Do You Know Mina Mortezaie?

Mina is the current Pole Vixen Champion 2011, USPDF (US Pole Dance Federation) Amateur Champion. She also recently won the Tri Pole Bi-Polar Doubles competition with her partner Nadia Sharif.

Mina comes from a background in Dance and Gymnastics. She has trained in lyrical, ballet, hip hop, and modern jazz dance styles and performed with multiple dance companies. In addition to training in gymnastics she has coached children’s gymnastics for over 8 years. Her fitness background also includes: weight training, yoga, surfing and snowboarding. Mina has been Pole Dancing for over 2 years with experience from a number of different studios and styles. She brings grace, strength, and flexibility to her pole dancing. With a degree in Communications from UCLA, Mina’s resume includes experience in broadcast journalism and digital marketing. Mina’s biggest joy lies in the empowerment of women through the beautiful, strong and seductive art of Pole Dancing.



Mina was recently featured in the LA Times in an article titled: “The pole vaults into a new role.” The LA times described Mina by saying her “forte seems to be perfectly executed vertical and inverted split maneuvers.”

Mina has also been seen on national television teaching pole lessons to adult film stars in “The Secret Lives of Women” which airs on the Women’s Entertainment channel.

Mina’s clientele includes teaching the girls next door/playboy playmate twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon at the Playboy Mansion.

Mina says: From my first pole dancing class I instantly became addicted and couldn’t get enough. The movement is an incredible workout and a powerful boost in confidence. I definitely recommend this for all women; not only will it tone up your body, but it can transform your life.

Mina is part of a pole dance troop called the Vertigirls who perform all over the Los Angeles area bringing pole dancing out of the strip clubs and into the mainstream. The Vertigirls have performed at venues such as the House of Blues, The Key Club, The Good Hurt and more. Vertigirl performances do not allow any stripping or tipping and show the athletic and artistic side of pole dancing.

Mina has been an integral part in designing and launching the Bad Kitty Pole Fit clothing line which was created by pole dancers for pole dancers. The idea came from the need to have durable pole dancing clothes that stay in place and provide the necessary support for big tricks and stretchy maneuvers on the pole.

Want to learn championship worthy pole dance tricks? Try Mina's Intermediate/Advanced Pole Dance Class Monday's 6:30pm at www.evolvedancestudio.com.