Paula Ayotte

@paulaayotte

📍L.A. Dancer, poler, actress, model. @go2talent @omodelsagency @blissmodelsandtalent (Hawaii)
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I love fast jazz choreo and this maliabaker combo was FAST. Normally I’d wear shoes or socks to not aggravate my knee on quick pivots and turns, but had to go barefoot to get enough traction on this one. And it felt ok!

There are so many dance styles I love but jazz has been feeling (and looking, even with crazy hair) so good in my body right now. Thank you Malia and all those keeping jazz alive.

🧠: maliabaker 
🎥: masonwfilms 
📍: tmillystudio 

#dancer #over60 #nevertoolate #danceisforeveryone #olderdancers #dowhatyoulove #danceclass #jazzdance 2025-09-25 08:05:12 I love fast ja.. 647 -74% 48 -32%
Been in my Jazz bag lately. Warm-ups, across-the-floor, and killer combos like this one corriewyse taught at movement.lifestyle . 

This is the kind of dance I did when I first started taking class at 17, and I’m loving it all so much, even the challenges of getting off the floor quickly and jumping — the knee still hurts but is getting stronger and stronger. 

#danceiseverything 
#queen #bodylanguage 
#dancer #over60 #jazzdance #technique #olderdancer #danceisforeveryone 2025-08-18 04:40:57 Been in my Jazz bag l.. 47,822 +1,830% 650 +821%
✨DANCE REEL 2025✨
1. Threw in a little pole for this one. Includes choreo by kinjaz mikeosong dean_elex galenhooks maliabaker tevyncole jessifranks ayhollywood iamtiarivera and ME. 

Took a look back at some previous dance reels and wanted to share; take a trip back in time with me to see my evolution through the past 6 years. 

2. iamtiarivera mentored me in 2023 and this was one of the results. Someday I’ll get back to throwing myself to the floor and rolling around like this. Choreo by tiarivera, iambrandononeal kyla_fajardo brandonleff and ME.

3. 2021. My music choice is… interesting. I think the videos were all from 2019 before I quit my job as a marine scientist to move back to L.A. Choreo by kim.smokey.pak ciscochoreography , and ME.

(4) 2018. Used this footage from iamlianablackburn BLX intensive to submit to go2talent , who have been my agents since. When I watch this it takes me back to the mix of terror, hope, and love I felt being in a room with twelve 23 to 27-year old women who all accepted and supported me as a stumbled my way through learning and performing choreography. 2025-06-08 03:12:32 ✨DANCE REEL 2025✨.. 392 -84% 26 -63%
Calling this my May pole post. Finally feeing stronger and having fun taking classes, working on old favorites and learning new ways to fling my body around the pole. And put my heels on for the first time in a looong time.
📍lusciousmaven
#pole #poledance #over60 #nevertoolate 2025-05-31 10:22:32 Calling this my May po.. 365 -85% 19 -73%
Lei Day was technically yesterday, but it reminded me of one of my proudest moments; graduating with a degree in Marine Science from UH Hilo in Hawaii 2007 at the age of 45, then getting a job as a coral reef researcher with the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and NOAA Fisheries in Honolulu, where I worked for 12 years before returning to L.A. 

I received lei many times during my time on the islands; it’s such a beautiful tradition and one of the many things I miss so much. Going through old photos brought back so many wonderful memories that I will always cherish. 🌺

[1] Graduation day, 2007
[2] Graduation celebration at Leleiwi Beach Park, 2007
[3] Receiving a scholarship through the Marine Option Program at UH Hilo, 2007
[4] On my 47th birthday with my good friend Stephanie, 2009
[5] Celebrating with my roommate Ang, who shared my birthday, 2009
[6] Suprised with donuts on the NOAA Ship Hi’ialakai during pre-cruise training, 2015
[7] Kept the lei on and added PPE (personal protective equipment] for hook training, 2015
[8] Another view of hook training. When we’re in open ocean the ship is moving so it’s a little trickier, 2015
[9] Welcoming fabulous pole instructor Sergio to my home studio fitforagoddess, 2017
[10] Giving a talk at my alma mater UH Hilo, 2019
[11] Hosted at UHH by two of my favorite people, John Burns and Kailey Pascoe, 2019
[12] My last day at work in Honolulu, getting roasted by my boss Ivor and good friend Kaylyn 2019
[13] Saying goodbye to my desk of 5 years (being a marine scientist isn’t just time in the water), 2019

#leiday #alohaspirit #hawaii #marinescience #uhhilo #nevertoolate 2025-05-03 03:44:38 Lei Day was .. 392 -84% 17 -76%
I got to work on ÉTOILE!?! I’ve been wanting to work with choreographer extraordinaire margueritederricks for years, but I never imagined it would be on a TV show about 2 professional ballet companies. Then to do it in one of my favorite cities, New York, at stepsonbroadway with so many friends, and ON MY BIRTHDAY (July 24 for future reference). WOW. Many thanks to Marguerite, assistant choreographer bobbyamamizu , and my agent jm_gta at go2talent . 

And this was 2 months after my partial knee replacement, so many thanks also to my orthopedic surgeon christopherleemd and my PTs julian_sports_lab and d3mzyy . Not only was I able to do the ballet class scene, I was able to climb countless subway and theatre stairs. 

If you haven’t watched etoileonprime yet, do it. C’est magnifique!

#etoule #ballet #dance #workingdancer #grateful #over60 #agediversity #nevertoolate 2025-04-29 08:40:56 I got to work on .. 611 -75% 41 -42%
Living my 80’s dreams…

Choreo: maliabaker X tevyncole 
Studio: tmillystudio 2025-04-24 10:23:05 Living my 80’s dreams.. 2,058 -17% 118 +67%
LIVING MY BEST 80s LIFE 💃🏽. The vibes in this collab class with maliabaker and tevyncole at were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 — but that fan kept us so cool. 

I’ve been dancing to this #georgekranz song #dindaadaa since it came out in 1983, and I love that the younger generations are getting exposed to this music.

🎥: masonwfilms
📍: tmillystudio 

#dance #jazzdance #80smusic #over60 #danceisforeveryone #danceisforever 2025-04-24 05:41:22 .. 517 -79% 51 -28%
Been reminded of the 80’s lately, and the time  I was a fitness influencer in 2023 for the lets_shimmy app and taught disco- and aerobics-themed workouts (like when I ACTUALLY taught aerobics in the 80’s). SO MUCH FUN. 

Shimmy was live in Dec/Jan 2022-24 and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for good causes — maybe you took some classes with me??

Kind of makes me want to dust off my leg warmers and teach exercise classes again. I love yelling at people and telling them what to do.

#fitness #aerobics #fitnessatanyage #nevertoolate #over60 #fitnessingluencer #disco #80sstyle 2025-04-15 07:55:51 Been reminded of th.. 339 -86% 28 -60%
My new fave katmburns combo. Not just because the vibes took me back to my disco days, but the energy in the room was fire, as was the talent. Holy moly, I love to dance.

🧠 katmburns 
🎤 jessieware 
🎵 Mirage
📍movement.lifestyle 

#danceclass #dancer #over60 #professionaldancer #danceisforeveryone #dowhatyoulove 2025-03-27 08:38:22 My new fave k.. 615 -75% 42 -41%
Since restarting my career in entertainment in 2019, I’ve done a couple things. And by a couple I mean over 50 dance or modeling gigs. Here are a few of my favorite shots (and a few from auditions).

beis
ugg 
kerisma
we_are_hah 
denonofficial 
asana 
masterclass 
arianagrande 
square 

#model #dancer #actress 2025-02-19 00:28:43 Since restarting my car.. 488 -80% 61 -14%
For some reason this is getting lots of love on TikTok, which didn’t let me use the original music (“Hang Together” by Odyssey). This song (“Time of the Season” by The Zombies) is very different vibe, but I think works (though yet a different version than I used on ThikTok but couldn’t find here). 

ANYWAY, this was a super fun maliabaker combo and I can’t wait to do it again. 

Algorithms (and social media) are crazy. 

#dance #over60 #jazz #algorithms 2025-02-17 11:49:15 For some re.. 759 -69% 34 -52%
Showing emotion through movement is such a gift, one I’ve learned to embrace. Dance has helped me get through so many difficult times in my life; it’s often my therapy and a way to be vulnerable and express things I’m not able to verbally, whether it’s grief, pain, or sadness. 

As I get older, this ability to feel, experience  emotions, and tell a story become more important than how high I can kick or how many turns I can do. Art is ageless. 

This class with galenhooks (back in 2019!) remains one of my favorites. ❤️ 
Choreo: galenhooks 
thegalenhooksmethod 
Music: billieeilish “I love you”
Video: rudekoji 

#dance #expressyourself #dowhatyoulove #over60 #nevertoolate #olderdancers 2025-02-11 01:28:32 Showing e.. 520 -79% 41 -42%
The BEST of 2024. Knee surgery and the recovery process, which continues through the new year. Yes, the jobs and the dance gigs were also great (and I may recap those also), but I’m most grateful for how much I’ve learned about myself, my body, and what I’m capable of. 

And I’m eternally thankful for the help and support that I got (and was open to receiving - a big deal for me) from my sister-in-law melissalynn11.12.13 and best friend Vicky. And all my PTs and so many others. 

I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. And to keep dancing. 

#newyear #2024 #kneesurgery #recovery #keepgoing #nevergiveup #nevertoolate #over60 #dancer 2025-01-03 11:00:32 The BEST of 202.. 537 -78% 50 -29%
Finally posting from two months ago (four months after my knee surgery) ago. Danced this galenhooks choreo a month before that and it was so yummy had to do it again. 

Thanks to bookthespotla for the space and the video!

davematthewsband “Crash Into Me”

#dancer #nevertoolate #kneesurgeryrecovery #danceisforeveryone #dowhatyoulove #over60 #over50 #maturedancer #greyhairdontcare 2024-11-18 00:02:43 Finally posting from .. 943 -62% 92 +30%
Cottage cheese flatbread, NO TALKING. Does the ASMR version still work?? I tend to overexplain and have been told I talk too much so wanted to try a “silent“ video. 

Been wanting to try this recipe I’ve been seeing, mostly being used as a bread for sandwiches. I only baked it for 32 minutes and it was a little soggy; probably could have cooked it a few minutes more, but I kind of liked the sponginess, especially because my mouth is still a little swollen.

1 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
Chopped cilantro 
Minced garlic
Blend, pour onto parchment-covered baking sheet, sprinkled with your choice of seasoning, bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cool. Enjoy. 

#cooking #baking #healthy #cottagecheese #flatbread #recipe #nevergiveup #asmr 2024-10-21 20:13:49 Cottage cheese flat.. 136 -95% 22 -69%
Literally felt like a magical forest faerie dancing to the beautiful harpistry of highpriestess in her Mabon Harp and Dance – Celtic Wheel of the Year video - now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ql7WvQx7bY8?si=eLhjDv0NZqjMXAeu 🧚‍♀️

#autumnequinox #mabon #faerie #dance #harpist 2024-09-23 02:31:15 Literally felt.. 105 -96% 6 -92%
Jumps, turns, and floorwork in this galenhooks lyrical combo – I wasn’t sure if I could do any of these things, but after carefully testing the waters found that I could (albeit at my own tempo at times). It felt incredible. 

Today marks 15 weeks after my partial knee replacement and while my recovery isn’t 100% yet I’ve come such a long, long way. The primary reason I had the surgery was so I could keep dancing like this, and while the recovery has been painful and slow (or at least feels that way) it’s given me even more appreciation for having dance in my life and the work I need to do to keep doing it. It’s all been worth it. 

Congratulations to chillsdancecamp for kicking off your intensive with such a wonderful class. 

🎶 “Crash” davematthewsband 
thegalenhooksmethod 

#dancerforlife #dance #dancer #danceisforeveryone #over60 #nevertoolate #lyricaldance #maturedancer 2024-08-31 02:11:57 Jumps,.. 426 -83% 28 -60%
It feels like forever since I’ve felt this good, this ME, on the pole. Lately at these open sessions I’ve felt discouraged and weak, weighed down by 10 extra pounds, with a wonky shoulder and a not-fully-recovered knee. Like I’ll never be able to do some of the basic things that used to be so easy for me.

Today with only 15 minutes left after a short warm-up (coming late right from ballet class) I decided to just free dance, keeping my pants and socks on so I wouldn’t be tempted to try any inverts. And it felt wonderful. I’m constantly having to remind myself that the art isn’t just all about the work and effort, it’s also about allowing myself to sometimes let go and just feel and dance. 

This version of Skinny Love by birdyinstagram – which I first heard seeing my pole hero therealfelixcane dance to it – always moves and inspires me. 

#dowhatyoulove #lyricalpole #lyricaldance #Over60 #poleisforeveryone  #nevertoolate #nevergiveup #poleover50 #poleover60 2024-08-27 09:33:23 It feel.. 415 -83% 29 -59%
Walking into an L.A. dance class as an older dancer can be terrifying, especially after not training for years, even decades. galenhooks was one of the first people here who not only welcomed and encouraged me but showcased me, and I’ve seen she’s continued to do so with dancers of all ages who take her classes and Intensives. 

Seeing an older woman included on her mood board for her upcoming masterclass at mdcdance was something I didn’t know I needed to see and to feel. I could say so much more about this but for now I’ll just leave this here. #representationmatters #inclusivity 

thegalenhooksmethod 
#olderdancers #agediversity #danceisforeveryone 2024-08-23 07:33:56 Walking into an L.. 463 -81% 57 -19%
I ❤️ N.Y. Getting to spend my birthday there (July 24 in case you missed it) on a dance job made this trip extra special. Saw friends, went to 3 FABULOUS Broadway shows, ate delicious food, walked many miles and climbed countless sets of stairs, got lost multiple times. It was the BEST. 

#62 #newyork #workingdancer #dancerover50 #dancerover60 #manhattan #nyc #broadway #hellskitchen #greatgatsby #waterforelephants 2024-08-10 03:38:06 I ❤️ N.Y. Getting to .. 200 -92% 23 -67%
Not letting a little knee surgery scar stop me from getting on the pool. Yeah, I said ON, not in. A little piece of suture came out so I’m waiting for the tiny opening to heal before I submerge. (The blue KT tape is to protect against the sun).🦵🩹

#summer #bikini #pooltime #happydance #kneesurgeryrecovery #over60 2024-07-09 06:15:58 Not letting a lit.. 343 -86% 12 -83%
First dance class after my partial knee replacement seven weeks ago. I’d been mentally prepared to wait 3 to 6 months (or longer) to get really strong before returning. The healing process has been going great, but lately I’ve been a little down because I’ve been missing dance so much — mentally and emotionally I NEEDED to get in class. 

Both my physical therapist and my orthopedist gave me the green light and I went in knowing it wasn’t about doing the choreography perfectly (or even well) but rather it was about FEELING. Feeling how awesome it is to move my body to the music, be around community, and challenge my brain to not only pick up and remember choreography, but also how to modify any movement to be as safe as possible. 

My habit in class is to push myself physically and mentally but I was able to just BE and FEEL and really enjoy myself, with no judgement or expectation. I knew rooneymoves Jazz over 40 class would be perfect to dip my toes back in. I was extremely cautious, not even attempting a single pirouette until after class, and it still felt so delicious to be dancing again. 

Thank you roonzk for providing such a safe space and beautiful lyrical choreography. 

My advice to anyone who wants to dance – DO IT. There’s really no reason not to. 

🎵: “These Memories” hollowcoves
(Not the music we danced to in class)
🏢: madelynclark
🔪🪚🔨👨‍⚕️(orthopedic surgeon): christopherleemd 
🏋️‍♂️(physical therapist): d3mzyy 

#dancer #over60 #over50 #olderdancers #nevergiveup #nevertoolate #danceisforeveryone #dowhatyoulove #kneesurgeryrecovery #partialkneereplacement #physicaltherapy #danceistherapy 2024-07-08 05:00:06 .. 321 -87% 54 -24%
This is what I call #functional fitness. 
#kneesurgeryrecovery #physicaltherapy #pt #pleaserheels #whateverittakes #justkeepgoing #over60 #agepositive #greyhairdontcare 2024-07-01 03:25:33 This is what I call #func.. 445 -82% 30 -58%
Before y’all think this happened AFTER my knee surgery, think again. This was TWO months ago, I’m just that behind in posting. #betterlatethannever 

it’s been six years since I’d performed live on the pole (and the first time in my 60’s!), so when christinacalph asked me to do the comedypoleshow tenaciousd tribute show at dynastytypewriter I said “heck, yeah!“ Being in front of a live audience is one of my favorite things, but I’ll admit I was pretty nervous because I’d gotten Covid two weeks before the performance so only had a week to get my strength back and pull my sh*t together.
It was still a blast and the support I got from the audience — especially the luscious_maven gang — made me feel like a superstar. 🌟❤️🌟

Can’t wait to do it again! Once I get back to actually bending my knee all the way. 🦵

Oh, the full performance will be on YouTube. As soon as I actually post it… 

🎥 greg.feiner 
🎵  Wicked Game
🎤  tenaciousd jackblack theactualkylegass 

#poledance #poleover60 #performer #nevertoolate #60andfabulous #poledancerofinstagram #comedypoleshow #dynastytypewriter #livetheatre 2024-06-23 05:56:50 .. 2,084 -16% 186 +163%

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