About Us

Pink Ambition Pole Fitness is a welcoming, safe space to get fit and explore the mind-body connection through pole fitness and dance. As the only studio offering pole fitness classes in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area we are happy to welcome all individuals age 18 and above. We offer group classes as well as private lessons and private parties for any occasion! We strive to promote self-love and personal growth in our students and staff.

Follow us on IG: @Pinkambitionfitness

Connections & Certifications

  • U.S. Aerial Federation

    Our studio is proud to be part of the US Aerial Federation! This organization’s goal is to bring Pole and Aerial sports to the Olympics. If you are interested in learning more email us today!

  • XPERT Fitness CERTIFIED

    At Pink Ambition we believe continuing education is important. ALL of our instructors are XPERT certified. If you want to find out more of want it means to be XPERT certified visit their page here

  • CPR/First aid/AED Certified

    At Pink Ambition safety is our highest priority for our students and staff. ALL of our staff is CPR/FIRST AID/AED certified.

Meet Us

Karen McIntyre | Owner

Karen’s pole journey began in 2007 when she walked into a pole studio and fell in love. Over the next couple of years pole provided her so many benefits that she eagerly embraced the opportunity to share pole by becoming an instructor in 2009. She taught at a studio in Harrisonburg until it closed its doors in 2014. Faced with the possibility of not being able to teach, which had become an important part of her mental health, as well as her students losing their place to pole, she expanded her role to Studio Owner with the opening of Pink Ambition in 2015. 

Today, Karen fully embraces her role of Pole Mama in her studio family built on love, support and an incredible staff over the years. Once called the “Ms Frizzel of the pole world”, her goofy, somewhat chaotic personality encourages others to discover the strength they have within themselves and reminds them they can trust it. She believes in them so they can believe in themselves. When asked what her favorite aspect of being a pole instructor and studio owner is, a smile lights up her face as she replies “watching my students grow and believe in themselves” 

Outside of the studio she enjoys spending time with family and friends, visiting local breweries and vineyards or simply cuddling with her dog and 3 cats wrapped in a fluffy blanket.

IG: @PoleMamaK

Competition History:

PSO Atlantic 2016| Dramatic Level 4

1st Place | PSO Atlantic 2017|Artistic Level 4

3rd Place | PSO Atlantic 2018| Championship Pro

PSO Atlantic 2019|Artistic Pro

PSO Atlantic 2022|Artistic Pro

PSO Atlantic 2023|Showcase Plus

Certifications:

BLS/CPR/AED Certified

XPERT 1 & 2 Certified

XPERT 3 & 4 Certified