URBAN SHAPE
TEAM
MANAGEMENT
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Manager of Urban Shape since 2021, Charlène has a classical sports-studies background, complemented by a bachelor's degree in contemporary dance. A dancer in Switzerland, she discovered pole dance in 2019, represented Switzerland at the 2023 World Championships (5th place), won several gold medals, and created shows for theaters and festivals. Passionate about teaching, she energetically and kindly shares her love of dance and pole with her students.
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Always try, never regret.
His qualities
🎨 Creativity
🎯 High Standard
💜 Crazy passion
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A dancer since childhood, Manue grew up with the rigor of classical ballet, which instilled in her discipline, posture, and a love of detail. Since 2016, she has flourished in pole dancing, rediscovering that unique intensity that blends art and physical exertion. She enthusiastically shares this mix of precision and passion with each of her students.
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Evolve with high standards, flourish with pleasure
His qualities
💜 Kindness
🎯 Technical precision
📈 Direction of progression
THE TEACHERS
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A specialist teacher by profession and passionate about movement arts, Pauline has always taught circus arts and joined Urban Shape in 2016. Trained in special education (Master's degree from the University of Geneva), she complements her qualifications with numerous certifications: circus & gymnastics (JS, since 2013), Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (200 hours, 2018), Aerial Yoga (100 hours, 2022), and contortion (2022). Her teaching approach combines technical rigor, creativity, and a caring environment.
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Listen to yourself and be patient
His qualities
💜 Kind
🎨 Creative
🔥 Passionate
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Selina has been practicing circus arts and aerial arts since the age of 5, enriching her training with dance, martial arts, and diving. An artist and teacher for 19 years, she teaches with passion, pedagogy, and good humor while performing on numerous stages in Geneva. She also shares her knowledge through masterclasses and workshops in renowned schools.
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It'll be alright anyway!
His qualities
🎪 Pedagogy
⚙️ Technique
🌞 Good mood
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A former figure skater and a sports enthusiast since the age of 5, Inès discovered pole dancing in 2019 and transformed physical exertion into positive energy. A trained nurse, she possesses an excellent understanding of the body, which she uses to help her students combine technique and enjoyment. Passionate about movement, she shares her energy through dynamic classes where everyone can push their limits while having fun in a friendly and motivating atmosphere.
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Sport is about pushing your limits with a smile
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⚡Dynamic
🌸 Kind
🔥 Motivating
Marie discovered pole dancing in 2020 and quickly became passionate about the discipline. She became a teacher in 2022, while simultaneously pursuing further training to enhance her practice and skills: Fitness Trainer (2022), Personal Trainer (2023), Group Trainer (2024), and Pilates Teacher (2025). Her teaching approach is based on rigor, technique, and adaptability: she guides each student in their progress, tailoring exercises to all levels and emphasizing repetition as the key to success.
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Success comes through repetition
His qualities
🎪 Pedagogy
⚙️ Technique
🌞 Good mood
Trained in modern jazz for 13 years and passionate about many dance styles, Lola always seeks to combine grace and physical expression. Her fitness background has allowed her to develop solid physical strength and a taste for pushing her limits.
Since 2019, pole dancing has become a revelation for her: the perfect balance between artistic elegance and athletic power.
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Strength carries you, grace lifts you up
His qualities
⚡ Energy
👂 Listen
❤️ Passion
In 2014, Camille walked into a pole dancing studio in Bordeaux and fell in love with it from the very first class, despite having no prior experience with gymnastics or dance. Since then, pole dancing has become an integral part of her daily life.
After years of passion, sweat, bruises and wonderful encounters, Camille is now proud to share and pass on what she considers to be much more than a sport: an art, a discipline and a way to surpass oneself.
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Where there's a will, there's a way.
His qualities
😄 Funny
💖 Encouraging
🦏 Resilient (can take a beating)
Norina discovered pole dancing in 2016 after years of classical and contemporary dance, and was immediately captivated. Joining the Urban Shape team in Geneva confirmed her passion for this discipline. An osteopath by profession, she transmits energy, technique, and good humor through her classes, drawing on her knowledge of the body.
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We're here to have fun above all else!
His qualities
🎪 Pedagogy
🧠 Osteopath
🌞 Good mood
In 2015, Auréliane discovered pole dancing thanks to her sister and was immediately captivated, despite a somewhat abrupt start. Her arrival in Geneva and at Urban Shape marked the true beginning of her passion for acrobatics, dance, and flow. Today, she joyfully shares her energy, creativity, and organizational skills through her pole choreography classes.
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Let go and dare
His qualities
📋 Organized
💖 Empathetic
🎨 Creative
Clémence has been dancing since she was a child, training in classical ballet, modern jazz, and contemporary dance. Continuing her exploration of dance through her travels, she has enriched her skills through these diverse practices and now teaches. For several years, she has guided children from age two to adulthood in their discovery and development through movement. A lover of art in all its forms, she also leads workshops for toddlers to foster their creativity through dance.
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Dance is born when we surrender to the pleasure of movement, whatever it may be.
His qualities
💜 Kind
🔥 Passionate
🌸 Sweet
