Michelle Shimmy is a Sydney-based, internationally-renowned pole performer, entertainer, judge, MC  and instructor. Shimmy co-owns the Pole Dance Academy with her sister Maddie Sparkle. Shimmy is the co-creator and co-owner of two international competitions, Pole Theatre (the world's largest competition with over 16 countries participating), and Dance Filthy.

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Title and awards include:

• APDM Top 5 pole dancers in Australia 2016/17,

• IPDFA Industry person of the year award 2015,

• UPA Poler of the year award 2015

• Miss Pole Dance Australia finalist 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017

• Miss Pole Dance Australia First Runner Up 2013

• Australian Pole Dance Champion Doubles Division

• Australian Pole Fitness Championships Doubles Champion