Meet The Team

Stefania Roberto

Founder and owner of ‘Polercise Tenerife’

Has lived on the Island of Tenerife for over 20 years and although been into the dance and fitness industry since teenage years has been teaching Polercise Pole fitness for the last 6years, and is Now expanding to other Islands and Locations in the Canaries.

‘Being healthy and keeping fit is so important these days, but I wanted to be able to help people to do this whilst having fun, in a comfortable and non judgemental environment. Polercise has helped me achieve this for hundreds of girls here so far, and I hope to keep doing so into the future. It is my love and Passion.’

She has also performed at many events and was Crowned Miss Pole Dance Tenerife in 2006.

Favourite Spin – Flying cat
Favourite Invert – Single Leg hold

Colette Barton

With a strong background in Fitness and activities such as Windsurfing and mountain biking Colette, originally from Manchester, has been on the Island for 15 years and been with us for the last 4 of those.

She wanted an exercise that gave you a full body workout and challenges she could excel to and found Polercise was the way forward!

‘Not matter what level you are there are always more challenges to work to. Ive met so many friends through polercise, Not only in Tenerife, but also all over the world. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, no matter what physical condition  your in.’

Favourite Spin – Superstar
Favourite Invert/Hold – Handspring Splits

Kerry Railton

Having lived on the island for 11 years now, Kerry was first introduced to Polercise 4 years ago by a fellow work collegue.

‘Like I'm sure many of you are thinking, I thought that Polercise was only for young, fit, thin people, and being over weight at the time following a back injury from my childhood, I wasnt sure if I would be able to participate let alone fit in.

With my confidence being low I managed to plucked up the courage to try a Polercise class. After several classes I discovered that my weight wasn’t an issue, and neither was my back injury. all I needed was perseverance and hard work, my confidence grew as I learned more and decided to join in with the regular classes, meeting other people who had felt exactly the same as me’.

With 4 years experience under her belt, she decided to put her hard work to good use and teach others the things that have given her a new lease of life, both physically, and mentally. She wanted to share the benefits that polercise had given her so she studied and passed her Polercise instructor course. Now she is here for you, to help and encourage you all the the way in this rich, diverse form of excercise and get as much pleasure from polercise as she has over the years.

Favourite Spin – Pretzle
Favourite Invert – Aysha

Michelle Birks

Mother of 15 year old George, Michelle has been training with us for the last 3 years after seeing an ad in the local paper. She qualified as a Polercise Instructor at the beginning of this Year (2011) at the age of 45.

‘As I hadn’t had any regular exercise since my son was born, on my first pole class I struggled to even make it through the warm up, but instead of being made to feel like a fool everybody was really friendly and encouraging and I had a great time. In time my strength and confidence grew and I haven’t looked back since!’

Michelle is set to open another Branch of ‘Polercise dance & fitness studio’ in Los Gigantes by the the end of the year.

Favourite Spin – Boomerang to flying cat
Favourite Invert/Hold – Marley

Sarah Martin

The newest addition to the Polercise Teaching team, yet no less capable.

Originally from North Wales, Sarah has been attending Polercise classes in Tenerife for over a year now, and just recently passed her Polercise instructor qualification and can't wait to put it to good use! She has a background in gymnastics & general fitness and always ready to find new ways to tackle those tricky moves.

‘I love Polercise as it gives you a full body workout, really tones your muscles and leaves you feeling energized and ready to take on anything!’

Favourite spin – Spinner
Favourite invert – Scorpion