Meet the team!

Buki

Hi, I’m Buki, the owner of Buki’s Dance Studio (and yes, that’s my real name!)
I started as a dancer from a very young age, I come from a family of urban dancers which drove me towards a dance career through the the hip hop industry, eventually that also led me to the pole world.
Teaching at and owning my own studio was a long term goal of mine, and now we have celebrated four years at our O’Shanassy Street location, I am so proud to look at the team and community we’ve created!
I love dance & fitness, it allows me to explore a different style of community and opens people’s creativeness in way I could never imagine. I am always continuing to learn and be inspired from my students and colleagues.
When I’m not in the studio, you will find me out with my beagles, Bobby and Doc or eating biscuits and dip! I love a good Netflix series or a board game with friends, I look forward to getting to know you and meeting you at the studio soon!

Sha

Hi lovelies, I’m Sha!
I joined the BDS team as a pole-instructor in late 2019.
I’m an OG-poler who began in the early naughties. From then on, I have taught at various studios throughout Victoria.
During my pole-journey, I have enjoyed learning from and being inspired by other instructors, teachers, performers and students along the way - both nationally and internationally. What I love most about the pole-community in general, is how it has evolved. When I first started performing and competing, it was mainly about heels and hair-flicks. Fast forward to now, the community has a place for all types of polers to get involved, and still it evolves.
Away from the pole, I am a proud mama-bear and cat-lover. In our downtime, we enjoy spontaneous dance parties, playing video and board games, and watching Films and TV series. I love a good Netflix recommendation and look forward to hearing yours!

Tony

Hi, my name is Tony!

I’ve have been in the fitness industry for 25 years as a personal trainer and coach. Having worked out of big box gyms to owning my own boutique studio for the past 18 years in Essendon. The opportunity came along to relocate to Sunbury and start up a new boutique training studio at Buki’s dance studio which is amazing bringing a one stop shop for all your fitness needs.

I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to change lives, it’s something I live, breath and sleep. I have found my calling. The passion I have for fitness and health reflects my every living moment. My dream and my goals are to leave a legacy behind that I have touched, changed, and educated so many lives.

The industry demands high excellence and I demand this from myself in providing the right information to our clients. You can never stop learning. My knowledge covers a broad spectrum of health and fitness. Let me help you achieve your dreams and goals.

When not working, you will find me on the golf course or cheering on my beloved footy team, Carlton.

Caity

Hey all! My name is Caity!
I have been a part of BDS since it first began! Starting my first few years in Hip Hop before starting my pole dancing journey. I initially didn’t know if pole dancing was for me, I am so glad that I took the leap and tried it out, I am now obsessed!
I love creating routines and performing and would love to eventually compete. I am not only lucky enough to be a student at BDS, but also working in admin, content creation and teaching. Most the things you see on our socials (and 95% of this website) was me! I love seeing my students as excited as I am about pole and encouraging them to be their best!
Outside of BDS, I’m a family portrait photographer, as well as a mum and cat mum to my 3 fur babies.
I can’t wait to see you at the studio!

Zoe

Hi, I’m Zoe!
I am a Hip Hop dance instructor & vibrant creative artist.
I have been a dancer for 16 years, training in various dance styles; Jazz, Tap, Urban Contemporary but primarily Hip Hop styles! You can always come to me for a popping & breaking old school style dance. I began teaching from a very young age, and have had a pleasure of being taught by notable dancers such as Etienne Khoo & Collette Pengelley. In my own time, you’ll find me performing at Space Dance and Arts Centre. I run workshops and performances at creative festival spaces, as well as being face painter & entertainer for all ages!
I am passionate about dance and creating an encouraging environment where all my students can love and enjoy dance while teaching in a fascinating street style.

Jedda

Hey guys!
My name is Jedda, and I am one of the Boogie Bounce instructors here at BDS and I absolutely love every minute of it! I started at BDS as pole student in 2020 and then not long after joining the other classes such as Pole Flow, Burlesque and Boogie Bounce. Once I did one class of Boogie Bounce I was hooked! I would come to every class I couldn’t get enough and now I instruct them, so come boogie with me! My life out of the studio, you will see me going for long walks around town with my mum and drinking coffee if you see me say hi, can’t wait to see you at BDS!

Nicole

Hi, I’m Nicole!
I joined the BDS team as a pole instructor in 2022. I’ve been poling for 7 years and have previously taught at another studio. I’ve been dancing my whole life, participating in jazz tap and ballet since the age of 4. When I reached my early 20’s I was looking for a new challenge, so started pole and have loved it ever since. I love the challenge, the achievement and the community pole brings into my life. I’ve complete four times, winning one and coming third in another. I love competing and being on stage, it feels like home to me, although my perfectionist tendencies makes it a very big commitment.
Away from the pole I enjoy going to the gym and long walks with my groodle, Teddy! I also love stand up paddle boarding in summer. I’m a big reader and love podcasts.
I look forward to seeing you around the studio!

Grace

Hey, my name is Grace!
You may already know me from seeing me around the studio, working on the front desk, teaching a hip hop class, doing a kid’s party or showing you my dance moves! I have now been dancing at Buki’s Dance Studio for 6 years now. I am so lucky to be a part of Buki’s Dance Studio. I have made so many great friendships within the studio!
Outside of the studio, I play footy for my local football club and in my spare time I like to hang out with my friends and go shopping.
I look forward to seeing you in studio!

Locky

Hey, I’m Locky!
I am the other half of owner of BDS. Most the time you see me at the studio I will be up at the front desk, running some boxing classes and handling the maintenance work. I have been known to throw out some good pole moves at times too on the rare occasion and was once apart of our Hip Hop classes as well! I love to see the community at BDS grow, I feel lucky to be apart of it all and look forward to meeting you at the studio!