Meet your Instructors!

Carolyne Braid

Carolyne Braid, President of Pole Dancing Winnipeg has been pole dancing for over seven years. After seeing an episode of Oprah featuring Sheila Kelly and pole dancing as a form of fitness, Carolyne was intrigued. Teaching herself the basic moves and then being formally trained in Las Vegas, Carolyne has turned her passion for pole dancing and fitness into a thriving business. To date, through Pole Dancing Winnipeg, thousands of women have experience the exhilaration, toning, and strength building benefits of the pole.

Lyndsay has been involved in the fitness industry, specifically gymnastics for the past eighteen years. Her competitive gymnastics career took Lyndsay to the western-Canadian Gymnastics Championships were she gained a very broad view of the sport as it relates to all aspects of female fitness. Lyndsay is instrumental in course development and instruction. She will ensure that you get the most out of your pole experience.

Haley

Haley is a young, energetic, vibrant, well put together woman who has joined the Pole Dancing Winnipeg team as a Pole Party Presenter. She is looking forward to making your event not just good but GREAT!

Danielle is a fiery redhead who has been a pole dancing instructor for three years. She believes that every woman has an amazing pole dancer inside of her, just waiting to come out and show what she's got! Through formal pole fitness lessons or a pole party to celebrate a special event, Danielle will make sure that you get a workout and have an absolute blast!

"We had an absolute blast at the stagette. All the girls agreed that Danielle was the best person we could have gotten for our group. She was fantastic and we all had so much fun. I will definately be reccommending your company to all my friends. We could not have asked for better. Thank you so much for everything. We made the bride's night very memorable along with the entire group." Jocelynn

"Danielle was amazing!She made the class very fun and had great teaching methods; very laid-back environment." Taken from fitness class feedback form

RhaeLynne

Rhae (pronounced RAY-A) is a certified Personal Trainer Specialist, Nutrition and Wellness Counsellor, and Group Fitness Instructor. Through four years of experience as a Personal Trainer at Shapes Fitness Centres she worked with men and women of all ages, sizes, conditions and levels of experience to achieve their personal fitness goals whether they be weight loss, toning, sports specific, increased flexibility and range of motion, or competition training. Her true passion however is providing women with a safe, fun and challenging experience (such as pole dancing!) to achieve not only positive physical results that can be seen in a mirror, but to realize internal strength and build confidence. She completely agrees with Winnipeg Pole Dancing's mantra that there truly is a goddess in EVERY woman. Rhae is excited to meet you all and guide you in finding that goddess!

"Rhae's [fitness] class was awesome! I really enjoyed the workout and the added sexual energy made it fun! I felt better over the whole week." Taken from fitness feedback form

Debbie is a mother of two great young boys who are the joy of her life. However, Debbie doesn't mind leaving her boys with Dad so she can show other ladies how to shake what they've got! She has a great down to earth spirit which can bring even the most reluctant woman out of their shell.

Shannyn

A holistic practitioner, Shannon believes that every woman possess the spirit of a goddess. She has found that pole dancing is a perfect way to allow that sexy side come out and play for the night.

She recently obtained her group fitness designation and is excited to be teaching the pole fitness classes!

"Shannon was a doll. There were 7 of us ladies, all with different personalities and it was very entertaining to see the different interpretations of what "pole dancing" brings out in the hidden vixen in all of us.  Shannon was very entertaining and patient with those of us with poor memory retention! Thank Shannon for us again for a "fun night"!" Lynn

Kris

Kris has been around from almost the beginning and has been teaching over three years and love's!!  It’s not only a great full body work out but pole dancing gives women a chance to come out of their shell and share a unique and fun experience with their friends.  She recommends all women give it at least one try…………..you know you want to.

Keren

Keren has been dancing since she was a little girl, taking multiple styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and contemporary. During the past year she also got certified as a Personal Trainer Specialist believing it would be a great addition to her dance. She has been passing on her love of dance through teaching for the past 6 years to a wide range of ages, and is thrilled to be joining the team at Pole Dancing Winnipeg, to share with the women of Winnipeg an exhilarating and challenging style of dance.

“I’m currently enrolled in Keren's pole 1 class on Thursday night, over the last 2 classes I have really enjoyed going. I was really scared at first but I have noticed lately that I got this new flirty kick in my step!! Having so much fun in the class!  With each class that goes by I find that I’m becoming stronger and stronger.” Kirsten

Sheila

A former fitness competitor, Sheila enjoys teaching the pole fitness classes as it combines the perfect blend between strength and beauty. Sheila is a personal trainer, bootycamp guru, and an avid runner.