Ophidia Instructors
Emilie - Owner, Pole & Aerial Instructor, Ophidia Performance Group Artistic Director
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Emilie has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She trained in different dance genres & performed in multiple showcases each year with her small dance studio in Weiser, ID. At 20 years old, she bought the studio she grew up in and continued to grow as a dancer while sharing her knowledge with others. Three years later she sold her studio in Weiser after a year of commuting back and forth from Boise to Weiser.
Her first class at Ophidia Studio was an Aerial Hammock class with SuChen. Emilie was looking for a way to keep her creativity alive and continue her dance training. She was instantly amazed with what she accomplished in that first class and couldn't wait to learn more! It took her a few months to try a pole dance class but once she did, she never stopped! Emilie primarily teaches, trains, and performs in Aerial Silks & Pole but loves to cross train with Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Chair Dance, and the occasional Aerial Hammock class. She has performed in many shows with Ophidia Performance Group and is now the Artistic Director. She is a founding member of the Line|Up Pole Dance Company and performs along side many of Ophidia's students and instructors in the Line|Up shows. Emilie is also a Flying Trapeze Instructor at Fly!Boise. |
Kristin - Pole Instructor
Kristin gained a love for dance when she took her first class in 6th grade. She danced on her high school dance team and found that after she graduated the only place she could dance was in her kitchen and bathroom. Too many years later she bought a Groupon to Ophidia Studio for Pole Dancing classes but broke her wrist a couple weeks later. In June of 2014 Kristin was finally able to use her class pass and took her 1st pole dance class and has been addicted ever since. She began teaching beginner pole later in December 2015. She has performed with Ophidia's Pole Performance Group under the directionof Lexxi DuJour and Stephanie Hope and transitioned to Line|Up Pole Dance Company when it originated in 2017. Her favorite moves are Caterpillar Climbs, Pegasus, & ceiling TWERKING. Follow her on Instagram to keep up with her classes & awesome moves!
Alexandra - Pole Instuctor
Alexandra is the founder of Line|Up Pole Dance Company (@thepolelineup). She started pole dancing in 2009 when she and her sister planned a bachelorette party for their friend. Amazed by the athleticism, aesthetics, and just plain fun of the activity, she and her sister signed up for unlimited passes at their local studio. She became an instructor several years later and has taught classes covering beginner to advanced pole tricks, pole fitness, and is Xpert certified.
Alexandra has also trained in aerial silks, flexibility, and multiple types of dance. She loves performing and you may see her at show as Lexxi DuJour. She’s been privileged to share the stage with international and nationally touring burlesque and drag performers as well as local legends and the talented dancers of Line|Up.
Competitions she’s competed in as a solo artist and a duo with her twin include:
Alexandra has also trained in aerial silks, flexibility, and multiple types of dance. She loves performing and you may see her at show as Lexxi DuJour. She’s been privileged to share the stage with international and nationally touring burlesque and drag performers as well as local legends and the talented dancers of Line|Up.
Competitions she’s competed in as a solo artist and a duo with her twin include:
- 2017 Pole Sport Organization (PSO) Northwest Aerial Arts Championship – 2nd place Exotic Level 4 Junior
- 2017 PSO Central Pole Championships 2017 – 2nd place Doubles, 4th place Exotic Level 4 Junior
- 2016 Idaho State Pole Championships 2016 – Runner up
- 2015 PSO Northwest Aerial Arts Championship – 4th place Dramatic Level 4 Junior
- 2014 PARAGON
Lizzie LeGrande - Aerial Hammock & Burlesque Instructor
Lizzie fell in love with aerial arts six years ago, training on silks, hammock, and static trapeze. She's been able to combine her aerial skills with her other passion, burlesque, creating exciting chair routines and characer driven performances. As a producer and performer, she hope to continually inspire the community and promote an inclusive environment for her students.
Melia - Aerial Hammock Instructor
Melia decided to take her first aerial class because it looked like a fun and different "out-of-her-comfort-zone" way to be active, and she hope it would help her overcome her fear of heights. She was IMMEDIATELY addicted and has looked back since. Although she enjoys spending time exploring all the apparatuses, she holds hammock near and dear to her heart!
Katie - Aerial Silk Instructor
Katie was born and raised in Orofino, Idaho and studied ballet, tap, and jazz in Lewiston and Moscow, Idaho with Festival Dance Academy. She has performed in the Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet Company as a party child and flower. Katie spent two years preforming with Idaho Dance Theatre and one year with Stampede Spirit dancers and recently with Off Center Dance Project and performs aerial silks with the Red Light Variety Show. She teaches dance at Boise State University, College of Idaho and two private studios. She graduated from Boise State University where she earned a BA in theatre with dance emphasis, Cum Laude. Katie teaches aerial fitness and silks at Ophidia Studio while working on her 200 hour yoga certification through the Shanti Yoga Teacher training program. Katie teaches Aerial Fitness and Silks at Ophidia Studio.
Ellen - Aerial Hoop Instructor
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Paige - Pole InstructorPaige grew up with a passion for dance but was highly uncoordinated. As a youth in high school, Paige was drawn to the challenge of strength and fluidity that gymnastics and cheerleading presented. After graduating from high school, she got distracted by other things in life and stopped dancing, but after a while she was invited to try pole dancing. Paige immediately fell in love with the exciting opportunity to express herself creatively once again and has been dancing ever since. Paige is a member of Line Up Pole Dance Company. Her favorite pole moves include extended butterfly, ballerina, and shoulder mounting.
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Mai - Pole Instructor & Front Desk Concierge
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Carly - Pole Instructor
Astir Hairrom - Pole Instructor & Front Desk Concierge
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