Pole Fitness Australia teacher profiles

Amy Pierce
Teacher

Amy, to her credit, has had 15 years experience within the dance industry: Ballet, Jazz, Latin and Pole Dancing.

At five, Amy's feet found a dance floor and there was no stopping this beautiful butterfly. Then at the age of 15 she attained very high merits with the Royal Academy of Dancing, Drama and Music. Her passion grew stronger and it wasn't long before Amy was selected as a solo artist to dance, act, and sing with various dance companies throughout Europe.

Amy's expertise in ballet allows her to perform the most graceful styles of pole dancing moves along with choreographed dance routines which have been designed for beginners and further advanced courses. As in her style of performing, so is her style in teaching. All students will be taught to dance with the same graceful approach.

Pole Fitness Australia strives for perfection, and Amy is second to none.

We proudly present Amy Pierce.

Karen Campbell
Administration Manager

I have been with Pole Fitness Australia since January 2007 as the Administration Manager. I started as a student before joining the business and reaped the rewards of using pole fitness to get in shape and makes lots of new friends. Not only did I do that for myself but I witnessed what an amazing difference it made to so many ladies. My interest and passion grew for PFA. I am excited to be part of such a dynamic growing business.

I have a long history in administration and have previously worked at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Courier Mail, and the A.M.A Queensland.

Tenai Seymour
Teacher

"Plugger", as she is affectionately known by all who frequent the studio, Tenai again was a student that shone through from the moment she entered the studio.

She is 22, with a passion for horses and a background in "national level rowing." Plugger will be found weekdays caring for the youth of Australia as a nanny, and driving her ute to the studio to teach the ladies of Brisbane how to manipulate the pole.

Tenai has written unique style and class to routines that are being taught in our studios today. We all love Plugger.

Morde Thomas
Teacher

I have been pole dancing for about one and a half years. I have a real passion for pole. I wake up in the morning thinking about pole and go to bed at night thinking the same thing, maybe a bit sorer from working on the pole.

I don't have a long background in dance, gymnastics or fitness. I credit my success on the pole to one thing: determination. From my experience, the difference between the people who are good pole dancers and great pole dancers are those who just never give up.

I love pole as I always have goals and new moves I want to master. As soon as I master one, it just inspires me to aim higher. Teaching is a great chance for me to share my love of pole with everyone else. I also love the performance aspect of pole. I want everyone who sees me to perform to say "I want to learn that."

Phillippa
Teacher

I've always been a person that loves being active. I was an avid horse rider and jazz dancer before I had a baby. Then after having my daughter I wanted to find a way of getting fit again and meeting new people.

Pole has totally changed my life in the best way possible. Now I'm addicted and I know that I'll be doing it forever! I recommend anyone to come and try it out, and whether it's for fitness, socializing or just some fun, pole is perfect for everyone!!

Tiff
Teacher

I originally started pole dancing as a fun way to lose a few post pregnancy kilos. Surprised by how much I loved this new form of exercise I threw away my gym membership. Then after nearly 2 years of getting fit and challenging myself as a student I trained to become a PFA instructor.

My success and love for pole dancing comes from the experiences I have had here at PFA, from the welcoming, female-only environment in the studios, to the friends I have made and the fun and laughter we have shared. Most days I hardly notice that I am even exercising at all. I have noticed the results though. I have gone from being a size 12 to an 8 and never get tired of the reaction I get when people find out I am a mother of 3.

I love watching students come into the studio thinking they'll never be able to get it and then walking out 6 weeks later with their heads held higher from a sense of accomplishment. I tell all who enter my classes to come and enjoy the challenge!!

Alicia Martin
Teacher

About a year and a half ago, a friend of mine asked me to come watch her at a pole performance night. I'd always wondered what the whole pole fitness phenomenon was about so decided to go see for myself. Within 2 minutes of being there, I'd made the decision to sign up the next day.

I've been quite a shy girl for most of my life so when my first class rolled around, it did seem a little daunting, but the sheer determination to stick with it and really give it a go was so incredibly worthwhile. Since then my love for pole dancing has grown each day. My self confidence has soared, my fitness levels greatly increased and I've met so many fantastic women whom I now call friends.

It's so much fun you completely forget you're also getting a great workout at the same. When I see an excited smile light up a students face because they've finally gotten something they've been working on, I feel their excitement too.

Not so long ago, someone asked me what I was passionate about..... it was then that I realised pole dancing was an absolute passion of mine and can't imagine not doing it.

Jayne Murray
Personal Trainer

For those of you who don't know me I'm Jayne. I have been working for P.F.A for 1½ years now. I am also a qualified Personal Trainer and have my own small studio. I have been doing this for 8 years. I have been involved in fitness in one way or the other most of my life.

It gives me great pleasure helping women achieve their fitness goals. This is why I am very excited about P.F.A's 12 week challenge, which we will start in June.

Melissa Murphy (Mel)
Director/Teacher

As a director before the business was even open, Mel was training with the teachers and learning the moves and educating herself on the new business that she had entered, making it a growing passion and her hunger for more knowledge quickly brought her up to speed with the teachers.

Having a 'Passion for Fitness' and wanting to accommodate to all who passed through the door, "Pole Pump" was born - a fitness class that Mel designed to help ladies gain the strength they require to execute the pole moves.

This class has gone from strength to strength and all who teach it have their own flavour to add, making it a unique class for all who attend.

As an active director in the business you will see Mel teaching classes, attending classes, or just training with the girls any chance she gets, so be sure to say "hi".