We're Saying Goodbye to UV Carlaw

Three years ago, amidst big plans and dreams, UV came across an opportunity at Studio Flux. A small but lovely, cozy studio with access to a professional circus space and more. We moved into this space and set up shop, opening up opportunities for dance, fitness, sexiness and so much more. After 3 years we have decided to close the doors to our little east-end home, and pursue bigger goals and dreams befitting of our mighty community and program. This decision was tough, but was made for the benefit of UV as a whole and is the best possible decision for us at this time. Our community is stronger than ever and growing each day and we are so grateful for the memories, laughs, workshops, dancing and most importantly the people who have made our studio their dancing home and put their journeys in the capable hands of our staff. Our greatest loss will be those who are unable to continue to visit us on the west side of the city, and for that we are sorry to be shutting down our little space.

Our final date for classes will be December 28, 2019. Please join us for a final jam at the studio as we toast the New Year and new opportunities that are coming our way.

Our Eglinton studio and UV community are not going anywhere! Your membership and class passes are still valid at Eglinton and we look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to those who have been loyal to us during this time. It is because of you that we were able to grow.

Thank you to our staff who have made growth possible. We have the best team and they are the foundation of UV and our amazing community.

When one door closes, another one opens, and we are ready for the next door!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at info@uvpolefitness.com.

With love,
Elisa, Owner

Student Spotlight: Molly

Students at UV deserve to be recognized for their dedication, hard work and the amazing pole progress they make right here at UV. So we’ve decided to start a student spotlight! We are super excited to share an opportunity to get to know our lovely students.

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Molly is a strong, beautiful and dedicated pole dancer.

You are likely to run into her, as she takes a lot of classes at both locations and is extremely supportive of her fellow classmates! She performs regularly and it is a joy to watch her sexy flow and amazing tricks. Thank you Molly for taking part in growing our awesome pole community at UV!

Q: Where are you from?

Born and raised in Toronto

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself outside the studio.

I work for the Ontario Government regulating professional combative sports. I have 2 cats but really one is my baby. I crochet if anyone needs a hat.

Q: How long have you been pole dancing?

I've been pole dancing for just over 4 years

Q: How did you start pole dancing?

I went to a bachelorette party in Montreal and we did the typical bachelorette pole party which was super fun...and I was super sore after and was like damn that's a real workout. I was living in Ottawa at the time and needed a hobby so went to the local pole studio there for 2 months before moving back to Toronto and finding a home with UV.

Q: What is your favourite class and why?

I don't have a favourite class! I go to like 10 classes a week...they're all my favourites.

Q: What surprised you about pole fitness?

I was most surprised at the variety of people and styles. I thought to do pole you needed to be Jenyne Butterfly (aka my first pole video I ever saw 5 years before starting pole) when in fact you can be in any shape, any size, any place in your life and you can still learn.

Q: Why do you love pole?

I love pole because of the amazing community of people. There's a reason I have a pole at home and yet come to the studio everyday. Just awesome babes supporting awesome babes and adults making friends which seriously does not happen anywhere else.

Q: What is your proudest pole moment?

Competing on stage in 8" heels and not falling while walking off!

Q: What is your favourite song to dance to?

OHHHH LORDY THE HARDEST QUESTION EVER!!! I have no favourite song. Anything old school Weeknd. Roads by Portishead. Closer by Kings of Leon. Let's be honest - anything slow and sultry is my jam.

Q: What keeps you coming back to Ultra Violet?

The fact that its a 10 minute drive from my house? KIDDING! The amazing group of instructors that are all so unique and so amazing and once again the awesome community of people.

Q: Any advice to students new to pole?

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TRY AND DO NOT GIVE UP!!! Yes you will suck and yes it will hurt and yes someone else can always do better BUT THIS IS YOUR AMAZING JOURNEY RIDE THE PAIN TRAIN BECAUSE ITS SO WORTH IT!

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Does your pole journey start with a pole party? We got you covered, whatever you’re celebrating - marriage, divorce, birthday or just your own amazing self - a pole party is a great way to get introduced to pole in a comfortable environment with your friends.

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Ready to take Molly’s advice?

“DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TRY AND DO NOT GIVE UP!!! Yes you will suck and yes it will hurt and yes someone else can always do better BUT THIS IS YOUR AMAZING JOURNEY RIDE THE PAIN TRAIN BECAUSE ITS SO WORTH IT!”

Pole Studio Golden Rules

Pole Fitness is different from many other genres of dance and fitness because we draw out deep emotions, innate desires and ignite self-confidence in our sensual form of movement and motion. Pole fitness is a medley of aerial poses and base work. This ground apparatus has made foundational acrobatics and dance accessible to the average fitness seeker via conditioning, stretching, and improving coordination in our classes and workshops. UV is a welcoming studio of all identities and orientations, united by one love: dance! We support a warm, welcoming environment, encouraging all to dig deep and ignite the spark of creative movement inside. In order to maintain the integrity of our community we have some golden rules for all to abide by! Read on to join the ‘hood of open-minded positivity.

Golden Rule 1

Safety

Our first priority is safety. Pay attention to your surroundings, and respect the space and equipment. Do not try any new moves without assistance from a UV instructor. Do not attempt to alter the equipment and please respect instructions from staff.

Golden Rule 2

Treat others with respect

UV welcomes people of all denominations and orientations. Please respect those around you in our safe space where people are free to express themselves artistically. Be sure to always encourage your peers. Negativity or gossip is no benefit to anyone, so please refrain from partaking.  

Golden Rule 3

Self-care

Take this rule with you wherever you go! Eat healthy, drink water, get ample rest and do you! Remember the importance of personal hygiene! Use deodorant and bring a towel for yourself if need be. The benefits to pole and aerial fitness are limitless, but they take a bit of a commitment from you to maintain a healthy mindset and lifestyle. 

Golden Rule 4

Treat the studio with respect

This studio was created for you. A portion of your hard-earned dollars spent on pole classes are allotted for studio upkeep and maintenance. Help us keep your studio a cozy and happy place by putting away equipment/supplies after use, refraining from making a mess, and cleaning up after yourself if you eat in the studio to name a few. Remember that this space is yours and we work hard to keep it clean. Be sure to leave it in the state you would want to find it in.  

Golden Rule 5

Share the space

Please be respectful of others around you. Be sure to inform others if you are filming yourself, remember that no equipment or supplies belong to any one person, and maintain a respectful attitude in group classes and busy settings.

Golden Rule 6

Listen to your instructor

Always listen to the instructor on duty! Your instructor has your best interests in mind and works hard to bring you amazing classes and content. Their main priority is safety. Often, instructors have to consider concerns clients may not recognize. Always respect their directions and understand that they are for your own good!

We look forward to sharing our space with you! Can’t wait to see you in class. xo

Some of our talented team of instructors.

Instructor Spotlight: Mary-Margaret!

Mary-Margaret is a circus professional with experience on many different apparatus! Her first love was trapeze, but she is also known to dabble on silks, hoop, lollipop and with her new position at UV, pole! She listed “Circus Performer” as her profession, but she is so much more than that, with experience in management, choreography, act and show invention, and more. Mary-Margaret is an artist at heart with a big vision for creativity. She is a tough coach and her students love her for that. She will always push you to progress in a safe way so you can flourish as a dancer and aerialist.

Catch Mary-Margaret teaching Conditioning Virtually on Sundays at 6pm.

Name/nickname: Mary-Margaret Scrimger

What is your profession? Circus performer and editor/writer

What got you into pole dancing? I got into circus on a fluke. A coworker recommended that I try circus over ten years ago. 

What makes you passionate about pole? The creativity, the community. 

What do you love sharing with your students? EVERYTHING! I see the coach student relationship as a sharing process. They influence me as much as I influence them

What makes you feel sexy? (Mood, music, clothing, etc) Confidence

What is your fav pole move? Forever cartwheel on trapeze

What is your fav grip aid? Chalk

Fav brand of pole shorts? None 

Heels or no? No

MM just chilling! Another day in the office!