Have you met Instructor Jenny? This friendly face at the Green Bay studio, who is a chiropractic accounts manager by day, has been an Aerial Dance instructor for two years. At 53 years young, Instructor Jenny is mom to a 21-year-old son and special human to a 5-year-old calico cat named Robin. Read more about her in her own words below!
Q: Tell us about the first class you took. What was it like?
My best friend literally dragged me to my first intro classes in August of 2021. I fell in love with pole, but wanted to build strength first. I decided to start with a fitness package. I bought 3 more fitness packages before I figured out that I could just become an Elite member! I fully understand the apprehension about trying something new-especially when it’s a little bit taboo. Like I said, my friend dragged me… best decision ever! And yeah, the “I’m not strong enough” feelings hit me like a ton of bricks. What I did find, though, were instructors who met me where I was, encouraged me, and the most FUN way to prioritize my fitness goals.
Q: What is your favorite apparatus? What are your favorite moves (or combos) to teach on it?
Pole+heels. I absolutely love figuring out combos that help us feel like the baddie beauties we are! Right now I’m really into 80s rock, and feeling strong & powerful.
Q: How do you stay personally motivated to train?
I 100% know that even on the lowest motivation day I’m going to walk out of the studio feeling on top of the world. All ya gotta do is show up. Your brain & body do the rest!
Q: Do you ever have feelings of imposter syndrome? How do you deal with them?
You bet I have had bouts of imposter syndrome! I’m older than the vast majority of students & instructors. (And not by a little either.) I’ve also had vertigo & other health concerns over this past year. How do we eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I’m here to instruct/help, have fun, and continue learning & teaching. I’ve found that reading about the awesome experience a member had in my class, or hearing a student say, “I started my journey with you & kept at it because of you,” removes the imposter feelings, and reminds me that I am enough. (I mean, I know it, it’s just nice to have external validation at times).
Q: Which do you prefer – performing in shows or helping others perform?
Honestly, I love choreography & helping others prepare for a show. I like performing too, but I think I enjoy sitting back, and watching what we made a little bit more.
Q: What makes the ADWI community special to you?:
The community of ADWI is incredibly special because it’s composed of women with beautiful hearts working on themselves. Open. Positive. Thriving. Helpful. We can help others in powerful ways as long as our own oxygen mask is on first.
Q: If you had a walk up song, what would it be?
There are two: Jennie (by Jennie) and Heaven’s on Fire (by KISS)
