Shimmy is a Sydney-based pole dancer and pole instructor.  She is a co-owner of the Pole Dance Academy, in Bondi, Australia.  Shimmy is passionate about teaching. She loves to guide and see the improvement in her students from week to week.
Shimmy is a proud brand ambassador for X-Pole Australia.

Shimmy has performed and competed all over the world, including:

* Miss Pole Dance Australia First Runner Up, 2012
* Australian Pole Championships, winner, group division
* Australia Pole Fitness Championships 2012, Doubles, Winner
* International Pole Championships, Runner Up, Doubles 2012
* World Pole Dance Champsionships 2011, 3rd doubles division
* World Pole Dance Championships Women semi-finalist 2011
* Asia-Pacific Pole Dance Championship 2011 3rd doubles
* Pole Dance Universe finalist 2011
* Miss Pole Dance Australia Finalist 2010
* International Pole Dance Fitness competition semi-finalist 2010
* Miss Pier Hotel winner 2011
* North Shore Pole Princess 2011 2nd
* Mona Vale Pole Princess 2011 2nd
* Northies Pole Princess 2011 2nd place

Shimmy is crazy about pole dancing, handstands, her dog and cat, and animals in general. She's a lover not a fighter, but will fight for what she loves and the people she loves. Shimmy is constantly astounded at how many of the answers to life's questions she has found wrapped around a pole. Shimmy hopes to be pole dancing for as long as she lives, and possibly even longer.

Shimmy also loves to write, and has a blog, Shimmy's Pole Diary, which is published on her website www.michelleshimmy.com, and also at http://shimmypolediary.blogspot.com.au/. Shimmy is a featured blogger on Pole Ranking.

Workshops

 

Friday 16th of May 2014
17.30-19.00
'Spinning Tricks and Combos'
DQ: 400 sek, others: 450 sek
14 spots, 90 min

In this workshop, Shimmy will teach you some cool
combos and tricks to incorporate into your own
performances and training. Shimmy’s signature tricks
include unusual grips, power moves and plenty of
spinning. Shimmy will teach you how to control your
spinning momentum.

Level: intermediate/ advanced
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Friday 16th of May 2014
19.00-20.30
'Twisted Grip & Cup Grip'

DQ: 400 sek, others: 450 sek
14 spots, 90 min

Learn the fundamentals of cup grip and twisted grip
spins, combos, lifts and holds. Shimmy will teach you
her signature strength training progression, to help you
develop your strength for the elusive Twisted Grip and
Cup Grip Dead Lifts! We will work on aerial
handsprings, phoenixes on the spinning pole, Ayeshas
and much more.
Shimmy will teach you how to progress from a twisted
grip to cup and true grip.

Level : intermediate/ advanced
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PRIVATE LESSONS
1 on 1. 60 min. Price: 995 sek
16th of May 2014

There are different times available to get in touch with the booking. Take your chance to get private help with tricks and new ideas.
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SEMI – PRIVATE LESSONS
2 on 1. 60 min. Price: 650 sek / person
16th of May 2014

There are different times available to get in touch with the booking. Take your chance to get private help with tricks and new ideas.

 

All bookings are conclusive.