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MEET THE TEAM
Virginia Draghi
Founder & Head Coach
(She/her)
Virginia's first encounter with pole was in 2010 in her home country, Italy, and it was love at first spin.
Her busy job schedule as a stage hand in the music business kept her from training pole seriously, but when she moved in Canada in 2011, she decided to fully commit to it.
After years of training in 2015 she entered her first competition and placed 3rd in the Semi Pro division at the Canadian Pole Fitness Championship.
But this was just the start.
Since then, Virginia developed her signature pole style, which she taught to hundreds of students in her hometown Winnipeg, and across Canada;
Her passion for pole space from Pole Sport, to Artistic pole, Low Flow and Floorwork, and all in between.
Virginia is an endorsed IPSF coach and certified IPSF judge. She also judged numerous Pole Sport Organization competitions.
In 2021, Virginia decided it was time to take her love for pole a step further and founded Pole’s [R]evolution.
Certifications and training
Vertical Dance Pole Fitness training (beginner)
Vertical Dance Pole Fitness training (intermediate)
Vertical Dance Pole fitness training (advanced)
IPSF Certified Judge (2016-Current)
IPSF Pole sports Coach (Current)
IPSF Code of points certification
IPSF Anatomy, Physiology and biomechanics certification
CPR/AED/First Aid certificate (current)
Awards:
3rd Place Canadian Pole Sports Championship 2021(Pole Sport, Elite Senior Women)
1st place PSO Pisces 2021 Artistic Level 5 (Pro Division)
2nd Place PSO Scorpio 2020 Championship Level 5 (Pro division)
2nd place PSO Canada East Championship 2019 Level 5 (Pro division)
1st place PSO Canada East Championship 2018 Junior/ Senior Level 4
4th Place Vertical Love 2016 Pro
3rd place 2015 CPFC semi pro
Shows and collaborations:
2021: Cast in Street Circus production: “Dead of Winter”
2016: Cast in Frostbite Circus production: “Heartache Hotel”
2015: Cast in Frostbite Circus production: “The Prism Cabaret”
2014: Featured in Trouser Mouth music video “Big Ass Truck”
2014: Cast in Frostbite Circus production: “The Blacksmith’s ball”
Accomplishment as coach:
Thong Pham:
1st Place PSO Canada West 2019 Championship level 2
1st Place Canadian Pole Sports Championship 2021 (Pole sport Amateur Senior Men)
Anna Muzaleva
1st Place PSO Scorpio 2020 Down To Flow Level 1
Amanda Leslie:
1st Place PSO Scorpio 2020 Dramatic Level 1
Erin Simmons:
2st Place PSO Scorpio 2020 Exotic Level 1
1st Place PSO Pisces 2021 Exotic Level 2
Justine Sane:
1st Place PSO Scorpio 2020 Exotic Level 2
Jennifer Mei:
1st Place PSO Taurus 2022 Championship Level 2
Ashleigh:
1st Place PSO Taurus 2022 Exotic Level 2
Amelia Gandara:
1st Place PCS 2022 Amateur L3/L4
Iryna Moskalenko
Instructor
(She/her)
Iryna started dancing at the age of 5 at an Arts Academy in Ukraine. There she was trained for 9 years in ballet, jazz and Ukrainian folk dance. Since then, she has experimented with contemporary, lyrical and heels dance styles.
She discovered her passion for pole dancing in 2017. Her favorite pole moves include variations of handstands and splits.
Iryna is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Manitoba, where she is planning to specialize in aerospace engineering. In her free time she likes going on camping trips, spending time with her 10 year old brother and painting her nails.
Jessica Marsh
Instructor
(She/her)
Jessica Marsh is a 2x, back to back, Canadian professional pole champion, among other accolades.
Jessica comes from a dance background where she is professionally trained in ballet and contemporary. She is an XPERT-certified instructor and has completed courses through the International Pole Sports Federation and the National Coaching Certification Program of Canada.
Jessica has over a decade of experience teaching dance, pole and fitness classes. Her favourite part of being an instructor is watching her students ‘light up’ with joy when they’ve finally nailed a move that they once thought was impossible!
Jessica continues to compete in pole on an elite, international scale and performs at various local events.
Pole Awards & Accomplishments:
2022 1st Place, Professional, CPAC Canadian National Champion
2022 PCS at the Arnold's Sports Festival Professional Finalist
2021 1st Place, Professional, CPFA Canadian National Championship
2020 Pole Evolution Championships Finalist - Representing Canada
2018 1st Runner Up, Elite, North American Pole Dance Championship
2017 1st Place, Semi Pro, North American Pole Dance Championship
2017 2nd Runner Up, Amateur, CPFA Canadian Championships
2016 1st Runner Up, Entry Division, CPFA Canadian Championships
2016 2nd Runner Up, Essential Division, North American Pole Dance Championship
Certifications:
Principles of Coaching - National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
XPERT Professional Pole Fitness Instructor (Levels 1-4)
2021 International Pole Sports Federation- Code of Points
WADA High Performance Coaches Education Program
Completed 1,500 hours Apprentice Program under Tara Meyer
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Dance at the University of Winnipeg with a Gold Medal Award Winner for Academic Achievement
Diploma from the Senior Professional Program at School of Contemporary Dancers
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (Level C)
Justin Monton
Instructor
(He/They)
Justin started pole in 2014 when it was difficult to find alternatives to get fit, and at the same time express a blend of creative artistry and athleticism; strength and flexibility; and express both masculinity, femininity, gender bending, and non-conformist values. This can truly be found through a pole dancing journey.
A first generation Pilipinx immigrant, Justin offers a world view that pushes buttons, and have been described as blunt and "too much" for some; kind, compassionate, reciprocal, respectful, consensual, mutually attractive, physically safe nonetheless. They promise to apply this on their pole practice as much as they can. Humbly mentioning that Justin placed in a few pole competitions, and performed at many sold out shows locally and nationally.
A provisional occupational therapist(OT) being one role they truly enjoy, Justin is also trained to apply OT theories in their pole and dance practice. They focus on beginner to intermediate pole and dance moves to solidify the technique and foundation of pole in physical safety. Justin will meet you where you are at, while creatively exploring movement in a safe manner.
Furthermore, Justin specializes in sensual, lyrical, and candle light vibe and style to allow students to effectively share energy; match vibrations; and create something beautiful to put out to the world. However they define beauty accordingly. Creating for ourselves, not for anyone else.
Tiauni Starr
Instructor
(She/her)
Tiauni Starr is a Winnipeg based performer specializing in a variety of dance and circus art forms. She has been dancing for most of her life and has a strong passion for the art. During her younger years she studied ballet, jazz, and lyrical and after high school was introduced to the flow arts, which propelled her into her circus journey.
She currently performs on a regular basis at weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and clubs, for a number of
different audiences. Catering each performance to the clients request; which can include fire, LED, stilt walking, aerial, pole, GoGo dancing, or shuffling.
Tiauni actively teaches many different forms of dance. She currently facilitates classes at Poles Revolution, Drop In
Dance, and Monica’s Danz Gym, along with running her own workshops, private lessons, or classes for the flow arts, fire performing and stilt walking.
Certifications:
Hoop Dance Instructor - Hooplovers Australia
Exercise Theory - MFC
IFL - MFC
Group Fitness Leader - MFC
Zumba Instructor - Zumba
Beginner Pole Instructor - CPFA
Anna Protsiou
Choreographer & Media Developer
(She/her)
Anna is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in contemporary dance and contortion. She started dancing at the age of seven training in ballet, but her love for contemporary dance took over when she became a teenager. Since then, she has participated in many workshops and intensives, and has performed in multiple shows.
Her circus journey began by training in contortion and hand-balancing with the ongoing support of her coach and circus artist Samantha Halas. Anna has also trained with Virginia in pole and has worked with her on developing the dance choreography for her 2nd Place winner PSO Scorpio Championship Level 5.
Anna enjoys teaching flexibility, dance and choreography/act development. In 2020, she started working as a social media and website manager for Prairie Circus Arts and she is thrilled she got the opportunity to develop the Pole's Revolution website.