Bendy Kate is an innovative pole artist, acrobat, aerialist and hand balancer from the UK. She has trained as an acrobat from a young age and being the flyer of an international trio at the age of ten, Bendy was left with exceptional hand balancing skills.

Since beginning pole she has won pole fitness titles across the world and was most recently seen on TV in the UK on Got To Dance. Making it through to the semi-finals, Bendy won the hearts of the judges and audience with her strong and beautiful pole performances, breaking the boundaries of traditional pole dance and changing the negative perceptions towards it.

» Got To Dance Semi-finalist 2012
» World Pole Dance Doubles Runner Up 2011
» Miss Pole Dance UK Doubles Champion 2011
» UK Professional Pole Champion 2011
» Bad Kitty Spins and Tricks Battle Winner 2011

WORKSHOPS
$85 each - 1.5 hours

Numbers are limited. Max 2 per pole. All ability levels can be catered to, so please contact us if you have any questions.

SATURDAY 4 AUGUST

1) 9 - 10:30am Signature Themes & Tricks (Int/Adv)

2) 10:30 - Noon Spins masterclass (Int/Adv)

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST

1) 10 - 11:30am Bendy's Pole Acrobatics (Adv/Elite)

2) 11:30 - 1pm Signature Themes & Tricks (Int/Adv)

MONDAY 6 AUGUST (Public Holiday)

1) 9 - 10:30am Signature Themes & Tricks (Int/Adv)

2) 10:30 - Noon Bendy's Pole Acrobatics (Adv/Elite)

Limited private 1-on-1 & small group bookings available. Contact info@australianpoledance.com to book.

To book spots in any workshops, email info@australianpoledance.com with your NAME/S, WORKSHOP TIME/S and MOBILE NUMBER/S.

Signature Themes & Tricks
Learn the inspiration behind Bendy’s innovative themes and choreography. In this workshop Bendy goes through her theme thought processing prior to performance and gives advice and tips on themes. She will then teach her signature pieces of floorwork, transitions, spins and dance from her main themes; tango, contemporary, mime, cabaret, rag doll and martial arts. This class is ideal for polers of all levels who appreciate the performance and dance aspect behind pole.

Spins Masterclass
Learn Bendy’s signature static and spinning pole spins from her latest performances. In this workshop Bendy will begin with tips and advice on gaining momentum on a static pole. She will then share her favourite static spins including her flare reverse grab, the Chaundy Chair, the phoenix and her graceful repertoire of contemporary spins. Next comes the spinning pole....Bendy will try and increase your trust and confidence with spinning pole (and also give tips to avoid motion sickness!). Then teach you some of her signature spinning pole moves, how to run using a spinning pole, how to transition seamlessly from one spin to another and how to choreograph your spins to the tempo of the music. This class is ideal for polers who love spins and the fluidity of movement in pole routines on both the static and spinning pole and is welcome to all levels!

Bendy’s Pole Acrobatics
In this acrobatic pole workshop Bendy focuses on the gymnastic element behind pole fitness. In this class she will cover her favourite arms only, flexibility and power moves including flag inverts (lever ups), pole cartwheels (both upside down and upright!), back bends (Mexicans) splits and doubles moves! All with step downs, training tips and progressions for each one!  This class is ideal for pole dancers who enjoy watching and executing the more gymnastic pole moves.

Bookings are non-refundable. Bookings are transferrable between friends but APD must be contacted to advise of the name change for the booking.
Times & locations are subject to change but attendees will be contacted in this instance.

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2010 East Meets West Polarity Trixpert

Mat Daniels, Australia
Cirque du Soleil and NICA casting partner

Jamilla Deville, Australia
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Ania Przeplasko, Asia
IPDFA andIPDFC

Adam Davis, Australia

Cirque du Soleil