Womens Division
Carlie Hunter
Carlie Hunter
Carlie Hunter has been pole dancing since May of 2005 and is the head Instructor and Owner of Adelaide studio The Pole Boutique. Carlie’s main focus in pole dancing is to become an ambassador for both the entertainment and fitness side of pole dancing and hopes to educate people in the benefits and truths about the sport. Carlie enjoys all styles of pole dance is better known for her “Granny routine” which has put her up for the Choreographer of the year award to be announced at IPC in 2012. Carlie holds several titles; in 2011 alone she was 2012 Miss Pole Dance Australia Doubles Champion, 2012 Miss Pole Dance Australia 1st Runner up, 2012 Miss Pole Dance SA and The Australian Capital Pole Championships Champion. Carlie is also a finalist in the doubles division of the 2012 International Pole Championships where she also gained entry into the singles division. Carlie will be performing at this year’s L.A pole convention and has also been invited to compete at the World Pole Sports Championships in London. Carlie’s other achievements include 3rd and 4th place in the Women’s Freestyle at the Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships in 2011 and 2010 and is Miss Pole Dance SA 2011 and 2007.
“I am disappointed to announce that due to injury and personal circumstances i will be withdrawing from the A.P.F.C. Although I am unable to compete I give my full support to the competition and it’s competitors and wish everyone the best of luck. Thank you, Carlie Hunter”
Miss Bailey Hart
Bailey has 6 years experience with 3 years as an instructor. Bailey represents Suzie Q Pole Studio in New South Wales. Bailey loves Pole Fitness because it gives her a sense of achievement through her teaching and mastering extremely difficult tricks and allows her to be creative. Bailey’s titles include IPC Semi-Finalist 2012 and Top 25 of IPC, 1st runner up at ACPC, MPDA Finalist 2012 and Pole Candy Semi-Pro Pole dance Champion 2011.
Congratulations Bailey!
Gemma
Gemma
Gemma is part owner of G Force Pole and Fitness in New South Wales. Gemma has 4 years experience and finds pole fitness challenging, empowering and beautiful to watch. Gemma won 3rd place at APDC Classic Pole Division 2011 and 2nd place in Pole Stars.
Congratulations Gemma!
Maddie Schonstein
Maddie
Maddie is a Pole instructor at The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales and has 6 years experience. Maddie believes Pole Fitness makes her feel strong and empowered. Maddie’s titles include 3rd place in ACPC and 1st place in Pole dancing Universe Public Competition. Maddie will also be competing in the Open Pairs Division.
Well done Maddie!
Bunni
Bunni has 3 years experience and is an instructor from The Pole Dance Academy also. Bunni loves Pole Fitness because it combines her favourite elements of classical and contemporary dance with the limits and challenges of pure fitness and flexibility. Bunni holds several titles including Finalist in the ACPC and Miss Pin Up Australia 2011. She also is competing in the Open pairs Division of APFC.
Congratulations Bunni!
Miss Filly
Miss Filly is an instructor at Pole Divas in Victoria and has 3 and a half years experience. Miss Filly believes that Pole Artistry is reaching new heights everyday and thinks the world should know how creative, strong and determined both female and male pole athletes can be. Miss Filly has won several titles including 2nd Runner up in MPDV 11/12 and MPDV Doubles Champions 10/11 and 11/12.
Congratulations Filly!
Joanna
Joanna has 3 and half years experience and is a Pilates Instructor and studio owner from Western Australia. Joanna loves Pole Fitness as it is a combination of her passion for dance, fitness, strength, beautiful body lines, physical challenges and the connection of body and mind. Joanna’s titles include MPDWA 2010/11 and MPDA Finalist in 2010.
Welcome aboard Joanna!
Shimmy
Shimmy a Pole Instructor with 5 years experience is representing The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales. Michelle is also competing in the Open Pairs Division with Matty Shields. Shimmy says Pole Fitness is all she thinks about day and night and loves the power moves in Pole. Shimmy has many titles including 3rd in the Worlds Doubles, 2nd in Pole universe Amateur Division and 2rd in APD Doubles Division.
Congratulations Shimmy!
Leah
Leah is representing Pole Fitness Australia from Queensland, has four years experience in Pole Fitness. Leah believes that Pole Fitness is a great sport which combines strength, flexibility, fitness and dance into one. Leah was a finalist in the Open Pairs Division of APDC 2010 and came 3rd in MPDQLD in 2011.
Congratulations Leah!
Lou Landers
Lou Landers
Lou is Studio Manager and Pole Instructor at Pole Divas in Melbourne, Victoria and has 5 years experience. Lou enjoys showing her passion for dance and fitness on the Pole. Lou has competed in many competitions including MPDV 08/09/10 &11 and MPDA 08/10/11 and is the reigning MPDV.
Well done Lou!
Gracie – Wildcard Entrant
Gracie
Gracie is a Pole, Hoop and Dance Instructor from Pole Divas in Melbourne, Victoria who has 2 years experience in Pole Fitness. Gracie believes Pole Fitness has changed her life, making both her mind and body stronger. Gracie has competed in MPDV 2011.
Welcome aboard Gracie!
Mens Division
Benji
Benji
Benji, who is a stuntman, has been poling for 9 months and is from The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales. Benji loves Pole Fitness because it gives him the strength and muscle control required for his stunt career. He is looking forward to showcasing his skills on a National level.
Congratulations Benji!
Luke Quadrio
Luke
Luke Quadrio is an Acrobat and an Acrobatic Coach from Queensland. He has over 2 years experience on Chinese Pole and has been practising Pole Fitness for 2 months. Luke loves Pole Fitness because of the amazing supportive Pole Community and the opportunites it has to take you all around the world.
Well done Luke!
Callan
Callan
Callan is a Pole instructor at Pol-arise Newcastle in New South Wales, where he has been teaching for nearly a year. He has performed in the Asia Pacific PDC and the Newcastle Championship.
Congratulations Callan!
Matty Sheilds
Matty Shields
Matty represents The Pole Dance Academy and is a nurse from New South Wales. You would have seen Matty perform on Australia’s Got talent and at Pole Reflections. Matty has over two years experience on the Pole. Matty finds Pole Fitness liberating.
Well done Matty!
Open Pairs
Bella and Phoenix
Bella and Pheonix
Bella and Phoenix are representing Bella’s Studio in New South Wales. Bella is the owner of Bella’s Pole Studio and has been doing pole for 4 years, her titles include First runner up in Pole Candy 2009 and 2011 Finalist of APDC Open Pairs. Phoenix, who has been poling for 2 years, is a senior instructor at Bella’s Pole Studio and won 2nd place in Pole Dance Academy’s Showcase “Las Vegas” Competition.
Congratulations ladies!
Bunni and Delilah
Bunni and Delilah
Bunni and Delilah are representing The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales. Bunni, a Pole dance Instructor has been doing pole for 3 years, Bunni has been a finalist in many pole competitions including 3rd place in ACPC 2011 with Delilah. Delilah a student of PDA has been doing Pole Fitness for over 2 years.
Well done ladies!
‘Eleve ‘
Eleve represent Pole Fitness Australia in Queensland. Eleve consist of Hannah, who is a Pole Fitness Instructor and Kitchen Designer and Danni, also a Pole Fitness Instructor and Circuit Coach. The ladies won third place in the doubles division at Pole Candy Amateur Competition 2011.
Congratulations ladies!
Maddie & Benji
Maddie and Benji
Maddie & Benji are also representing The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales. Benji a stuntman, who has been poling for 9 months, has won Mr Winter Wonderland Amateur Competition. His partner Maddie is a Pole Instructor at PDA and childcare worker. Maddie’s titles include 3rd place in ACPC and 1st place in Pole dancing Universe Public Competition.
Congratulations to our first mixed pair!
Enchanted
Enchanted are from the Pole Gym in Queensland. Enchanted are both Pole Fitness Instructors with 5 and 3 years experience each. Their numerous titles include, 1st place in Pole Candy’s Semi-Pro Division 2011, 1st place Open Pairs in APPDC 2011 and are finalists in IPC 2012.
Congratulations Enchanted!
Shimmy and Matty Shields
Shimmy and Matty
Shimmy and Matty represent The Pole Dance Academy in New South Wales. Shimmy a Pole Instructor with 5 years experience and Matty a nurse, who has been Poling for 2 years have won many titles including 3rd in the World’s Doubles & 3rd in APD Doubles together as well as holding many individual titles.
Congratulations Shimmy and Matty!
Leanne and Zoe – Wildcard Entrant
Leanne and Zoe
Leeanne and Zoe have over 4 years pole experience each and are representing M Pole in NSW. Both ladies are Pole Instructors and their duo came runner up in Doubles in both the Newcastle Pole Dancing Championship and ACPC 2011.
Congratulations ladies!
Acrobatic
Luke Quadrio
Luke is an Acrobat and an Acrobatic Coach, a freelance performer from Queensland. He has over 2 years experience on Chinese Pole and has been practising Pole Fitness for 2 months. Luke says he loves pole fitness because it’s a fantastic discipline for physical well being and hopes to inform more people about poling and overcome their narrow views.
Well done Luke!
Skye Gellman
Skye is a Circus Performer with 8 years experience in Acrobatic Pole representing National Institute of Circus Australia in Melbourne, Victoria. Skye has been a circus performer for over 16 years. He describes Pole as his obsession and the thing that gives meaning in his life.
Congratulations Skye
Duncan West
Duncan will make his awaited come back performance at the APFC. A fire fighter from New South Wales, Duncan has 3 years experience in Chinese Pole. A feature performer in the collation of World Class Pole Athletes, Duncan was chosen to perform at Pole Reflections in 2011.
(Due to Duncan’s serious knee injury sustained at Pole reflections he has provided the following proviso – “Duncan has every plan to attend and compete in the championships, however, if his recovery does not progress as expected he may be forced to retract his place in the competition at a later date”)
Congratulations Duncan and great to have you back!
“Duncan West would like to today, regretfully inform everyone that after extensive consultation with his surgeon and physiotherapist that he will not be able to compete in the first Australian Pole Fitness Championships. “After each training session, I was limping for around three days and having some rather interesting problems straightening my leg due to floating scar tissue blocking the joint. Both my surgeon and physio have advised me not to push my luck; as pole places a lot of twisting and separating forces on the knee and that really, I should be concentrating on the rehabilitation exercises rather than risking everything for an early return to performance.”
He would also like to take this opportunity to wish the best of luck to all those that are competing and to wish the organisers all the best with what should be a fabulous night of pole entertainment. The work put into these events is not inconsequential and should never be taken for granted.”
Liz Kajko – Wildcard Entrant
Liz Kajko
Liz is a student at the National Institute of Circus based in Melbourne, Victoria. A Circus performer, Liz has 2 years experience on the Chinese Pole.
Congratulations Liz!
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