TEAM DIVAS

• 2nd, Intermediate, Unleashed 2019

In 2018, Gabby stepped foot into her first pole class igniting her inner Diva. “Pole dancing is an outlet for me. It stimulates my creative mind, builds my confidence, embraces my individuality and allows me to reach my fitness goals without even knowing it.” Gabby has been dancing since the age of 3, with her favourite style being Commercial Jazz, and has a natural passion for health and fitness making Pole Dancing the perfect combination to fuel her soul. As an instructor, Gabby aims to help her students achieve their personal and fitness goals whilst feeling the freedom of self expression. “Be who you are, love what you do and you will shine”.

• 1st, Amateur Division, Step Up 2020
• 1st, Elite Division, Adrenaline 2019
• 1st Runner Up, Advanced Division, Debut Amateur Pole Competition 2018

Aleks began pole dancing in 2016 and it was love at first spin. Over the years, she has trained in gymnastics, swimming and karate, though nothing compares for her to the freedom of flying around a pole. She is a passionate instructor, and takes pride in seeing her students gain strength and confidence as they learn new skills and tricks.

• 1st Runner Up, Elite Division, Adrenaline 2019
• 1st, Doubles, Jayessque, Unleashed 2019
• 1st, Doubles, Jayessque, Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds 2019

Julia is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Pole Physio, Aquamums Instructor and Pole Divas Instructor. Having always had a passion to support and empower women, she fell in love with the Pole Divas community and their mission to create a happy place for women. Julia started her pole dancing journey at Pole Divas Moonee Ponds in 2013 with a love for dance but no idea how to body roll or lift her own body weight. She quickly became inspired by her fellow students and instructors to try all types of pole dancing classes and fell in love with the physical and mental strength she gained from the sport. As an experienced Physiotherapist, Julia's knowledge of body biomechanics, anatomy and sporting injuries will allow her to help students safely improve strength and pole skills all whilst reducing risk of injury. She looks forward to seeing students love and appreciate their bodies for the amazing things that they can do.

• Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2019
• Dare Devil, Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds 2019
• 3rd, Australian Amateur Pole Championships, 2018
• 3rd, Regional Pole Artistry Championships, 2017

Briana began pole dancing in 2013 and it was love at first frisk! With 10 years of dance experience in styles such as commercial jazz, contemporary and hip hop, Bri found her ultimate passion by being able to combine her flare for dance with pole tricks. A natural performer, Bri gravitated towards the pole competition scene and now competes at a semi-professional level. You will find Bri teaching at Pole Divas Moonee Ponds, where she enthusiastically shares her love of pole with her students. She loves seeing them accomplish their goals, unleash their confidence and be amazed by what their bodies can achieve!

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.

• 3rd, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2020
• 1st, Professional, Arnold Classic Pole Championship Series, 2018
• 1st, Professional, Australian Pole Championships, 2017
• 1st, Miss Pole Dance Australia, 2015 & 2017

Miss Filly began her pole dancing career at Pole Divas, where she quickly fell in love with the competition scene. After winning the Advanced category of Unleashed, the young and ambitious Filly was asked to teach for Pole Divas in 2010. Loving where this new-found passion had taken her physically and mentally, she quit her job as a Database Implementation consultant to make pole dance a full-time occupation. Miss Filly has won numerous national titles and is well known and respected within the international pole community.

• 2nd Runner Up, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2015
• 1st, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2011
• Sponsors Choice Award, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2011/12

Lou has been dancing for over 27 and found her love for pole in 2006. Lou teaches, competes, performs & judges all over the world, with a unique and versatile dance style. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for pole are evident through her teaching style, and shines through her on-stage performance.

Lou is also an ambassador for BadKitty USA, X Pole Australia, and Pole Physics Australia.

• 1^st, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2020
• 1^st Runner Up, Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2016-19
• Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2016, 2017
• 1^st Runner Up, Floor Play Melbourne 2017

Mischka started dancing with Pole Divas in 2010, with the dream of becoming an instructor since day one! She finds pole dancing to be an amazing combination of sexiness and strength and an incredible self-esteem booster. She finds nothing more satisfying than to see her students flourish into confident, strong and sexy dancers. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Rehabilitation and experience working as a personal trainer, she brings a wealth of anatomical knowledge to help her students safely improve strength and flexibility.

• 2nd Runner Up Semi-Pro, Hardcore Pole Championships 2018, 2021
• 1^st Runner Up Victoria Pole Championships 2017
• 2^nd Runner Up Australian Pole Championships in 2017

Lauren knew she wanted to become an instructor from her first pole dancing class! She has been pole dancing for over 6 years and is a well known competitor in the pole scene. "It makes me so happy when I see a student smash out a difficult trick for the first time and I love getting to know all my students and helping them in their pole journey as much as I can."

• 1st, Semi Pro Miss Lyra Victoria and Australian Champion 2019
• 2nd Runner Up, Doubles Miss Lyra New South Wales and Australia 2019
• 1st, Runner Up Semi Pro Miss Lyra Australia 2018
• 1st, Doubles Miss Lyra Victoria and Australia 2018

Shannon has trained in dance since a young age, attaining a Diploma of Classical and Performing Arts at the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet. Following an ankle injury, she went on to complete a health science degree and Pilates instructor qualifications, teaching fitness and Pilates since 2011. It was during this time she discovered lyra, admiring the balance of grace and strength it involved. After making her way through all the levels at Aerial Divas and competing in a few comps along the way, she is excited to teach at the studio where her journey began!

Seren has danced since the age of 3, with a background in ballet, jazz, contemporary & modern jive. Seren won a silver medal at the Victorian Modern Jive Championships in 2015 before finding her love of Pole. Starting on the Desk as Pole & Aerial Divas Richmond, Seren saw first-hand the confidence and strength Pole brings. She took ownership of Pole Divas Prahran in October of 2017 and is excited for the future of the Studio, and helping women become fit and confident!

Davina has been involved in the fitness industry since 2001. She is a qualified aerobics instructor, has a Certificate 3 in Fitness, and previously worked as a Gym Manager. As a Pole Divas Prahran graduate, Davina opened the second Pole Divas studio in Mornington in 2006. She brings a thorough knowledge of fitness, choreography, and dance as well as a genuine desire to see her students reach their peak in terms of fitness and confidence. She aims to make classes entertaining and enjoyable and in doing so, achieves that special synthesis between fitness and fun.

• Finalist, Classique, Pole Theatre 2018
• Finalist, Frisk 2017 & 2019

Maddy was born a performer! With over 18 years of experience in all types of dance. Maddy wanted to try something new, so she signed up for a class a Pole Divas. The rest is history! Maddy has always loved exercise and leads a busy life working as a qualified child care worker, and Pole Divas instructor! She wants to pass on her enthusiasm and love of dance to her students so they can feel sexy and confident with themselves. "The best thing about being a pole dance instructor is watching the journey a student from Beginners to Elite!"

• Finalist, Doubles, Frisk 2016
• Finalist, Step Up 2015 & 2016
• Active Creatures Sponsored Choice Award, Unleashed 2015

After 11 years of Calisthenics Lorien was ready to take on a new challenge and discovered pole dancing. It was love at first body roll and she hasn’t looked back since. As a qualified personal trainer, Lorien has extensive knowledge of anatomy, movement and fitness. She loves the creativity that pole dancing allows her and she hopes to bring that out in her students!

With a dance background in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and hip-hop Stacey lives life with a love of dance. Stacey has a friendly, bubbly and energetic personality which makes her classes lively and exciting. Having previously taught classical ballet, Stacey loves the strength, agility and overall total fitness that pole dancing can provide. 

Stacey says that the smiles, giggles, and watching the transformation of women’s confidence, bodies and fitness are the most rewarding aspect of being a Pole Divas Instructor.

Cherie comes from a large family of dancers; 3 generations before her were ballroom dancing instructors. Since she was a young girl Cherie has studied ballet, ballroom, latin, line dancing, and then she was introduced to pole dancing and fell in love. She's danced around the country and even spent 6 months performing in Japan.

Cherie joined Pole Divas in 2005 and works both on the stage and behind the desk as the Pole Divas Richmond Office Manager. She always ensures everyone leaves her class with a smile on their face and sweat on their brow! As a mother of two, Cherie swears by Pole Divas Pole Power classes to shed the post-baby weight! She encourages all mums to try pole dancing!

Angelique began dancing at the age of three. Originally training in musical theatre, classical ballet and jazz, she fell in love with Latin American dance and became a professional competitor training and competing around the world. Angelique started pole 8 years ago and quickly progressed from student to teacher, now specialising in coaching competitive pole dancers, aerialists and circus performers who have gone to win titles in state and national competitions like Aerial All Stars, Australian Pole Championships, Miss Pole Dance Australia, Pole Theatre, Paragon & more!

• 1st Runners Up - Showtime Category, Miss Lyra Australia
• Finalist, Miss Lyra Australia

Raelene is a True Aerial Diva, having started her aerial career as a student of Aerial Divas Richmond. Raelene fell in love with lyra, and her hard work has led her to becoming an Aerial Divas Instructor! She has also a certified Dance Teacher.  Raelene has competed in Miss Lyra and recently won 1st Runners Up in the Showtime Category. Classes with Raelene will get you dancing beautifully in and under the lyra!

• 1st Place Groups, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships 2018
• 1st Place Groups, Kristiko, Frisk 2017
• 1st Place Groups, Vertical Ensemble, Victorian Pole Champions 2016

Mich began pole dancing in 2013, never expecting the massive amount of strength and fitness she would gain from the sport! Pole has made her the strongest, most fit version of herself. Her favourite aspect of pole dance is the versatility, allowing her to incorporate any dance type with pole. Prior to teaching at Pole Divas, Mich taught ballet, contemporary and jazz dance classes. She currently performs commercial freestyle. Dancing has always been a part of Mich's life and always will be. When she's not dancing she loves visiting the snow and snowboarding!

• Face of Australian Amateur Pole Performer, 2019
• 1st, Advanced Australian Amateur Pole Performer, 2019
• 1st, Advanced Australian Amateur Pole Performer - VIC Heat, 2019
• Doubles Finalist, Frisk, 2016

From the moment Jessica walked into her first pole moves class she knew she wanted to be apart of this amazing and supportive community and explore this incredible form of fitness. "I fell in love with pole dancing and it's community instantly. It's such a great all over work out that really focuses on femininity and body positivity. My favorite moment has to be when the whole class erupts in cheers and applause when one of the students finally nails their nemesis trick... so much love!" Afters taking a few years off to travel the world Jessica returned to Pole divas to rebuild her strength, flexibility and work her way up to instruct. Jess wants to share her love for pole with her students and help them fall in love with themselves, make amazing new friends and achieve things they never thought possible through this incredible form of fitness and dance.

• 3rd , Advanced, Survivor Pole Competition 2018
• 2nd, Advanced & Sponsors Choice, Survivor Pole Competition 2017
• 1st, Advanced, Unleashed 2016

Molly started her Divas journey at the Moonee Ponds studio in 2015 and has never looked back! She took a couple of Pole Moves classes and soon discovered that she had a flare for Exotic style pole dancing. She loves the sense of community and sisterhood that Pole Divas brings. She loves that there are so many different styles and of pole dancing, and that each individual can branch off and have their own unique style and way of expressing themselves. "Pole can be whatever you want it to be, there are no rules and no limits as to what it can do for your body, mind, and soul. It’s completely up to you!"

Molly loves the spotlight and being on stage, and the only thing that matters for her during a show is that the crowd love her. She says “if the crowd is happy then I’m happy"!

Melissa has been a student of Pole Divas Moonee Ponds for 4 years after wanting to get fit, have some much need time to herself post babies and wanting to try something new. Being a former dancer, she started off as a casual Pole Moves class lover which rekindled her love of dance, then decided to challenge herself with the Beginner courses. She quickly fell in love with the incredible MOPO team,  community, the challenge, the self-expression, the effect dancing and progressing in a new passion had on her physical and mental health and before she knew it, she was knee deep in every class they had to offer. Mel was selected as Student Ambassador for 2020 and as her tenure ended, we decided to hire her so she wouldn't ever leave us.

"I owe so much to Pole Divas and it is an honour to be a part of this team and community. I love being a small part of our student's journey, especially meeting and witnessing brand new student falling in love with pole and overcoming fears, anxiety and inhibitions. It is such a beautiful, fulfilling role and I love seeing so many beautiful smiling faces walk through the door each day." 

• 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!

Under the guidance of Dulcie Lee, Nichola graduated a diploma in Performing Arts in 2003 and with a wide range of talents, including Illusionist; she has since enjoyed a successful career performing across the globe. From Europe to New Zealand, across Asia and Australia, Nichola has worked with David Atkins, Alannah Scanlan, Jason Coleman, Andy Hallsworth and William Forsith and Baz Luhrmann. She has performed with renowned acts such as Kanye West, John Farham, Marica Hynes, Tina Arena, ‘The Veronicas’, Rickki Lee, Kimbra and Tina Cousins. Her versatility has seen her on stage in Musical Theatre, Magical Illusions, plays and performing at Arias and AFI awards. Not to mention appearing in countless corporate functions, film clips, variety shows and on cruise ships. She has appeared in multiple films and even dabbled in Bollywood with feature film ‘Salaame Namaste’. Her T.V credits include resident dancer for channel 9, ‘Neighbours’, ‘It Takes Two’ and TVC’s for Australia and overseas.  During her 15yrs as a professional dancer Nichola has also enjoyed sharing her skills and knowledge as a dance teacher.

Passionate to never stop broadening her list of artistic skills Nichola began studying Lyra in 2014. Finding a deep love for the craft she became a dedicate student of Aerial Divas and after completing all the levels placed 1st runner up her first completion in 2018. With a great desire to share joy Lyra has brought to her life, Nichola is thrilled to be a part of the team at Aerial Divas. She looks forward to inspiring passion and enjoyment in others by creating an environment where they feel supported, challenged and empowered.

• 1st Semi Pro, Step Up 2018
• 1st Semi Pro, FRISK 2017
• Best Musicality, Survivor Pole Championships 2017

Peita has been pole dancing for 6+ years and teaching pole for almost 2 years, as well as being a qualified Pilates instructor, she is also a remedial massage therapist. Peita believes that pole dancing is so much more than exercise, the art form has become her lifestyle, which has moulded her into the person she is today. She specialises in pole dance, creating intricate dance combinations around the pole and on the floor, her choreography has given Peita a unique style of pole dance and a reputation for strong musicality. She has been lucky enough to learn from a range of incredible pole instructors, from all over the world, and Peita wants to pass along all her experience and knowledge to her students, to help them kick their dance goals, achieve pole dance tricks and most importantly, build their confidence and have fun!

Peita is a firm believer that pole dancing is for everyone, you just have to give it a go, and you will soon find out that coming to class can change your life. Pole dance will teach you to love the skin you’re in, you will feel empowered and one of the best parts about being at the studio is all the friends you will make, they become family, the community vibe is just electric!

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.

I started my Pole Divas journey back in 2010, a shy beginners student attending my first beginners class at Pole Divas Moonee Ponds and since then, I haven't looked back! I was a student for about 4 years before I was extremely lucky enough to get the role at head office, working alongside Kennetta as the marketing and events assistant and still to this day, I feel blessed to be given the opportunity to take on this role. On a personal level, Divas has rewarded me in so many ways, physically and mentally - I am more confident, open minded and happier within my self. I have learnt to take care of my well-being! Being surrounded by the most incredibly supportive people has truly been an uplifting addition to my life and the friendships I have made will be kept for a lifetime! I will be forever grateful for Divas and the community - Divas will always stay close to my heart! 

• 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."