You might know Jo as Joanna Animal - they’re an accomplished performer in the Bay Area circus scene. They teach silks, lyra, and Pole Foundations at our San Francisco studio. While most of their classes are aerial tricks, they’re actually really good at teaching pole, and can break down any movement into bite-sized pieces that feel doable. Jo’s students leave class amazed at what they can do, but also ready to chow down on a huge burrito and cover themselves in arnica. 

They say, “I didn’t start pole or aerials until I was in my late 20s and had no prior dance or acrobatics background, so I have a special soft spot for adult learners and getting them out of the ‘I’m too old to do this’ mindset.”