Li, owner of Ottawa Pole Fitness has been training students since 2008, she is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Li enjoys the artistic aspect of pole dance and feels that pole is for everyone regardless of age, gender or background. Li brings strength, flexibility and grace into her teaching. Her biggest joy lies in empowering women through the beauty, strength and seductive art of pole dancing.

Jillian is our resident dancer. She's been dancing since she was age 3 and has an extensive background in Ballet, Jazz and Tap dancing. She has danced competitively for several years and also worked with a professional dance company in the USA. Jill has choreographed dance routines for group numbers, solos and musicals.

Maria began pole dancing 3 years ago under the instruction of Li Hewitt, and has been an instructor at Ottawa Pole Fitness for over 2 years now. As a child, she studied ballet and jazz for more than 10 years which progressed into instructing younger students as well as assist with dance competitions and routine choreography. Maria loves watching the progression of her students as they build confidence within weeks of their first pole dancing experience.

Joanne has competed competitively in gymnastics and dance and has an extensive coaching background. She enjoys running, rollerblading, volleyball and skiing; she also took belly dancing for two years. Joanne fell in love with pole dancing the moment she tried it and thinks pole dancing is a great combination of strength, flexibility and sexiness - it combines gymnastics and dance.

Molly has an extensive dance background, with a particular focus on ballet. She has choreographed a variety of dance routines, including both small and large group numbers as well as musicals. She also danced competitively in Australia for many years and is now an avid Yogi and distance runner.

Richelle has dabbled in every type of dance imaginable for more than 15 years, but considers herself most familiar with contemporary and step dancing. She danced with a professional step dancing company performing all over Canada and the USA. Throughout high school, she participated in various team sports, including soccer, volleyball, badminton, tennis, and track and field.