Australian Pole Training Expo's 2015 Instructors
More APTE instructors will be announced soon
Andrea Ryff
Andrea Ryff is the owner of Achieve Physique pole & fitness in Sydney and the current Australian Pole Champion. She discovered pole just over 5 years ago & has a background in gymnastics and competitive aerobics. She is known for her performance strength, grace & control. As a Personal Trainer and with a background coaching elite gymnastics for 10 years Andrea has extensive experience and knowledge in strength training & fitness and is a well-rounded coach. She is particular when it comes to technique of tricks to ensure a students safety and is an expert at safe spotting for pole & acrobatics. Andrea has always been passionate about fitness and through teaching gets to share her love of pole, fitness & general well being with others. Helping people achieve is what drives her. 2014 Australian Pole Champion | 2014 NSW Pole Championships Runner Up | Pole Theatre South Africa 2014 Pole Art champion | 2014 Pole Candy Professional | 2014 Miss Pole Dance NSW | 2013 Australian Pole Championships professional finalist | 2012 Australian Pole Championships professional finalist | 2012 Australian Pole Fitness Championships professional finalist | X-Pole Ambassador. |
Miss Filly
Hailing from Melbourne, Miss Filly began her pole career at Pole Divas and has been on the competitive circuit since 2010. Since then she has competed in a number of national pole dancing competitions around Australia, most recently being crowned Miss Pole Dance Australia 2015. Her passion for pole dance and her love of teaching has led her style to truly evolve and over time she has become one of Australia’s most unique and inspiring pole performers. Miss Pole Dance Australia SOLO WINNER 2015 Pole And Aerial All Stars 1st Runner Up 2014 Miss Pole Dance Australia Doubles WINNER 2014 Miss Pole Dance Victoria Solo WINNER 2014 Miss Pole Dance Victoria Doubles WINNER 2014 Victorian Pole Championship - Sponsors Choice 2014 Miss Pole Dance Australia Solo Finalist 2014 Australian Pole Championship - Professional 2nd Runner Up (3rd Place) 2013 Miss Pole Dance Australia 2nd Runner Up 2013 (3rd Place) Miss Pole Dance Australia Finalist 2012 Australian Pole Championships - Winner Best Trickster 2012 |
Elizabeth Domazet
APTE NATIONAL COACH
Elizabeth Domazet is the owner/director of the Australian Pole Championships, a national championship that presents some of Australia’s best pole dancers and pole fitness competitors as its entrants. The Australian Pole Championships gives Australian pole dancers the opportunity to compete in a national competition that includes Professional, Amateur, Group and Battle Divisions. Through the Australian Pole Championships Elizabeth introduced four new categories to an Australian pole competition: Best Performer, Best Musical Interpretation, Best Trickster and Best Technique. In addition to judging the Australian Pole Championships, Elizabeth is an international pole dance judge, whose experience includes:
Elizabeth is the owner/director of Aerial Pole Academy; and a registered instructor with the International Pole Dance Fitness Association. She is an advanced pole dance instructor who has trained with many of the world’s best pole dancers and is an experienced pole dance choreographer whose routines have won her students numerous awards. Elizabeth has also trained and performed with Australian dance companies as a contemporary, jazz, classical and tap dancer, as well as coaching gymnastics and instructing aerobics. In her personal life Elizabeth is a mother of three young children.
APTE NATIONAL COACH
Elizabeth Domazet is the owner/director of the Australian Pole Championships, a national championship that presents some of Australia’s best pole dancers and pole fitness competitors as its entrants. The Australian Pole Championships gives Australian pole dancers the opportunity to compete in a national competition that includes Professional, Amateur, Group and Battle Divisions. Through the Australian Pole Championships Elizabeth introduced four new categories to an Australian pole competition: Best Performer, Best Musical Interpretation, Best Trickster and Best Technique. In addition to judging the Australian Pole Championships, Elizabeth is an international pole dance judge, whose experience includes:
- 2011 Australian Capital Pole Championships semi-finals
- Best Of and Sponsors Awards
- 2012 International Pole Championships (IPC) Choreographer of the Year (Hong Kong)
- 2012 Miss Gold Coast Pole Dance
- 2012 World Pole Sport Championships (London)
- 2013 Miss SWA Pole Dance (South West Australia)
- 2013 Victorian Pole Championships (Victoria)
- 2013 South Australian Pole Championships (South Australia)
- 2013 Queensland Pole Championships (Queensland)
- 2013 International Pole Championships (IPC) Semi Finalists
- 2013 Pole Candy (Sydney)
- 2013 International Pole Championships (Singapore)
- 2014 APC state, regional & national finalists (Australia)
- 2014 North NSW Pole Championships (Newcastle)
- 2014 Pole Candy (Sydney)
Elizabeth is the owner/director of Aerial Pole Academy; and a registered instructor with the International Pole Dance Fitness Association. She is an advanced pole dance instructor who has trained with many of the world’s best pole dancers and is an experienced pole dance choreographer whose routines have won her students numerous awards. Elizabeth has also trained and performed with Australian dance companies as a contemporary, jazz, classical and tap dancer, as well as coaching gymnastics and instructing aerobics. In her personal life Elizabeth is a mother of three young children.
