Deidre
Deidre teaches bit of everything; pole, hammock, silks, hoop, aerial yoga, heels, poler skating and more.
Though she loves it all, she most recently has been favoring pole and hammock as instructor and performer.
"Growing up, I had no love lost for movement. I started teaching swimming lessons in high school to fulfill my dream of being a mermaid, and, at the time, I did not realize how much helping others learn and discover movement fuels my fire.
In 2013 I discovered my passion for Aerials and Pole, and with it, a deeper connection with my body.
In 2016 my two passions crossed, and I began teaching and performing with Levitation Nation.
My life took me to Missoula for 5 years, where I trained and certified at MASC Training Studio and Agency and began teaching for them. After they closed, I started and operated my first little studio, 406 Twisted Fitness.
My family brought me back to the Valley in 2022 which is when I purchased Levitation Nation and I’m able to keep doing what I love in the Studio where I started.
I aspire to create a safe space where we can gather to discover a love for movement, inspire one another, and celebrate body positivity.
I believe every BODY is a pole and aerial body and that fitness should be fun for everyone!"
Elizabeth
Elizabeth teaches Hoop every Thursday. She loves both her youth and adult class, and when given the opportunity, she loves to do doubles in the hoop!
Shantel
Shantel has been training in aerials for 8 years and has been teaching with Levitation Nation for the last 4 years.
She began her journey with dance in Libby, MT back in 2014 when she first discovered flow/dance arts in the form of hula hooping. A couple of years later she moved to Missoula, looking to try something new, she found her love for aerial arts. She trained for 3 years in pole and aerials before relocating to the Flathead.
Shantel started teaching lyra with us in 2020, but her favorite apparatus to train and teach is the hammock.
She is passionate about helping others discover themselves and their true capabilities, such as she has throughout her aerial journey. She is eager to share all that she has learned, to help you build your confidence and strength, so that you may grow and benefit in the same ways she has.
Lune
A lover of movement and art, Lune found aerials to be a fulfilling way to blend those passions. As a child her father introduced to Hatha yoga, which provided an outlet for physical movement while helping her manage stress and face the trials of life. Along her journey she developed a devotion to rock climbing and became a climbing guide. Soon after she was introduced to the Lyra and immediately fell in love. Here was an apparatus that combined movement and art, the strength, flexibility and focus she’d learned from yoga and climbing, and provided an outlet for self expression.
Lune now teaches Aerial Hoop classes at Levitation Nation as well as yoga flexibility workshops. In addition to the Lyra, Lune is learning silks and pole, and has fallen in love with a new apparatus- the Lollipop. She enjoys performing in the Lyra and Lollipop at festivals and events.
Reegan
Reegan teaches Polefit, Flying Pole and Heelography. With 9 years of practice and 8 years of teaching experience she is always excited to help anyone be successful in their aerial journey!
"I started aerials with hammock, quickly followed by hoop and pole, where I fell deeply in love with the apparatus! All I was looking for was a new way to get myself moving after having my 2nd baby. I have a unique journey because I jumped 2 feet first into learning anything and everything I could in aerials, gaining strength and ability quickly. 3 years later I got pregnant with my 3rd baby, teaching and practicing all the way till the end. When I came back I had to start from the very beginning! I am very passionate about making sure everyone is confident in their basics! Solid basics are the foundation to amazing aerials!"
Erica
From a small town girl in rural Idaho to living in the city of Portland OR. Erica has studied dance under a number of nationally recognized dancers. With over five years of experience, she has also performed at Jamballah the NW belly dance performance showcase. Erica has always loved and appreciated all the aspects dance has brought her. The most important being a deeper connection to her mind and body. It has also helped her gain in confidence, creativity, and community. Dance is a celebration of life and she is so proud to share this with her new home in the Flathead valley.
Erica has been teaching at Levitation Nation since 2023.
Molly
Molly is an experienced aerial instructor with over 8 years of practice and 6 years of teaching. Starting as a complete beginner who lacked upper body and grip strength, she was amazed at how quickly her strength grew through aerial training. Specializing in Silks, Lyra (Hoop), and Hammock, her favorite apparatus is the Silks, where she enjoys blending creativity with mental and physical challenge. What began as a fun way to play and move soon became a journey of building strength, flexibility, and confidence. Molly is passionate about helping students at all levels experience the same empowerment she felt, guiding them through the process of reaching their aerial goals while having fun along the way.
Brooke
As one of the newer instructors to Levitation Nation, Brooke began teaching Pole at Levitation Nation in 2024, but has had a long love for movement. Although newer to aerial and pole, Brooke has always enjoyed dance and activity, such as DDR, volleyball, paddle boarding, and huckleberry picking. Once she joined her first pole class, she knew this would be a life-long passion. Since then, she has dabbled in other areas, such as aerial hoop and hammock, but prefers pole to other apparatuses.
"I believe that pole dancing truly is for everyone. I am dedicated to making a safe and fun environment for everyone to freely express themselves and add their own flair to movement!"
Brooke currently teaches the Thursday pole classes.
Brittany L
Brittany L. is currently learning to instruct our intro to pole class. She also does burlesque and aerial yoga!
Brittany, born and raised in the Flathead Valley discovered her passion for aerial arts in 2021 after taking her first heelography and pole dancing class at Levitation Nation, which left her feeling empowered and encouraged. She transitioned from one apparatus to another, starting with pole and then moving to silk hammock and Lyra. She soon realized that aerial arts would play a significant role in her life. In 2022, Brittany began teaching and learning aerial yoga in hammocks in Whitefish, and she started performing with the student troop on Lyra. The following year, she performed with the student troop on hammock. Although she enjoyed trying various apparatuses, pole dancing remained her first love. In 2023, Brittany joined the Diamond Dolls, a burlesque troupe, and discovered another passion as Betty Booty. Her ultimate goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone can be their authentic selves. Brittany loves to laugh, be silly, and support her peers, whether she's performing on the pole, in the silks, or cheering from the sidelines.
Danielle
Danielle likes the pole and hoop, and is our Sunday Open Studio host!
Catch her any Sunday at 11 am.
Brittany H
Brittany H. teaches the Tuesday Hoop class every other week!
Catch some air time with her!
Mariah
Mariah likes to move on all the apparatuses! She doesn't have any classes on the schedule but as a sub for all of them, you may see her around!
Bailey
Bailey like to dabble in all of the things but recently has been focused on Pole.
She is currently slaying family life, but expect to see her back at the studio in the summer/fall of 2025!
Catherine
Catch Catherine at a Friday Open Studio, 6:45 pm!