Karry Summers is an internationally ranked pole dancer who teaches all over the world. She has been pole dancing since 2008 and is the 2017 Australian Pole Series winner, 2 x Miss Pole Dance NZ & runner up in the 2nd Pole World Cup. Teaching skills in a safe & progressive manner is second nature to Karry from her years of gymnastics coaching.

Tash been pole dancing since 2013 and instantly fell in love with it. She fell in love with how fun fitness can be, how supportive and welcoming the people are and how much confidence it can give you. Coming from no dance or gymnastics background, Tash is the perfect example to show that pole dancing and aerial arts is for anyone! She has a special enthusiasm for planches and drops!

Libi started Pole three years ago after a work do dare. Her two workmates didn’t turn up to the class on the appointed day so Libi went on her own. She understands how your first class is exciting and maybe a bit scary. Libi was hooked on aerials from the start - front hook, back hook, hook n roll and loves to see other people get hooked on aerials too. Libi is so excited about teaching at Altitude and sharing with you her love of movement and dance wrapped up in the thrill and fun that is aerials. Oh, and fabulous shoes!

Being intrigued by an aerial show, Ines decided to give pole dancing a go back in 2014. She quickly discovered that it was not only a fun type of exercise but had a lot more to offer. After moving to NZ, Ines joined Altitude Pole where she discovered her love for lyra and aerial silks. Since then, Ines has performed at several showcases demonstrating her passion for aerial hoop. She would love her students to experience the world of aerials, growing physically and mentally stronger and being surrounded by a super supportive community you can always count on.

I joined Altitude in October 2020 after finishing my competitive swimming career and being bored of the gym. I wanted to do something fun that would keep me active. Little did I know that Altitude would seriously change my life. I was quickly addicted to the classes and started hoop as well a few months in. I was fortunate enough to join the sales team in March of this year and have loved being able to welcome all the new students into the studio and the awesome community. Being at Altitude has helped me love myself more and more everyday and I can't wait to help new students on their journey in pole/aerials.

Violet has always had a love of being in the air, after trying to find the best way through rock climbing, snowboarding, and cheer-leading she discovered aerials in 2015. Instructing since early 2019, she loves seeing her students' confidence grow as they discover all the amazing things their bodies are capable of. Violet has a particular passion for partner work (on and off the ground) and is a self-confessed fitness nerd; with a Masters of Sport Science to prove it.

Stacey joined Altitude a couple of years ago, starting with pole and following with aerial hoop 6 months later. Stacey has found that pole gave her more confidence than ever before, this has encouraged her bubbly personality to shine and allows her to share her passion for pole and hoop with those around her! Teaching both pole and aerial hoop allows her to share in the success and progress that her students achieve in each and every class!

Ruby has been with us since 2016, starting off with silks, she then took the plunge into pole and now dabbles in aerial hoop too! But fair to say that silks is her one true love (shhh don't let hoop and pole know)! She's competed in NZAPP 2018, Miss Lyra 2019 and 2020, along with performing in 8 Altitude showcases (so far)! Ruby has also completed the professional Paper Doll Militia Silks Teacher Training course in 2018. And of course, multiple victories in the inaugural (and only) Altitude Bake Off

in 2017.

Nicole started her pole and aerials journey in June 2020 and has completely fallen in love with the art form! She loves the confidence and feeling that pole and aerials gives and is always super excited to share her enthusiasm with others! No stranger to the dance industry, she has a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Musical Theatre and has trained in many styles of dance including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and more. Nicole is super excited to share her love and passion with the Altitude family!

Petra joined Altitude in 2018 with the hopes of becoming stronger and meeting new people. It became a safe space to appreciate the abilities of her body, to train new skills and to make friends in the process. ⁠⁠After trying all of the apparatuses in the studio she fell in love with the soft silks. She loves creating combos that have a dramatic flair. Her next goal is to share her love through teaching. She hopes to create a supportive and cheerful atmosphere for all who join her classes.⁠

⁠Gail was first introduced to Altitude in 2018 after watching a friend perform at a showcase. Amazed by all the talent on stage she then tried out a FRIYAY event and was instantly hooked. ⁠⁠She enjoys how great of a workout Pole and Aerials is and being able to tell a story through movement. The Altitude community has helped her to grow into a stronger version of herself (physically and mentally) and she is so excited to help other students achieve the same!⁠⁠Gail couldn't imagine a life now without the studio and all the friends she's met along the way. You'll always see her upside down with a smile on her face!⁠

Maqui is a professional dancer and circus artist with more than 10 years of experience. She has gained her Diploma in Commercial Dance from Te Auaha Institute of Creativity in 2020 and her Bachelors Degree! She has trained in various disciplines over the years, including gymnastics, figure skating, and multiple styles of dance, but then found herself falling in love with pole dancing and the aerial arts! #dancequeen⁠

Mel discovered pole in 2018 and quickly fell in love. She was stoked to join the Altitude family when she moved to Christchurch at the end of 2020, and soon added silks to her list of passions.

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Despite her quiet nature, Mel adores being on stage – especially when there’s glitter or feathers involved. She’s performed at showcases, NZAPP, Pole Inferno, Pole Stars and Pole Artistry Grand Masters.

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Mel loves the inclusive environment of the pole and aerials community, and the way that everyone’s unique strengths and talents are celebrated. She’s looking forward to helping her students develop theirs.

Laura found her passion for pole at Altitude in 2012 and has competed in NZ, Australia and the UK. She won NZAPP's expert category in 2016 and has spent the last 3 years abroad training with lots of well known names. She is X-pert 1-2 trained, level 2 gym instructor qualified and is flexibility goals!

I started at Altitude in February 2020 and, like most of you, I soon became addicted to all things pole and aerials. It has been and continues to be the most exciting and rewarding journey of my life, and it has made me feel at home in a foreign country. I'm absolutely ecstatic about joining the instructors team and to be helping other Altitudians' on their aerials journey!

Nicole started her pole dancing journey at Altitude in September 2018. Having been a dancer and a cheerleader since she was young, it wasn't difficult for her to fall in love with pole. She loves all things pole from heels to tricks to flexy moves. She found that pole has not just made her physically stronger but also mentally. She is very enthusiastic and excited to be part of other Altitudians' journey!