Cathy

I started pole at 18 at the one and ONLY studio in my hometown in New Zealand, after a friend dragged me along to a class. From day one, I was completely hooked! I’ve always loved music, movement and dance, but growing up with a very academia-focused upbringing meant I never really had the chance to explore those passions. Pole changed that. It taught me to embrace my body, love myself, and step into my feminine power. When I moved to Melbourne back in 2019, finding a pole studio was at the top of my list, and The Pole Room quickly became my second home. Before becoming an instructor, I worked as an environmental consultant, but eventually took the leap and quit my corporate career to pursue pole dancing full-time. I’ve since gone from student, to instructor, to Studio Manager, and I’m incredibly grateful that a random class at 18 led me here! Pole has transformed my confidence and sense of self, while giving me a space to be creative, expressive and playful. Some of my closest friendships have also come from TPR, which is why it feels like so much more than just a studio — it feels like home.