Kimberly

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Kimberly is an instructor, but also the creator and founder of StripXpertease. Originally from Austin, Texas, she has lived in NYC for 7 years. Although she is no longer dancing, she racked up over 10 years of experience as an exotic dancer in Texas, New York, and New Jersey. She also spent years acting in Texas and New York and co-owned a NYC based film company. She uses those experiences with acting and striptease to bring laughter, fun, and education into all of her classes. She has choreographed gentlemen's club scenes and exotic dancer's routines for film and theater in New York. She has taught for StripXpertease Austin, Empire Dance Studios, You Should Be Dancing, Kiki de Montparnasse, and Metro Event Planners in New York.

KIMBERLY ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: I saw the cardio striptease craze explode, and then pole fitness classes. However, I kept meeting women who were taking pole classes that couldn't use what they had learned in their own homes. The pole moves were fabulous, but they wanted more, they wanted to DANCE, not just pull off tricks. I was so disappointed to see that the women who were teaching striptease classes HAD NOT EVEN SET FOOT IN A STRIP CLUB!!! I wanted to teach women sexy moves that they could actually perform for their lovers... or just for themselves, in the comfort of their own bedroom with no equipment needed.

KIMBERLY ON DANCING: Dancing is about expression. I put on a song that has meaning to me and I can just work it out. If I am feeling happy, sad, sexy, ugly, whatever! If I put on that song and start moving, it just gets released. I would put that emotion into dancing and it was like therapy! When I danced on the stage, whatever I felt before was lost. When I danced in Texas, I wasn't the prettiest girl there, but I made excellent money because of the way that I danced. It's all about how you move, how you look at them, and how you feel about yourself, and NOT about how thin you are or how big your boobs are. When I could see myself moving like that, it made me FEEL sexy which in turn made me LOOK sexy!

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Naomi

Naomi is a classically trained dancer who now teaches for SXT. Naomi has never been an exotic dancer,which she feels that this helps her teach, since she can relate to the students who are learning the movement for the first time.

NAOMI ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: I am constantly inspired by what I see StripXpertease classes do for women. I watch women who are shy, inhibited, and disconnected from their bodies, over the course of a two hour class, become sexy, confident people. Whether it's to please a loved one or just to reclaim their own sexuality, women who participate always seem to get something valuable to take away.

These classes make it okay for women to talk about sex and feel sexy and sexual. Those are areas that are largely considered only appropriate for men. I hope that through SXT classes and other classes like them, we can make it acceptable for women too!

NAOMI ON DANCING: I feel so passionately that this form of dance, when used in the right context, can be incredibly liberating and empowering for women. We are not a society or gender that is comfortable with our bodies. We hyper-sexualize them in the media (and in strip clubs), but the average woman wishes that her body looked different. We have to learn how to embrace who we are and what we are as being sexy. I think that coming into a studio and being taught a dance that makes you look and feel sexy is a great way to do that. You can't dance without claiming your body!

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Sarah

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Sarah is a voracious dancer who loves to perform and explore new styles. She has training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, Bollywood, Salsa and African. Although serious about dance, she laughs easily; especially at herself. Sarah has never worked as an exotic dancer, but she has taken several turns as a go-go dancer, and cabaret performer in New York City's clubs, bars, and wacky street festivals, all in the name of art.

SARAH ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: I’m not just a teacher, I’m a student- and that is essential to me. I have been dancing since I was 8 years old in one form or another, and I have never stopped wanting to learn. StripXpertease classes have helped me feel more comfortable about my own sexiness and my own body in a safe non-exploitative environment. They also remain a challenge for my thighs! My respect for Kimberly and all the ladies who take class is boundless. StripXpertease is the antidote for our anxiety producing, sex negative culture. See you in class!

SARAH ON DANCING: Without dancing I would be nuts! Being in motion, the concentration to execute patterns of movement, the act of stretching ligaments and working muscles frees, relaxes, and comforts me like nothing else can. As I get older I am becoming even more interested in exploring my own creativity through choreographing dances for myself, and others. I dance because I need to, but I believe anyone who is curious and willing to try can receive great, often unexpected, rewards from a program of dance and exercise.

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Allison

Allison has an academic background and professional experience in advertising and mass media. After almost a decade of working in the industry, Allison decided to hang up her business suit and leave the corporate world. She now pursues her passions which include, dancing, teaching, and photography. Her daily mantra is, "It is never too late to be what you might have been!"

ALLISON ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: I started with StripXpertease as a student taking Stripper Strength (and boy did that class whip me into shape!) I loved the workout class, but I wanted to learn more moves and be able to perform them in a natural way. I moved on to Basic Moves Intro and then Desire Series and from there I was addicted! Becoming an instructor was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. At StripXpertease we are passionate about feeling free and sexy and are dedicated to teaching women how to unleash their inner vixen. I love my job!

ALLISON ON DANCING: To me, dancing is like laughing. Both have the ability to instantly change my mood and lift my spirit. I dance everyday; while I am cleaning the house, getting ready for work, and even in the car when a great song comes on the radio. I find dancing liberating and empowering. Dancing keeps me healthy and fit both physically and mentally!

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Dahlia

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Dahlia has an academic background in Women's Studies and is currently a professor of history. Now that she has completed her academic journey (for now) she is excited to be returning to dance and combining her love of teaching with her love of movement. She is also happy to be able to use her expertise in women's studies to help empower women inside and outside of the classroom.

DAHLIA ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: I found StripXpertease on accident one day and instantly applied to work with Kimberly and her staff. My experience with women's studies focuses particularly on a positive and empowering view of female sexuality. I believe by harnessing our sexuality and feeling comfortable in our bodies, touching our bodies, and sharing our bodies can only lead to more confidence and happiness. I'm so lucky to be able to reach so many women in different ways--through academics, dance, and collaboration.

DAHLIA ON DANCING: I've been dancing on and off since I was a little girl. What started as ballet and tap turned into a serious love of modern dance and performance. I've always seen dance and music as a creative outlet to reconnect the mind and body, something that I tend to lose with the chaotic nature of everyday life. As a naturally anxious person, I need dance in my life or I feel detached. I also love performing. I am a huge ham who loves to be in front of an audience. For that reason, I have performed in several modern dance shows and continue to do so.

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Olivia

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Olivia is a Brooklyn, New York native and currently lives on Long Island. Olivia has studied various forms of dance throughout her life. Aside from the traditional Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern forms, she has also studied Ballroom, African, Capoeira and Pole Dance. Olivia has worked in the Interior Design industry for 15 years, and is also a certified massage therapist.

OLIVIA ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES: Before Stripxpertease, all my sexy moments were completely accidental. Stripxpertease has given me the confidence to be sexy on purpose. And I love being part of that transformation in other women's lives. I think we all know that it's sexy to be smart, but I also believe that it's smart to be sexy.

OLIVIA ON DANCING: Dance saved me from being a total nerd, and I am forever grateful for it's presence in my life. No one can believe what a shy, skinny, and awkward little girl I was. Dance gave me a safe haven to develop my personality. I love that dance allows me to express any emotion I want in any way I choose. When I am dancing everything in the world seems a little brighter.

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Leah

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Leah has been exploring movement as an art and a system of therapy for many years. She is a classically trained dancer, who holds certifications in personal training, group exercise and yoga instruction. In addition to working with SXT she is currently attaining her 600 hour Pilates apparatus certification. Leah is also a published archaeologist and NYU alumna. She has done archaeological work in central America and Italy.

LEAH ON STRIPXPERTEASE CLASSES:My secret fantasy has always been stripping to make ends meet. But I've never had the need, time, or cojones to follow through with it. When I discovered SXT and its need for interns I thought is was the perfect opportunity for me to let my inner stripper shine What I have discovered is that this movement is just as important as any other fitness regime that provides balance and confidence. As an instructor I strive to bring out the best in people. SXT is another tool in the box I utilize to help others.

LEAH ON DANCING: SXT reawakened my love for dance. I stopped my professional training in 2005. I was completely burnt out. I was injured and tired of starving myself and competing against other women. I delved into yoga because I was drawn to the idea of a room full of people moving together without comparing or being critical of one another. The classes at SXT have the same feel. We dance together because we love it, without judgment of ourselves or others.

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Harley & Zoe

Harley (on the left) and Zoe (on the right) have been around exotic dancers since puppyhood, but still can't dance to save their lives. Some things just can't be taught. It is probably because they actually do have 2 left feet.