Instructors

Kristee started dancing at age 4 doing ballet, tap, and jazz. She passed her first ballet exam, and a few years later gave up dancing to instead pursue drama; where she eventually performed, directed and wrote multiple plays. After giving up both dance and drama to focus on her university studies, Kristee soon realised that she wanted to find a sport that combined her love of movement with the performance aspect of drama. On a whim, Kristee walked into a pole studio for a free trial class and was quickly hooked - beginning her first pole class in May 2015. She began Hoop in February of 2017, and in 2018 also began training other aerials such as Silks and Aerial Hammock/Yoga. She began competing in aerials in 2016, and found that it was the best way for her to combine her love of aerials and performing! In early 2019, Kristee joined Pole & Aerial Divas Caroline Springs as a student, and ever since has been involved all things Divas! Kristee is also a qualified Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

• Lifetime Achievement Award, Vic Aerial Awards 2016
• #1 Most Influential Pole Business Owner 2016 by the Australian Pole Dancers Magazine

Kennetta is the founder and franchisor of Pole Divas and is excited to be teaching pole dance at her boutique Hampton studio. Kennetta’s favourite dance style is exotic, and loves creating weekly routines for her Pole Moves class. Come and join her weekly and see how fun and freeing the art of exotic pole dance can be!

• 1st, Miss Pole Dance Australia, 2019
• 1st, Profressional Pole Art, Pole Theatre, 2017
• 1st, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2017 & 2018

Gracie is a true dancer with an extensive background in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. She has been a featured dancer in music videos and documentaries! Gracie fell in love with pole after becoming a Pole Divas student, and as a teacher she aims to help her students let go and feel sexy, feminine and powerful!

Gracie is no stranger to the pole competition scene and is known for her stand out performances and eye-catching choreography. Gracie is also an ambassador for X-Pole Australia and Pole Physics.

• 1st, Open (Semi Pro), FRISK 2019
• 1st Elite Division, Survivor Pole Championships, 2018
• 1st Amateur Division, Hardcore Pole Dancing Championships, 2018
• 1st Groups, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships, 2018

Kristy has risen through the ranks as a Pole Divas student passing every level in static and spinning pole. She now competes regularly in both state and national competitions.

From her very first class, Kristy was determined to become an instructor and studio owner. She believes that pole dancing is the perfect sport to inspire and motivate women to be strong, sexy and fit. It’s the kind of sport that can turn average women into incredible athletes in a short period of time. She loves that she was able to bring this amazing sport to the western suburbs

• 2nd Runner Up, Dance Filthy 2018
• 2nd Runner Up Victorian Pole Championships Professional 2017
• 1st Runner Up Paragon International Championships

Veronica loves all things circus and has experience performing pole, lyra, silks, hammock, duo slings, and contortion. She started her pole career at Pole Divas in 2009, quickly progressing to become a competitor and teacher. She is now a recognised name in the circus industry with regular performances and tours with circus company, Strange Fruit, where she got to perform at the 2018 Super Bowl! The confidence, skills, fitness and knowledge she gained through Pole Divas is something she wishes to pass onto her students!

• 1st Runner Up, Semi Pro Miss Lyra Australia 2019
• 1st, Semi Pro Miss Lyra NSW 2019
• 1st, Advanced Miss Lyra NSW & Australia Champion 2018
• 1st, Doubles Miss Lyra VIC & Australia Champion 2018

With an extensive background in calisthenics and mainstream dance, Mel has over 20 years dance and performance experience. In 2013 she walked into her first Aerial Divas class and truly found her artistic niche. Since discovering lyra, Mel has never looked back. Mel aims to pass on her passion for aerials and dance to as many students as possible by creating a fun, supportive and positive environment where self-empowerment and fitness thrive.

• 1st, Sexy's Back 2015
• Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2015, 2016
• Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Australia, 2015, 2017

Since the age of 4, Caroline has been involved in numerous sports including; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, Basketball, Yoga, and Taekwondo. It was after a long career of Taekwondo competition sparring which won her a Bronze Medal at the Taekwondo Commonwealth Games that she decided to hang up her Black Belt, say good bye to her national squad and take on a new challenge…pole dancing! Caroline is also an avid shoe lover and the Owner of Bling It Heels.
 

• 1st, Amateur, FRISK 2019
• Finalist, Unleashed 2017

With a background in circus arts and gymnastics and her work as a personal trainer, Bella is another Dedicated Diva instructor, who started her pole dancing journey with Pole Divas 3 years ago. As an instructor, her goal is to help students fall in love with pole dancing, just like she did, and to help them kick pole goals! Bella is passionate about empowering women and loves that pole dancing is a celebration of power, strength, flexibility and confidence. She says that pole has "so many physical benefits, but also countless mental benefits.

• 2nd Runner Up, Frisk 2016

Allira’s love for pole dancing was ignited in 2007. Never a fan of the gym, Pole Divas was finally her answer to combining fitness, health and happiness! Allira loves coaching and inspiring her students to achieve strength, skills and self-confidence whilst getting sweaty, feeling sexy and having an awesome time…and all in a pair of heels! She is a strong believer that all women must try the sexy sport of pole dancing. “You’ll have so much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising”… but she warns, “Pole dancing is addictive; health and happiness may result!”

• Sponsors Choice, Miss Pole Dance Victoria & Australia 2020
• 1st, Solo Division & Sponsors Choice, Regional Pole Artistry Championships 2018
• 1st Runner up, Elite Division, Survivor Pole Championships 2018
• 1st Runner up, Groups, Frisk 2017

Emma has been dancing since the age of 3, covering a vast range of dance styles over the years including; ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and aerobics. Emma joined Pole Divas Mornington in 2011 and quickly became addicted. As a textile designer, Emma’s love for costumes and performing arts ties in well with her pole dance passion. Emma thinks Pole dancing is a great way to stay fit and meet like-minded girls, and it gives you a chance to have a boogie and exercise all at the same time! Emma wants to share the fun and feeling of accomplishment while mastering new tricks and routines with others.

• 1^st Runner Up Doubles, Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2016 & 2015
• 1st Doubles, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2014
• 1st Runner Up Group Division, Victorian Pole Championships 2014

Tania loves all forms of dance (especially hip-hop) and quickly became enamoured with the challenge of pole dancing. After completing a Double degree in Arts and Science and traveling around the world, Tania returned to Melbourne inspired and decided to open her own Pole Divas studio in Moonee Ponds! She is passionate about pole doubles and has won many doubles titles with her best friend and fellow Pole Divas Moonee Ponds instructor, Miss Filly.

• 1st, Unleashed 2017
• Finalist, Step Up 2017
• Finalist, Frisk 2017

Pip started pole dancing at the Moonee Ponds studio in 2013 and quickly completed every level in both spin and static pole. With a background in jazz, tap, and ballet, she taught junior dance for two years, as well as dabbling in choreography for school musicals and rock eisteddfods. Pip was drawn to the challenge, athleticism and skill that pole dancing requires, and quickly fell in love with the pole shoes!

" I’m pretty lucky that I get to call both of my jobs my passion (I am also a nurse in real-life)."

• FRISK Finalist 2017
• 1st, Doubles, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2011

Since commencing classes as a student at Pole Divas, Anna quickly turned her lifelong love of dance and fitness into an obsession with pole dancing.

Having recently returned from maternity leave, Anna is testament to the benefits that pole dancing can bring in terms of conditioning, positive body image and self-confidence. As a qualified personal trainer, she is dedicated to not only making her classes both cheeky and fun for her students, but also ensuring correct technique and full body strengthening.

Hanne has a background in all things circus with experience on flying trapeze, silks, and lyra. She toured around Australia and New Zealand with Circus Quirkus, and finally settled in Melbourne to pursue further training. Hanne discovered pole in 2009. After a 3-year hiatus to complete her Bachelor of Circus Arts, she returned to Pole Divas to achieve her own pole goals. Hanne has a friendly and fun style which shines through in her classes! Hanne joined us as an Aerial Diva but soon fell in love with the pole for its complimentary style to aerial hoop. She now teaches both lyra and pole.

• 2nd, Open (Semi Pro), FRISK 2019
• 1st, Heat 3, Exotic Pole Star 2017
• 1st, Elite Division, Survivor 2017
• 1st, Doubles, Unleashed 2017

"When I dance I am in the moment, and when I dance I am free." Alicia has been involved in dance and gymnastics for most of her life and decided to take up pole dancing in 2009. Starting off as a nervous and shy student, she quickly blossomed into a confident Diva, and was inspired to start teaching by Miss Filly. “I love watching students grow throughout the courses. It always amazes me how lots of girls come with the same thoughts of ‘I can't pole dance I have no strength’ and then week 8 comes and they’re flipping and climbing like super stars!”.

• 2nd Runners Up, Sexy's Back 2017
• Finalist, Exotic Pole Star 2017
• Finalist, Frisk 2017

Dee Dee has been dancing since the age of 2, learning jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary at her mum's dance studio and later in life turning to burlesque and lap dancing. Starting pole in 2013 was a natural progression in her dance life, and she quickly became obsessed. She loves the thrill of helping students reach their pole goals. Being a Pole diva is so much fun and the studio is her happy place. She loves that pole dancing drives her to push herself physically and creatively. She believes that pole dance empowers women, giving them strength and self-confidence whilst connecting them with their sensuality, all with a few giggles thrown in. Dee Dee competed in her first competition, Sexy’s Back in 2015 and believes everyone should experience the thrill of the stage.

• 1st, Advanced, Miss Lyra Victoria 2018
• 1st, Elite, Aerial Unleashed, 2017

Nicole has been dancing since the age of 3 (when a doctor advised her mother to send her to fix her bowed legs), in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz and contemporary - and later, ballroom dancing. It was actually after a failed search for the latter that she came across Pole Divas. Nicole joined Pole Divas Mornington in 2010 and loved the challenge of combining strength and flexibility with her passion for dance. When the Aerial studio opened in 2014, Nicole tried Lyra for the first time and it was love at first sight.

Nicole entered her first competition in 2016 as a soloist, and has loved the chance to perform on stage again. "My daughter dances also, and I love the fact that I can share this experience with her. Each time I've performed, my children have both been there to cheer me on and I love sharing this experience with them".

Nicole can't wait to introduce as many people as possible to her "Happy Place", and is looking forward to seeing others fall in love with lyra.

• Finalist, Dance Filthy 2019
• 1st, Advanced, Mornington Pole Addiction 2018
• Unleashed Finalist 2018
• Aerial Unleashed 2016

Shae grew up in the competitive athletics community from the age of 8 until she was 16. She was always recognized for her sports but it wasn't until high school her love of dance was born! A group of girls were putting together a dance troupe and Shae threw her hand up. As a group they would put on shows at school events and this sparked the dance passion within. Shae didn't grow up as a trained dancer and she always thought a career in the pole industry was out of the question, then she came across Pole Divas! After seeing an aerial show at an expo she promised herself that she would be capable of lifting her body weight in an appartus and more one day. Shae wanted to inspire women and leave an impression on them just as this aerialist did with her. Shae started taking classes at Divas three days later. "Pole has brought so much joy into my life. I get to work alongside people who bring out the best in me, I love that I am able to share my passion for pole dancing with so many amazing women and I have an addiction without feeling guilty!"   

• 3rd, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2019
• Sponsors Choice Award, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2018
• 2nd, Amateur, Australian Pole Championships, 2017
• 1st, Amateur, Victorian Pole Championships, 2017

Samantha started pole dancing in 2014 and has been a pole instructor since 2015. After 11 years of Calisthenics she was looking for something new to continue her passion for dance. She loves the physical and mental strength that comes with pole, and wants to help her students find confidence in the amazing things their bodies can do! With her passion for teaching Samantha also became a qualified pilates instructor in 2018. She will use her knowledge in movement and fitness to help you reach your pole goals!

• 1st , Amateur, FRISK - An Exotic Pole Dance Competition 2017
• Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2015 & 2018

Frances fell in love with pole dancing from her very first class in 2011. With a background in jazz, tap and ballet, she was thrilled to find a sport that combined dance, fitness and most of all fun! She became a pole dance instructor in 2012 and loves seeing her students transform into strong, sexy and confident women. Frances loves the sexy side of pole dancing; her favourite pole divas class is exotica. She loves to perform and compete on stage, and is so happy to be opening her very own Pole Divas studio in Reservoir.

What do you love most about being a Desk Diva? What I love most about being a desk diva is that I'm the first person all our new Divas see when they walk in the door and I love introducing them to our happy place and seeing them fall in love with Divas too. And seeing all our familiar faces every week for a chat I can say I know every student by name (new beginners excluded) and I love working alongside our Purr Diva Aerial!

What is your favourite casual, course or workshop? I'm a Lyra loving Desk Diva who enjoys nothing more than being in the studio hanging upside down with my buddies. I'm a sucker for all the tricks workshops even though I'm not the bravest soul, I love trying new tricks and moves.

• Unleashed Finalist 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
• Frisk Finalist 2017, 2019
• VPC Finalist 2017, 2018

Nik started pole dancing at Pole Divas in 2013 and was immediately hooked. Dance has always been a very important of her life and she was trained in ballet, contemporary and Jazz from a young age. “Dancing enables me to reconnect to myself and to express myself, to recharge and to satisfy my artistic and creative side”. Since starting pole she is the strongest and fittest she has ever been –especially after she became a mum in 2016.  She loves that pole dance can be anything you can imagine - from story telling, sportive contest to sexy and sensual performance- everybody can freely discover what is most enjoyable. She is proud to be part of such a supportive and healthy community that constantly inspires her.
Nik enjoys the stage and the process of preparing and choreographing dance routines. She thinks that everybody has a beautiful way to move – it just has to be discovered and unleashed. She loves to share her passion for dance and pole with her students, to help them to achieve their goals and wants them to walk out proud, happy, relaxed and at least 1 cm taller after class.

What do you love most about being a Desk Diva? The best part about being a Desk Diva is watching all the students progress in their goals! Being a Desk Diva means that you are constantly celebrating achievements and sharing laughter with the amazing women who attend Pole Divas. I'm constantly inspired and love being a part of their journey and cheer squad!

What is your favourite casual, course or workshop? My favourite classes at Pole Divas are Stretch Technique, Pole Moves, and any of the course classes, Spin or Static! I love learning new tricks along with working on my flexibility and dancing out my cardio to the fun routines our instructors create.

What do you love most about being a Desk Diva? I love meeting all our new students and also welcoming our current students. It's awesome to hear about why students are coming to the studio; everyone has different goals and it's awesome. Watching a students transformation is incredible too because we can all relate in a way - whether it be physically or mentally. The studio is filled with inspiring, like-minded women so the environment is contagious!

What is your favourite casual, course or workshop? Exotica. I love to dance and I discovered my style in Exotica. It's not only a great way to burn some cardio but you feel like an absolute queen nailing the Exotica chorey. Everyone has to give it a go!

• 3rd Place, Elite, Unleashed 2017
• Finalist, Pole Candy 2017
• 2nd Place, Doubles, Unleashed 2016

Moni has loved performing since she was 4 years old! With over 17 years of experience in a vast range of dance styles such as Calisthenics, Gymnastics, Ballet, Jazz & Aerobics. Moni Joined Pole Divas in 2013, she was bored and needed a new hobby, going to the gym was not her jam, she wanted something fun!

Since she started at Divas she has never looked back, her biggest regret is not starting the sport earlier! Moni has a huge passion for Divas and everything it promotes.  Going to Pole & Aerial Divas and seeing women supporting women, whilst having fun and getting fit is one of her favourite things!

“I never knew what having a passion for something felt like until I started pole dancing at Divas! I am super excited to take on this new journey of teaching and hoping to inspire all the new divas just like my instructors have always inspired me."