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acin Keles is the founder of Magnetic Pole Fit, a movement artist, and an advocate for women’s empowerment through dance. Originally from Turkey, she has lived and trained across the world—including Russia, Spain, Costa Rica, and now California—shaping her distinctive movement style. Her dance background spans pole dance, flamenco, modern, and contemporary dance, blending strength with artistry to create a unique, expressive practice.

After spending nine years as a mechanical engineer, Keles made the bold decision to fully embrace her passion for movement and dance. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MFA in Dance – Creative Practice from St. Mary’s College of California. Her MFA thesis was the first academic research on somatic applications in pole dance performance and choreography. She has since been invited to speak at international somatic movement conferencesand was featured in Content Magazine in 2021.

Keles teaches pole dance, floorwork, contemporary dance, and chair dance. In 2025, she founded Sassy Moves, an online platform that reaches women worldwide with sensual movement classes, helping them reclaim their feminine power through dance.

Now, at 39, Keles finds deep fulfillment in the incredible women she has worked with over the years. Nothing brings her more joy than helping women feel amazing in their bodies and reconnect with their feminine power.

Through Magnetic Pole Fit and Sassy Moves, Keles creates spaces where pole dance and sensual movement are for everyone. Her teaching philosophy centers on body-mind connection, personal uniqueness, sensuality, and fluidity in movement. She believes that with consistency and practice, we can unlock our strength and rediscover the wild, powerful women within us.