Teachers at Primal Beginnings have made a commitment to all women. They are here to help you release your rage and saddness in order to make room for your Divine right to joy and pleasure.

Amy - Owner

I was introduced to a new way of thinking about my body.  The very first day, I wept as I walked around the pole.  I had floods of emotion throughout my year long experience.  I was taught to breathe open, and move through the doorways in order to discover my joy.  And there was serious fucking joy! Read more HERE...

Slyce

Slyce is a veggie juicing, sex-positive writer, magick practitioner, interdisciplinary performance artist, Buddhist, and spiritual amazon.  In her work and play she synthesizes art-making, prayer, and alignment-consciousness.  Sharing in a non-authoritarian and interactive way, she believes in the integration of self-expression and creative collaboration into our models for personal and community Wellness.  Learn more HERE...

Emily

I was looking for an alternative fitness routine when I stumbled into the world of belly dance.  Ten minutes into the first class and I was hooked, hard core hooked.  The next morning a ran out and purchased my first coin belt.  As women, our hips are built to sway, wiggle, and gyrate so why not put a sound to it?  Even cleaning the house becomes fun when you throw on some fringe and shimmy to the beat of your favorite Taksim!

My favorite thing about belly dance is that it doesn't discriminate.  If you have hips you can dance.  Age, shape, size, and body type doesn't matter.  This dance was created for women and it's an amazing way to let your femininity and power shine through.  This dance has helped me heal, lifted me up out of darkness, and has shown me my true self.  I would be so honored to share this gift with you.  Read more HERE.

Holladay

I fell in love with the pole on my first spin. 5 years later, I have worked with multiple studios and taught hundreds of women of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and abilities an appreciation for the art of pole. My focus is on empowering women and teaching them to love themselves and their curves. My work has ranged from maternity and mom's pole workshops, to transgendered striptease, to pole instructor training. I also currently train 40+ exotic dancers and circus performers for multiple clubs in the greater Portland area for performance and competition. Constantly striving to improve myself and the pole community, I look forward to meeting more amazing individuals.

Lisa

Lisa has been an empowered erotic dancer for 3 years now.  She is strong and graceful on the pole.  Lisa is currently working as an apprentice at Primal Beginnings and hopes to teach her own class independently.  Lisa is also Amy's sister, and shares the same passion for teaching women to love themselves for who they are!  Lisa is currently enrolled at Paul Mitchell for Hair Design! She is always putting together amazing fashion and design for clothing and hair!  Her sense of style is unique and beautiful.  Come and see Lisa as she teachers along side Amy.  She also holds drop in times, and is available for private lessons.

Mandy

Mandy is a Portland native who has been pole dancing for over 3 years.  She has performed her sexy skills in front of hundreds of people.  She has trained with multiple studios and is currently doing an apprenticeship to become a certified pole fitness instructor.  She believes every woman should feel sexy in the body they already have, and is "pro-curves"!  When she's not flying around the pole she enjoys white water rafting, playing with her dog and attending SCA events with her husband.