Back to Pole Basics Testimonials

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Check out what students have to say about the Online Academy Back to Basics Coaching Series! Join the next LIVE Virtual Series HERE!  Register for the recorded session HERE on our CPFA Online Academy and learn at your own pace!  Lifetime access!    

NEW Accreditation for Beginner Pole Fitness Instructor Certification Course

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We are so proud to have our Beginner Pole Instructor Certification Course accredited by not only Canfitpro, but now also ACE, NASM and AFFA! We are the only organization in Canada to have such accreditation and recognition. What does this mean to you? That you can trust our courses to provide the most comprehensive, safe, progressive, thorough and highly respected …

Get Certified!

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The Canadian Pole Fitness Association raises the bar of aerial arts learning professional competency so you’re prepared with the skills and credentials studios are looking (and asking) for. The CPFA sets the standards that help instructors become the best they can be. If you seek external recognition of your expertise, insurance coverage and canfitpro accredited courses consider certification. Upcoming Certification Courses

2016 Champions

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Entry Level: 2nd Runner Up: Leanna Zylstra 1st Runner Up: Jessica Marsh Champion: Stephanie Audet Men’s Division: 2nd Runner Up: Chris Arcand 1st Runner Up: Blake Harte Champion: Kyle Doubles Division: 2nd Runner Up: Jenna Dahl & Alex 1st Runner Up: Natalie & Samantha Champion: Karen & LeeAnn Amateur Division: 2nd Runner Up: Laurie Guerette-Arsenault 1st Runner Up: Ashley Azurite …

2015 Champions

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Masters 2nd runner up Rhonda Gariepy 1st runner up Stormy Sky First Place Jane Wilson Doubles 2nd runner up Joy And Kyla 1st runner up Jeni-Rae and Wendy First Place Karen and LeeAnn Amateur 2nd runner up Elixia 1st runner up Danielle First Place Kathryn Men 2nd runner up Rain 1st runner up Jose First Place Chris Semi Pro 2nd …

Belen Kamon – Certified Pole Fitness Instructor

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Belén Kamon has more than 12 years of experience in the fitness and health Industry. Her qualifications include personal training, pre-post natal specialist, sports and core training specialist, pole fitness instructor and educator, and nutritionist consultant. She is also a professional cook specialized in healthy eating.   With a background on engineering and sciences, she is a canfitpro fitness educator, …

Li Hewitt

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Li opened the first pole fitness studio in Ottawa 2008 – Ottawa Pole Fitness Inc. the trend grew quickly throughout the city. She enjoys the artistic aspect and loves the combination of fitness and creativity of pole dancing. Through her own experience of learning, training and teaching pole dancing, she believes that pole fitness is for everyone regardless of age, gender …

Michelle Cirullo

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Michelle Cirullo is the owner and main instructor at Pink Fitness in Moncton. This will be her 4th experience judging a CPFA sanctioned event, and is very honored to be selected for the National judging panel. She discovered pole fitness in 2008 while living in Orlando, Florida. Shortly there after she was exposed to the world of aerial arts and …

Tia Jackson

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From the age of 3, Tia has loved music and movement. As a child she was trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,  acro and hip hop. She has competed in dance all across North America winning various awards and titles. Later  in life she found Brass Vixens and started taking pole dancing classes. Instantly she fell in love. After …

Dani Lee

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Dani Lee started pole dancing in 2009 at Brass Bombshells with no prior dance or gymnastics experience. Like many others, she was curious about pole dancing lessons when she was handed a flyer at her previous job and decided to enroll in the alternative fitness classes. She very quickly fell in love with the art of pole dancing and signed …

Mary Ellyn Weissman

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Mary Ellyn Weissman opened the first studio in the Chicago area, Empowerment Through Exotic Dance, Ltd., in 2005. She is also the organizer of the North American Pole Dance Championshipsâ and Convention, which began as the Midwest Pole Dance Competition in 2011 and is the organizer of Dance Wicked For A Week pole camp held bi-annually in Jamaica since 2009. …

Aryn Savard – Head Judge

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Aryn began her active life in many types of competitive athletics.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in  Exercise Physiology from Western Washington University and began her 15+ year career in fitness, instructing group fitness and personal training.  She also earned her certification through the American College of Sports Medicine. Aryn began pole in 2007.  Her background and years of experience …

Beginner Pole Dance Certification Workshop

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Pole Dance Beginner Instructional Workshop with Elisabeth Magalhaes $600 + HST/$800 private workshop April 11 (3 – 8 pm) and 12(2 – 7 pm), 2015   OR contact to book private workshop – Skype Workshops available too! 6810 Kitimat Road Unit 18, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1M5, 416-434-263 Muse Pole Dance & Fitness Studio Private/Group Rate Group Rate $600.00 CAD Private Workshop …

Vertical Theatre 2015 “Queen of Hearts”

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Each year The Goddess Movement studio is transformed into an intimate theatre.  Now in it’s 5th year of production, Vertical Theatre is nothing short of the best aerial arts theatre you will see in a small venue.  Vertical Theatre 2015 brings the show “Queen of Hearts” to life.  A cast of 20+ professional circus athletes, pole artists, dancers and actors …

Safety and Spotting Workshop

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2 hour Safety and Spotting Workshop This can be offered via Skype, or live within my studio or again, I can travel to deliver it. It can also be booked along with the Pole Certification if I am traveling. Contact for more info This 2 hour workshop will be lead live in the host studio. Aryn will go over important …

Spin Pole Foundations for Instructors

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Presented By: Muse Pole Dance & Fitness Studio with Elisabeth Magalhaes Location: 6810 Kitimat Rd Unit 18 Miss, ON Dates: Sunday February 22, 1 – 4 pm Cost: $150 Contact: Elisabeth@musefitness.com. Learn how to break down and teach spin pole to your students. Discover proper progressions, modifications, proper muscle engagement, injury prevention and more. Great for any instructors wanting to …

Live Pole Fitness Instructor Certification Course – Tantra Fitness Vancouver

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Presented by Tantra Fitness and Tammy Morris! Gravity Vertical Education offers a Live Pole Fitness Instructor Certification Course, October 18 & 19 2014, held at Tantra Fitness Studio – Vancouver BC. Course: Pole Fitness Certification Course – Beginner Instructor Level Date: October 18 and 19 2014 Location: 314 Water Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1B6 Cost: $900 CAN Contact: Phone: 604-738-7653, info@tantrafitness.com / gravityverticaleducation@gmail.com …

Gravity Vertical Education – Online Courses and CEC’s Workshops!

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Gravity Vertical Fitness offers high quality and effective Pole Fitness Courses for instructor training and Continue Education Workshops for fitness professionals. We are the first and only online pole fitness certification course provider, offering 130-page downloadable manuals, supplementary online videos, and practical components to ensure you are ready to embark on your journey as a Pole Fitness Instructor. Start today! Online …

Certification Course BC

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Pole Instructor Certification Course June 28-30! Level 1-3 June 28 & 29, 9am-5pm $500+gst Level 4-5 June 30, 9am-2pm $350+gst entire course Level 1-5 $700+gst Refresher options available for all who have taken this course with Aryn in the past. Open to all pole students, instructors or potential instructors. If you desire to teach for TGM, please contact Aryn at …

2013 Champions

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Pro 1 – Nadyne Moldowan – BC 2 – Tara Meyer – MB 3 – Polina Vinogradova – ON Semi-Pro 1 – Dani Lee – ON 2 – Jeanie Kay – ON 3 – Camila Asenjo – QC Amateur 1 – Laura Anctil – BC 2 – Stef Lim – ON 3 – Blue Sky Doubles 1 – Veronica and …

Spinning Pole Fundamentals-CEC’s

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Course / Workshop: Spinning Pole Fundamentals Presented by: Live Once/Muse Fitness, Elisabeth Magalhaes Date and Time: Saturday, February 8th, 2014  2-4 pm Cost: $75 plus tax Credits: 2 CPFA cecs Location:  Muse Fitness , 6810 Kitimat Road, Unit 18, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1M5 Contact info: For more information please contact Elisabeth at 416-434-2663, info@musefitness.com

Beginner Pole Dance Certification Workshop, Mississauga, Ontario

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Pole Dance Beginner with Elisabeth Magalhaes $500 + HST/$800 private workshop Muse Pole Dance & Fitness Studio Sunday Nov 30th, 2014  2:00 pm 4    CEC’s  Canadian Pole Fitness Association 8 hours of in studio instruction (over a 1 day period) * privately booked workshops time will vary Safety and other issues specific to pole work: keeping your clients injury free Complete …

Pole Revolution presented by Hilarious Riders

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                    Hilarious Riders will be presenting the biggest night in Pole Fitness on June 15th, 2013 in collaboration with our sponsors. This competition will be held at the Montreal Olympia in front of 800 people.   This event will be a red carpet event an different personnalities have already confirmed their …

Canadian Pole Fitness Championships

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The CPFA Canadian Pole Fitness Championships will be held on October 5th, 2013 at Novotel in Mississauga, Ontario.  This will be in conjunction with the Great Canadian Pole Expo. The Championships will be hosted by Muse Fitness and sponsored by XPole. The Early Show: 5:30pm t0 8:00pm – $35  Amateur, Masters & Doubles The Late Show: 8:30pm to 10pm – $55 Professional, …

Atlantic Pole Fitness Championships

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The CPFA Atlantic Pole Fitness Championships will be held on August 17th, 2013 at the Casino Nova Scotia. It will be hosted by Studio in Essence. More details and ticket info coming soon!   Casino Nova Scotia 1983 Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia For more information contact: Studio In Essence 902-405-5500 Christy at apfc@studioinessence.com Deadline for applications is July 1st, …