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
Prahran & Richmond
Lou Landers
(instructor)
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.
Pole Divas
Prahran & Richmond
VERONICA WAITE
(instructor)
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!
Pole & Aerial Divas
Prahran & Richmond
MEL
(instructor)
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.
Aerial Divas
Mornington & Richmond
SHANNON PRICKETT
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!
Aerial Divas
Richmond
CAROLINE
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
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
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
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 & Aerial 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.
Pole & Aerial Divas
Prahran & Richmond
RAELENE SALO
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!
Aerial Divas
Mornington & Richmond
Candy
(Instructor)
3rd, Amatuer, FRISK 2019
1st Place, Advanced, Unleashed 2018
1st Place, Amateur, Pole Candy 2018
Candy, has a true love for fitness and strength and she comes from a background of functional fitness and CrossFit. She joined Diva's as a student and quickly discovered her love for the sport. "pole is the ultimate workout, you get stronger, more flexible and more co-ordinated.. all while having heaps of fun and making friends". After taking on the stage for Unleashed 2018, where she won the advanced category, she has fallen in love with the stage and performing. Now as an instructor, her goal is to inspire others to discover their inner sass and empower them to challenge themselves, all while having a blast.
Pole Divas
Richmond
NICHOLA
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.
