Name: Cindy Coverdale

Born: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Siblings: 4 Brothers and 1 Sister–I’m the youngest.

Growing Up: I was a total tomboy when I was little, and having 4 older brothers made me pretty    tough! I loved to be outside… catching bugs, helping my brother work on cars and motorcycles, and    doing gymnastics.  Drawing and doing gymnastics were my two most favorite things while growing  up.  Oh, and organizing things! ha ha.  I still do that one! I lived in a neighborhood filled with kids.  We would ride bikes, play hide-and-seek etc. with whoever was available to play… until the  streetlights came on.

Present Time:  I would say I’m pretty much a girly-girl now.  I like all things pampering: massages,  nice hotels, traveling First Class! David has taught me all about the finer things in life and I’ve  adapted quite well! Ha Ha! I am all about making things easy and not stressing. The friends I have now laugh if I say I’m going on a school camping trip with Jasper.  (They know I’m 5 star.) I can handle it though, I just draw from my roots!  ha ha.

I love being married, being a Mom, and having a business to run. I have a very fulfilling life!

Age: Not Telling!

Children: 1 Son, Jasper.  He’s the best.  He’s an “old soul” for sure, and always teaching me things.  We have a wonderful relationship, which I sure hope continues as he moves into the rebellious teenage years! Yikes.

Pets: I have two kitties.  Riley and Lola. They are very sweet.  Still kittens.  And they love to play.

Hobbies:  Obviously, #1 is Pole Dancing.  It takes me back to my youth with my love for gymnastics and it allows me to express my creativity through dance. I feel strong, sexy and free when I dance. There was no money for dance classes when I was growing up and I remember watching my friend during her ballet classes just wishing so bad I could take a class.  Now I can! You really can try anything at any age… If you just give yourself permission to do it.  I started my dance studio Vertical Fitness to have a place where woman can experience trying new things (pole dancing, belly dancing etc.) in a safe and beautiful environment.

Pole Dancing is my passion!  I love it!  It reminds me of when  I was a little girl and I used to play on the bars.  Spinning…  spinning… spinning… There wasn’t a day that went by that I  didn’t wear a pair of shorts under my dress so I could play on  the  bars! ha ha!

I took my first pole dancing class when I was 40.  Man I wish  I could have done this in my 20’s.  I’d be stellar I tell ya!  You  don’t need the same recovery time at 20 that you do at 40!  Dang!

After taking classes for about 6 months I knew I had to open  a dance studio so I could teach it to others!  I started by  scouting out studio locations and looking into what kind of  training and credentials I would need.

I got my group fitness instructor certification from AFAA and set about finding a

Receiving my Pole Dancing Instructor Certification from Fawnia

Pole Dance Instructor Certification program.  I found just was I was looking for in Las Vegas with  Fawnia Monday Deitrich– one of the premier pole dancers, and instructors,  in the US.  I learned a lot from Fawnia then and I still do!  I go back to Vegas now and again to take classes so I can continue to grow as an instructor as well as stay motivated as a dancer.  Plus it’s fun!

Pole Dancing can be athletic, slinky, easy, or challenging.  It’s really whatever you want it to be.  Whatever your style dictates.  That is one of the things I really love about it.  I personally, love the more gymnastics based moves.  The upside down aerial moves high up on the pole. The ones that require strength and flexibility. Those are my favorites!

There are some incredible pole dancers out there.  Fawnia, Jenyne Butterfly, Jamilla, Leigh Ann Orso, K.T. Coates, Mikey, Bad Azz, and Kitty Cadillac to name a few. I have been so fortunate to be able to study or dance will all of them!

Pole Dancing Classes in Lake Tahoe, Reno

I am the owner of a Dance/Fitness Studio called Vertical Fitness in Incline Village (Lake Tahoe) where I teach Pole Dancing… my passion! I took a class a few years ago and was immediately hooked. It reminded me of when I was a little girl and would play on the bars at recess. You couldn’t get me off those things! So,  check out my Dance Studio in Lake Tahoe if you’re interested in alternative fitness classes.

In addition to Pole Dancing, Vertical Fitness offers classes in Belly Dancing, Sexy Stretch, and Salsacise!  Come try a class!  Or you can get a group of your friends together and have a Private Workshop or Party!

We believe in getting fit the fun way.  Our classes are all designed to take the “work”  out of working out.  Instead, we infuse creativity and play into our classes, allowing you to bring out your feminine side. It’s innovative and different. You’re going to love it!

Veritcal Fitness Dance Studio