Meet Salis Charming: The Woman Behind Girl Next Door Fitness

Certified Pole & Movement Instructor | Professional Performer | Competition Judge | Founder of The Pole Circus

Behind every great studio is someone with a vision, a passion, and a story worth sharing. At Girl Next Door Fitness in Boca Raton, Florida, that person is owner and founder Salis Charming.

With over a decade of experience teaching pole dancing, Salis has dedicated her career to helping women discover their strength, confidence, femininity, and individuality through movement.

But her journey goes far beyond teaching pole tricks. From performing on national television to judging competitions, producing major pole events, and advocating for accessibility in the pole community, Salis brings a unique combination of professional experience, education, creativity, and heart to everything she does.

A Certified Instructor Who Believes in Education

Salis believes that being a great pole instructor requires more than knowing how to perform impressive tricks. It requires understanding the body, proper technique, movement mechanics, and how to help students progress safely.

Her professional training and certifications include:

• Liquid Motion Certified – Specializing in fluid movement, floorwork, body awareness, transitions, and expressive dance techniques.

• Cleo's Rock N Pole Certified – Training in pole dance technique, strength, choreography, and movement.

• International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) – Training and certification experience in Artistic Pole, with anatomy education supporting her understanding of movement and physical conditioning.

These qualifications complement her extensive hands-on experience working with students of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and fitness levels.

For Salis, education never stops. She believes instructors should continue learning, growing, and refining their skills to provide students with an exceptional experience.

From Professional Dancer to Pole Fitness Entrepreneur

Before founding Girl Next Door Fitness, Salis worked as a professional dancer, including performing on national television for Azteca América in California.

Her professional dance background helped shape her love for choreography, musicality, stage presence, and artistic expression.

Over the years, she transitioned that passion into pole fitness, building more than 10 years of teaching experience and participating in five pole competitions, including earning a first-place finish at an Pole Sport Organization (PSO) Enterainment level 3 competition.

She has also served as a judge for pole competitions, including events associated with Pole Sport Organization (PSO), bringing her experience and understanding of technique, performance, and artistry to the judging panel.

Creating a Pole Community Where Everyone Belongs

As a hearing-impaired performer and instructor, Salis understands firsthand that every person learns and experiences movement differently.

Her passion for inclusion has played an important role in her career.

She has curated ParaPole showcases at the International Pole Convention, helping create opportunities for performers with disabilities to share their artistry and talent.

Salis believes pole dancing should be accessible, welcoming, and empowering for everyone, regardless of age, body type, experience, or physical ability.

Pole dancing is not about looking a certain way. It's about discovering what your body is capable of and celebrating yourself along the way.

The Birth of Girl Next Door Fitness

Salis created Girl Next Door Fitness with one mission: to build a welcoming, supportive environment where women could feel comfortable stepping outside their comfort zones.

She understands that walking into a pole studio for the first time can feel intimidating.

That's why Girl Next Door Fitness specializes in welcoming beginners, breaking down movements step by step, and helping every student progress at their own pace.

The studio offers classes including Introduction to Pole, Beginner Pole Tricks, Pole Conditioning, Pole Choreography, Chair Dance, and Twerk.

Whether someone is looking for a fun workout, a creative outlet, a new hobby, or an opportunity to rebuild their confidence, Salis wants every student to leave feeling stronger and more empowered than when they arrived.

With more than 150 five-star Google reviews, Girl Next Door Fitness has become a place where students can build friendships, celebrate achievements, and discover a community that cheers them on.

The Visionary Behind The Pole Circus

Salis is also the founder and producer of The Pole Circus, a showcase and competition celebrating pole dance, floorwork, chair dance, twerk, and artistic performance.

Held at Boca Black Box Theater in Boca Raton, The Pole Circus brings together performers of different levels and backgrounds to share their talent on a professional stage.

The 2026 event welcomed approximately 200 audience members and reached an international audience through Miami TV.

Through The Pole Circus, Salis continues to create opportunities for dancers to grow, challenge themselves, and experience the excitement of performing.

Learn more at www.thepolecircus.com

More Than a Studio Owner

Salis wears many hats: entrepreneur, instructor, performer, choreographer, competition judge, event producer, mentor, and mother.

But her favorite part of owning Girl Next Door Fitness is watching students accomplish things they never believed they could do.

From a beginner completing her first pole spin to an experienced student performing onstage, every milestone matters.

For Salis, success isn't just measured by difficult tricks or competition medals. It's measured by the confidence students develop, the friendships they build, and the joy they discover through movement.

Come Experience Girl Next Door Fitness!

Whether you're completely new to pole dancing or returning after years away, Salis and the Girl Next Door Fitness team would love to welcome you.

No dance background is necessary. No previous pole experience is required. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new.

Be Sexy. Be Strong. Be You.

📍 Girl Next Door Fitness – Boca Raton, Florida

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