About us
We are a unique pole dance school based in Leuven, Heverlee, and Tienen giving more than 35 classes a week by 13 skilled teachers.
Do you feel insecure and uncomfortable with your body? Would you like to feel stronger and empowered doing a sport that makes you feel like the queen/king of the world? Then you are destined to be a pole dancer.
During my classes, I like to combine strength and flexible ticks in smooth transitions, adding of course a good drop or roll. I will push you to the limit with kindness but with rigor. You will be in pain (yes pole dancing is painful), you will be discouraged at times, but at the end of each class you will be proud of yourself. I will always be there to remind you of your physical strength, but more importantly your mental strength.
Meet the founder
My name is Diana Crista and starting pole dance was a real turning point in my life.
When I started, I did not have a positive image of myself but I was motivated to feel better in my body and in my mind. With time and practice, I have gained strength, flexibility, but above all confidence in my physical and mental abilities. I felt empowered.
After the birth of my second child I was looking for a sport that would combine flow, strength and sensuality. In 2013, I took my first pole dance class in Brussels and have never stopped since then. It was love at first sight...
Get to know us
Meet the team
Diana
Katrien
Tatiana
Get to know us
Meet the team
Diana
Diana
In 2013, I took my first pole dance class in Brussels at Sarahcademy and have never stopped since then. It was love at first sight...
In 2015 I decided to take my first pole dance vocational training with Doris Arnold at Studio Françoise in Paris.
Finally, after 3 years of intense practice and dedication, I opened my own pole dance school DC POLE STUDIO in Leuven to help women and men to feel stronger and more confident by celebrating their bodies. Since then, hundreds of students have joined my classes to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy this new discipline.
From my own practice I found out very quickly that pole dancing is a very demanding sport that can have a strong impact on muscles, joints and tendons. To better understand the human body, its abilities and limits, I completed the training as Physical Trainer at Physical Academy in Brussels and I passed another training as International NASM certified Personal Trainer in June 2017 and a senior fitness specialization in 2018.
Since the beginning of the adventure, we have a team of 8 qualified teachers who give more than 25 hours of lessons per week in 4 different locations in Leuven. In addition to the regular classes, we have expanded our offer to include flexibility classes, chair dance, sexy pole, pole strengthening and twerk.
With a deep knowledge, a good pedagogy and a lot of passion, we help women and men to be the super hero of their life!
Katrien
Katrien
I started my sportive life at the age of 6 with gymnastics in the local school. After a few weeks they sent me to the competition level because I was so flexible. I did that for 5 years, training 6 days per week.
At 14 I started dancing, exploring all kinds of styles like ballet, jazz dance, hip hop, modern dance and I joined the show team of the school.
When I was 18 I participated in a dance project of Fabuleus, by and for young people. We traveled around Belgium with our performance and even won a prize.
During my student years I discovered salsa and joined Salsaflash in Leuven. A new world of dance opened up.
In 2016 on a Thursday in October I saw an announcement on Facebook by Diana, the partner of the owner of Salsaflash where U danced salsa. She would start pole classes on Sunday in the center of Leuven. I did not hesitate for a moment, I was there and I never left. It started with one class a week to several classes per week, pole camps, pole weekends abroad, following workshops by international teachers...
A new passion and a new way of life was born. I have been teaching for several years now at DCPole.
I teach mainly pole dance and flexibility and sometimes also chair dance, sexy floorwork, handstands on pole...
I also have several years experience teaching in other schools in and around Brussels and I am still following classes and workshops to upgrade my level.
I am in love with handstands and splits and like to make my combo's flowy. So I am here to teach you several handstand poses and all kinds of moves and combos with a touch of flow.
TATIANA
Tatiana
Born in Brazil, I've been living in Belgium since 1994. In Brazil I was a professional lambada and axé dancer. Moving to Belgium and motherhood obliged me to put my passion on the side. In 2016,
I found my inner fire again when I discovered pole dance classes in Leuven. Since then I never stop dancing again.
In 2018, I started teaching and sharing my good mood with my students at DC POLE STUDIO. I prefer teaching beginners classes because it’s an opportunity to introduce others to the joy of pole dance. I want my students to feel proud of their achievements and increase their self-love every time they go to my class.
Why should you take my classes? Because of my boundless energy and flowing Brazilian creativity.
CHERINE
KAREN
BAUKE
CHERINE
CHERINE
I am a passionate pole dancer with a background in yoga, calisthenics and flexibility. My goal as a teacher is to have each student leaving class a little happier, a little more confident, and a little stronger than when they came. I will help you train safely, make steady progress, and find your own style in dance. I will always give you the space to add your touch and make the movement yours!
KAREN
KAREN
BAUKE
BAUKE
With a background in gymnastics and yoga, and an affinity for acrobatics, I became passionate about pole fitness after just a few classes. 'A few' soon became 'multiple' classes a week and I continue challenging myself.
As a pole fitness instructor, my goal is to create a safe and inspiring environment and to give classes that focus on helping students gradually build strength and flexibility, while step by step learning new exciting movements and growing more self-confident. I am an approachable person with experience as a Kazou instructor, and I will always encourage you and help you make steady progress at your own pace.
When I practice pole fitness, I forget about everything else and carry the positive energy and confidence from each class with me throughout the week. I hope to pass that on to everyone who takes classes with me.
IRIS
ROOS
RENATE
IRIS
IRIS
It may sound cliché, but it was love at first try!
I love how pole is a combination of strength, flexibility and elegance.
I love learning and expanding my skills, which led me to discover and love aerial hoop
ROOS
ROOS
My journey with pole dancing began a few years ago. My friend told me she was a pole dancer and I had always thought the sport was so cool and beautiful, I just never knew it was available near me. She introduced me to DC Pole studio and I signed up for an introductory course of ten classes.
I actually didn't fall in love with pole dancing right away. It was really challenging for me as I had never been a really active person before, and I found myself struggling hard through the early stages. However, I stuck with it and at the end of ten sessions, I was completely hooked. Since then, pole dancing has become true a passion of mine, bringing me joy and confidence and taking up most of my free time. Before pole, I could have never imagined myself exercising a sport because I truly love it and not just to stay healthy or maintain my weight.
My personal style of dancing is focused mainly on spin pole.
I enjoy creating fluid combo’s and beautiful shapes and I love incorporating these elements into my teaching.
In addition to my experience as a pole dancer, I also work as a high school teacher. This has given me valuable experience in teaching teenagers, understanding their unique needs.
I am really excited to teach you!
RENATE
RENATE
SAM
STEFFIE
JOZEFIEN
SAM
SAM
STEFFIE
STEFFIE
JOZEFIEN
JOZEFIEN
Who would’ve thought I could do all of this? Certainly not me!
But after my very first class at DC Pole Studio, I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be.
As a new mom, I’d set aside so many of the things that made me feel like myself and pole dancing helped me reconnect with a whole new side of me, teaching me to own my power and embrace who I really am.
Pole dance doesn’t just transform your body, it nurtures you physically, mentally and emotionally, building flexibility, strength, coordination, elegance and confidence, all in a fun, relaxed environment.
In my class, everyone will feel completely at ease to push their limits and grow into incredible pole dancers. I’ll be by your side at every step, from your very first spin to mastering full routines guiding your technique, boosting your confidence, and celebrating every single victory. Together, we’ll turn doubts into breakthroughs and curiosity into passion.
our studio
Where can you find us ?
Locations
Studio Leuven Center
6 Sint-Antoniusberg
3000 Leuven
Studio Heverlee (Danserie)
88 Hertogstraat
3001 Leuven
Studio Tienen
(Grand Slam)
3 Tennis straat
3300 Tienen
