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.

Lise-Anne is a student at the University of Ottawa majoring in Criminology. She has been pole-ing for 2 years now and will probably never stop. She also has a passion for photography and cooking/baking.

Stephanie studied Political Science and Communications at the University of Ottawa. 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.

Karolyne studied audio engineering at The Audio Recording Academy. She has been playing violin since the age of 6 and dancing since 3 years old. Karolyne is the founder and director of Bourbon and Spice Burlesque. In addition, she loves yoga, tango and swing dancing, biking and rock climbing. She has been pole dancing for 3 years at Ottawa Pole Fitness and has taken aerial silks and hoops.

Melina is currently studying communications at La Cité collégiale. She is passionate about pole fitness and has gone from beginner to advanced in less than one year.