About Us

Tina

I have over 30 years experience in pole fitness, aerial hoop, aerial silks, gymnastics, and a variety of types of dance. I’m passionate about sharing a welcoming, safe, space where new students get to explore and experience just what their bodies can achieve as they learn to trust themselves.

I’m a “pole-mom” at heart, I love to nurture others growth into the strong, brilliant person they want to be. 3Sixty classes were the amazing way to reconnect with myself after my pregnancies – as a mom of 4 little ones, I’m in better shape now than I was before having kids! When I discovered pole dancing, the idea of a strong, sexy, and acrobatic dance class got me hooked in the first five minutes!

I hold certifications through Acrobatic Arts, Spin City, and X-Pert, specializing in teaching youth through adults. I maintain certifications and actively volunteer with numerous Pole & Aerial organizations including: CPFA, IPSF/CPSF, CPSAF and PSO. In 2021 I took over as owner and director of the national Canadian Pole and Aerial Championship competition series. As a long-time instructor, choreographer, coach, judge, and owner at 3Sixty, I look forward to seeing you in my classes and getting you as excited about pole & aerial as I am!

 – @tina_3sixtylife

Jenny

I discovered pole in 2008 and have been teaching for over 7 years, specializing in all levels of pole and flexibility. I am a former ballerina and competitive synchronized swimmer, which led to my devotion to technique and my drive as a coach and instructor. I love that pole keeps me challenged, and I’d love to help you challenge yourself.

I have over 12 years experience in pole fitness, with over 10 years competing at the national level in sport, art and doubles events. In 2019, I competed at the POSA World Championship in Finland. In addition to my competitive experience, I am constantly updating my knowledge as I want to be the best instructor and coach that I can. I have certifications with Ecole Nationale de Cirque, as a Platinum Level Coach with CPSAF, and at the highest level (Level 5) with Alixia Flexibility.

While I have grown up in the Ottawa valley, my life’s motto is “Follow your feet” – I love to travel & train all over the world (including Australia, Prague and Austria!). I am an outdoorsy person and I love hiking, camping, and canoeing, often with my dog.

 – @the_bendyjenny

Gillian

The first time I saw a professional pole dancer I was in awe! I decided to start Pole Fitness at 3Sixty in 2015. I was hooked! I’ve always loved performing growing up but had stuck to theatre because I have two left feet. Luckily, pole allows me to perform to music without my feet on the ground!

3Sixty quickly became my second home and it has made me a stronger, and more confident person. I have never been a fan of exercising, but pole doesn’t feel like work – it’s too much fun! I want to show you that pole is a sport for everyone. You can find your own style (mine is comedy), and you can train at your own pace.

Starting a new activity can be intimidating, but the community and support at 3Sixty will quickly remove any hesitations that you may have. I hope to see you in class so that we can get fit, share a few laughs, and have fun together!

 – @ggchristena

Gehana

I decided to take the plunge and took my first pole class in 2015. Pole and aerials combine strength, grace, and flow in the very best ways. I teach that everyone can bring their own style and personality to each and every movement. I love guiding newcomers to take their first steps, swings, and spins in my classes!

In 2018, I took the Canadian Pole Fitness Association (CPFA) Beginner Aerial Hoop Instructor certification course and obtained my full certification. I also regularly teach partnered acro yoga. I have always been active, between rock climbing, ballet, west coast swing, hiking, and flipping upside down in acro yoga.

I hope to see you in class so I can be on your cheering squad, in the most supportive and loving 3Sixty community. Everyone here cheers for your successes and supports you through all the hard work that goes into those successful moments. Let’s help you feel like a kid climbing a tree again!

 – @upsidedownpinup

Kelsey

I have a passion for teaching on top of my love for dance! I fell in love with pole and aerial hoop in 2017, and my favourite classes bring dance and sport together. You’ll see my love for dance and movement incorporated throughout my classes at 3Sixty.

Dance and gymnastics have been part of my life, from childhood through to studying dance at York University in Toronto, then working full time as a gymnastics coach and dance teacher. I have had the opportunity to learn many styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, and various Ballroom styles.

I obtained my Level 1 gymnastics coaching certification and Canadian Pole Fitness Association (CPFA) Beginner Aerial Hoop Instructor certification course. I love helping students achieve their goals and celebrate their progress along the way. Welcome to 3Sixty!

 – @kelseydances

Denise

I took my first pole class in 2014 and was immediately devoted to the sport. I admired the strength and confidence that came with pole dancing and discovered a great appreciation for my body and mind. I have been teaching since 2016 and love to share my passion for pole and aerials.

From a young age I was fascinated by dance and gymnastics. I focused on contemporary and lyrical dance growing up and enjoyed every moment, from practice to performance. I regularly practiced yoga to fulfill my appetite for movement and found myself drawn to inversions for the physical challenge. Shortly after, I began practicing aerial hoop and silks as cross-training to further develop my strength and flexibility.

I hope to provide you with a fun and supportive environment, and celebrate every success with you along this journey. It brings me joy to see students progress and reach their fitness goals. See you in class!

 – @denise_pole

Shayvard

I have 3 years experience in pole and aerial hoop, in addition to 7 years teaching experience as a personal trainer and Middle Eastern & Bollywood dance instructor. I look forward to sharing my passion with all students, exploring movement and expression through dance. My training and background instilled a dedication to creating a psychologically and physically safe and inclusive space for all the learners of diverse background that I work with, including Indigenous, First Generation, visible minorities, learners with disabilities, as well as other marginalized group of learners and vulnerable population.

I have always been fascinated by movement and body expression, and in particular body expression through dance, and just how many different ways and styles exist to tell a story. This drew me to learn Middle Eastern and South Asian dances such as dancing with veil, belly dancing, Garba, and Kathak. It’s why I dedicated years studying strength training, adaptive body works, and internal and external loading on the body, and worked as a personal trainer to help people in correcting, strengthening, and improving the way they move.

Pole is a different form of movement, where it requires strength, flexibility, and it allows for self expression through many different ways and styles of dance. The best part? The possibilities are endless! You would be surprised just how much stronger you are than you think, and I look forward to being a part of discovering that with you! Welcome to 3Sixty!

P.S. I also speak French and Farsi!

 – @persianpoler

Morgan

I have been training in pole and hoop since 2015. Pole and hoop are my absolute favourite ways to workout. I find aerials to be a perfect blend of exercise, problem solving, and creativity, as well as a great place to make new friends.

I grew up in Ottawa as an awkward, uncoordinated kid. I played a lot of video games and joined concert band, but never had much of a physical outlet. I realized I should probably do some form of exercise! I tried going to the gym but found it incredibly boring and I could never stay committed. I took a chance on pole classes at 3Sixty and have never looked back. It was an absolute game changer! I can personally attest to the fact that you don’t need a background in sports, dance, or gymnastics to enjoy pole! I may not have grown up taking formal dance training, but I love putting together cheesy and fun performance routines.

When I’m not hanging upside down at 3Sixty, I work as a project manager in a virus manufacturing laboratory. I love science, live music, arts and crafts, dogs, video games, and Dungeons and Dragons.

I hope you’ll join me in class! I promise you’ll have the best time. – @morgansorgan

Jessica

I have 4 years experience in pole and aerials, and work in the community as an Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA)! Join me in class, and we’ll have a bunch of fun and get a great workout at the same time! I am not a naturally flexible person – I want to show you how we can build skills with progressions for EVERY body. You’ll build strength and flexibility in each class.

I first attended an aerial silks class with a friend, and I had so much fun, I knew I had to continue exploring aerials. I then tried pole and fell in love! I have been training ever since, exploring my passions for pole and silks and continuing to grow in hoop. I’ve never been a very active person, but aerials are so addicting that I couldn’t help myself from coming back for more!

After completing the mentorship program offered by the studio, I became a part of the 3Sixty team. The people at 3Sixty are so welcoming that you will feel like you’ve been a part of the community for years after your first class. Welcome to the aerial community!

P.S. I also speak French!

 – @jessicaskuce

Dana

Originally from the American Midwest, I am in Ottawa pursuing my PhD in paleontology. My introduction to aerials was through a mixed silks and hammock class at a pole studio in Iowa. I was immediately hooked, so when I moved to Virginia for my master’s degree, I began regular silks classes with a retired circus performer. Aerials have been an incredible source of confidence and strength for me and I can’t wait to share that with all of you.

A silks lover at my core, I love learning complicated wraps and belay entrances and I love to drop! I started to branch out into other apparatuses, learning hammock, lyra hoop and dancing trapeze. I have practiced yoga since I was 12 years old and started teaching fitness classes while I was working on my undergraduate degree. I started with teaching hatha yoga, but was quickly inspired to add acrobatic balances and expand to partner acro yoga.

I am extremely excited to bring my love for aerial arts to 3Sixty and establish a new aerial home in town. I look forward to teaching you to fly!

 – @korneiseldana

Sheena

I have over 10 years experience in pole fitness since I started in 2009. Pole has been an amazing experience for me. I encourage everyone to try it. No matter how shy you are, trust me, it’s given me strength and confidence! I hope you sign up for my class, and I will strive to give you the same great experience I’ve had.

I learned about pole dancing at a bachelorette party. Back then I was out of shape and self-conscious about my body. I had tried working out at home but was having trouble staying motivated, while at the bachelorette party I had an amazing time. It was a relaxing, fun, positive and encouraging atmosphere. I was also amazed at how athletic pole dancing is, and how much strength is required to pull off the advanced tricks. I never thought I would be able to do it – but signed up for class anyway and haven’t looked back!

I’m from a rural farm town near Kingston, and moved closer to home during the pandemic – while I miss seeing my students in person, I’m eager to see you online!

 – @sheenabolton

Sarah

I tentatively took my first pole dance lesson with a friend over 10 years ago and was immediately hooked! I started training aerial silks a few years later and found my passion; you couldn’t bribe me to stay away from silks. 3Sixty classes are fun, sociable, supportive, challenging and oh-so-rewarding when you finally nail that pesky move that has been eluding you.

Having danced ballet for 13 years growing up, I love the way aerial silks and pole incorporate the flow and freedom of dance. I love how our classes challenge people to try new things and how happy it makes them when they realize: You CAN do it!

Like many of us, I wear multiple hats; I am a wife and mother, a professional IT Project Manager and a pole fitness and aerial instructor. Being over 40 I am living proof it is never too late to try something new and to get into the best shape of your life. Come join me and amaze yourself!

 – @sarah119.green

Elspeth

In 2016, I decided on a whim to try Pole Fitness. I was hooked! I am a dramatic pole nerd! I love putting together wacky shapes, unconventional transitions and character concepts. I have performed & competed numerous times and I’m ready for more! I can’t wait to see you fall in love with pole and aerials the way I have!

Coming to 3Sixty was like coming into a close-knit family, that instantly accepted me as their own and celebrated me for who I was. This studio has made me a much stronger, more confident and well-rounded pole dancer (and now aerialist!) and the community always motivates me to push my creative energy further.

I continue to travel and training at different pole studios, finding my own niche and pushing myself further as a circus artist. I, a girl with absolutely no dance experience, am in love with the stage and performing. When I’m not in Ottawa you can find me online, for classes and private lessons. What can we create together??

 – @itselspeth

Kea

Kea started pole dancing in 2017, which wasn’t a surprise since she’s always liked climbing things – when she was a kid she’d be found constantly climbing trees, bridges and even some buildings. Kea was a competitive gymnast as a teenager and found pole and aerials to fill the void she felt after leaving gymnastics. Throughout her life Kea has dabbled in different styes of dance, from hip hop, ballroom and swing to recreational ballet. She loves how pole and aerials can incorporate any style and be whatever you want it to be. Her style can be described as unconventional, but she just wants to have fun and tell a story.

Kea started teaching in 2022 at 3Sixty and is one of our all-purpose substitute instructors. She quickly took on whatever was asked and has covered almost all of the classes on the curriculum. Kea is also one of our youth and teen instructors and can be found teaching hoop and pole to kids – which she finds super fun, silly and rewarding in the best of ways.

Kea’s teaching style can be described as a bit intense, and classes are often quite a workout, but she strongly advocates for it being “your class” and is happy to modify and encourage you to move in ways that feel authentic and good for your body. Regardless of the class, Kea approaches each one with enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to each student as an individual.

You can also find Kea making pole and aerial outfits for everyone in and around the studio – she loves focusing on making pole and clothing accessible and inclusive and wants everyone to feel great about their own successes during class.

 – @keajazz

Alexis

I discovered pole in 2018, and have been teaching for 3 years. I started on a whim during medical school, and quickly fell in love with pole, aerial straps, and hoop! I’ve taught all over Canada – Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Ontario throughout my journey in school.

My passion lies in static, dynamic, and power pole – I can’t wait to help you work your deadlifts, your phoenixes, and your flips! Conditioning is my middle name, and I can’t wait to work on getting stronger together – whatever your goal may be. I love the physiology and anatomy of pole, and problem solving the dynamics of a moving body around a pole. We’ll talk about angles, forces, and shapes!

Finally, working with youth by day also means that I come packed with enthusiasm and energy (and sometimes stickers)… I can’t wait to cheer you on to your goals!

– @Miss.pole