About Me
Growing up, artistic gymnastics was my first love. Although I was very passionate about the sport, I knew it was not maintainable or something I could practice consistently as I grew older. I quit when I was 15. Two years later, in 2015, I discovered the art of pole dancing and instantly fell in love. The aerial acrobatics reminded me of gymnastics, yet pole looked so much more fun, creative and empowering to practice.
In 2019, shortly after obtaining my B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, I competed for the first time as a pole artist and won first place in the Level 4 division of the PSO Canada East Championships. I initially had plans to pursue a Ph.D. and become a psychotherapist after graduation, but my passion for pole took over and led me to more exciting opportunities.
I started offering one-on-one lessons at the beginner and intermediate levels to students in the Montreal area and in 2020, I extended my services internationally, thanks to virtual classes through platforms like Google Meet and Zoom.
My recent accomplishments include winning the title of "2022 Canada East Artistic Champion" as well as a silver medal at the 2022 Pacific Championships held in Los Angeles. That same year, I founded my brand Divinity Polewear, a line of performance attire designed specifically for pole dancers.
I have since gone on to win the title of "2023 Canadian National Pole Champion", all while wearing my own brand of polewear. This year also marks my debut as a judge at pole competitions.
I was just a self-conscious and socially anxious 17-year-old when I signed up for my first pole class. I can truly say that this sport changed my life by helping me grow into the confident and empowered woman I am today, and it brings me so much joy to be able to share my passion with others. Since starting as a Pole Instructor in 2019, I’ve been privileged to see students of all ages (16 - 50+) discover their natural skills and abilities and reach results they never dreamed were possible. If that sounds like something you’d like to explore, get in touch.
I am based in Montreal and fluent in English, French and Romanian.
DIANA
Pole Artist, Instructor, Performer, Judge,
Entrepreneur