Studio Verve's Pole Fitness® Team

Jennifer Critelli - Director

Thuy Anh Phan - Marketing Manager/Senior Instructor

A naturally energetic and encouraging person, Twee's passion for teaching has been revived by Studio Verve. Twee joins our team with a combined 17 years experience in Women's Artistic Gymnastics. After training as a gymnast, Twee went on to coach Kindergym, Recreational and National levels gymnastics, as well as Trampolining. She also gained her National Accreditation as a judge and has judged at many State competitions and Australian National Championships. Twee also brings her creative skills as a graphic designer to Studio Verve, working closely with Jen to design comfortable yet fashionable dancewear so students can feel good and look great in and out of the studio! Twee loves PoleFit® because she believes if you can get fit while having fun then that's the best way to way to work out.

Phoebe David - Senior Instructor

Phoebe has been dancing since the age of four. With a strong background in Classical Ballet, her training also encompasses Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Salsa. She completed the Australian Dance Assessment Program (ADAP) in 1998 and then began teaching Classical ballet. Phoebe's professional credits include: performances with Ballet D'Action (1992), Studio Verve's Promotional Dance Clip (2008), Australian Fitness Expo (2008) and Pole Evolution Show (2009). She has also appeared in various music video clips for the following artists: DJ Bones with Hyjack & Torcher, rock band Town Hall Steps and DJ Bexta's electro song "VIP".  Phoebe featured in Channel 9's "What's Good For You" and most recently in The Daily Telegraph's article "Top 5 Ways To Get Fit in 2010". She is qualified in Swedish Massage and is presently into her final year of studies in 'Applied Science in Sport and Exercise' where she is in the top 15%.

Rani Seckold - Senior Instructor

Rani brings a wealth of experience to the Studio Verve Team. She is heavily involved in the television industry with her most recent project, the successful series, 'Australia's Next Top Model.' Rani has been dancing for over 20 years with an extensive background in RAD classical ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz and choreography. Pole dancing came as a natural progression and a means to broaden her dance ability. Rani has experience in teaching students in all forms of dance from the ages of four to adult and enjoys passing on the benefits of PoleFit® to other women.

Shari Veitch - Instructor

With over 20 years experience as a teacher, choreographer and performer, Shari’s love of dance embraces traditional and modern styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, funk, samba, kizomba and dancehall. In addition to this well-rounded repertoire, Shari loves soaring to new heights and is currently training in aerial skills - static trapeze, tissue, and circus hoop. Her love of dance has paved the way to performances right across the world; from numerous commercial works, stadium and parade work in Australia to the Diwalli ‘Festival of Lights’ in India. Shari brings fun and energy to her classes, and encourages all women to enjoy the benefits that PoleFit® can deliver through fitness and creative expression.

Emily Boughton - Instructor

Emily’s innate enthusiasm for dance and performance emerged at the age of 4 when she secured the starring role in her very first musical. Since then, throughout her school years, Emily studied jazz dance and performed across NSW as part of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. Emily also studied drama and performance at Newcastle University and has acted in several films, two of which were finalists in national film festivals. After graduating Newcastle University with a degree in Communication and Media, Emily moved to Sydney, where she now works as programmer for Foxtel's Arena TV and lives her passion for Australian television and film. Emily’s love of dance and performance was rekindled when she attended her first Studio Verve PoleFit® class in 2007, where she fell in love with Studio Verve’s fusion of pole skills and traditional dance. Now, Emily is passionate about promoting confidence, fitness and a healthy body image for all women, regardless of shape, age or experience and hopes she can pass on her positive experience at Studio Verve to all her students

About Studio Verve

Studio Verve delivers innovative Pole Fitness® programs based on the art of dance and is committed to providing a fun, fresh approach to health and well being.

Founded in 2004 by Jennifer Critelli, a classically trained ballet dancer with a passion for staying in shape, Studio Verve’s Pole Fitness® programs provide a complete workout for the body and mind in a relaxed, friendly and social environment.

Studio Verve pioneered Pole Fitness® as an alternative exercise stream into a major gym franchise (Fitness First) through the introduction of its signature PoleFit® course in 2005 and is Sydney’s leading and authentic provider of pole dancing for fitness courses .

All Studio Verve instructors have strong backgrounds in dance and fitness. Studio Verve's PoleFit® programs are designed with an emphasis on keeping fit, having fun and exceeding clients’ expectations.

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