Kit Vicious (They/She) is the Original Fox and is excited to step into their new role as Instructor. Her background in theatre and dance has fueled the ever increasing list of talents she poses and driven her to pursue opportunities throughout the Twin Cities.
They are a proud member of the ExperTeasers and hope to encourage others to express themselves through the aerial arts.
Kit is certified by Xpert to teach Trapeze. (English, Japanese)
Kit Vicious
TifDynamite (She/Her) is a multifaceted stage performer and super hot-ass. She has tirelessly begged for attention through emcee prattle, improv, comedic ecdysiasm, acro and aerial circus, pole dancing, costuming and cosplay, sharp or flat chanteusery, stage and film thespianism, interminable screen and sketch writing, fancy dancing and questionable choreography, despotic direction and prolific production, pageant judging, dominatrixing, mimery, bingo calling, and semi-naughty calendar and magazine modeling.
She has produced numerous drag and girlee shows and is the co-creator of The North High Beaverettes, Genderf*kation: A Gender Emancipation, Pi Idol, PiCathalon, Queer Speed Dating is Hard and the nationally infamous Dildo Bingo®.
Tif is the former Artistic Director of Minnsky Theatre and the current Artistic Director of NerdDoms Universe. (English)
TifDynamite
Hassan
Hassan (He/Him) is a lover of all things silly, the first of his name, he who holds onto outdated references too long, the current executive-officer-for-the-week of the anarcho-syndicalist-commune, and a performer of many talents. A true legend at the Minnesota Renaissance festival, this dynamic performer has enchanted hundreds of audience members through the years.
Hassan has been pole dancing for over 5 years and is a current member of the Pole-fessional performance troupe the ChromAtics. An specialist in quality control by trade and infamous for his quick wit and dynamic dance, Hassan has great attention to detail, is excited to share his love of pole with his students, and revels in fostering a supportive environment to help you reach your goals. (English)
Laura (she/her) has been teaching aerial for 3 years. A Los Angeles transplant with a deep love for all things cirque, she immersed herself in a variety of disciplines, including chains, silks, hammock, pole and most notably, lyra
Laura is passionate about introducing others to the world of aerial and helping them explore their art, gain strength, and increase confidence.
Laura focuses on fostering an inclusive atmosphere in which all students feel supported and challenged. (English, Spanish)
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Thea Moon
Thea Moon (she/they) has been a performer and dancer since she was very young. She first started dancing at the age of 7 and fell in love with performing ever since. They have trained in many different styles of dance including jazz, ballet, hip hop, and Irish step. With their extensive background, they are excited to share their passion as an instructor for Villainy Studios.
Thea is a current member of the ExperTeasers and frequently performs for the NerdDoms Universe. When she’s not at the dance studio, she’s either climbing, creating TikTok’s, or participating in all things nerdy. (English)
Carrie (she/her) has been a dedicated student at Villainy for nearly two years. A Las Vegas transplant with a deep love for all things cirque, she quickly immersed herself in a variety of disciplines, including lyra, trapeze, chair dance, and most notably, pole.
Carrie is passionate about introducing others to the world of pole and guiding them through their own explorations of strength, artistry, and confidence.
Above all, she remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels supported in their passions, reflecting the core values of Villainy. (English, Spanish)
Carrie
Dana (she/her) brings her love for fitness and movement into her pole dancing. As a former artistic ice skater she enjoys making fun shapes with her body, trying new spin pole combos, and lyrical dance.
As an instructor, she enjoys helping students of any level or skill build strength and resilience, both mentally and physically.
You may catch her between classes greeting students at the front desk. She wants everyone to feel welcome at the studio and enjoys cheering on others. (English)
Dana
Liana (she/hers) learned to dance and walk at the same time. She has professional level experience in jazz, contemporary, ballet, house, hip-hop party dances, and more. She has allowed her full self (chaotic neutral always) to fully express through dance with The ExperTeasers and focuses on chair, heels, and is currently working towards going upside down on the pole. She also has 10+ years of fitness and physiology knowledge at the PhD level, which she will use to incorporate training that is both safe and challenging. All that aside, she's just a nerdy and dirty big ol' dork. (English)
Liana Ladyslipper
Tia (she/her) took her first three pole classes in January of 2021 and, after a six-month break, fully committed to this wonderful sport and art form in July of that same year. She fell in love with pole dancing for many reasons, from the strength she obtained to the feeling of soaring aerially in the sky while creating majestic shapes.
Tia loves sharing her passion with others, whether that is through instructing new and experienced students or showcasing her talents through performing. When not teaching, you can catch her gogo dancing on the weekends at nightclubs around the Twin Cities.
Tia would like students to take-away from her classes not only the confidence and the ability to execute tricks, but also the understanding that pole dancing is forever a journey, so it is best to enjoy it at every stage. (English, Spanish)
Tia
Gavin Grace (he/him) fell in love with chair dance at first sight in 2023 and finds he loves it more every day. His day job of project management and background in training and documentary poetics have transferred nicely into developing effective choreography in conversation with existing songs. Performing and working with Villainy, however, is what allows Gavin to share his love of chair dance with others- and a joy shared is a joy doubled! (English)