Aradia Fitness
Aradia is a fitness studio for women located on Kerr St. in Oakville.
The phone rings. Twice. A chirpy young woman picks up and voices over the receiving end that she would love to answer questions about pole dancing. “I am a little busy at the moment though,” says Jane Wilson, owner of the Aradia Fitness in Oakville. “I am about to perform.” Awkwardness fills the air and she abruptly responds mid-sentence while giggling, “Oh! By the way, I’m not performing on stage, if you know what I mean? It’s for charity”.
For most, the initial thought of a woman performing the art of seduction by way of a pole in a room full of spectators, usually leads them to places where there is an abundance of one dollar bills, neon lights and gold bikini’s. This is something that Jane is well aware of and the kind of thinking she is working to eradicate. For two years now, she has managed to successfully open up women’s minds and their bodies with Aradia’s specially designed Pole Dancing for Fitness program.
Jane admits to being a part of the recurrent judgments passed down on the untraditional workout method. Her first reaction to pole dancing as a way to work off the extra 40 pounds that crept up on her after giving birth to her second child, was not a favourable one. “At first, I thought real mommy’s don’t pole dance. I can’t do this; I’m not supposed to do be sexy.” But, after her first lesson at the Aradia’s Burlington branch, she was hooked.
Not only do the pole dancing routines help in toning and strengthening, she says, but it also allows women to think differently about their body and their sexuality.
“A lot of ladies that come in don’t realize that pole dancing is not just about getting a great workout. It’s about creating bonds, sisterhood and building up self-esteem. The wonderful by-product that they gain is self-esteem and empowerment.”
The fitness group offers a range of interesting classes to help women build their upper body strength through the use of brass poles. The instructors, who are former students of Aradia, provide lessons on how to condition your body, to perform sensual stretches, as well as burlesque inspired choreography. Specialty classes where Jane teaches women how to walk in stiletto heels, among other boot camps, will open up in the fall.
For more information on how to attend classes, workshops or book a private function, visit their website or contact Aradia Fitness in Oakville at (905) 844 7746.
Location
Address: 393 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario
Telephone: 905-844-7746
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