About Goddess Dance Studio™

Goddess Dance Studio™ is a franchise established with the needs of women in mind.  The Goddess Dance Program has developed a proven method that combines yoga, exotic dance and pilates to produce the lean and toned look that you want.  Our proprietary program has a proven record of helping women lose an average of seven inches in just one season.

Each class uses isometric exercises to sculpt and strengthen every major muscle group in the body. We also use a series of stretching techniques which enhance flexibility and produce long, lean, feminine muscles. Although these classes are not based on aerobic activity, you will definitely attain cardiovascular results.  You can start classes at anytime and you will not feel left out or behind.

Goddess Dance Studio™ has an elite selection of pole fitness classes taught by highly trained acrobatic pole coaches. Plus, our Pole Fitness Program has been developed for the modern woman who juggles demanding schedules.  Our classes last 50 minutes in length with the average beginner client burning up to 250 calories per class and the average advanced client burning up to 450 calories per class. You can strut up one to two miles per class while dancing your way to a healthier, toner, stronger you!

 The South's Premiere Aerial Athletics & Fitness Club and

America's "Number 1" in Aerial Fitness!

Several locations to better serve you:

Hanahan, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley

The Goddess Dance Program™ is a proven wellness method designed to help women tone up, slim down and become stronger.   GDS™ has coached thousands of women to loose weight and live healthier lifestyles since 2005.  In 2007, Goddess Dance Studio™ moved to a larger studio in Hanahan, SC to be more centrally located and in 2008, GDS™ opened two more chapters in Summerville & Mt. Pleasant which helped assist the Women of the Lowcountry in losing over 2,400 pounds! In 2009, Goddess Dance Studio™was responsible for assisting the women of the Lowcountry in loosing another 2,500 pounds.  The average woman attending class during the 2010 Fitness Challenge, lost seven inches in just one season!  In 2011, GDS™ opened it's doors in West Ashley and started showing more women of the Lowcountry that GDS™ is investing in your health, well being and desire to improve.

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ABOUT YOUR SENIOR STAFF:

Goddess Ashley is a warrior goddess.  She's fierce, assertive and always gets her way.  She never backs down from a challenge and is always up for anything.  Ashley is former Marine, 6 year aerial athlete veteran, personal trainer, twin sister, wife of a Charleston fire fighter, mother of two, a team leader and a fearless aerialist.   Ashley can transform a woman's body from flab to fab.  Her private sessions are notorious for creating serious results for women seeking to lose serious weight.  Book her today out at the Summerville chapter location!

Goddess Camara is a mother goddess.  Always the caregiver and nurturer.  She's gentle and draws strength deep from with in.  Camara has patience and will tell you exactly how she see's it.  She is a mother of four, a Charleston transplant, a 4 year aerial athlete veteran,  a physical recovery specialist,  a pole champion and a maginficent trainer.  Book her for a private session and learn techniques that can help fine tune your skills.  She will push you to greater heights.  She's available at the Hanahan chapter so book today!

Goddess Michelle is grrrrly goddess.  She's young at heart and delights in play and pleasure.  She adores natures and spring time.  Michelle is a Charleston native, an insurance broker, 3 year aerial athlete verteran, a team leader, and a fantastic pole trainer.  Michelle specializes in fat busting!  Book her today for a private in West Ashley and learn how to rock the pole while dropping the inches!

Goddess Molly is vixen goddess.  She loves to feel hot and sexy but also cherishes romance.  She loves to take care of people and be taken care of.  This goddess can relate to just about anyone which makes her an amazing pole trainer.  She is a Charleston native,  a 3 year aerial athlete veteran, and your favorite day time trainer.  Book a private with her out at the Summerville chapter location or join in one of her monday day time classes!

Goddess Elizabeth is the founder of Goddess Dance Studio(TM) and she’s been a pole enthusiast for over sixteen years, a dance teacher & coach for over 19 years and athlete for her whole life. Elizabeth has been a pioneer for pole fitness here in the South by opening pole fitness studios and spreading knowledge of pole technique.  She is on the Board of Directors for Goddess Dance, Incorporated.  Elizabeth currently coaches all the GDS(TM) staff and trainees on a weekly basis and also is responsible for all pole choreography.

Elizabeth’s love for the pole inspires a devote lifestyle for great physical and emotional health.  Those caught watching Elizabeth dance seem almost hypnotized by her smooth sensual confidence and the beauty of her motion.  Elizabeth knows that making a commitment to pole means hard work, courage, strength and of course, plenty of rewards: improved health and confidence.  Elizabeth’s favorite pole trick is the Extended Butterfly and her goal is to spread the love of pole fitness amongst the women of the South.

Elizabeth is a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, an inspiration, leader, published writer, star gazer and historian from Charleston, SC.  Elizabeth has been the South Carolina State representative for the Business Advisory Council in Washington, D.C. for five years and was issued the 2007 Congressional Order of Merit for Business.   She organizes an annual benefit to raise money for local charities and has helped raised money for Louise's Kids, Our Sisters House, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Charleston 9, LEEP, Camp Good Times, Roper St. Francis Ryan White Program in conjuction of Goddess Dance Studio. 

ABOUT YOUR JUNIOR STAFF:

Our current junior trainees beat out 53 other women whom submitted their resumes and competed in an audition to be apart of  the GDS team.  These girls pushed hard and made it through exhibiting athletic & dance skills, education and the ability to stay cool under pressure.  These goddesses shall be finished with their training by the end of July pending they each can make a 75% or higher grade point average.

Goddess Rashad:

Goddess Rashad radiates energy and smiles.  She's as beautiful and inspiring as it gets.  During the day she a hard core business woman and in evening she's  a take no holds kind of coach.  Rashad is a 2 year aerial veteran & personal pole trainer ready to rock your game to the next level!  Don't hestitate to ask her what she can do for you!  Rashad is available for private training sessions for those seeking specific focuses.

Goddess Jaqui:

 Goddess Jaqui is a classically trained dancer and dance teacher with a degree in sport medicine.  This woman can invigorate your energy and have you smiling and dancing in no time flat.  Jaqui is a two year pole veteran and a dancer her whole life.  Join Jagui in some stretch & flex classes, belly dancing, ballet classes or private session today!

 ABOUT YOUR TRAINEES:

Goddess Megan is a medical student studyng at the MUSC for her Doctorate.  She has ballet dance teaching experience and an undying love of pole. 

Goddess Colleen is a former cheerleader, gymnast and dancer of several years.  Her passion for fitness and fun is only surpassed by her love of pole.