About COVA Pole & Movement

FOUNDER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR

Shaina is a US National Pole Dance Champion. She brings over a decade of pole experience to COVA, and she has curated an intentional curriculum to help both new and experienced polers learn, progress, and thrive at COVA. Shaina is known for combining her unique contemporary dance style with the beauty of fluid strength and grace. As an Xpert Elite Trainer running trainings nationwide, Shaina remains as dedicated to teaching others her knowledge of pole as she is to continuing the evolution of her own style and expertise. She has traveled to over 40 countries and 30 US states for pole-related events. A Virginia Beach native, Shaina is thrilled to bring her passion for pole to her hometown and help foster a beautiful pole community here in Coastal Virginia.

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FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR

Chelsea is a lifelong dancer who found her love for pole in 2022 and hasn’t looked back. At COVA, you’ll find her handling marketing and business development, coordinating community events, and maybe even spinning on a pole next to you in class. Her passion is building relationships and helping others feel connected and empowered through movement and community. She is XPERT Level 1 & 2 certified and loves helping pole newbies find their love for pole dance!

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STUDIO MANAGER & INSTRUCTOR

V fell in love with pole in 2019 when she was on a journey for self-love and looking for new ways to appreciate her body through movement. She has since won multiple competitions, including 1st place for Championship Level 3 Junior at PSO Northeast 2021 and 1st place for All Floor All Day Level 4 Junior at PSO Northeast 2023. She has been teaching pole since 2021 and also has a background in studio management. V takes pride in organizing studio shows and events, collaborating with local businesses, and finding new ways to bring the pole community together. When she’s dancing, her favorite moves are anything splitty or bendy, and she’s always in pursuit of finding new ways of touching her feet to her head.

IG Handle: @turkish_delightv

HEALER & MOVEMENT ARTIST

Namuli is a traditional healer, movement artist, and spiritual guide of Native American and Celtic lineage. With over 7 years of experience in shamanic journeying, energy medicine, sound healing, and womb wisdom, her work is rooted in the remembrance of sensual power, soul purpose and ancestral gifts through somatic liberation and spiritual embodiment. She weaves her background in dance and healing arts with her intuitive, spirit-led relationship to rhythm and energy, creating ceremonial containers that allow the body to express what the soul remembers.

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Miracle began her pole journey in 2017, instantly falling in love with the artistry, strength, and confidence it awakened within her. A Certified XPert Instructor, she’s passionate about making pole fun and guiding others to discover their own unique style and flow. Over the years, she has graced the stage in multiple showcases, using each performance as a chance to connect with her audience and tell stories through her movement. She is excited to guide new and returning polers as they grow and flourish in their journeys. Beyond the studio, Miracle co-founded Warrior Mom Initiative (WMI) an organization dedicated to supporting moms of children affected by childhood cancer. WMI annually hosts Pole for Gold, a showcase giving local and traveling pole artists performance opportunities while also raising awareness for childhood cancer. 

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POLE INSTRUCTOR

Maverick started her pole journey in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2022. While there, she fell in love with pole and began teaching classes and pole parties. After moving to Virginia, she continued her pole journey through both performing and instructing. Maverick has three teaching certifications with Pole Fitness Alliance and is also XPERT Level 1&2 certified. Her her pole goals include competing in a PSO competition and performing at PoleCon. She loves that pole is both a physical challenge and also an opportunity for her to explore her creativity and feel empowered.

IG Handle: @mavericksmirror

POLE INSTRUCTOR

Rose began her pole journey in 2021 looking for confidence, and inspired by her sister who has been pole dancing for as long as she can remember. Having performed with Dark Phoenix Entertainment in the DMV and performed in Pole for Gold 2025, she has showcased her strength and artistry on stage. With experience working at Airotique in Virginia Beach, holding CPR/First Aid certification, and an Associate’s degree from TCC, Rose blends professionalism with a love for moving and staying active. You can find her swimming most days while working for the Navy as a civilian swim instructor/lifeguard/aquatics facility operator, taking photos for her friends/family, or singing karaoke somewhere on the weekend. She also tries to stay active in community outreach by volunteering, trading and/or working events while bringing positive energy to every space she enters.

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POLE & FLEXIBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Mia is a passionate pole dancer and dedicated instructor committed to helping others discover the strength, freedom, and artistry that pole dance can offer. Her journey began as a self-taught dancer, learning alongside and from others in the nightlife scene. What started as a hustle soon became a lifeline—carrying her through homesickness, therapy, and the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up. Pole dance gave Mia a community, a voice, and a sense of self she never expected. Now, she pours that love back into her teaching. In both her pole and stretch classes, she creates a supportive, empowering space where everyone can be brave, build confidence, and embrace their bodies. Whether you’re dancing for fitness, self-expression, or personal empowerment, Mia is here to help you find your power on the pole.

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