about
We want you to feel strong, confident and happy
Our instructors at The Garden wholly embrace a culture of openness, diversity, body acceptance and shameless sensuality.
We want all students to feel welcome, confident and encouraged by the studio, their instructors and fellow students!
For us, pole dancing has transcended fitness toward a personal journey of empowerment, self-love and acceptance.
our instructors
We each possess our own unique strengths and passion for pole and love sharing these with our students!
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Evie aka Natalia Gemini
With a style that is often described as slinky and sensual, Evie is known for her liquid movement and seamless transitions. Her pole journey began in 2016 and since then, Evie has become well known within the Aotearoa pole community. Evie has graced the stage at numerous shows and competitions over the years, earning many sexy titles along the way!
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Miki aka Miki McNasty
Miki danced out of the womb and has been ridiculously good at being hot ever since. She loves a spreadie almost as much as she loves a swim through straddle, but saves her best talent for helping others grow their confidence both on the pole and in dance. Miki has wowed many crowds under the alias Miki McNasty.
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Emily aka Myley
You're not seeing double! Emily is Evie's twin sister, and occasional doubles partner. A regular in the performance and competition scene, Emily discovered her dance aesthetic when she embraced the broody and seamless Russian Pole dance style. She continues to chip her way toward attaining the ultimate life goal of a "bum-hat". Alas, the chase continues!
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Courtney aka Smoky Quartz
Courtney always loved to workout but could never find something that would make her want to keep going back... Until she found pole. She loves a cheesy, crowdpleasing routine with plenty of booty popping, is a sucker for punishment when it comes to strength conditioning. and is a lover of all things handstands and hand balances.
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Tamera aka Violet
After years of trying different styles of dance, Tamera thought she’d be tripping over her toes forever… until she fell in love with pole. Pole has made her feel empowered, sexy and slightly more coordinated. She’s a sucker for trying any tricks that give the ultimate pole kisses and uses any excuse for a split drop.
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Kate aka Rae Lindley
Kates eventual love of pole was not something she saw coming. Having grown up Tap dancing, she was amazed she could move the rest of her body in unexpected ways. She now thrives on making awkward positions look hot using her bendy back and loves to see students on a high from nailing a trick, transition or from building more confidence in class.
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Alex aka Riley Rayne
Riley materialised from the womb fighting️, which is probably why her dance style combines an aggressive flavour with a slow, slinky movement that only be described as sexy at it's laziest. She loves to break down moves into digestible parts, making pole as effortless as possible by building students confidence through strength they never knew they had.
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Emma aka Jane Jones
Emma fell under pole’s spell after she was mesmerised by a live performance. Armed with booty shorts and a dream, Emma attended her first class and was instantly hooked! Pole allowed Emma to connect her feminine side, learning self love and a passion for twerking in the process. She is busy unlearning a childhood love of karate, which taught her to never point her toes!
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Jess aka Jessica Jayne
Jess trained as a ballerina for 13 years and has always had a passion for dance. After having her three babies, she took a pole class in the hopes it would help her find herself again - and she hasn't stopped since! She has an all out crush on mega high heels and ass shaking magic, and loves working with people from all walks of life to dance their way to self confidence and love.
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Bec aka Bec Noir
Bec started pole as a shy, uncoordinated baby giraffe and was instantly dazzled by flexy tricks, flow, sparkly costumes and heels. Her obsession grew and after performing at various competitions and shows across AUS and NZ, she has settled in Kapiti with her beautiful family. Bec is patient, encouraging and passionate about empowering her students to help their confidence bloom.
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Fran
Francesca is an ex ballet dancer who loves a good frisk. As a teenager she was too shy to go swimming in a bikini, but pole has completely changed her life and you can now find her confidently strutting around the studio. Fran hopes to encourage all of her students to find their sexy side, often with a little help from 00s RnB.
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Fleur
Beginning her pole journey in the Waikato, Fleur was immediately obsessed; combining elements of strength, acrobatics, dance and flexibility. Known for her exceptional flow and seamless spin combos, Fleur is a dream to watch. She loves nurturing her students to develop their own unique style. Fleur has a huge passion for spicy dancing, so get ready to get spicy with this slinky babe!
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Sacha aka Donelle Fatale
Having admired from a distance for some time, Sacha eventually took the plunge and attended her first Pole class alone. She instantly fell in love with the welcoming environment and with the way Pole Dance made her feel stronger and sexier in her skin. Dwelling on the floor is where Sacha finds her flow through wavy legs, heel clacks and the occasional booty pop.
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Abigail aka Millie Michigan
After her breakup with cheerleading, Abigail thought she’d never fall in love again...until she found pole. Pole has given her the biggest confidence boost and the ability to feel sexy. Born unnaturally flexible, Abigail loves any move that makes her look like a pretzel. Desperate to one day reach her goal
of a Rainbow Marchenko.
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Bridget
Known for her expressively fluid style, with a focus on basework and dance, Bridget has over a decade of experience. She loves teaching students of all levels how to create beautiful lines through mesmerising movement.
Bridget has competed throughout NZ, Australia and the UK, including Pole Theatre and Exotic Generation.