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
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
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
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, Australian Pole Champion 2023, Miss Pole Dance Australia 2024, Pole Icon 2024
Want to train with Mischka online? Check her out on our online platform Divas on Demand here
Pole Divas
Moonee Ponds
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
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.
Want to train with Samantha online? Check her out on our online platform Divas on Demand here
