Olivia Orthof

Dancer, researcher and teacher. Graduated in Dance from the IFB (Brazil), awarded a scholarship at New York University (United States), Master in Performing Arts from UNB (Brazil), and finalist in the biannual circus course at INAC (Portugal). He was already working professionally with tap and contemporary dance when he started pole dancing. Among the main shows are: MANIFESTO DO GLITTER, an authorial solo by a Chinese mast performed at Casa das Artes in Famalicão (Portugal); CABARET VAUDEVILLE with the solo "Eu e os Homens de Verdade" that mixes tap dancing and sensual/acrobatic dances directed by Marcelo Lujan (Argentina) that was contemplated in 4 international festivals. She's been teaching pole dancing for 10 years and knows there's always more to learn - that's the beauty of being on the move!

Lala Teles

He began his career in the performing arts in the circus and even today his main axis of research is dance in interaction with devices - mainly pole dancing and 20cm heels. She was champion in the flow category by Exotic Generation Brasil (2019) and danced in two shows on Snoop Dogg's I wanna thank me tour (Amsterdam, Berlin 2023). Teacher of the sport for ten years, she never misses the opportunity to be a student and continue studying and specializing. He is currently doing a Yoga teacher training (certified by  DGERT and Yoga Alliance). She is co-founder of Labunda Pole Studio and works to make this space increasingly welcoming to people who want to stay in touch and continue researching the different ways to interact with the pole.

Anastasiia Belaya

Ukrainian, she moved to Portugal in 2019. She graduated from the National Bodybuilding Federation of Ukraine in bodybuilding and sports fitness, and has experience as a gym, crossfit and stretching instructor. She is passionate about sports in general, but it was in pole dancing that she found her identity.

When she lived in Ukraine, she had already worked as a certified sports instructor in pole dancing, UPSF (Ukrainian Pole Sport Federation).

In Portugal, she attended several events throughout Europe, events related to pole dancing, and not only, allowing her to grow and develop her knowledge.

Sofia Brandão

Dancing since she was little, Sofia began her pole dancing journey in the summer of 2021 after trying the sport at a bachelorette party. Captivated by the challenge, she started with the more sporty side but when she moved to Porto in October 2023, and met Labunda, she quickly discovered that what she liked most was the dance aspect in all areas of pole dancing. Thus, she began to invest in her personal development also in the areas of sensual flow and pole on heels. Embracing a new challenge, Sofia began teaching at Labunda in March 2025, after being trained by Lala and Olívia in the methodology used in the studio. Above all, she wants to infect her students with her passion for Pole dance and make them feel empowered by the sport like she does.

Júlia Farani

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, she has a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, but is passionate about gastronomy, art, dance and especially funk. Throughout her life she has attended different types of classes such as jazz, contemporary and belly dancing.

In 2022 she met Labunda and began her journey into the world of pole dancing. Since then, with her love for dance, she has always sought to express herself through it, and move between different rhythms and swings.

Mafalda Gonçalves

Mafalda Gonçalves began her artistic career in 2014 at EPAOE - Chapitô, where she collaborated with several directors, including João Brites, director of the theater company O Bando.

During his career he passed through the Académie Fratellini in Paris. In 2019 he performed “Last One to Grab Falls First”, appearing at several festivals, namely Circa - Festival de Cirque Actuell in Auch (France) and IMAGINARIUS - International Street Theater Festival.

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Recently, the show “Parque Central” was created by Companhia Erva Daninha and has been touring with fans.

In 2024, he performed in the show “Pó de Pedra” by Daniel Seabra, having won 5 honorary awards at the Circada Festival in Seville.