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 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.
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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.
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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!
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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 expresses her sensuality. Sarah loves teaching Pole Moves, choreographing shows and performing with the Pole Divas.
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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.
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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. She regularly performs at pole divas events and has represented the studio at a state level.
In Hollie’s opinion, there is nothing more incredible than being on stage! Yet another graduate from Pole Divas Prahran, Hollie enjoys working with students…watching them develop their confidence, fitness and dexterity. Hollies’ enthusiasm and sense of fun are infectious. Seeing the smiles on students’ faces as their skills develop is testament to her success as an instructor, and consolidates her position as a key member of the Pole Divas team.
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LULU QUILL
Lulu has been a performer all her life. She recently danced up several poles in the USA & teaches at 3 of our Diva Studios. Lulu started out as a Prahran Pole Divas student, rising through the ranks to take out the Advanced Solo Unleashed competition & has also competed in the Miss Pole Victoria titles in 2008 & 2009. Lulu teaches beginner and intermediate levels and is also currently training in the flying trapeze.
Lulu has fantastic stage prowess, with a talent for dynamic tricks and making it all look seamlessly easy.On why she loves pole dancing; “it is the only sport where you look totally hot whilst sweating!”
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KYLIE JUST
Kylie has a distinct and unique style and is regarded as one of the finest freestyle dancers in the country. Kylie spent 15 years performing and competing Calisthenics at Championship level at Avonde and Sovereign Calisthenics colleges before turning her focus to Pole Dancing.
Her artistic and graceful style combined with personal training qualifications has seen her perform and train dancers in clubs and venues all over the country for the past 6 years. Kylie represented Victoria at the Sydney finals of Miss Pole Dance Australia in 2005, ‘06, ‘07 and ‘08. Kylie is fun, playful and also an amazing vocalist who is featured in the Pole Divas track ‘Shake it’.
Since 2006 any girl lucky enough to learn the exotic art of pole dance from Kylie has been delighted and inspired by her teaching style.
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KIRBY MILLER
Kirby has had a passion for adrenaline sports from a young age. Retiring from competition gymnastics after competing at a national level for 12 years, reaching level 10 and representing Victoria, Kirby felt the need to find a new exciting form of Fitness. In July 2007 her and a friend decided to do a class at Pole Divas to see what it was like and has never looked back since. Kirby feels like she has found the naughty sexy version of gymnastics but with the same challenges, it is exactly what she was looking for.
Kirby entered Unleashed in July 2008 in which she won the overall Pole Diva award and then re-entered in November 2008 and won the Advanced division. She now believes that pole dancing will be forever part of her life and hope she passes on her passion on to all the participants of her class.
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TRISHA DOUGLAS
Trish has a diploma in Visual Arts, has travelled extensively and is the happy mother of two young boys which is a significant achievement in her life thus far. She presently works as a woodwind music teacher and has now joined the team at Pole Divas. Trish has always lived an active lifestyle enjoying running, swimming and yoga. She believes that without some form of exercise your life is not complete, as exercise makes you feel good about yourself.
From the moment Trish did her first class at Pole Divas she never looked back. Trish says that “Pole Dancing made me feel so sexy, confident and above all that it is my thing that I do to take time out of my hectic life. It’s something every woman needs!”
Once you meet Trish you will be overwhelmed by her ability to help you achieve your goals at Pole Divas too just as she has.
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SUSAN ROPER
Susan owned and operated a fitness center on the Mornington Peninsula for over 20 years. She is a group fitness instructor who teaches Aerobics, Pilates, Cycle and Weights/Circuit classes and is now very excited to be teaching Pole Power classes at Pole Divas.
Susan’s many years of experience instructing mean she has great communication and teaching skills. Her aim for her classes are for everyone to have a good workout focusing on correct technique, posture awareness and engaging core abdominals but keeping a light hearted fun approach to exercise ensuring we all have a ‘funkin good time’. Susan being a mature-age instructor is validation that you can get involved at Pole Divas no matter what age you are.
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