Gennene
Gennene is the founder & director of Phoenix Pole Studios. She first tried pole dancing on a girls day out and with a background in gymnastics & dance, she instantly fell in love with the combination of flexibility, strength & freedom of expression that makes pole so beautiful.
Gennene is a supportive & encouraging teacher who believes that every student has untapped potential to be discovered & shared. She believes that pole can add purpose to your life and that it is never too late to start! And at 52, she is a testament to that.
Her ultimate goal is to inspire people of all ages to learn the art of pole dancing & all things aerial so they can become empowered, confident, learn to love the skin they are in & to stay fit & strong.
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Titles | Performances | Awards:
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Pole dancing Instructor
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Cert III & IV in Fitness
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Diploma in Fitness
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Pilates Instructor
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Boxing Instructor
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PN Certified Nutrition Coach
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Holistic Wellness Coach
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ANNUAL GROOVE AWAY THE BLUES CHARITY EVENT - Pole Dancer
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DANCING WITH THE STARS SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS - Dancer
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Pole dancing since: 2015
Teaching since: 2018
What is your teaching specialty: Breaking down moves and identifying small corrections that need to be made for students to achieve their nemesis move.
Lauren
Lauren has been pole dancing now for over a decade, after starting classes (as a joke!) with some friends during university. 2 classes in, she was hooked and 6 months later she was instructing. Lauren's pole style ranges from classic pole (think "pour some sugar on me") to lyrical to acrobatic (loves a good flip!).
A big focus for Lauren is building strength throughout classes to ensure bodies are ready to be challenged in the safest way possible. Outside of pole dancing, Lauren also enjoys teaching burlesque and stretch classes. Lauren's favourite thing about teaching is the transformation she sees in students - not just their strength, flexibility and coordination - but their confidence.
Pole dancing has always been about more than just learning new skills, its about the relationships built within the class, the laughter that comes from not taking things too seriously, supporting and encouraging the growth of your class mates - it's being a part of a supporting, fun and powerful environment. A truly addictive hobby.
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Titles | Performances | Awards:
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Pole dancing Instructor
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Dietician
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Burlesque Dance Instructor
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Pole dancing since: 2012
Teaching since: 2012
What is your teaching specialty: Building strength throughout classes to ensure bodies are ready to be challenged in the safest way possible.
Zoe
Zoë has been pole dancing since 2018, after seeing a Facebook post about pole dancing classes she called for more information with ZERO upper body strength she thought that it wasn't going to happen but 10 mins later she was doing a master class and instantly knew this was what she was looking for! Zoe's favourite thing about teaching is seeing her students grow over the term not only with their strength but their confidence as well as having a laugh and creating new friendships.
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Titles | Performances | Awards:
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Pole dancing Instructor
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Beautician
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Pole dancing since: 2018
Teaching since: 2023
What is your teaching specialty: Building strength & confidence in her students as well as having a laugh and creating new friendships.
Rachel
Rachel has been professionally performing and teaching Aerial silks and Lyra for a over a decade. She fell in love with all things aerial 10 years ago after dancing all of her life. If she could choose one superpower, it would be to fly, and this is the next best thing! Rachel is trained in Aerial Silks, Hammock, Lyra/Hoop, and Dance Trapeze, but her favourite and first love has always been Silks. She is a passionate performer; however, she equally enjoy sharing her knowledge and skills with other aspiring aerialists!
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Titles | Performances | Awards:
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CERT IV in Dance @ Ev & Bow Full time Dance Training Centre
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10 years of Aerial Silk Training in:
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-Lyra
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BAL Syllabus Exams in Ballet and Tap
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Fruit Fly Circus in Trapeze, Lyra and Aerial Silks
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HEARD, ART & ABOUT - Dancer - Major Work by Nick Cave
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ALIVE FESTIVAL - Dancer/ Choreographer
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MISS FIT COMPETITION - Aerial Champion
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ST GEORGE CHARITY GALA - Aerialist
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SPIEGELESQUE TOO - Aerialist/Adagio
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ANNUAL BREAST CANCER GALA - Aerialist
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BEND THE AIR - Interstate Aerial Champion
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VIVA FEST - Aerial Silks - Professional category Top 5
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SYDNEY HAIR EXPO - Hair Stylist - Maggie O’Rourke
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NRL GRAND FINAL - Cheerleader - Chore.Jaqueline Lee Elliot
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BRIGHTER DAYS MUSIC VIDEO -Aerialist - Mister Kid Productions
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Aerialist since: 2014
Teaching since: 2014
What is your teaching specialty: There is nothing more rewarding as a coach than seeing your students overcome challenges and achieve goals they never thought were possible!
