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Block Party Workshop – Poles, Heels, Chairs, Floor and GoGo
June 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm MDT
Intro to Pole Workshop
This class is perfect for those curious about pole dance and have no prior experience. Dive into the wonderful world of pole in a setting that is free from gendered language and binary movement expression. Pole is for every BODY, no prior fitness or dance experience required.
DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM
LOCATION: Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (10314 82 Ave NW Unit 301)
INSTRUCTOR: Nicole A Gogo
PREREQUISITE: Workshop is 16+
SHOWCASE: None
COST: $20
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable clothing that allows for unrestricted movement. Class is conducted barefoot. Please bring your own yoga mat (optional) and a water bottle.
Chair Dance Basics Workshop
Learn to dance with a steely dance partner, the chair! In this workshop we’ll learn some tricks, poses and moves that can spice up your next drag, burlesque or pole performance! In this class students can expect to go through a warm up, do some light conditioning and drills before we dive into the fun stuff. Class can be done in heels or socks.
DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 | 1:30PM – 2:45PM
LOCATION: Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (10314 82 Ave NW Unit 301)
INSTRUCTOR: Pally
PREREQUISITE: Workshop is 16+
SHOWCASE: None
COST: $20
WHAT TO BRING: Heels or Socks. Please bring your own yoga mat(optional) and a water bottle.
Beginner Floorwork Workshop
Learn how to slither and slink on the floor like a champ! In this workshop we’ll learn some basic floor work moves that can be incorporated into contemporary, burlesque, drag, or pole dance routines! We’ll learn a variety of moves and the conditioning needed to best achieve them. Class can be done in heels or socks. Please check the class requirements to see what heels are best.
DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 | 3:00PM – 4:15PM
LOCATION: Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (10314 82 Ave NW Unit 301)
INSTRUCTOR: Nicole A Gogo
PREREQUISITE: Workshop is 16+
SHOWCASE: None
COST: $20
WHAT TO BRING: Heels or socks, knee pads recommended. Please bring a water bottle.
Sexy, Sassy & Proud in Heels Workshop
A commercial heels class for beginners! This class is done in high heels – ballroom shoes acceptable, stilettos, chunky shoes preferred. No pole shoes and no high platforms please. This class begins with a barefoot warm up, conditioning and strength building. In heels we learn the foundations: how to hold your body, isolations, weight change, bevels, melting pots, struts and more. Come explore a new side of yourself in heels! This class is taught by @heyjuliarose
DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 | 4:30PM – 6:00PM
LOCATION: Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (10314 82 Ave NW Unit 301)
INSTRUCTOR: Julia Rose
PREREQUISITE: Workshop is 16+
SHOWCASE: None
COST: $20
WHAT TO BRING: Heels with ankle support, comfortable clothing and a water bottle.
Gogo 101 for Everyone Workshop
Have you dreamed of being a gogo dancer? This workshop is for you! Learn the ins and the outs of how to stand out in the crowd and sparkle on the podium – no dance experience required! In this workshop we’ll cover the three main elements of gogo: time, space, and energy, and you’ll learn how ANYTHING is a move.
DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 | 6:15PM – 7:45PM
LOCATION: Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (10314 82 Ave NW Unit 301)
INSTRUCTOR: Larissa Kovalenko
PREREQUISITE: Workshop is 16+
SHOWCASE: None
COST: $20
WHAT TO BRING: Materials: stable, ankle supporting footwear – combat boots, runners, heeled boots, ballroom or character shoes.
PLEASE Bring options! Instructor will NOT allow certain shoes to be worn for safety reasons (pleasers, strappy sandals, wedges, or platforms). No bare feet please!
18+ or All Ages
18+
Venue
Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club
Address
Street Address : 10314 82 Avenue NW, Unit 301
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
Website Link
https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/prideworkshops
Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors
Type of event
Non-profit
Event Contact
Fruit Loop Society of Alberta
Grindstone Theatre
Event Contact
Jules Pepin
Event Contact Email Address
jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca
Event Phone Number
7802449076
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