>1st Runner Up Advanced Lyra, Bend the Air Victoria, 2023
>Advanced winner, Airborne, 2019
Alex first came to Divas in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the classes and the community. Despite starting with almost no upper body strength and a strong fear of heights, she found that lyra was the perfect way to combine an amazing strength workout with her love of dance. She now teaches both lyra and silks, and can be found performing under her stage name “Aether”, usually wearing a bright red wig. She loves to watch her students grow in strength and confidence, whether that’s over the course of a one-hour class, or over the course of months or years.
Aerial Divas
Richmond
JADE
Titles
>2nd AAPC Victoria Heat 2022
>2nd AAPC Online After Dark 2021
>1st Pole Addiction Advanced 2017
Jade fell in love with pole dancing in 2015 after her first term at Pole Divas. In particular, she loves the strength and confidence that pole has given her, as well as the supportive an inclusive community of like-minded women. As a secondary teacher, Jade absolutely loves nurturing her students throughout their pole journey and celebrating their wins with them.
Pole Divas
Reservoir
Nin
Titles
>Valentine’s Comp, 2nd runner up 2023 and 2019 (low pole)
>Ignite finalist 2019 (advanced solo pole & doubles pole), 2018 (advanced solo pole), 2017 (intermediate solo pole & doubles pole)
>Ignite 3rd Place 2016 (doubles pole)
Nin began pole in 2015 after watching Anastasia Sokolova’s Ukraine’s Got Talent routine. With no prior dance experience, it was a challenging start but she soon fell in love with the sport and worked hard to develop some of the strength and grace she admired in her idols. She started teaching pole in 2017. When PADCS expanded to include aerials, Nin couldn’t wait to try new ways to fly upside down so she started Lyra in 2018. Also a qualified primary school teacher, Nin loves seeing students finally conquer their nemesis moves and grow in strength and confidence each week.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Chantelle
Chantelle began her aerial journey as a student with Divas in 2021 and very quickly fell in love with everything aerials. She particularly enjoys the confidence that Lyra and Silks have given her and has never felt stronger or more flexible since beginning her aerial journey. Chantelle is incredibly excited to empower and motivate other women on their own fitness journey. Outside of Divas Chantelle loves to travel and has a beautiful Border Collier named Bailey.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Raelene
Titles
>Miss Lyra Vic 2018 Showtime 2nd Place
>Miss Lyra Australia 2018 Showtime 3rd Place
Raelene is an accomplished performer with over 25 years of dance and performance experience. With strong foundations as a qualified dance and yoga instructor, and a flair for comedic character based performance, she brings a wealth of expertise to all of her classes. Raelene first fell in love with Lyra in 2012 and is passionate about providing students a fun and supportive space to grow.
Aerial Divas
Mornington
Maggie
Titles
> 1st Advanced Division, Unleashed 2022
> Sexy Minx, Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds 2022
Maggie started pole dancing in 2019 and fell in love with its combination of dance, strength, and artistry. As a transplant to Melbourne, she found a home at Pole Divas and is so grateful for the Divas community. She is inspired everyday by the kindness, strength and dedication of her fellow Divas. As an instructor, her goal is to create a fun and safe space for her students to feel sexy, build strength and confidence in themselves, and learn some amazing pole skills along the way!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Maria
Titles
>2021 - 2nd Place Showtime Miss Lyra Victoria
>2017 - 3rd Place Advanced Miss Lyra Australia
>2017 - 2nd Place Advanced Miss Lyra Victoria
Maria has been teaching dance and aerials for twenty years! She has a Bachelor's degree in Dance, has worked all over the US and Australia with some of the biggest names in the industry and is currently adding to her wealth of knowledge with a diploma in Pilates. But her favourite thing about being an instructor is seeing her students progress over the years.
Aerial Divas
Ringwood
Sara
Titles
1st Place La Folie QLD 2021
1st Place Bend The Air QLD 2021
Runner up La Folie QLD 2019
Sara began her journey in the aerial arts in 2013 in her hometown, Napoli - Italy, and she has never looked back. Sara moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2017, up until then, the only apparatus she practiced and performed on was Silks. However, when she finally found a well-equipped Circus school, she fell in love with Aerial Hammocks, Corde Lisse/Rope, Trapeze, Straps, and Lyra. Since 2017 she has lived and breathed aerials through coaching, performing and competing. Her main specialties are Tissue and Hammock, but anything hanging from the ceiling will put a big smile on her face. Her mission is to see that same big smile on others’ faces. Mainly, her life goal is to help women find harmony within their bodies, and enjoy the art of movement with their feet off the floor.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Katelyn
Titles
>2nd Runner-up Amateur Miss Lyra Victoria 2019
>2nd Runner-up Amateur Miss Lyra Australia 2019
>Dare Devil award Aerial Addiction 2019
Katelyn began her aerial journey in 2017 and quickly fell in love with not only Pole and Lyra but also the Divas community. She was so inspired by the incredible talent, kindness, strength and passion of her fellow Divas and remembers feeling like she had found 'home'. Since then Divas has truly continued to be her happy place and a place she can express herself through movement. Being able to become an instructor to share the Divas magic and watch her students grow has been a dream come true!
Aerial Divas
Mornington
Emma Rose
Titles
>3rd, Advanced, AAPC VIC 2023
>Showstopper, Amateur Flaunt It Pole Championships 2022
>2nd, Advanced Inspire Pole Championships 2022
Emma-Rose has been a dedicated Diva since 2017 with her only regret not starting sooner. Emma-Rose loves the confidence that Pole Diva’s has given her as well as the amazing community and friendships it has created for her to be a part of. Emma-Rose’s muggle job is in finance so she loves the escape that Pole Dancing gives her – no time to think, only time to dance and have fun!! Emma-Rose has a bubbly and bright personality, and you will find her around the studio with the biggest of smiles on her face. Pole Diva’s is truly her happy place, and her dream is to help others to find their passion and love for pole dancing, as other instructors have done for her.
Pole Divas
Mornington
Charli
Charli is a multi-versed circus performer, specialising in Aerial Hoop, Hula Hoops and Acro. After falling in love with circus arts at her first community circus class in Geelong 2015, a passion was ignited, fuelling her with motivation, inspiration and determination. Charli progressed her development in circus arts through training at NICA in 2019. Despite the interruptions of the covid pandemic Charli was able to travel around Australia competing in La Folie Fantasy 2021 (1st), Miss Lyra Australia 2018 (3rd) and the Australian Circus Festival 2019 (3rd), Bend the Air Vic (1st) in professional divisions for Aerial Hoop.
Charli currently performs full-time with a school stage show “Backflips Against Bullying” and performs aerials and acrobatics at corporate and community events around Australia. As someone who understands the importance of continual growth and development, Charli aims to contribute valuable knowledge, habits and a positive training mindset to all students. Currently studying Dietetics, Charli hopes to continue performance and coaching opportunities to further her development and share her knowledge, through a holistic view of the human body, appreciating all factors that contribute to optimal performance.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Jacqui
When Pole and Aerial Divas Ringwood opened their doors mid-2022, Jacqui signed up immediately and has been just about living at the studio ever since. Jacqui’s first true love was lyra, with silks and pole coming in a very close second position. When the opportunity to join the Divas Team became available, Jacqui had no hesitation to share her passion and love of aerials. By day, Jacqui works in disability services with a focus on independent mobility. By night, Jacqui loves a boogie – especially if it involves her feet off the ground, flying about on an apparatus. Jacqui loves to help people grow their inner sparkle, learn how to move their body in different ways and share the joy of dancing in the air.
Aerial Divas
Ringwood
Taz
Titles
>1st Doubles, Unleashed (Pole), 2015
>1st Doubles, Aerial Unleashed, 2015
>1st Elite Division, Pole Addiction, 2017
>1st Doubles, Miss Lyra Victoria, 2017
>2nd Runner up Doubles, Miss Lyra Australia, 2017
>1st Doubles, Aerial Addiction, 2019
>1st Doubles, Airborne, 2019
>1st Doubles, Miss Lyra Victoria, 2021
Taz has been a dedicated Diva since 2012. From a young age you’d see her hanging around in the tallest tree possible or practicing dance routines entertaining her parents. Divas enables her to combine her two loves - climbing and dancing - three actually if you count socialising and making friends! Taz is an Outdoor Ed and Maths secondary school teacher and spends most of her spare time at Divas or outdoors embarking on adventure activities. She is always seeking the next challenge, and aerials definitely supply that. As an instructor, Taz hopes to share her passion and love for aerials. She wants every student to leave class with a smile and sense of achievement.
Aerial Divas
Mornington & Ringwood
Mimi
>Airborne finalist (doubles) 2022
After trying out almost every fitness activity under the sun (Zumba, pilates, swimming, yoga, aerobics, kickboxing, tennis, you name it), nothing captivated Mimi quite like when she stepped through the doors of Pole Divas… it was love at first class! Eventually working her way up to 6-8 classes per week, Pole Divas soon became her second home. With a strong background in music having played the piano since she was 3, a solid foundation in movement having placed 2nd in Nationals for Sports Aerobics, and a deep passion for teaching with a Master’s degree in Teaching, becoming an instructor at her second home ‘just made sense’. More than anything, Mimi loves empowering women to do what they love, move how they want, and reclaim their inner Diva. Her goal in each class is for every student to walk out feeling capable of achieving absolutely anything in the world!
Pole Divas
Caroline Springs
Xandria
Titles
>Pole addiction sexy minx 2017
>La folie 2022 1st runners-up intermediate
>Aerial addiction show pony 2022
>Airborne elite competitor
>Miss Lyra Victoria 2022 amateur 1st runner up
>Miss Lyra Australia amateur competitor
Xandria has a range of dance experiences of jazz, tap and ballet, cheerleading, pole dancing and aerial hoop. What drew Xandria to learning aerial hoop was after watching an aerials act at a dinner cabaret show, ‘Dracula’s’, she fell in love with how an aerialist can make something look so scary, exciting, jaw dropping and beautiful, all at the same time. Feeling inspired to experimenting with aerial hoop she fell in love with creating pieces that reflected her creativity and the hard work behind the scenes to create something beautiful. Xandria’s goal is to inspire and motivate divas by sharing her love of the beautifully empowering sport combined with her knowledge and passion for dancing, stretching and strength improvement.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Reggie
Titles
>2nd Runner Up, MX Pole Dance Victoria, 2023
>1st, Richmond Pole Addiction, Advanced, 2020
>1st, Richmond Pole Addiction, Intermediate, 2019
Reggie stepped foot through the Pole Diva doors back in 2017, and she hasn’t looked back since! Her favourite thing about Pole & Aerial Divas is being a part of a community of strong, likeminded women who show up every day and give it their all - it’s what kept Reggie coming back as a student, and why she loves being an instructor! You can always count on Reggie to be your biggest cheerleader. This little pocket rocket also loves to perform, winning herself a couple sashies along the way. Why choose between pole tricks and pole dance, when you can have both!?
Pole Divas
Richmond
Aleska
Titles
>2022 - Best Flow + 4th Place Exotic Generation Worlds (Flow)
>2019- Winner Pole Theatre Sydney (Semi Pro Art)
>2019 - People’s Choice Rising All Stars
>2019 -3rd Place Pole Championship Series (Semi Pro)
>2019 - Best Musicality + 4th Place Hardcore (Semi Pro) 2019
>2019 - 2nd Place Floorplay
>2017 - 2nd Place Frisk (Semi Pro/Pro)
>2016 - Winner Survivor (Elite)
>2016 - 2nd Place Floorplay
Aleska Reign (formerly Miss Satin) is a professional pole artist, instructor and pole dance videographer. She has a passion for twizzles, flares, heels edgework and musicality - and loves to incorporate these into her dance classes. She loves to assist students in finding their own unique edge, and enjoys adapting to different students' ways of learning. She prides herself on providing a calm, supportive and comfortable environment where students feel confident in themselves and encouraged to fall in love with their specific strengths and style.
Pole Divas
Ringwood
Bex
I fell in love with pole because it gave me the freedom to be myself, to open up to myself and discover parts of myself on my own terms. I hope to be there to facilitate others through their experiences, whatever they may be, during our time together in class and to watch them grow and blossom.
Pole Divas
Prahran
Georgia
Starting her pole journey back in 2019 as a student at Pole Divas Prahran, Georgia quickly realised there wasn’t anything better than the feeling she had after class. After that she hasn’t looked back, not even lockdown could stop her determination to improve her skills!! With a background in Personal Training Georgia is passionate about creating a safe environment for divas to kickstart their pole/ fitness journey and to keep people motivated and excited to exercise in a unique and fun way. There’s nothing better than working out in a way that makes you FEEL GOOD! Plus you get to wear cute outfits while you do it (it doesn’t get much better than that!)
Pole Divas
Prahran
Lorisa
Titles
>2nd place Pole Art Championships
>2X Hardcore Pole Championships Best Overall Performance (2022 & 2021)
>Unleashed Elite runner-up 2022
>Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds 1st place 2022 & 2019
>Physipole Valentines 1st place 2021
>Unleashed advanced second runner-up up 2019
>2X Ignite Werribee 1st place (2018 & 2019)
Lorisa began dancing at the ripe age of 3 and trained in genres including hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, commercial and contemporary. After instructing dance for many years she decided to give pole dancing a go and it was love at first body roll! She became a pole instructor early 2021 and loves seeing her students flourish into strong and sexy dancers! Lorisa's greatest passion is choreographing dance and putting together routine concepts for the stage, which she continues to showcase at various pole competitions. She can not wait to bring her knowledge of dance to pole divas!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Denise
Titles
>1st Advanced Division, Debut 2023
>Show Pony, Pole Addiction, 2019, 2021
>1st Comedy Division, Pole Theatre Amateur, 2019
>1st Runner Up, Advanced Division, Unleashed 2019
>1st Advanced Division, Pole Addiction 2018
From the moment Denise stepped into Pole Divas in 2017, she knew it would be her second home. She loves the positive, encouraging and fun environment Divas provides. Denise's spunky personality translates into her unique competition routines where she enjoys focusing on the finer points of detail and values technique. She is passionate about her students becoming more comfortable in who they are, getting stronger and having fun!
Pole & Aerial Divas
Ringwood
Abbey
Abbey started her aerial journey at Aerial Divas Richmond in 2016 and immediately fell in love. Her background includes gymnastics, dance, acrobatics and cheerleading. Abbey was also a gymnastics coach for a number of years and likes to draw on that experience to create fun and challenging workouts.
As an instructor, her goal is to help students fall in love with lyra, just like she did! Outside of the studio, Abbey is a lawyer and dog mum to two american staffies.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Ringwood
Karina
Karina has been gracing the stages of events and festivals dancing with everything from silk fans and fire to LED props for a number of years and found her passion for Aerials at divas in 2019. She is a fairy/performer under the alias “The Faerialist” and brings a bit of magic to the human realm, believing a huge source of our happiness can be found through movement. Also moonlighting as a DJ she will try and impress you with her great music taste.
Karina is completing her Nursing Degree and loves to help people understand their bodies in relation with their mental and physical health.
She is deeply empathetic with a bubbly personality and is always open to chat your ear off about astrology, crack a dad joke or muse about her cats.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Ringwood
Ali
Ali first came to Pole Divas in January 2020 and hasn’t been able to keep away since. Having dabbled in dance and gymnastics as a child, Ali struggled to find a form of exercise to commit to as a teenager and adult. Pole ignited a passion for movement and has completely changed Ali’s relationship with her body and its abilities. What started as a once-a-week class quickly turned into her second home. As a teacher, Ali strives to create a space where her students feel welcome and supported to challenge and express themselves, however that looks to them.
Pole Divas
Prahran
Tiana
Titles
>3rd, Hardcore Amateur 2023
>1st, Podium Goddess Amateur 2023
>1st, Step Up Amateur 2023
>2nd, Flaunt It Amateur 2022
>Sponsor's Choice, Sexys Back 2022
>1st, Advanced, Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds, 2021
>Virtual Divas “Most Beefy” Best Strength Award 2020
>1st, Intermediate, Australian Amateur Pole Championship (AAPC), 2019
>‘Sexy Minx’, Pole Addiction Moonee Ponds, 2019
Tiana began her pole journey with Pole Divas in 2016 and immediately fell in love, the shiny poles and pink lights.. she instantly knew she found her happy place and was never leaving! A professional dancer in various genres, Tiana is no stranger to the stage. Tiana has competed and placed in various national and international competitions and performed on stages all around Australia. After joining Divas, It didn’t take long for Tiana to end up on the pole stage competing and she hasn’t looked back since! Working as a school teacher by day, she understands the impact of a great mentor and is extremely passionate about seeing all her students shine as they bring the fierce and confident diva out!
Pole Divas
Reservoir
Grace
It took one open day class and then I was hooked!” Grace began her pole journey as an avenue to challenge her body and improve her own strength and flexibility. With a background in gymnastics and coaching, Grace developed a passion for helping others to reach their potential.
As a physiotherapist Grace has a wide knowledge of biomechanics and sporting injuries, she loves working with her students to improve their strength specific for the demands of pole and seeing them accomplish their goals is the biggest highlight.
Pole Divas
Ringwood
Ash
Titles
>1st runner-up Debut 2023
>Best technique Debut 2023
>1st Runner Up, Advanced Division, Unleashed 2021
Ash started pole at Divas in 2017 and it’s been her ultimate happy place since. The community culture, positive vibes and incredible people have meant Ash can barely go a week without a boogie in the studio! Pole Divas is so much more than just an exercise class to Ash – it’s about self-love, self-compassion and having an outlet for whatever you are feeling that day (when in doubt shimmy it out!). As a qualified physiotherapist, Ash brings a broad range of experience in injury prevention, management and functional movement having worked in acute hospital and rehabilitation settings. Ash also has an interest in delivery of education, coaching & mentoring to create environments which bring out the best in others and help them reach their full potential – is that not Divas in a nutshell?!
Pole Divas
Ringwood
CAREY
Titles
>1st, Elite, Unleashed 2019
Carey is a very passionate pole dancer and has always loved expressing herself through dance. At the age of 15, she began learning choreography and hip hop dancing, and later started her pole dancing journey at Pole Divas in 2017. She believes it to be an incredible outlet for women to be whoever they want to be, all while attaining strength, flexibility, and dance skills. Carey’s super friendly and supportive nature inspires her students to be the best versions of themselves, and she absolutely loves seeing them smash their own personal goals! “It’s all about the little wins!” In the outside world, Carey works as a qualified medical radiation practitioner, and continues to attend choreography dance classes, play the piano, and watch Harry Potter on a weekly basis!
Pole Divas
Caroline Springs
Gabby
Titles
>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”.
Pole Divas
Caroline Springs
Sally
Titles
>Sexy Minx, Pole Addiction, 2021
>Advanced Winner, Pole Addiction, 2019
>Unleashed Finalist, 2016, 2017 & 2018
>AAPC Finalist, 2019
>Finalist, Sexy's Back 2018
Sally started as a student at Divas in 2013, became a Desk Diva in 2016, and is now a manager and instructor at PADCS. She teaches both Lyra and Pole, loves to dance and feels lucky to be in a workplace that is expressive, fun and empowering.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
ALEKS
Titles
>1st, Amateur Division, Frisk 2022
>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.
Pole Divas
Prahran
SOPHIE
Titles
>Sexy Minx, Prahran Pole Addiction 2019
>Finalist, Doubles, Debut Amateur Pole Competition 2019
>1st, Doubles, Richmond Aerial Addiction 2018
>Finalist, Intermediate, Unleashed 2018
Sophie started dancing at the age of 4 and studied a variety of styles including ballet, jazz and contemporary. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) in 2012 and thought of herself as a contemporary dancer - until she discovered pole in 2017 and it took over her life! She started lyra the following year to add to her aerial repertoire. In addition to her contemporary, lyra and pole experience, Sophie is also a registered yoga teacher. She loves helping her students gain alignment and anatomy awareness to get past fear and limiting beliefs, and approaches her teaching from a place of humour and with a goal to make movement fun and accessible to every body.
Pole Divas
Richmond
JULIA
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.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
BRIANA
Titles
>Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Victoria, 2023, 2019
>Finalist, Sexy's Back 2023, 2022
>Finalist, Podium Goddess 2023
>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 after 10 years of dance experience. A natural performer, she loves bringing high-energy performances to the stage (usually to classic rock songs!). You'll find Bri teaching at Pole Divas Moonee Ponds, where she loves helping her students get strong and confident!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Kristee
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.
Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
Gracie Buntine
Titles
>1st, Miss Pole Dance Australia, 2019
>1st, Professional 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.
Pole Divas
Richmond
Lou Landers
Titles
>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 with Pole Divas since 2006 and has been teaching since 2007. She has had an extensive background in dance and performing, has a diploma in performing arts and musical theatre, and Cert 3 in fitness and aerobics. Lou also did a 2-year stint with Disney's special events company overseas. Since finding pole, Lou has taught, competed, performed, and judged all over the world. She currently teaches and coaches within the Pole Divas studios. In 2021 Lou was given the role of Head Instructor for Pole Divas, overseeing recruitment, training, and team management.
Pole Divas
Richmond
Kristy Lee
(Owner of Caroline Springs)
Titles
>1st, Open (Semi Pro), FRISK 2019
>1st, Women's Semi Pro, Pole Championship Series, 2019
>1st Elite Division, Survivor Pole Championships, 2018
>1st Amateur Division, Hardcore Pole Dancing Championships, 2018
>1st Groups, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships, 2018
>Group Champions, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships, 2019
>Runner-up Groups, Kristiko, Australian Pole Championships, 2019
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
Pole & Aerial Divas
Caroline Springs
MISCHKA
Titles
>Pole Icon runner up 2023
>1st Exotic Generation Flow category 2023
>Miss Pole Dance Australia 2nd runner up 2023
>1st, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2020
>1st Runner Up, Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2016-19
>Finalist, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2016, 2017
>1st Runner Up, Floor Play Melbourne 2017
Mischka started pole dancing way back in 2011. She became an instructor in 2012, but her passion for pole was too big, so she decided to start teaching full-time in 2017. Since then she has grown as an instructor, coach, and performer, winning Miss Pole Dance Australia 2020, Exotic Generation Flow category 2023, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2nd runners up 2023, Pole Icon runners up 2023.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
LAUREN PEI-LEE
(Owner of Reservoir)
Titles
>1st Place Flaunt It Semi Pro 2022
>2nd Place Hardcore Semi Pro 2023
>3rd Place Hardcore Semi Pro 2021, 2018, 2017
>2nd Place Miss Lyra VIC Advanced 2022
>3rd Place Miss Lyra VIC Advanced 2019
>3rd Place APC Amateur 2016
>2nd Place VPC Amateur 2016
Lauren is co-studio owner of Pole Divas Reservoir where she is both an instructor and deskie. Lauren loves teaching and coaching and can’t believe this is her job! She has competed in many competitions over the years, in both pole and lyra with her main titles being:
Pole Divas
Reservoir
MEL
(Owner of Ringwood)
Titles
>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 25 years dance/ performance, instructing and coaching experience. In 2013 Mel found her artistic niche after attending her first Lyra class and has never looked back. Now the proud owner of Pole & Aerial Divas Ringwood Mel aims to pass on her passion for aerials and dance to as many people as possible by creating a fun, supportive and positive environment where self-empowerment and fitness thrive.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Ringwood
SHANNON PRICKETT
Titles
>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 entered the world of aerials and pole after many years of training in classical ballet and contemporary dance. 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. She has successfully competed in competitions such as Aerial Rising All Stars, Australian Circus Festival and Miss Lyra Australia, winning the doubles category as Gemini2 at all of these events, as well as taking the state and national title of Miss Lyra Australia as a soloist in 2019. She also became the Victorian Pole Champion in 2022, and was awarded ‘Best Technique’ at the Australian Pole Championships. Now a regular on the performing circuit, you may have seen her as an aerialist and dancer in various shows including Mansion the Experience, Shimmery Burlesque, Peek, Club Soda and Five Elements. Her goal as an instructor is to empower everyone in class to achieve skills they never dreamed possible. She is a strong believer in creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere for everyone.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Richmond
CAROLINE
Titles
>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.
Pole Divas
Richmond
Seren Murrell
(Owner of Prahran)
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!
Pole Divas
Prahran
BELLA
Titles
>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.
Pole Divas
Prahran & Reservoir
DAVINA CURRIE
(Owner of Mornington)
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.
Pole Divas
Mornington
ALLIRA CAREY
Titles
>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!”
Pole Divas
Mornington
MADDY FILOSA
Titles
>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!"
Pole Divas
Mornington
EMMA
Titles
>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.
Pole Divas
Mornington
LORIEN
Meet Lorien, a Calisthenics girl turned pole dancer. In 2011, she stumbled upon pole dancing, and it was love at first body roll! Since then, she's been living her diva dreams, running Pole Divas Moonee Ponds with passion and gratitude. Join her on this incredible journey of fun, empowerment, and all things Divas!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
TANIA 'T-MAC'
(Owner of Moonee Ponds)
Titles
>1st 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 has an extensive background in various dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop and commercial but it wasn't until she tried her first pole class in 2005 that she realised how amazing pole dancing truly was! After becoming an instructor and seeing the incredible impact of pole on women's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, she decided to open Pole Divas Moonee Ponds in 2009. It became her mission to help women feel more confident, sexy and free and to create a safe space for them to let go and completely express themselves. As a passionate choreographer and performer, Tania has competed professionally in doubles pole with Miss Filly for many years and most recently facilitated the creation of Divas newest casual class - Sensual Flow.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
STACEY
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.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
PIP
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)."
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
CHERIE
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!
Pole Divas
Richmond
ANNA
Titles
>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.
Pole Divas
Richmond & Ringwood
ANGELIQUE
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!
Pole Divas
Richmond
HANNE GRANT
(instructor)
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.
Alicia spent the most part of her early childhood years as an artistic gymnast, competing at a state & national level. She started the sport at age 3 and ended her career age 13.
During her high school years she took dance as an elective subject focusing on jazz & hip hop. During & post her VCE she continued to develop her skills as a dancer taking up hip hop & recreational break dance. But at the age of 19 she suffered a bulge disc injury in her lower back and was told from her doctor & physio “to give up dancing, you will never dance again”. At the age of 21 she decided to get her body moving again and took up pole dance. It was the best decision of her life! She thought, ‘Not only was this fun, but my core is getting stronger & I’m dancing again!’. She was so proud to prover her doctors and medical team wrong!
During this time she became a certified personal trainer & Zumba instructor, many years on she was offered the chance to become an instructor for Pole & Aerial Divas Caroline Springs. She had always dreamed of one day becoming a dance instructor and was thrilled when she was given the opportunity.
Pole Divas
Caroline Springs
Mich
Titles
>1st Place Groups, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships 2018
>1st Place Groups, Kristiko, Frisk 2017
>1st Place Groups, Vertical Ensemble, Victorian Pole Champions 2016
>Group Champions, Kristiko, Victorian Pole Championships, 2019
>Runner-up Groups, Kristiko, Australian Pole Championships, 2019
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!
Pole Divas
Caroline Springs
Jessica
Titles
>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.
Pole Divas
Prahran & Richmond
NICOLE MCCLELLAND
Titles
>Judges Choice, Eternity Showcase Victoria 2023
>2nd Runner Up, Doubles, Miss Lyra Nationals 2021
>1st, Doubles, Inspire 2021
>1st, Doubles, Miss Lyra SA 2019
>2nd Runner Up, Showtime, Miss Lyra Victoria 2019
>1st Runner Up, Advanced, Miss Lyra Nationals 2018
>1st Runner up, Doubles, Airborne 2018
>1st, Advanced, Miss Lyra Victoria 2018
>1st, Advanced, 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 then joined up with fellow instructor Ainslie in 2018 to also begin competing in doubles. 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.
Aerial Divas
Mornington
Samantha
Titles
>Back up dancer for Snoop Dogg, 2023
>3rd, Victorian Pole Championships Professional 2022
>3rd, Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2019
>Sponsors Choice, Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2018
>2nd, Victoria Pole Championships Amateur 2017
>1st, Victorian Pole Championships Amateur 2017
>1st, Hardcore Pole Championships Amateur 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 love for dance. With her passion for teaching, Samantha also became a qualified clinical pilates instructor in 2018.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Franny
(Owner of Reservoir)
Titles
>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 Fierce Flow. She loves to perform and compete on stage, and is so happy to be opening her very own Pole Divas studio in Reservoir.
Pole Divas
Reservoir
NICHOLA
Titles
> 1st Place, Semi-Pro, Miss Lyra Victoria 2023
> 1st Runner Up, Performance Solo, Bend The Air 2023
> 2nd Runner Up, Open Apparatus, Bent The Air 2023
> 1st Place, Showtime, Miss Lyra Australia 2022
> 1st Runner Up, Showtime, Miss Lyra Victoria 2022
> 1st Place, Advanced, Inspire Championships 2022
> 1st Runner Up, Elite, Airborne 2018
Nichola graduated with 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. She has performed with renowned names such as Baz Luhrmann, 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 the feature film ‘Salaame Namaste’. Her T.V credits include being a resident dancer for channel 9, ‘Neighbours’, ‘It Takes Two’ and TVC’s for Australia and overseas. Passionate to never stop broadening her list of artistic skills Nichola began studying Lyra in 2014 and finding a deep love for the craft she became a dedicated student of Aerial Divas. A great desire to share the joy Lyra has brought to her life, saw Nichola join the Instructor team at Aerial Divas in 2019. She looks forward to inspiring passion and enjoyment in others by creating an environment where they feel supported, challenged, and empowered.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Mornington & Richmond
Peita
Titles
>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!
Zoe has always led a highly active lifestyle involved in numerous sports, gym, aerobics, athletics and running. She loves the physical and mental benefits you gain from exercise. Zoe’s zest for life is captured through her bubbly friendly personality - it’s contagious! Zoe’s passion for dance started in high school, here she discovered how amazing it was to perform on a stage. She walked into the Mornington studio in July 2012 and fell in love with pole dancing, it has everything you could ever dream of - a fun dance environment, opportunity to perform whilst gaining strength and health benefits, whilst being surrounded by positive, uplifting women. Here she formed life-long friendships. Zoe wants to pass on this incredible feeling to others around her and cannot wait to watch her student’s passion for pole grow.
“I am beyond excited to provide a fun high energetic class whilst helping my students smash their goals. There is nothing more rewarding than the feeling of bringing joy, laughter and light to others around me.”
Pole Divas
Mornington
RISAKO
Titles
>Miss Lyra Finalist 2017
>Miss Lyra SA 2019 Advanced 1st Place
>Bend The Air VIC 2022 Advanced 1st Place
>Miss Lyra VIC 2022 Semi-Pro 2nd Place
I first started aerial hoop in 2016, fell in love with aerial and have since branched out to trapeze and silks; A legit aerial addict. Other than aerial, I’m also very passionate about active flexibility. I cannot wait to share my passion and knowledge to all my students and follow them along their aerial journey
Aerial Divas
Richmond
MONI
Titles
>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."
Pole Divas
Mornington
Tammy
Tammy is a born and bred Pole Divas pole dancer having started her pole journey at Pole Divas in Dec 2014. She has always had an active lifestyle and has had a love of all things fitness from a young age and also comes from a musical background. Since beginning her pole journey, pole dancing has become the biggest passion of her life and loves all aspects of it ranging from the physical and mental strength gained from it, the ability to express through dance and the strong sense of community from the studio. Tammy especially loves working on flexibility, strength and dance movement. Tammy looks forward to teaching and guiding students to be the best version of themselves and finds the most rewarding part of teaching to be the individual growth and development of each student.
