Leesa is a new instructor to UV, but has been in the fitness and dance industry for 30 years! Along with teaching pole, aerial hoop and fitness, Leesa is the Director of the Canadian Pole Fitness Association (CPFA). Leesa is a beautiful pole dancer and you are sure to learn a lot from her. Catch Leesa teaching Inversions on Monday nights at 6pm!
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Name/Stage Name: Elisabeth Magalhaes - Leesa
What is your profession?
Director of the CPFA & Pole, Aerial, Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer/Coach
What do you teach and how long have you been teaching?
30 years that I have been in the fitness and dance industry!
What got you into pole dancing?
I worked at a club for a while back in 1998 and there were no schools or videos on how to pole dance, so I taught myself.
What makes you passionate about pole dance?
I love that you can express yourself in so many ways using the pole as your medium. Sensually, athletically, lyrically and more
What do you love sharing with your students?
I love seeing my students have fun enjoying the journey and watching them accomplish things they did not think they were capable of.
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What is your favourite song/genre to dance to?
Honestly, depends on my mood - can be old school rock/alternative, house (or other electronic music), r&b etc
Do you train on other apparatuses or other disciplines?
Yes I train and teach on aerial hoop/lyra as well
What would we find you doing when you aren't teaching/training?
Body building! Getting ready for a bikini comp in 2022 as well as hanging out with my children , grandsons , husband and my side kick Miss Cali (fur baby)
Ready to take a class with Leesa? Check out the schedule to find Leesa teaching Inversions on Monday nights 6pm!