Author: CPFA Team

  • Championnat Québécois de Pole Fitness

    Championnat Québécois de Pole Fitness

    The CPFA Quebec Pole Fitness Championships will be held on September 12th, 2013 in Montreal Quebec.

    It will be hosted by Alternative Fitness.

    More details and ticket info coming soon!

  • British Columbia Pole Fitness Championships

    British Columbia Pole Fitness Championships

    The CPFA British Columbia Pole Fitness Championships will be held on August 10, 2013 at The Columbia Theatre in New Westminster.

    It will be hosted by AVA Fitness (formerly Polenastics).

    More details and ticket info coming soon!

  • Ontario Pole Fitness Championships

    Ontario Pole Fitness Championships

    The CPFA Ontario Pole Fitness Championships will be held on August 17th, 2013 at the Teatro Conference Center in Milton, Ontario.

    It will be hosted by Brass Angels.

    BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

    Or at Brass Angels
    15 348 Bronte St S, Milton, ON L9T 5B6
    (905) 693-0547

  • Dawn Funkenhauser -Certified PFI

    Profile Pic 2Dawn Funkenhauser – Certified Live Once PFI Beginner Instructor since 2010 and Intermediate Instructor since 2011.

    I have been Instructing Pole Dance/Fitness for 4 years and am very active in the Pole community in Ontario. PFI Certified through Elisabeth Magalhaes Live Once/Muse Fitness.
    Instructing has become my greatest addiction. Introducing women to a new sport and feel comfortable coloring outside the lines… because she can.
    Providing a vehicle to gain strength, trust, courage and empowerment through the Art of Vertical Dance/Fitness and the magic of flight and levitation. Personal goals being her only limitation as the sky has no limits.

    Ontario

    email: blackberry_dawn@hotmail.com

  • Lap And Chair Dance Workshop for Instructors, Mississauga, Ontario

    Lap And Chair Dance Workshop for Instructors, Mississauga, Ontario

    Beginner Lap Dance for Instructors Workshop   $300 plus HST 

    2 CEC’s CPFA

    Muse Pole Dance & Fitness Studio

    370 Queen St South, Mississauga, ON

    416-434-2663

    info@musefitness.com

    Sunday April 14, 2013

    3:00 – 6:00 pm

    Are you a studio owner or instructor who would like to incorporate lap or chair dance lessons for your students but do not know how to do so?  This course will teach you exactly how to not only do a chair or lap dance, but how to teach a successful, informative and fun workshop to others.

    In this 3 hour course we will cover the following:
    warm up
    body isolation’s
    How to do basic floor work: walks, crawls, wall slides, figure eights, basic rolls, peels, getting up and down, body slides and more
    We would also cover things like attitude, how to dress, shoes, eye contact, body language, music selection, clothing removal and more
    Use of different pieces of furniture – chairs, floor, walls, sofa, bed, tables etc and how to incorporate these into your dance
    Discuss dos and do nots,  how to get over nerves and feel confident
    Learn different routines and have participants create their own to develop individual style and creativity.

    Included:

    Instructional DVD , routine handouts

  • Upcoming Certification and CEC Workshops

    To have your Pole Fitness certification course or workshop accredited by the CPFA please email us atinfo@canadianpolefitnessassociation.com

     

    Upcoming Courses and Workshops:

    Online Pole Fitness Certification, Beginner Level

    • Presented by: Gravity Vertical Education
    • Cost: $450
    • Credits: 16 CPFA cecs, 3 canfitpro cecs
    • Online Format – more info www.gravityverticaleducation.com
    • Contact: gravityverticaleducation@gmail.com

    Montreal, Quebec
    Beginner Pole Dance Certification Workshop

    • Presented by: Gravity Vertical Fitness, Vanessa Parent
    • Date and Time: Sunday, February 24th & 25th, 2013  9am – 5pm
    • Cost: $950 plus tax
    • Credits: 4 CPFA cecs
    • Location: Milan Pole Dance Studio, Montreal Quebec 50 Rue St.- Jacques, Montreal
    • Contact info: For more information please contact Tammy at 604-729-6161.

    Mississauga, Ontario
    Beginner Pole Dance Certification Workshop

    • Presented by: Live Once, Elisabeth Magalhaes
    • Date and Time: Sunday, March 10th, 2013  2pm – 10pm
    • Cost: $500 plus tax
    • Credits: 4 CPFA cecs
    • Location: 370 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 1M3
    • Contact info: For more information please contact Elisabeth at 416-434-2663, info@liveonce.ca

    Mississauga, Ontario
    Pole Fit Certification Workshop

    • Presented by: Live Once, Elisabeth Magalhaes
    • Date and Time: Sunday, March 3, 2013  2pm – 7pm
    • Cost: $350 plus tax
    • Credits: 3 CPFA cecs
    • Location: 370 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 1M3
    • Contact info: For more information please contact Elisabeth at 416-434-2663, info@liveonce.ca

    Vancouver, BC
    Pole 101 – Pole Fitness Instruction Beginner Level

    • Presented by: Gravity Vertical Fitness, Tammy Morris
    • Date and Time:  contact for upcoming dates
    • Cost: $850 plus tax
    • Credits : 4 CPFA cecs
    • Location: Tantra Fitness – 105 1715 Cook Street, Vancouver, BC
    • Contact info: For more information and future courses please contact Tammy 604-738-7653 or go to http://gravityverticalfitness.com/our-courses

    Winnipeg, MB
    Pole 101 – Pole Fitness Instruction Beginner Level

    • Presented by: Gravity Vertical Fitness, Maria Belen Kamon
    • Date and Time:  contact for upcoming dates
    • Cost: $650 plus tax
    • Credits : 4 CPFA cecs and 6 Canfitpro continuing education credits
    • Location: 100-250 Panet Road, Winnipeg, MB
    • Contact info: For more information and future courses please contact Belen at 204-887-5527

    Abbotsford, BC
    TGM Method, Pole Fitness Certification Level 1 -3

    • Presented by: The Goddess Movement, Aryn Savard
    • Date and Time: Please contact for upcoming dates
    • Cost: $500 plus tax
    • Credits: 4 CPFA cecs
    • Location: 1919 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC
    • Contact info: For more information please contact Aryn at 778-240-7879
  • Summer Pole Camp

    Summer Pole Camp

    Milan Pole Dance Studio’s Summer Pole Camp 2013 Fourth edition!

    Imagine waking up and starting the day with a stretch class on the beach, a bit of fun in the sun and sand, then onto some training in the afternoon with workshops held by the world’s best pole dancers!

    Up to 3 weeks of pole, fun, training, pole, friends, pole, beach side cocktails and sunny days…did I mention there’s pole dancing?

    For all levels, Beginners to Advanced, you’re sure to have a blast learning new moves, hanging out with new friends and getting a holiday while you’re at it!

    Whilst staying in a cool hotel by the beach, where a range of healthy meals are included, you also get full access to the wellness space and spa area, the perfect way to relax those muscle after the fabulous workshops.

    At the end of the week there will be a show where you get the chance to perform! Anyone can give it a go, even if you’ve just learnt your first move this week, and you get to watch the stars of pole dance in action too!

    When?

    • Week 1- July 22th – July 29st  Instructors: Marion Crampe & Estee Zakar
    • Week 2- July 30th – August 5th Instructors: Hanke Vanselaar & Laurence Hilsum
    • Week 3- August 6th – August 12th Instructors: Prana Ovide-Etienne & Karol Helms

    You can stay for one, two or three weeks!

    Where?

    St Martin Island, Caribbean

    You’ll be staying at Mercure St-Martin & Marina Hotel

    www.mercurestmartin.com

    The airport code is SXM

     How Much? Price per person/per week

     

    Single room*                      1280,00  euro
    Double room (share with one girl)                       990,00  euro  
    Triple room (share with 2 girls)                         940,00   euro
    Bring a friend 320 eur

    Accommodation (6 nights, 7 days)

    • 10 hours of pole training per week with the world’s best pole dancers including stretch classes (you will also have the option of booking private lessons)
    • Healthy Breakfast and Dinner included
    • Complementary vouchers protein shakes
    • The access to and opportunity to perform at the weekly show
    • Access to wellness area

    For Booking: info@milanpoledance.com

    Early bird Discount: BOOK & PAY BEFORE MARCH 31ST 2013 and get a 5% discount

    Follow us on Facebook: Summer Pole Camp!

    To download posters click here:

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  • 2012 Champions

    Professional Division:

    Veronica Solimano – 1st Place
    Nadyne Moldowan – 2nd Place
    Maiko Star – 3rd Place
    Polina Vinogradova – 4th Place
    Jenny Goodwin – 5th Place

    Semi-Pro Division

    Tara Meyer – 1st Place
    Kristel Pelletier – 2nd Place
    Liona Davies – 3rd Place
    Kiran Friesen – 4th Place
    Lyndsey Erin – 5th Place

    Amateur Division

    Dani Lee – 1st Place
    Kishanda Vybon – 2nd Place
    Richelle Dawn – 3rd Place
    Maggie Ng – 4th Place
    Natalee Rhodes – 5th Place

    Masters Division

    Denise Cochran – 1st Place
    Twila Creaser – 2nd Place
    Maria Marlow – 3rd Place
    Lyne Fortin – 4th Place
    Alexandra Hood – 5th Place

    Doubles Division

    Joy Conrad and Kyla Quinlan – 1st Place
    Jenny Goodwin & Polina Vinogradova – 2nd Place
    Megan Maclean and Christy Sanford – 3rd Place
    Josee Leblanc & Sylvianne Poulin – 4th Place
  • Mr. Burlesque a.k.a Rodney James Workshop and Certification at Brass Angels

    Mr Burlesque a.k.a Rodney james will be offering a sexy workshop on November 2nd at Brass Angels.

    He will also be offering a Burlesque Certification Course!

    For more information contact www.brass-angels.com or call 905-693-0547.

  • Pole Dance for Cancer at Milan Pole Dance Studio

    Pole Dance for Cancer at Milan Pole Dance Studio

    Milan Pole Dance will be hosting a  fundraiser to Raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).  One Canadian dies of Leukemia every 76 minutes. And, these blood cancers account for nearly half of all childhood cancers. With these alarming statistics something needs to be done as soon as possible. This is just one way we can try to help. So we will POLE DANCE for cancer and help others for a great cause. We have 30 invited guests and all proceeds will go to help reach a goal raised by a guest at our studio. 
    Goal: $4,300
    Raised: $2,562
    November 24th, 2012
    For more info please contact www.milanpoledance.com
  • Mr. Burlesque at Brass Bombshells Hamilton

    Mr. Burlesque at Brass Bombshells Hamilton

    Rodney James a.k.a Mr Burlesque will be offering two workshops on Sunday, November 11th at Brass Bombshells, Hamilton Ontario!

    Pole Passion – A highly motivational workshop that enhances your pole tricks and routine. With Rodney’s styling you can blend your tricks and transitional moves to create a stunning hot performance.  Enhance your stage presence and confidence with this workshop.  Sunday November 11th, 1pm to 2:30pm

    Chair Challenge – Your partner, the chair.  An exciting original dance routine that teaches new dance skills and movement control!  Focuses on strength and the important triangle muscles engaging the core for a hot body workout.  Burlesque attire with stilettos.  Sunday, November 11th, 3pm to 4:30pm

    For more information or to register please go to:

    www.brassbombshells.com

    or call 905-574-7653

  • Jacqueline Santos

    Jacqueline Santos

    Name: Jacqueline Santos
    Division applying for: Wild Card/Semi Pro

    Bio: Jacqueline Santos was born and raised in a Brampton, Canada. She moved to Houston Texas in 1998 and later graduated from Prairie View College of Nursing in 2006. Jackie works as a Registered Nurse in the Texas Medical Center. Her life was focused on her desire to make a difference by helping people from the hospital bedside until she stepped into the doors of S Factor Houston in 2009. She immediately fell in love with the pole. In 2010 Jackie’s pole journey landed her in an instructor position at PoleLaTeaz Houston. Her dedication to teaching pole in a safe progressive manner while stressing the importance of injury prevention through strengthening and proper pole technique has established her as a well loved and respected pole educator. 2011 brought on a successful competitive pole year for Jackie. She was awarded three titles in the Miss Texas Pole Dance Competition: 1st Runner Up, Miss Technique and Miss Echo (Best Stage Performance). In September of 2011, she clenched the title of Miss Sexy in the Miss Texas Pole Star Competition. In March 2012, Jackie was cast as a featured soloist in Kelly Yvonne’s Girl Next Door: Texas Premiere. Her performance to ‘Kissing You’ received rave reviews and was featured in the July 2012 showing of Girl Next Door: Hollywood. She is a proud member of Houston’s All Star Performance Squad: Team Study Abroad and a Mika Yoga Wear Inspirational Model.

  • Canadian School Directory

    Mainland BC
    Tantra Fitness Vancouver
    Pole Dance Studio Vancouver
    Polenastics Port Coquitlam
    Room to Move Port Coquitlam
    Mysfit Fitness Surrey
    Aradia Fitness Abbostsford (mobile)
    Goddess Movement Abbotsford
    Allure Fitness Mission


    Vancouver Island BC
    Twisted Grip Duncan
    Soul Sister Nanaimo
    The Clubhouse Nanaimo
    Zenith Studio Victoria
    Taboo Fitness Victoria
    Cadence Fitness Victoria


    Alberta
    Aradia Fitness Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Sherwood Park
    Pole Junkies Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer
    Heartbreaker Dance and Fitness Medicine Hat
    Diva Dance Fitness Leduc
    Kitty’s in Heels Lethbridge
    Live Laugh Pole (mobile) Calgary and surrounding area


    Manitoba
    Vivacity Fitness Winnipeg
    Anunda Studio Winnipeg
    Fantasy Pole Dancing Winnipeg
    Studio’s in the Exchange Winnipeg


    Saskatchewan
    Ontario
    OPF Pole Fitness Studios Ottawa
    Cherry Blossom Pole Dancing Studio Ottawa
    Zacada Circus School (SASS) Stoney Creek
    Muse Pole Dance & Fitness Studio

    (Formerly Live Once)

    Mississauga
    Brass Bombshells and Fitness Boutique Toronto
    Eros Fitness Toronto
    Aradia Fitness Toronto
    Flirty Girls Toronto
    Diva Girl Fitness (mobile?) Toronto
    Brass Vixens Toronto
    Aradia Fitness York Region (Woodbridge)
    Spinbuddies New Market
    Yoga Temple Oshawa
    Sensually Active Richmond Hill
    Feminicity North Bay
    Allure Fitness Inc. Hamilton
    Impact Movement Studios Inc. Kitchener
    Pole Dance Divas Mississauga
    GI Jane Midland
    Aluna Pole Studio Cobourg
    Lori Mitchell Fitness Sudburry/Barrie
    Tease Fitness Studio Cambridge
    Cheeky Girls Fitness Toronto


     

    Quebec
    Outaouais Pole Fitness Gatineau
    Le Studio Pole St-Eustache
    Pole Fitness Montreal Montreal
    Studio 409 Montreal
    Striptease Z28 Montreal, St. Leonard
    Alternative Fitness Montreal
    Milan Pole Studio Montreal
    Atlantic Provinces
    The Pole Studio Charlottetown
    Studio in Essence Halifax
  • 2011 Pro & Amateur Division

    2011 Professional Division:

    Champion: Shanyn Pollard
    1st Runner Up: Lori McCullough
    2nd Runner Up: Sylvia Louis
    3rd Runner Up: Madeleine Seignoret


    2011 Amateur Division:

    Champion: Tara Meyer & Marianne Wong (Tie)
    1st Runner Up: Juliana P
    2nd Runner Up: Jacqueline Halliburn
    3rd Runner Up: Robyn

    *Out of respect for the competitors we only post top 4*

  • 2010 Professional Division

    2010 Professional Division:

    Champion: Crystal Lai
    1st Runner Up: Shanyn Pollard
    2nd Runner Up: Veronica Solimano
    3rd Runner Up: Madeleine Seignoret

  • 2007/2008 Professional Division

    2007/2008 Professional Division:

    Champion: Justice
    1st Runner Up: Madeleine Seignoret
    2nd Runner Up: Megan
    3rd Runner Up: Christine Sutcliffe

  • A Different Type of Exercise

    A Different Type of Exercise

    Pole Dancing is a body weight resistant exercise. Every time you do a move you get a great stretch, keeping those muscles long and lean as opposed to short and bulky, as lifting weights may do. Pole Dancing burns up to 400 calories an hour while improving balance, coordination and posture!

  • Instructional Pole Dance Videos

    Instructional Pole Dance Videos

    Grab your copy of the full set of these brilliantly simple instructional Pole Dance Videos for the great value figure of just…

    $60.00

    (Normal Retail Price $90.00)

  • Stella Pleated Skort

    Stella Pleated Skort

    Fall/Winter: 2011
    Product Details

    • This one hot skort has a pair of our signature Kim Shorts sewn underneath!

    • Wear it to hotyoga, yoga, tennis, running, dance, and volleyball!

    • The contrast band shows off that great curve and makes any bum sexy

    • Light signature fabric: cool and luxurious to the touch, fantastic stretch, super wicking ability, great support that allows the full movement of the body

    • Coolmax lining is ultra soft to the skin and keeps body super dry

    • Flat seamed finish provides smooth seamless comfort

    Price: $46.00

  • Tammy Morris on Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer

    Tammy Morris on Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer

    Founder Tantra Fitness, Tammy Morris, speaks with Studio 4 Host Fanny Kiefer about her life as an exotic dancer. How she turned her former profession into a successful fitness company and career. www.tantrafitness.com

  • Planning a Party?

    Planning a Party?

    Celebrate with us and learn a pole dance & lap dance routine, or request a different format!
    Great for stagettes, birthdays, girls’ night out, and team building events

  • A Wide Variety of Programs

    A Wide Variety of Programs

    Get Aerial Yoga, Boot Camp, Pole Dance, Belly Dance and so much more all in one place! Whether you are interested in our Pole Dance Fitness classes, Dance Fitness classes, or both, we have different membership options to suit your goals and lifestyle.