POLE & CHOREO INSTRUCTOR

Meet the delightful Andie! Also known as Atomic Tangerine, she first stepped into a pole studio in 2013 and since then she has been dedicated to pole dance.

She has been known to absolutely light up the stages of Pole Stars and NZAPP with routines woven around interesting and quirky themes. Each of her performances at Pole Stars has earned her a sash with two 1st places and one Runner up.

Andie teaches with a strong focus on strength and technique and loves to see students achieve at all levels. She is also an enthusiastic supporter for student’s own creative flair, encouraging self-exploration and personal style development.

POLE & FLEX COACH

This fit and flexi little gem is sharing her pole and movement knowledge across Pole Levels classes and Flexi sessions!

OWNER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR

One of NZ's most experienced Pole Dancer Instructors, Emma has been in the industry for 13 years, and has been an X-pert certified instructor for 11 years!

With international experience in professional competitions and teaching masterclasses, Emma uses the breadth of her experience to inform her fun and technically-focused class teaching.

As a queer and neurodivergent aerialist, Emma knows how to create a supportive space for all learners!

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POLE & FLOW ANGEL

Flora brings years of experience and an otherworldly flow style to Empire!

MINDFULNESS MENTOR

James brings a welcomingly warm energy to Empire, sharing their expertise in an Unwind and Release class

POLE & CHOREO INSTRUCTOR

The delightful and delicious Katie, also known as Femme Fatale, started pole dancing in 2019 and never looked back. Not only has she gained strength and grace but also an incredible community.

She has competed four times at NZAPP, each time bringing something completely different to the stage. Her style is everything from dramatic Lana Del Ray to “possessed circus baby”.

What excites Katie about teaching is seeing the exact moment when things click and students get the move they were working on. She knows first hand how exciting it is to finally get that nemesis move and loves to help everyone achieve their goals

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CIRCUS ARTST

Laura is a stunningly talented circus artist with a multitude of skills.

A professional performer and instructor, we are so lucky to have Laura’s gorgeous energy in the studio for our hula hoop skills class!

FLOW QUEEN

Maddie May started her pole journey in the clubs 8 years ago, which has heavily influenced her style over the years. With an eclectic dance background, her focus has always been about flow, and moving in a way that feels good in YOUR body.

A musical background has led to a big focus on musicality which she loves to incorporate into her choreography and lessons.

Be it on the pole or on the floor, Maddie loves to slink around wherever she can!

DANCE SPECIALIST

Phoebe brings more than twenty years of experience in an eclectic range of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. She is so excited to help others explore the joy of movement in a safe and friendly environment!

POLE INSTRUCTOR

Already a kickass martial artist before being a pole dancer, this baddie has a black belt!

Her pole passion comes from the individual journey pole takes you on filled with struggles, triumphs, and self discovery. You don’t need to conform or be anyone other than yourself.

V loves that polers lift each other up and cheer for one another - you only need to attend a showcase or competition to hear the difference in a pole crowd!

When teaching, it’s seeing the determination in students that really excites her, particularly when something is taking a little longer to master.

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