Pole dancing and aerial arts mean many different things to different people. Some use them as a fun and unique fitness activity, loving the athletic challenge and physical benefits. Some view our studio as a social sanctuary; a place of community where they can build confidence and feel free to explore movement in a fun, inclusive, supportive and non-judgmental environment. And some were born to perform. They want to share their art and passion with the world. Are you interested in performing an act you created yourself (“DIY”) in one of our showcases this fall? We have two showcases this fal ..read more

If you’ve been following our stories on Social Media, you know that the studio is in the middle of an expansion into the unit next door to ours. The work is well under way and we’ve already started teaching classes in our beautiful, spacious, new Dance Studio room. The walls have come down between units in the reception area and the back studio, and we’re on our way to having new poles installed in our second pole studio which will be in the newly expanded back studio space. With the physical expansion underway, we’ve also been hard at work coming up with exciting new class offerings to also e ..read more

The studio is expanding and so is our team! Brass Butterflies is now hiring for the following positions: Aerial Instructors Receptionist (Part-time) Visit our website (https://www.brassbutterflies.com/join-our-team) to read the job postings and for instructions on how to apply. Learn more ..read more

As we approach the studio’s 10th anniversary on December 1st, and prepare for our big 10th Anniversary Showcases at the Conrad Centre later this month, I’ve been going through old photos, videos, emails, and social media posts, and reliving all sorts of wonderful memories.  I thought I might share some of them here.   Our Story - Part I “You’re buying a what now?” At my friend Jane’s studio in Oakville, 2011 To go back to the beginning, I have to go back a little more than 10 years, to the start of my own pole journey.  I took my first pole dancing lesson in Oakville at my frie ..read more

The current view out my home office window Pole dancing and aerial arts mean many different things to different people. Some use them as a fun and unique fitness activity, loving the athletic challenge and physical benefits. Some view our studio as a social sanctuary; a place of community where they can build confidence and feel free to explore movement in a fun, inclusive, supportive and non-judgmental environment. And some were born to perform. They want to share their art and passion with the world. Are you interested in performing an act you created yourself (“DIY”) in one of our showcase ..read more

Why we are sharing this information We LOVE aerials. We teach it because we are obsessed with it! We miss it and are struggling through this period of quarantine, just like you. We felt the need to discuss the topic of home rigging as we’ve received many questions (and seen lots of home set-ups on social media). We do not recommend setting up an aerial point attached to the structure of your home. It is a lot of work to do properly/safely and requires knowledge that can’t just be sourced on the internet.  In the studio, we had engineers and certified rigging experts design our rigging, ou ..read more

The current view out my home office window It's spring showcase time at Brass Butterflies! I know it might be hard to think about spring when this —> is the view out your window, but we’ve been busily planning ahead for a while now. This year’s spring showcases will be held at the beginning of May and we’ve come up with new ways for our students to participate. Pole dancing and aerial arts mean many different things to different people. Some use it as a fun and unique fitness activity, loving the athletic challenge and physical benefits. Some view our studio as a social sanctuary; a place ..read more

Teaser classes, Conditioning, Open Gyms/Pole Practices, and Special Restorative Classes for the New Year! View Studio Weekly schedule  Teaser Classes Are you curious about pole dancing or aerial arts? Our Teaser classes are a great way to try a single class before you commit to an 8 week term. Teaser classes give you a taste of what you would experience in either our Intro to Pole or Intro to Aerial Arts 8 Week Curriculum Classes. We will usually run one or two Teaser Classes each Term in the month leading up to the start of the next term. If you don’t see any Teasers listed below, plea ..read more

We’re so pumped to share all the new and exciting additions to our programs launching in January 2020. Registrations open now!   Introducing The Kaleidoscope Company: A competition and performance team The Kaleidoscope Company is a supplemental program for Brass Butterflies pole and aerial arts students who wish to broaden and intensify their practice through performance and/or competition. When added to a regular Brass Butterflies membership, joining the Kaleidoscope Company gives students access to a weekly team training and coaching session, as well as additional company exclusive ti ..read more

Well today is your lucky day. For the first time, Brass Butterflies and Sassy Ray Burlesque are teaming up to produce what will surely be the summer’s hottest cabaret show. Mark your calendars! Friday, July 19 at a super cool venue (TBA soon). Thinking “Hottest show this summer? I NEED to be a part of that!” You CAN! Be a burlesque baby, shine like Britney or strut like Beyoncé! Sign up to perform by joining Sassy Ray herself in one of three special 8-week workshop series, where you'll learn choreography and the tricks of the trade, culminating with performing in this sizzlin’ hot summer caba ..read more