Mornington Instructors - Pole Divas

Davina Roper (Owner) Davina has spent the last 10 years in the fitness industry, during which time she has qualified as an aerobics instructor as well as managing a gymnasium. A graduate at Pole Divas Prahran, Davina and business partner Tynaiya Boyd opened the Mornington studio in June 2006 to spread the word and convey the energy to a wider audience across the Mornington Peninsula and southern suburbs of Melbourne. She brings to her franchise at Pole Divas Mornington a thorough knowledge of choreography and dance as well as a genuine desire to see her clients reach their peak in terms of fitness and confidence. First aid qualifications and a strong human relations emphasis ensures that she has the industry savvy and personal drive to achieve her goals, and in turn, those of her clients. Most importantly, she aims to make classes entertaining and enjoyable and in doing so, achieves that special synthesis between fitness and fun.
Hollie Sheehan Hollie is experienced in many forms of dance, and has competed at senior level in varying dance styles, from classical ballet to modern and funk. Stage experience and six years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and fitness instructor means that Hollie brings to Pole Divas a professional edge and strong choreographic skills. Yet another graduate from Pole Divas Prahran, Hollie enjoys working with clients…watching them develop their confidence, fitness and dexterity. Hollies’ enthusiasm and sense of fun are infectious. Seeing the smiles on clients’ faces as their skills develop is testament to her success as an instructor, and consolidates her position as a key member of the team.
Sarsha Jennings Sarsha has had a long love affair with health, fitness and wellbeing. She has two bachelor degrees and has been in the health and wellness industry for over 6 years. She was one of the first students at the Mornington Pole Divas studio, and is an excellent example of how quickly strength, stamina, flexibility and co-ordination can be achieved through the art of pole dancing. Her classes are highly organised, ensuring a fluid and smooth transition for all her students in the world of pole. Taking to the pole with style and grace she loves nothing more than seeing the enjoyment and fun her students have during her classes.
Anna Lemish Anna brings to Pole Divas Mornington a diverse mix of choreographic influences, including hip hop, funk, street Latin and exotic dancing. She is testament to the benefits that pole dancing can bring you in terms of positive body image and self confidence. She has taken what was once simply a keen interest in pole dancing to greater heights, culminating in her inclusion in the Miss Pole Australia (Victorian Division) and winning the advanced section of Pole Divas Unleashed in July 2006. "We want a pole in every household across the Mornington Peninsula", she says, and to that end, she is dedicated to making her classes both cheeky and fun, to encourage new participants who perhaps thought that Pole Dancing was too challenging. Anna is the perfect instructor to disarm any hesitations that new participants might feel. Five minutes in her class and you too will be a pole dancing devotee!
Sarah George Sarah worked as an exotic performer at all of Melbourne’s major men’s clubs for 3 years, quickly progressing to a stage performer and becoming a headline act at venues all across the country. She has held various titles such as Miss Nude Victoria, and appeared in magazines such as Ralph and Penthouse. Since retiring from exotic dancing, Sarah’s talents lead her to new ventures, appearing in various TV commercials, being MC at Sexpo, and most importantly becoming a mum to a beautiful baby girl Samsara. Sarah has no professional dance training which leads her to believe that ANY woman can learn to move in a way that compliments her body and expressed her sensuality.
Noilani Beck Noilani has spent most of her life as an Acrobat. She fell in love and held a passion for Gymnastics, dance and performing at a very young age. She held a 4 year Scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport from the age of 8, studying women’s artistic gymnastics. From the age of 13 to 16 years she represented Australia in “Power Tumbling” where she held the Australian National Championship title for 3 yrs running, won Gold at the “92”Pan Pacific Games and a silver at the “93”World Championships. Noilani is a personal trainer and also instructs one on one and group workshops in aerobatics and handstand balancing. She spent 3 years training at (NICA) specializing in handstand balancing, Adagio and Acrobatic tumbling, with a main specialty and performance in handstands. Noi now teaches our gymnastics workshops here at Pole Divas.
Melissa Christina Melissa is Melbourne's most sought after Belly Dance Artist and has been for over 10 years. She has taught and performed Australia wide including high profile shows at Crown Casino in Melbourne, Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast, Good Morning Australia and as a special guest on the Secret Life of Us. As a fully trained Latin American and Belly dancer she is a member of Melbourne's most popular Latin floor show 'Ole Ola' with Fabio Robles. Melissa's dance background incorporates jazz ballet, Flamenco, African, Street Latin, Belly Dance and Lebanese Folk Loric. She has studied in Egypt with various dancers and choreographers, and brings a new and fresh dance style to Pole Divas with her new Belly-licious classes. Think Shakira, Beyonce and Fergie… hot, hot, hot.
Bella D Bella-d is an energetic, vibrant, spirited and cheeky performer and teacher alike. She has just come back from three years of teaching and performing in Canada where she was Podium Dancing and Belly Dancing. In addition to teaching and performing a unique twist of Belly Dance, she also teaches Old School and Modern Burlesque and another style formulated from her own hip hop inspiration. Her high energy influence comes from her love of performance and dance and years of Podium Dancing in nightclubs and for major events in Canada for DJs such as Jesse James, Team Canada, DJ Sneak, Jamie Vale, Roger Sanchez and Benny Benassi. With a teaching and performance focus on including everyone and making people feel welcome and accepted, her energy and infectious positive vibe helps boost the self esteem of her students and everyone leaves with a smile on their face and sweat on their brow.