As Instructors, our aim is to make your aerial fitness a comfortable, safe and fun place where you can develop your fitness and confidence. Take the time now to be introduced to your instructors.
Peta (Studio Manager)
Peta is our Studio Manager and has been hanging around VertiGal since it opened. Nothing makes her happier than watching students grow and progress.
She has competed many times in the Miss Pole competition, and won first place runner up in 2017. She has trained all over the world and loves performing.
She is also a Silks and Lyra instructor and qualified fitness trainer.
Angela
Angela (Ange) first found her love of pole dance in 2008. She is a qualified fitness instructor, has been teaching pole fitness for 11 years and has competed in doubles competitions with her pole wife (Peta) as one part of Brides of the Damned .
Angela has attended pole workshops and master-classes with some of the world’s best pole dancers and is very passionate about her chosen hobby. She also teaches Lyra.
She loves meeting new people and finds it rewarding to teach others and help them achieve their goals.
Pole fitness has helped Angela to build strength, coordination, flexibility and it is a fun way to get fit and stay in shape!
Jess
Jess started poling six years ago with her sister.
She enjoys the strength and flexibility that pole has given as well as building new friendships and interests.
She is passionate about creating fun and challenging routines and testing her flexibility in new tricks!
She also loves seeing people achieve their goals and build their self confidence through pole dancing.
Jess also regularly teaches very popular routine classes and is a Lyra instructor.
Claire
Claire has been pole dancing on and off for many years.
Fitness is a big part of Claire’s life and in addition to pole dancing she loves rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), going to the gym and has recently started dabbling in silks.
Claire understands what it is like to try a new activity and has a very gentle and nurturing approach to to teaching pole.
Renny
Rhiannon (Renny) fell in love with pole back in 2016 at VertiGal and has been addicted ever since.
From climbing trees and hanging around upside down a lot as a kid, the transition to climbing and pole tricks came naturally to her, though the dancing side did not come as easily. Still, she enjoys all aspects of pole.
Renny loves all things tricks, flips and bendy things and loves to dabble in some doubles with her pole bestie, Rachel.
Renny loves the strength and confidence that comes with doing pole and is excited to take this new step, which is as an instructor at VertiGal.
Erin
Erin started pole at VertiGal in 2018 and has been in love with it since the first class.
The strength and flexibility that she has gained through pole has helped her confidence both in and outside of class.
Erin is passionate about learning new things and teaching students in the most positive and encouraging environment possible, she loves seeing students succeed and is dedicated to helping the best she can.
Pole has been such a rewarding pathway for Erin and she can’t wait to share it with you in class!
Linda
Linda has been part of the VertiGal family since VertiGal opened in 2011.
She is a keen rock climber, but her interest in aerial arts has quickly taken over her spare time.
She loves that it is super fun and feels more like playing, rather than working out.
The social aspect is also a highlight for her. Linda has two daughters that are often with her at the studio, both love to have a spin and be mum’s little doubles partner.
