Recognized as one of the pioneers of old-school pole dancing, Alethea Austin is a professional dancer and the founder of The Chrome Bar dance studio. Gaining notoriety in the mid-2000s during the mainstream rise of pole dance fitness popularity, Alethea’s credits include the 2010 US Pole Dance Champion title, the film Rock of Ages, and live performances with Snoop Dogg. As a creative innovator and versatile dancer, she continues to work as a business founder, producer, and entrepreneur in the fitness and entertainment industry.