Aradia Fitness Calgary
Who are we?
We genuinely believe it is our team that makes us the best. Each instructor has at least four years of experience in their chosen disciplines, and some have even been teaching for over a decade. They are all trained, certified, and insured to teach a refined, thoroughly researched, and proven curriculum.
All the Aradia Fitness Calgary instructors have taken unique paths to get to where they are today. A few have dance or fitness backgrounds and, for some, pole and aerial was their first entry into physical activity and sport. What brings us all together is our love for the apparatus, the drive to continue learning, and the willingness and capability to share our knowledge and skills.
Our experiences over the years are part of what makes your journey with each of us special and uniquely yours. Our current students agree the team knows how to challenge them in positive and encouraging ways. Every instructor gets to know all their students, providing support, and empowering each person coming through our doors.
We invite you to challenge yourself and try a class at Aradia Fitness Calgary. Each experience with us is designed to have you feeling strong, fit, and confident as you progress through your pole and aerial journey with us.
Demetra
Owner & Pole Instructor
While the epitome of a tomboy, Demetra first got into pole dancing after a friend mentioned she was taking classes. Intrigued, Demetra took an intro class and has been hooked ever since. Demetra quickly completed all levels and took on the challenge of instructing in 2009. She has her Aradia Fitness Certification in all levels, completed both levels of the internationally renown elevatED Pole Certification, is a Certified Judge for the Canadian Pole Fitness Association, a PSO Unicorn through Pole Sport Organization and also a Certified POUND® Pro. Demetra continues her education to provide safe and effective training for her students. She completed two 8 week and three 6 week courses that included daily instructor feedback to gain and teach proper technique in Russian Exotic movement. In addition, Demetra travels every year to the US and Europe to learn from some of the top pole athletes in the world.
Monika
Owner & Pole/Aerials Instructor
Monika has been a pole fitness instructor since 2008. She has continually been learning and collecting as much knowledge as possible not only for pole fitness, but also for flexibility, mobility and strength training. As an instructor, Monika is versatile and experienced, she is able to teach many styles and always has interesting exercises for you to try. Monika is known to be very technical and precise. She is amazing at helping students build foundations and reach their goals. Monika has competed at and won pole fitness competitions and performed at various events, including an internationally renowned metal festival that was headlined by one of her favourite bands, Venom. When she’s not training she is either working as physicist or running her photography business. Her photography focuses on concerts and nightscapes, but also includes pole dance portraits and weddings.
Robin
Owner & Pole Instructor
Robin believed in love at first sight the second she met her pole! Robin shines doing anything that requires graceful lines and flow. Despite being incredibly multi talented, Robin is very much down to earth. Her genuine warmth and welcoming nature makes her approachable and enjoyable to train with for students and instructors alike. She has completed her Aradia Fitness Certification, is a Certified POUND® Pro and continues her learning through our education and training requirements. She is very passionate about her craft and recently won the 2017 Canadian Pole Fitness Championship in the Masters division!
