This class is a joyful, welcoming space to explore movement, confidence, and playful self-expression​.No dance experience required.​ We’ll learn classic burlesque fundamentals like bumps, grinds, shimmies, and simple choreography in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Expect lots of laughter, lots of cheering each other on, and a big confidence boost.​ This Pride edition will focus on hip-opening and mobility exercises, which are especially helpful for folks who feel tight through the hips or haven’t been encouraged to move this part of their body before. These exercises are gentle, empowering, and designed to help you feel more comfortable, free, and connected in your movement.​ This workshop is for all bodies, all genders, and all experience levels.​Come as you are, celebrate yourself, and move in a way that feels good.​ It’s going to be a giggle, a confidence boost, and a whole lot of joy​!

Supplies needed: comfortable form-fitting clothes you can move in that make you feel sassy and sexy. Corsets are not recommended. Barefoot or indoor dance shoes, you can move comfortably in. Shimmy belt, coin skirt, or fringe shirt/bra if desired. (Fringe or dangly tops and bottoms that allow for a wide leg stance are helpful to show movement)