Olga has worked her butt off and has made incredible progress in her pole skills! She is an incredible person and is ready to cheer on others any chance she gets. And now let’s cheer on this amazing woman and her incredible transformation throughout her pole journey!
Q: Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Tajikistan and have immigrated to Canada 11 years ago (wow, time flies!)
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself outside the studio.
I work as anti-money laundering associate in one of the major Canadian banks. I love my job and spend quite a bit of my time with my beloved excel spread sheets and regulations :) If I am not working or pole dancing, chances are I am either baking, reading or being lazy on the couch with my partner :)
Q: How long have you been pole dancing?
It’s been a yeah and a half since I took my first pole class - and what a year and a half it has been!
Q: How did you start pole dancing?
Trying pole dancing was on my radar for a year before I gathered enough courage to enter a pole studio. I felt like a fish out of water as I had never taken any dance classes before and I have always been uncomfortable in my own skin, struggled with low self esteem. But pole dancing got me hooked right away :)
Q: What is your favourite class and why?
I have to say inversions/ fusion on Mondays. Working on tricks is my favourite thing and Christine always gives so many progressions so there is always an opportunity to find a sweet spot for one’s level and work from there.
Q: What surprised you about pole fitness?
How much of a workout it is lol!! I thought I was fit when I first walked into UV but let me tell you every single class still kicks my butt! It is amazing how versatile pole dancing is and whether it is strength, dancing, dance art, flexibility - there is something for everyone!
I think another surprise was how many friendships I was able to build at UV - shoutout to all my amazing pole buddies here! :) To be honest, I was expecting catty judgmental atmosphere - I really don’t know where this opinion was even coming from - I am so happy that I couldn’t have been more wrong! Both students and instructors have been nothing short of amazing supportive individuals. I have so many awesome memories of laughing at my failed attempts at a trick or being cheered on as I succeed at one :)
Photo by: Kaylens Photography
Q: Why do you love pole?
It challenges me like no other. Aside from being a great exercise (I have never been this strong in my whole life) , pole has been transformative for my self esteem, it has improved my mental health, allowed me to explore my sexuality in a new way. Without exaggeration pole has become an integral part of my wellbeing and I am so grateful for it!
Q: What is your proudest pole moment?
Two words: shoulder mount.
Q: What is your favourite song to dance to?
Anything pop :)
Q: What keeps you coming back to Ultra Violet?
Community. I always feel safe, supported and welcomed at Ultra Violet. Whether it is in person or virtually, Ultra Violet is my safe space to turn to.
Q: Any advice to students new to pole?
Do not compare yourself to anyone else, listen to your body and have fun!