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Chelsea Celotto is the owner and instructor at Pole Play
Fitness Studio.
Chelsea began gymnastics lessons when she was five.
She quickly advanced to the girl’s competitive team until the age of twelve, and then
joined her high school team for six years, where she became team caption
and MVP before graduating. During college she instructed lessons for eight
years at a local gymnasium. There she became the competitive girl’s
team coach and was trained for several years by Olympic gymnasts
in coaching and spotting techniques at Woodward Gymnastics
Camp in Pennsylvania.
Presently, Chelsea holds a Bachelors and Masters
degree in Education and is a New York State certified teacher with six
years elementary
experience. Prior to teaching, Chelsea danced for ten years
both locally and in Las
Vegas.
In August 2005, Chelsea resigned from her teaching position
to open Pole Play, Inc., Buffalo’s first pole dancing fitness studio.
In February 2006 Chelsea formed the contemporary
burlesque dance troupe, Eye Candy. See Burlesque page for more
information!
In November 2007 Chelsea trained with Christabel Zamore (Hoopgirl) in Los Angeles, CA to
become a certified Hoop Dance instructor. After months of developing her own program and
sharpening her skills, Chelsea began teaching Hoop Dance classes in January 2008.
Also January 2008 Chelsea began teaching Burlesque Dance classes. Using original
choreography and past exotic and burlesque dance experience, Chelsea has integrated
various styles of dance into a sexy class that incorporates cardio vascular endurance and
a muscle toning workout.
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“I came to Pole Play
for a little bit of fun and variation in my workout.
Well, I had a lot of fun and a great strengthening
workout. What I didn’t expect was the confidence
I gained in myself and the ability to further accept
myself as I am. Thank you to Pole Play. I no longer
just say, “Dance as if no one is watching,’ I
truly live the words.”
“After my first class, I went
home thinking, “Pole work kicked my
butt.” Now I’m proud of what
I’ve been able to accomplish. Pole
Play kicks ass!”
Hi Chelsea! The workshop on Friday was a lot of fun! I can't
tell you how much I’m enjoying the classes, and it doesn't even matter that
I don't know what I’m doing! I laugh and feel girly and relaxed...
and if I come out of this with a greater self-confidence it doesn't even
matter to me if I master the spins!! Although, it does matter, which
is why I’m going to persevere! Anyway, I’m happy that there
is a class out there that is just for me! It’s one of the few kinds
of gym classes that I’ve ever signed up for where I didn't feel
inferior or feel like I didn't belong! Thanks to you!
Thanks, Chelsea! Now I'm telling my friends to throw away all
their self help books and join me at Pole Play. It is the answer to gaining
real self confidence, self esteem and a sensational total fitness
workout.
Hey there Chels! I had to email you and tell you how much fun I had
last night. I was so nervous on my way to the studio and when I left I couldn't
take the smile off of my face. You are an incredibly talented instructor! I think
my mouth was hanging open when you were doing your routine. It was AWESOME!!!
I can't wait until next week.
The other thing that I wanted to say was that I'm really proud of you. You have
created a place where people can experience something outside their comfort zone
and make it a comfort. You were so kind, gentle, clear, understanding and loving
during the whole experience. Thank you for that. You are an inspiration.
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