Aimee Matthews
Owner
Aimee Matthews aka “Sabra” started pole dancing at the age of 45. In 2025 she’ll turn 58 and hasn’t slowed down yet! She has an extensive fitness industry background including 20 years of studio owning and teaching in Pilates.
In 2012 she felt so passionately about pole that the concept of Pole Play Fitness was born. “I discovered that pole dancing was the perfect marriage of fitness and creative dance that I was looking for”.
About Aimee:
- 2019 Exotic Generation USA Champion (Group Category)
- 2018 Dance Filthy USA Pro Finalist (4th Place)
- Pole Sport Organization Pro-Level Competitor, winning numerous times in exotic and low-flow categories
- Founder of Slinky Minx Pole Wear Company and Diamond Diva Designs- pole dancer costumes
- Xpert Certified Pole Instructor by X-Pole
- Over 30 years in fitness industry
- Pro-level heel and exotic style technique coach, and choreographer for all levels of pole dancing.
- Past coaching experience with National Aerobics Championships and Fitness America Pageant competitors. Trained and choreographed winning routines for competitors in both sports.
- BS in Psychology from University of Southern Maine, AS in business administration.
- People’s Choice at NAPDC 2016 in the International Masters category
- Professionally certified Pilates instructor through Body Arts and Science International
- Owner of Smart Body Pilates studio-Raleigh
Lillian DuBiel
Co-Owner
Always having been involved in some form of fitness, she became one of Pole Play’s charter members. Her love of the sport comes from the fact that it is always challenging and never boring.
As a co-owner of Pole Play, Lillian brings not only her love for this studio and its clients but her marketing, organizational and event planning skills.
About Lillian:
- Xpert Certified Pole Instructor by X-Pole
- Pole Sport Organization Grand Master Medalist
- Slinky Minx Pole Wear Co-Owner
- Started pole dancing at age 51
- Grand-master competitor
- Spanish-speaking
- Mother of three and grandmother of three
- Passion for interior design and event planning
Preeti Munlagiri
Instructor
Preeti Munlagiri grew up dancing to bollywood music and has loved dancing ever since she can remember. She started training in belly dancing 9 years ago, but was drawn to pole when some of her friends mentioned it to her in class. She took her first pole class 5 years ago 
and she was hooked since then. She is experienced in teaching cardio fitness classes like Zumba, BollyX and Buti yoga. She has competed at PSO several times and loves to add an eastern touch to her performances. She loves preparing and conditioning for performances and competitions and loves pushing herself to try new concepts and styles each time.
Certifications:
- Xpert Certified pole instructor
- Zumba Certification
- Buti Yoga Certification
- Pole Sport Organization Competitor
Bonnie Cozmo
Instructor
Bonnie Cozmo is a second-generation circus performer and dance has been radiating from her body and soul since she was born. She is a classically trained ballerina and has years of experience in Jazz, Tap, Modern and holds the Guinness Book of World Record for the longest Ayesha hold at 1m & 16.5s; held since 2012.
Her movement journey began at age 5 and she has trained at various institutions, including but not limited to: Broadway Dance Center, Raleigh School of Ballet, American Dace Festival, Florida Dance Festival, Body & Pole, NC School of the Arts, NC Dance Institute, The Choreography House, Be Spun and the Cirque School of LA.
Certifications & Awards
- Xpert Certified pole instructor
- 2019 Exotic Generation USA Champion (Group Category)
- Yoga-fit
- Kripalu DansKietics
- Aradia Fitness
- The Method
Kat Watkins
Instructor
Kate found pole dancing when she was just 19, satisfying her dancer-heart during her International Studies degree at NC State. She quickly became an instructor and has 
been movin’ and groovin’ all over the world for the last 10 years. Whether in Zanzibar, Jerusalem, or her Peace Corps service in Tanzania, she’s found a way to express feminine badassery with laughter, advocacy, and open heartedness. Find Kate sweating out a HIIT workout or feelin’ herself in 9inch platforms… either way, be ready to
move to international beats!
Frost Shea
Instructor
Frost has done pole for over 2 and a half
years. Her background in dance consists of Lyrical/Contemporary & Modern dance, tap dance, and Step Team, as well as beginner level tap dance and more.
Her versatile background allows her to be a chameleon in the dance world!
Certifications
- Xpert Certified Pole Instructor
Liz Adora Waddell
Instructor
Liz has been pole dancing and teaching pole for over a decade. She has a BFA in dance and taught Pilates, dance, and group fitness for over 20 years. She earned a Doctorate in 
Physical Therapy from UNC-CH and is the owner of Art of Movement Physical Therapy in Cary, where she uses “outside of the box” strategies to help active people achieve their goals.
When not pole dancing, Liz is a competitive Olympic weightlifter and hikes tall mountains as often as possible.
Professional Pole Competitions
- 2018 PSO TPC Pro Championship 2nd place
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2017 Pole Theater USA Competitor
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2017 PSO TPC Exotic Level 5 2nd place
- 2016 PSO Nationals 5th place
- 2016 PSO SPC Pro Championship 2nd place
Loree Bailey
Instructor
Loree has 6 years of pole experience with an emphasis on exotic pole dance, plus a years-long background in ballet. You’ll find Loree grooving to the hard style beats of hip hop as well as blending the enticing allure of heels with the timeless grace of pointe shoes.
She is a dedicated performer, competitor and instructor who loves to share the joy dance with our students. Loree believes that anyone, regardless of their fitness level or dance background, can discover joy in the art of movement through dance.
Certifications & Awards
- XPert Certified Pole Instructor
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Certified in Essential Science of Heels
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PSO multi-medalist
- Heels and Thrills medalist
