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I started pole by going to a “Come and Try” day with a mate who knew Lauren (Prahran instructor at the time) and we thought it would just be a big laugh and a silly way to burn off some energy. It got about 10 minutes into the class when I realised it was actually quite rigorous and required a lot of strength, motivation and trust to be able to do the tricks and moves she was teaching us. From that day I had a lot more respect and admiration for pole dancers and it started to open my eyes to how fun this style of dance and exercise could be.

About 1 year later I heard from the same friend that Lauren had opened her own studio with Frances in Reservoir (about 15 minutes from home) so we thought why not go to a class during their free week and see what happens. About 5 minutes in, I was hooked. I felt strong, confident, empowered and most of all accepted. In the last year or so that I’ve been at Pole Divas Reservoir I’ve felt such a strong connection to this sisterhood that it’s really given me a safe space to accept myself and learn so many things about my own abilities and strength I never knew I had.

I've found that my physical and mental strength have increased more than I ever thought was possible and I am so very grateful to have been given this opportunity. I love my Divas and am so excited for everything this year will have to offer us!

Student Ambassador, 2020/21