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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  54, 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:

  • Pole dancing Instructor

  • Cert III & IV in Fitness

  • Diploma in Fitness

  • Pilates Instructor

  • Boxing Instructor

  • PN Certified Nutrition Coach

  • Holistic Wellness Coach

  • ANNUAL GROOVE AWAY THE BLUES CHARITY EVENT - Pole Dancer

  • 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.

Holly

Holly started dancing at just five years old and went on to compete both in and outside of school, so dance has always been a huge part of her life. Over the years, dance has given her so much more than just movement, it has helped build confidence, self-expression, discipline and a real love for performing.

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Now, Holly loves sharing that passion with others and creating fun, welcoming and supportive classes where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves. Her goal is to help people build confidence, enjoy moving their bodies and discover how much fun dance can be, without feeling like they have to be perfect. Whether you're completely new to dance or have danced before, Holly wants her classes to be a place where you can let go, have fun, learn something new and leave feeling great.

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Titles | Performances | Awards:

  • Dance Instructor

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What is your teaching specialty: My teaching style is relaxed, empowering and always full of personality.“

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Libby

With over 10 years experience in the pole industry as an instructor and performer, Libby brings a wealth of technical knowledge, performance experience and genuine passion for the discipline.

Her career includes teaching across established studios and performing in a diverse range of professional and corporate settings. Libby also had the privilege of teaching under the esteemed Andrea Ryff at Achieve Pole Studio for two years. As well as taking mobile and at home private lessons consistently. She is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of professionalism while creating an encouraging, inclusive and energetic environment where students can develop their technique, strength and confidence.

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Titles | Performances | Awards:

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  • 2021 State Winner and National Competitor at the Australian Pole Championships (APC)

  • PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Corporate events at Doltone House for China Southern Airlines 

  • Wildfire Cabaret show in Glebe

  • Duo performance for the Captain Starlight Charity Ball at the Canberra National Arboretum

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Pole dancing since: 2014

Teaching since: 2016

What is your teaching specialty: Technique, technique, technique! Oh, and beautiful lines.

Jen aka Ruby Ratchet

Jen has been dancing for most of her life. She stopped dancing after primary school, spent her high school years doing musical theatre, and eventually found her way back to dance through pole when she was 18.

She discovered burlesque completely by accident a few years later. She had an hour to fill between two pole classes and her options were burlesque or a split-stretching class. Flexibility has never been one of her defining qualities, so she figured burlesque sounded considerably more fun. She fell head over heels for it and never looked back. What She adores about burlesque is that it celebrates what you have rather than focusing on what you don’t. It doesn’t matter who you are, your history, your abilities or your limitations, we work with the body, personality and strengths you bring into the room. If you have a body, you can burlesque.

 

Jen has been teaching burlesque since 2018 and have since run her own studio, choreographed and produced performances, and spent plenty of time on stage both performing and MCing as Ruby Ratchet.

 

Jens classes are about more than learning choreography. We explore technique, musicality, storytelling and the art of the tease, while finding the movements and performance style that work for you. There may be boas. There will probably be inappropriate jokes. But most importantly, Jen wants you to leave class feeling a little more confident in the magnificent body and personality you walked in with.

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Titles | Performances | Awards:

  • Burlesque Instructor

  • Burlesque Dancer

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What is your teaching specialty: I'm not interested in teaching you to dance like me,  I want to help you discover how you dance when you stop worrying about how you think you’re supposed to look.

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Libby

With over 10 years experience in the pole industry as an instructor and performer, Libby brings a wealth of technical knowledge, performance experience and genuine passion for the discipline.

Her career includes teaching across established studios and performing in a diverse range of professional and corporate settings. Libby also had the privilege of teaching under the esteemed Andrea Ryff at Achieve Pole Studio for two years. As well as taking mobile and at home private lessons consistently. She is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of professionalism while creating an encouraging, inclusive and energetic environment where students can develop their technique, strength and confidence.

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Titles | Performances | Awards:

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  • 2021 State Winner and National Competitor at the Australian Pole Championships (APC)

  • PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Corporate events at Doltone House for China Southern Airlines 

  • Wildfire Cabaret show in Glebe

  • Duo performance for the Captain Starlight Charity Ball at the Canberra National Arboretum

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Pole dancing since: 2014

Teaching since: 2016

What is your teaching specialty: Technique, technique, technique! Oh, and beautiful lines.

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