Meet Our Exceptional Instructors – Masters of Movement and Passion

  • Alexa

    With a background of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, Alexa has always been fond of the combination of artistry and athleticism of these sports. In University, Alexa joined the contemporary and jazz dance club, Dance Art, and performed on both local and international stages (e.g. Sibu and Macau International Dance Festival). Fast forward to 2021, Alexa took her first Pole course at SLAP Dance Studio, where her love and passion for the aerial arts grew with every skill and apparatus learned. Today in MAD, Alexa wishes to share her love for this art form to help students to reach their goals or just wants to have fun.

  • Amanda

    Amanda has been a pole-fitness enthusiast since 2015, specializing in floorwork and low flow. She loves exploring other disciplines, including competitive cheerleading for three years in Switzerland and jiu-jitsu in her free time. Passionate about teaching, Amanda shares her knowledge of pole fitness by fostering a safe and nurturing environment where others can explore and enjoy different forms of movement.

  • Anna

    Coming soon.

  • Arina

    Arina, a former competitive gymnast, discovered pole as a way to reignite the thrill and sense of accomplishment she once felt in gymnastics. The excitement of mastering new tricks and the challenge of pushing her limits quickly turned into a passion. As a lover of bendy tricks and splits, Arina incorporates gymnastics drills and movements to build strength and flexibility while helping students progress safely.

  • Azi

    An educator at heart, Azi discovered her passion for pole in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since. With a background that includes dabbling in adult gymnastics, she brings a unique blend of strength and grace to her craft. Azi’s dedication and talent shone through when she placed 3rd in Exotic Generation Greece, showcasing her mastery in hardstyle pole – a niche that perfectly captures her bold, dynamic energy. Whether performing or teaching, Azi’s mission is to inspire others to embrace their strength and creativity through pole.

  • Carissa

    Carissa has always been physically active, with a keen interest in mobility, strength, and skill work. As pole is the perfect combination of all three, it instantly captured her attention. She is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher who teaches yoga, mobility, and strength in fitness studios, 1-on-1 sessions, international apps, and to corporate clients such as Nike, Glow Yoga Festival, Conrad, and Oriental Remedies Clinic. Her background has allowed her to not only pick up aerial skills quickly, but also help students find specialised drills.

  • Cecilia

    Coming soon.

  • Charmaine

    Charmaine has been immersed in the movements of ballet and gymnastics since the age of 7, and participated and nurtured herself in other performing arts, such as Drama, Choir, Concert Band, and Brazilian Percussion performances over the years. She also attained the XPERT Pole 1 & 2 certification in March 2023. It was not until her first pole dance trial in 2018 at SLAP Dance Studio that her passion for dance was reignited. She was mesmerized by the myriad of tricks and genres that could be blended with the pole. She began her pole training at Physipole Carlton in Melbourne for 2 years before joining SLAP Dance Studio in Singapore in 2020. After 1.5 years of training, she became an instructor at SLAP Dance Studio. Currently, after 10 months of freelance instructing, she is with MAD Collection, specializing in pole tricks, dance, chair dance, floor dance, aerial hoop, and providing nutritional advice.

  • Chia

    Chia began her dance journey at the age of 4, starting with Chinese dance under the Beijing Dance Academy. While she had to put dance on pause during her teenage years, she finds herself drawn back to dance again and again - be it trying street styles in university or taking up reggaeton classes during her study exchange. After dabbling with various dance genres, she finally found pole in 2021 and fell in love with how it's a perfect blend of sports and arts. Chia is also a diabolo coach and has represented Singapore in the 2018 Taiwan Citizens Sports Games 全民运动会.

  • Crystal

    Crystal discovered the world of aerial arts in November 2022. Immediately captivated by the art form's beauty and strength, aerial hammock, in particular, won her heart with its grace and elegance.

    Coming from a background without any prior dance experience, Crystal believes she can offer a fresh and relatable perspective to students who are also stepping into the aerial world for the first time. She emphasises building confidence through the art form and wants to ensure that every student feels supported and encouraged to progress at their own pace. Passionate about making aerial arts accessible to everyone, Crystal believes that it can be a discipline for all.

  • Danni

    Danni, your movement guru with over a decade of groove and teaching under her belt. She’s all about mixing the perfect moves with a whole lot of fun. Low flows and sneaky transitions? Those are her secret sauce for turning dance into a thrilling adventure. But here’s the real deal: Danni knows that to become an amazing dancer, you need a rock-solid technique. With her step-by-step guidance, you’ll master the basics and refine your skills, building your dance journey on a strong foundation. And when she’s not showing gravity who’s boss on the pole, you’ll often catch her pulling off gravity-defying handstands. Danni’s energy and passion are contagious, and she’s here to make your dance experience not just a class but an exciting escapade!

  • Eva

    Coming soon.

  • Fiona

    Fiona began her Classical Ballet training under the Royal Academy of Dance from a young age of 8 years old. She received her pre-tertiary education at School of the Arts, Singapore, where she trained in contemporary and ballet and graduated with an international baccalaureate Diploma. Fiona joined T.H.E Second Company as an apprentice in 2013 after training under distinguished artist, Silvia Yong. She further pursued her dance education with Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA), practicing diverse movement disciplines and graduated with a BFA degree. Fiona then moved on into her teaching career as a Classical Ballet Instructor since 2018.

  • Hani

    Hani took her first pole dance class in January 2022, inspired by the strength and grace of the art. With no prior dance experience, she views pole as an avenue for self-expression and exploration of movement, deepening her understanding of the body and building confidence. As a special education teacher of more than 10 years, she encourages others and seeks innovative ways to teach, looking forward to sharing her experiences and insights with those around her.

  • Jasmine

    Jasmine established herself as a professional pole dancer and choreographer for over a decade. She was the founding member of Bobbi’s Pole Dance Studio Singapore, the world’s foremost Pole Dance studio from Australia and the creator of the annual Miss Pole Dance Australia competition.

    Jasmine has also performed with independent dance companies and choreographers in Asia. Her performances include the inaugural Youth Olympics Games Opening Ceremony 2010, the W!LD RICE annual fundraising gala 2009 and the Asian Pole Summit 2008.

  • Jo

    Jo discovered the world of pole dancing in September 2021 and was instantly captivated.

    Despite having no prior dance experience, she constantly seeks out opportunities to learn directly from world-class dancers throughout her pole dancing journey. This exposure allowed her to absorb unique movements and teaching techniques, enriching her own practice. Pole dancing has transformed her perspective on her body, shifting her focus to what it can do rather than how it looks. It has become her avenue to express both sensuality and strength. She is eager to share her journey and help students discover the same appreciation and empowerment.

  • Kellie

    Kellie is committed to aging strong in mind, body and soul. She has been in the medtech industry for 30 years and is a registered nurse, physical fitness trainer, yoga, pole and lyra instructor. She embarked on pole dancing 5 years ago in an aim to ‘lift herself’ after a serious illness and have since successfully helped herself and many women in weight and menopause management. She is acutely aware of clinical conditions and her expertise lies in customized strength and flexibility conditioning and also highly experienced in training specially-abled persons.

  • Kim May

    Kim May’s journey from early dance training to discovering pole dance reflects her love for dance, movement, fitness, and self-expression. She received the Most Popular award at Bobbi’s Pole Studio Singapore Amateur Night in 2014 and has participated in many performances for events like the Singapore Night Festival, underscoring her talent and commitment to the art. She went on to explore new vertical dance forms like aerial silks and hammocks and now shares her love and experience in aerial sport and dance with others.

  • Kim Z

    Kim Z has loved dancing and movement as a little girl. She was a Latin ballroom dancer in university, and took her first pole dancing class at age 25 – she never looked back and is still in love with pole dancing today. Beside pole, she is also trained in aerial hoops, hammock, and silks. Her motto is “Nothing is ever impossible if you set your heart to it”. She loves sharing her passion for movement and dance through teaching, and aims to help her students do the same.

  • Kumiko

    Kumiko began her dance journey at age 10 with modern ballet, then explored gymnastics as a teenager, followed by jazz dance where she had multiple opportunities performing on stage in Japan.

    In 2015, she stumbled upon pole dancing, and it instantly captivated her with its blend of athleticism and artistry.

    Alongside pole dance, she is passionate about calisthenics, mobility training, holding a Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)®️ Certification. She wishes to share her love for movement and help others discover their strength and creativity on the pole.

  • Leron

    Leron’s passion for dance began during her university years, where she actively participated in various dance activities. She was introduced to pole dance in 2011 and has been actively learning and teaching ever since. Her love for movement soon led her to explore the world of aerial arts, where she was exposed to various apparatus such as silks, hoop, and trapeze. After a brief hiatus from 2017 to 2021, Leron returned to the community, eager to share her journey and the knowledge she has gained with others. She is now teaching Pole, Hoop, Silks, Aerial Pole, Hammock in MAD and Aerial Arts Collective.

  • Maegan

    Maegan’s passion for movement was sparked in her childhood years through dance, particularly through her 6 years taking ballet classes. Though her journey took a pause, the flame reignited in 2021 when she discovered the world of aerial arts. Despite initial challenges like lacking prior strength experience (she struggled with passing inclined pull-ups for NAPFA), her determination and resilience propelled her forward. Specialising in Hammock and Hoop, she now channels her experiences into inspiring students, sharing her love for aerial arts and empowering others on their own transformative journeys.

  • Mary

    With a lifelong passion for movement, Mary has been exploring dance, yoga and joyful self-expression since her teen years. She discovered pole dance in 2020 and quickly fell in love with its blend of strength, fluidity, and dynamism. As a certified yoga instructor, Mary brings her expertise in body awareness and alignment to pole dancing, empowering students to build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Her approach emphasizes safe, sustainable practices, allowing students to progress and excel while enjoying the artistry and power of pole dance.

  • Tricia

    Coming soon.

  • Zoey

    Zoey started her dance journey in the world of ballet. Over the years, her journey unfolded across a diverse array of genres, including Lyrical, Contemporary, Chinese Dance, Hip Hop, and Street Jazz. She has graced esteemed stages, including the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF), Super 24, SEA Games, and Chingay. In 2021, Zoey discovered pole dancing—an art form that beautifully merges strength, elegance, and unapologetic confidence. She hopes to empower others through movement and self-expression, where the pole becomes your canvas for unparalleled self-discovery. Embracing new heights, she has also started exploring other aerial apparatuses such as the hoop!