportunity to teach those who, in turn, aspire to teach others. The feeling of seeing the community grow, improve in quality, and become stronger is truly indescribable.
She may be modest in demeanor but a powerhouse behind a lens, under hot stage lights and with a mic in her hand. With over 15 years of experience, Crystal “CryStylez” Belcher has been recognized for her charismatic and cunning displays of artistry and athleticism on and off the poles. She has produced piercing aerial pieces like “Strange Fruit,” “I Never Loved A Man” and “Giving Up.” Appeared on DJ Diplo’s “Set It Off” and SPICE featuring Busta Rhymes “Round Round” music video, Netflix series “Mo” and Peacock’s “Frogger” game show series. Danced across countries and stages alongside Snoop Dogg, Usher and the Queen of Dancehall SPICE. She’s the premier host for the world’s largest international pole convention and Houston’s longest-running pole and dance competition.
Not only is she a well-decorated competitive pole dancer, but she’s also a global instructor, choreographer, judge and competition and showcase producer since 2010. “CryStylez” thrives on fluidity and showmanship, alongside the thrill of expression and transformation. She aspires to inspire clients to enhance their visions of fitness, performance and/or dance with style! Not only does Crystal work to leave a lasting impression, she aims to share her insight and perspective on how to be a more impactful everyday mover, class leader, performer and an up-and-coming artist. “It is not just about the tricks and transitions, hyper mobility and strength moves, it’s about creating moments and evoking emotions.”
Catch her if you can for local instruction in Houston, virtual and in-person instruction worldwide, hosting the annual International Pole Convention & Melee on the Bayou: Houston’s Premier Pole Dance Competition, judging all the moments for Pole Sport Organization and upcoming global competitions and representing for Black Girls Pole, Vertical Joe’s Atlanta, Twisted Movement,123poling & XPERT Fitness Certification Programs.
Lydia was dancing since her childhood and started teaching dance and gymnastics classes for kids as an assistant-trainer when she was 14 years old and as a master trainer in the age of 18.
She participated successfully with her groups in championships (for example they won the German Open in Musical and Showdance) and run through many different dance, fitness and gymnastics teacher training.
2013 Pole Dance and Aerial came back into her life (her first love was the trapeze when she was a kid) and in 2015 she started teaching and getting certified in many different kinds of aerial arts, flexibility and counter trainings.
In December 2016 she opened her own studio Moving Art Studios in Kaufering, Bavaria, Germany – a school for Pole Dance, Aerial Arts, Flexibility and Dance. Now she is working as fulltime studio owner and instructor, with collaborations with the theatre and a German pole magazine.
Together with her husband Andreas, who is a professional photographer, she´s travelling around with their project “Moving Art Images” to offer photo shootings for pole and aerial students.
Lydia has participated in all XPERT teacher trainings and is very thankful to be part of this outstanding team to share professional teaching knowledge.
Yobanna is the owner of My Gravity Fitness & Dance in London. She opened the school in 2013 and runs classes full time, including pole dancing, aerial hoop, aerial silk, aerial hammock and a variety of fitness classes.
In 2007 Yobanna discovered pole dancing and was instantly addicted to all things up side down. She started teaching pole and aerial in 2012.
Yobanna grew up loving all sports, particularly excelling in martial arts where she competed and won national titles. As an adult she Joined the London Fire Brigade and was a London Firefighter for 13 years.
Yobanna loves being an X-pert trainer as it gives her the opportunity to share her passion for teaching all things Aerial as well as teaching future instructors the amazing X-pert certifications.
Yobanna loves to perform and occasionally compete. She became KPC professional winner 2018.
Yobanna Runs The London Pole Championships which is the 1st regional pole competition run in central London.
