Li is the owner and founder of Ottawa Pole Fitness Studio, she designed and trained the pole fitness curriculum and syllabus to her students and instructors since 2008. Li enjoys the artistic aspect of pole dance and feels that pole fitness 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. Li is also a certified Yoga teacher and advanced practitioner.

Jill has an extensive dance background, both as an accredited instructor and as a ballet, tap and jazz performer. She danced competitively for many years and worked with a prestigious professional dance company in the USA. In addition, Jill has also choreographed multiple award-winning dance routines including solos, musicals and large group pieces.

Maria first tried pole fitness four years ago, after deciding to branch out from her regular workout routine. Maria was immediately drawn to the sensual side of pole fitness, and has been passing this skill onto her students for over two years now. Maria loves watching the progression of her students as they build confidence within weeks of their first pole dancing experience.

Richelle is one of our bilingual (French/English) instructors. She loves the challenge of executing advanced pole tricks and is a true daredevil when it comes to her pole work. Richelle has dabbled in every type of dance imaginable, including contemporary and step dancing. She also performed with a professional step dancing company in both Canada and the USA.

Molly is renowned for her attention to detail when teaching her students. She has an extensive dance background, specializing in ballet, and has choreographed a variety of dance routines, including musicals, large group and small group numbers. Molly danced competitively in Australia for years and now, in addition to pole fitness, enjoys yoga, pilates and distance running.

Catherine is one of our bilingual (French/English) instructors and the newest addition to our team. Catherine’s flair for strength and dance is a product of pole fitness itself. Ottawa Pole Fitness has given her the vigor, flexibility, and confidence she never knew she had. Catherine loves sharing her passion for this art form with all students so they too can discover what pole fitness has to offer.

Rebecca started with Ottawa Pole Fitness in 2010, and has watched her strength and skill continuously build with the passionate teaching and support from the OPF Team; and now is extremely enthusiastic to pass that same training and empowerment on to other individuals. She has a background (recreational and competitive) in ballet, pointe, lyrical, hip hop, break dance, and has had professional training in Chinese dance from instructors from the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy. She is currently training in advanced aerial hoop and silk.

Laura is currently attending University of Ottawa working on her B.A. specializing in Psychology. She enjoys cooking and baking in her spare time. Laura works Monday evenings from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the Studio A office. Feel free to drop in for a visit, she'll be happy to answer any questions and sell you products from our store such as grips or shorts.

Stephanie studied Political Science and Communications at the University of Ottawa. She is bilingual (French/English). When she's not dancing or pole-ing, Stephanie is an avid soccer player, painter, and sculptor. She also enjoys reading, experimenting in the kitchen, and making dinner for friends. Stephanie works Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Feel free to drop in for a visit, she'll be happy to answer any questions and sell you products from our store such as grips or shorts.

Alyson completed her B.A. in criminology at Carleton University and now attends the University of Ottawa completing her M.A. of criminology. She is the lead singer in the band Fuel the Phoenix. Alyson works Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Feel free to drop in for a visit, she'll be happy to answer any questions and sell you products from our store such as grips or shorts.

Melina is currently attending La Cité collégiale. She is bilingual (French / English). Melina works Thursday evenings from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the Studio A office. Feel free to drop in for a visit, she'll be happy to answer any questions and sell you products from our store such as grips or shorts.