Our Catz

OWNER & INSTRUCTOR

Shayla has been dancing for over 18 years in a variety of styles including hip hop, jazz, belly dance, aerial silks, zumba, burlesque, lap dance, twerk and of course pole. Shayla started teaching in 2011 and has been the owner of Pole Catz Tweed Heads since 2012. Shayla has successfully completed her Certificate 3 in fitness, a Community Coach Training Program and most recently Ecole De Pole Beginner- Advanced Pole Master Training Courses. She has performed at both private and public events all over the Gold Coast and has been a part of the opening of Queensland’s Floorplay competition the past 4 years running. Most recently Shayla choreographed and performed in the opening alongside her students for Pole Expressions competition 2023.

INSTRUCTOR - TWERK

Megan first started dancing when she walked through the doors at Pole Catz in 2013. She has been Twerk instructor with advanced and beginner twerk classes since 2015. Megan was a finalist in the Floorplay competition 3 years running and has also competed in double pole competition where she has placed third at Pole Expressions, first place at Hunter Valley Pole Perfection and second place at Queensland Championships. Megan has also received the judges choice award at ROAR pole completion as a solo performer.

INSTRUCTOR - BURLESQUE & HEELS

Dee started Burlesque dancing at Pole Catz in 2014 when looking for a way to keep fit and stay active. Dee says it was love at first sight and has been at the studio ever since. After being a student for almost 2 years, she then took over the role as Instructor in 2016 and has loved watching each student progress and learn to love their bodies over the years.

Dee has also been a part of Burlesque Dolls Australia where she has performed in 8 Burlesque shows on the Gold Coast. She has also performed her own solo acts and in 2019, she competed in her first competition, Floorplay.

Dee loves empowering women to be proud of their bodies no matter what size or shape and believes that Burlesque is an amazing way to express inner beauty.

INSTRUCTOR - SEXY FLOW

Ayesha dabbled in different styles of dancing when she was younger but nothing really stuck. In 2015 Ayesha joined Pole Catz and fell in love with pole and started teaching in 2017.

Since then, she has taken to the competition scene and has been awarded first place in the Catz division at Roar, second runner up for the doubles division at Pole Expressions, first runner up for doubles at QPC, first place for doubles at Hunter Valley Pole Competition and first place at New South Wales Pole Sport Championship.

Ayesha believes that when you feel sexy, you look sexy. Whether it’s wearing a baggy T-shirt or lingerie. Whatever it is that makes you feel good, shines through.

INSTRUCTOR - BEGINNER POLE & BIKINI BOOTCAMP

Sarah has been dancing with Pole Catz for 8 years and has been teaching since 2020. She has danced since she was a toddler and has done a mix of gymnastics and aerial sports for most of her life.

Sarah is currently studying her Cert 3 & 4 in fitness. She is very passionate about strength training which shows in her Pole dance style.

Sarah enjoys teaching her students an array of strength and conditioning exercises to help with injury prevention, muscle growth, coordination and self empowerment.

INSTRUCTOR - BEGINNER POLE

Rhi started at Pole Catz in July 2019 when she joined her first beginner pole and twerk class. Prior to this, she danced for 12 years doing various styles from contemporary, jazz and hip-hop. Rhi loves all things pole and dance, especially exotic and dynamic pole.

Rhi jumped into the competition scene in 2023 as a solo and doubles performer. She has been announced as a finalist for Floorplay 2023, Pole Expressions 2023, Pole Expressions Crews 2023 and has also had the privilege to perform in the opening act for Pole Expressions 2023 representing Pole Catz.

Rhi loves to help others achieve their goals, gain confidence and feel empowered, all whilst having fun and making new friends.