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Meet our Amazing Instructors Team! All of our Pole Instructors have a minimum 2 year pole dance history
Sophia Warren
Soon after embarking on what became an 18 year/continuing career in Pole Dance she realised how fantastic it made people feel to dance and be affirmed for it, and also how quickly it shaped and toned her body and those of the women and men around her – in all the right places! Sophia has trained with Circus Oz and NICA (the National Institute of Circus Arts), Fat Chance Belly Dance, Body & Pole and many of the worlds most renowned pole, circus and burlesque performers including Felix Cane, Suzie Q & Toby J, Pantera T Blacksmith, Jamilla Deville, Zoraya Judd, Remi Martin, Marlo Fisken, Michelle Natoli, Kristina Nekiya, Sergia Louise Anderson, Oona Kivela, Natasha Wang, Kelly Yvonne, Imogen Kelly and Willow J just to name a few! She has coached students into numerous awards including Judging Credits She was a Finalist in the 2013 Cairns Business Women’s Club Awards and part of the team who won the 2014 Cairns Post Hit Award for Best Stage Show or Theatrical Production for Scandal – A Radical Burlesque She is a qualified X-Pert Pole Fitness Trainer and manages, directs and instructs at Pole Play Studios with the aim of helping others experience the fabulous feeling of getting fit and body proud in this unique and very rewarding way. Having worked full time as a Pole Dance and Fitness Instructor since 2005 Sophia has become the leading professional in her field in North QLD. She has taught in places as far and wide as Northern NSW, Thailand and The Netherlands and is known for high quality instruction and for being able to ‘fast track’ both students who are purely after some fun and fitness and also those who are looking to work in the industry. Sophia performs and produces both individually and collaboratively with other local and international artists. Keep your eyes open for her inspiring shows! |
Cynthia Freilich
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Amy D
She has an extensive background in gymnastics where she trained and competed for 11 years, reaching level 10 and representing NSW and Australia at the National Level Championships 4 years in a row. She then went on to coach gymnastics for a further 10. Amy has been poling at Pole Play for 4 years, is also a Primary School Teacher and has joined the PPS Instructors Team to share her awesome skills with us!
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Sandra Schmidt
Fast becoming an intrinsic part of the PPS family, Sandra is a dedicated student and quickly became one of our top performers. A natural teacher she has a passion for fitness and freestyle and is currently training for pole competitions and showcases. She holds Certificates 3 and 4 in Fitness, is a Certified Metafit Instructor, a Level 2 Certified Animal Flow Instructor, a Certified Calisthenics Instructor, TRX Suspension Training Instructor and is working on a Bachelors Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. Sandra has performed at Encore! Sydney Pole Show, The Cairns Casino and Center of Contemporary Arts and is building a career as a performer and personal and dance trainer. She is a brand ambassador for Just Live and a strong member of Team Pole Play. |
Shannon Beu
As a teenager her passion for dance continued to grow which led her to explore other forms of dance such as burlesque, bellydance, exotic dance, contemporary, funk, tap, jazz, zumba and salsa. During this time she also attained formal qualifications achieving her Advanced Certificate in Imperial Modern Dance Society and Intermediate Certificate with the Royal Academy of Ballet Dance. Shannon’s love of the stage has seen her perform in many local and interstate productions. Shannon began teaching and choreographing in 1999 and has never looked back. She has taught students of all ages at numerous dance schools around Australia. Shannon’s pole training began in 2009 at Bobbis Pole Dancing Studio in Perth. From her very first class and experience she was hooked! She knew that this was the ultimate style of dance!! In 2013 she competed as an Australian Natural Body Building Sports Model and in 2014 as a WFF Fitness Model and in 2015 she won 1st Place in the Open Bikini Section of the Australian Natural Bodybuilding Coral Coast Competition in Townsville! She is looking forward to entering her first pole competition. “My favourite thing about pole dancing, is the moment that I step through the door, I feel free of everyday stressors and enter a world of happiness and freedom in a non-judgemental environment. I also LOVE the fact, that you feel SUPER sexy and very confident within yourself as a person and your body.” |
Jude Perrett
Jude was introduced to pole by a friend in 2008 and has never looked back. A chance pairing with Amy for a regional pole competition in 2014 has led to a very successful doubles career, having won two Australian and two Queensland Pole Championships doubles titles. 2017 was the year they took the step up into the international pole sports arena, winning the Elite Open German Pole Championships Doubles division, placing 8th at the World Pole Sports Championships and finishing that year ranked World Number 3 Doubles team. She is an International Pole Sports Federation Level Two judge and coach, Currently, she is throwing her heart and soul into making the Australian Pole Sports Federation a success, to enable Australian pole athletes to enter the Olympics when pole reaches this ultimate goal. Jude’s Titles |
Kalyra Thompson
With a background in Personal Training and with over 8 years of Calisthenics practice behind her, Kalyra spent 12 years working as a massage therapist and swimming coach in Cairns. During this time she also gained a number of qualifications including a Diploma in Sport and her Bronze Level Teaching Accreditation. Her passion for pole started at a Hen’s Night in early 2013 and continues to grow with every new trick or achievement. She has completed her Level 1 Teacher Training with Pole Play Studios with flying colours! And loves bringing her skills, passion and experience to every class. “I love that everyday is a new achievement. For me Pole = Freedom! It is for any size, age or ability and there are endless possibilities to what you can achieve.” |
