Rockstar Instructors
Cleo began pole dancing in 2007 and quickly became obsessed with the art. She is a two-time Australian Pole Dance Champion, winning Miss Pole Dance Australia in 2012 and 2014, and has taught and performed internationally – from dingy pubs in Sydney to the world’s largest stage in Europe (Friedrichstadt Palast). Her career includes sharing the stage with iconic acts such as Guns N’ Roses, Peaches, and Steel Panther. Nearly two decades in, pole remains her greatest passion.
Anna (Tinkerbell)
Anna, aka “Tinkerbell”, started pole dancing in 2021, beginning her pole journey at Cleo’s Rock N’ Pole. She instantly fell in love with pole dancing! She worked her way through each level at CRNP, repeated levels, added workshops and other classes, and attended practice time regularly. Anna joined the CRNP Instructor team in 2022 and is very excited to work with all of you! She is committed to supporting her students in their pole journey and making them feel sexy and confident! She hopes to inspire her students and sprinkle her fairy dust!
Emilia Swan
One of our resident showgirls, Emilia has a passion for performing, and she loves to share this with others. A dancer since age 4, Emilia has spent most of her life training various styles of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and lyrical. Growing up, she performed and competed with multiple local dance and theatre companies, and she continued her training throughout high school, college and beyond.
Emilia started at Rock N Pole Studio as a student in 2021 and joined our instructor team in May 2023. She loves focussing on musicality, technique, and making every step of a routine count. Emily strives to tell stories through dance, and she embraces this concept in her classes. She is a passionate, emotive dancer and choreographer and hopes to help each of her students unlock their inner showgirl!
Julia (Gothic Sugar)
I’m Julia. I’ve been doing pole since 2019 and I am mostly self taught. I’ve been dancing my whole life, I’ve tried different dance styles when I was a kid, always performed at every event in school and university. When I tried pole dance it was love at first touch. I’m also a nail artist and a witch. I prefer heavy music (although I listen to a lot of different genres) and my aesthetic is Goth. Dance is a huge part of my being as it is an outlet to my emotions and feelings. I want to spread love to pole dancing to as many people as it’s possible because this piece of metal changed my life. It gave me confidence, strength, purpose and supportive community.
Kate
Ekaterina is a Russian pole dancer, choreographer, and fitness instructor with a strong foundation in classical ballet. Trained at a prestigious choreographic school in Russia, she has honed her skills both as a ballet dancer and a versatile performer. With extensive experience in pole studios across Russia and the United States, Ekaterina teaches pole dance, fitness, and choreography, inspiring students with her technique and artistry. She has showcased her talent in numerous pole dance competitions, theatrical performances, and live shows, gaining recognition for her strength, grace, and innovative routines.
Mimi Bangs
Mimi has been dancing since the age of 7. She was trained intensively in many styles including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. She also has studied aerial silks which has helped quickly advance her technique in the Australian pole dance style. She was also a children’s instructor at a local dance studio which helped her to develop her leadership and coaching skills. Mimi joined the Rock N Pole Westlake studio as a student during its very first week of classes in 2020 and hasn’t stopped since!
The thing Mimi loves most about Rock N Pole studio is having the opportunity to connect with students of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds to foster their passion for pole dancing.
Mollie
Mollie began pole dancing in 2019 and instantly knew it was part of her life’s path. Within months, her passion and dedication led her toward teaching at her home, and by 2021 she was teaching pole dancing in a studio. Performing soon followed, leading her into the world of burlesque- where she discovered her flair for blending story telling, comedy, rock ’n’ roll, and sensuality on stage. Drawing inspiration from her hip-hop roots, she loves bringing fast paced playful high energy into her pole dance style. Mollie is excited to continue performing, teaching, and inspiring others through her unique approach to movement.
Nova
Nova began her pole journey at Rock N Pole in 2023 and has been exploring her love for dance and movement ever since. Drawn especially to heels and low flow, she is passionate about sultry fluidity, smooth transitions, and intentional movement.
Grounded in a belief in unapologetic self-love and inclusivity, Nova strives to create a welcoming space where students can move with freedom, embrace who they are, and feel empowered through joyful, liberated movement. She can’t wait to dance with you!
Tasha
Tasha started pole dancing in 2022. She’s now excited and happy to start her journey in teaching pole! She started taking gymnastics at the young age of 4, but then moved on to dance which became her passion. She moved on to a local dance studio training in all kinds of styles including jazz, ballet, and contemporary for many years. Tasha is a high energy, passionate pole dancer who loves a good heel bang! She can’t wait to dance with all of you!