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
(instructor)
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!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
MISS FILLY
(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.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
MISCHKA
(instructor)
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 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.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
LORIEN
(instructor & Manager)
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!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
TANIA 'T-MAC'
(instructor & owner)
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 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.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
STACEY
(instructor)
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
(instructor)
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
Melissa
(DESK DIVA)
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."
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Samantha
(Instructor)
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!
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Kitty
(Instructor)
3rd, Victorian Pole Championships 2019
1st, Women's Open Pro & 3rd -Pro Championship, Arnold Classic Pole Championship 2019
1st, Semi Pro, Pole Candy 2018
1st, Amateur, Australian Pole Championships 2018
1st, Survivor Pole Championships 2018
Kitty has a background in dance but she spent most of her teenage years as competitive Gymnast. It wasn't until the tender age of 32 that her best friend dragged her along to a beginners pole class where she immediately fell in love for all things spinny and twirly. Kitty specialises in all things flippy and flexy, she is a certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness instructor, who is highly experienced in various sports and fitness disciplines; including Artistic Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Sports Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates & Contortion. Kitty is especially passionate about helping others to tap into their creativity and develop their own unique style.
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
Kate
(DESK DIVA)
What do you love most about being a Desk Diva?Getting to know the students and watching them go from that nervous/ excited, slightly scared look when they first walk in, to exhilaration after they start nailing tricks and ultimately watching them fall in love with Pole & our community. Watching students grow in their personal confidence, and having even a small part of that is so rewarding.
What is your favourite casual, course or workshop? Exotica. I love being able to leave all inhibitions at the door & just completely embrace my sexuality in this class. And it’s not for anyone but ME! I also love how physically challenging it is to not only nail the routine, but the style of making it “appear” effortless.
