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 Hill
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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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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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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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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maddy filosa
Maddy was born a performer!
With over 18 years of experience in dance with styles such as jazz,
tap, hip-hop, contemporary, ballet and cheerleading she wanted to try
something new and exciting, when she took her first class at Pole Divas
with the fabulous Davina and swears she will never look back! Maddy has
always loved exercising and lives a busy lifestyle presently working as
a qualified personal trainer/gym instructor, kids swim teacher and in
childcare, and is now very proud and excited to be part of Pole Divas!
She
wants to pass on her enthusiasm and love of dance to her students so
they can feel sexy and confident with themselves. In her words 'I'm
Addicted to Pole dancing because it's the only sport where you can wear
short shorts and stripper heels and still get an amazing workout while
feeling sexy and having fun!'
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Allira CARey
Allira took her first pole class a few years ago, demanding a pole for Christmas just one month later! She was without a doubt hooked on the sexy sport of pole dancing for life! Now there is no place she’d rather be than up a pole. She has a bachelor degree in social science and has travelled extensively across the world…fortunately European nightclubs had a love affair with poles so she could still get her fix.
Allira aspires to share the pole love by coaching and inspiring her students to achieve strength, pride and self-confidence whilst letting loose, feeling sexy and overall having an awesome time…and you’ll accomplish all that in heels, now that is talent sisters!
Allira is extremely proud to be a Pole Diva and believes every and any woman should try pole dancing. You’ll have so much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising …but she warns, addiction will result...thankfully a healthy positive fun one!
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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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Anna Longley
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 Dance Australia (Victorian Heat) 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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MISS GeorgIe
Miss Georgie has been with Pole Divas for a number of years and takes
some of our fabulous workshops! She 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. Miss Georgie
loves teaching Pole Moves, choreographing shows and performing with the
Pole Divas. Her talents lead her to new ventures, appearing in various
TV commercials, being MC at Miss Burlesque Australia and Pole Divas
events, and most importantly becoming a mum to a beautiful baby girl
Samsara.
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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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