Where Did
We Start?
For entrepreneurs Christine Boyer and Tracy Gray, being told "no" was just the beginning.
It Started With "No".
Aradia Fitness began the summer of 2003, when two friends decided they wanted to learn how to pole dance — and discovered there were no "pole dancing as fitness" classes anywhere.
Friends thought they were crazy, but Christine and Tracy knew this would benefit people in many ways. They ordered a pole, watched exotic dancers, and practiced every day.
Christine, a Pilates and yoga instructor, found this to be a superior full-body workout and immediately became addicted. Tracy, who had stopped going to the gym because of boredom, quickly lost three dress sizes with her new-found fitness passion.
They put the challenging pole moves into easy-to-learn steps, incorporated sensual movement, dance, Pilates, yoga, and stretching, and developed a safe and effective program. This program is now the foundation for every Aradia class.
A National
Fitness Revolution.
Fit, empowered, and confident, Tracy and Christine knew women everywhere would benefit from the physical and emotional rewards of the Aradia Fitness System. They officially launched pole dancing parties in December 2003 and Aradia Fitness classes in February 2004.
Classes sold out as soon as they were announced. Within eight months, both founders were able to quit their day jobs and work on Aradia full-time — taking the lead on a national fitness revolution.
The Timeline.
From the very first pole in a basement to studios across two countries.
Still Making Waves.
The Aradia Fitness System is now changing lives all over the fitness world. Since introducing this fun, entertaining form of fitness to the masses, we've opened locations across North America and taught thousands of people. Our instructors are trained by our Corporate Trainers — specialists in safety instruction and well-researched curriculum — and every class is designed to be fun, safe, and progressive.
Aradia Fitness continues to expand throughout North America — and we can't wait to see where the next chapter takes us.