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Big Mean Boa with Tessa TrueHeart
Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025

Sunday July 12th 10:30 - 12:30

$35

Members can use class card or membership credits

It’s sassy, it’s slinky, it’s a little bit mean! In Big Mean Boa, you’ll learn to tame (or unleash) that feathery beast with Head Mistress Tessa TrueHeart. This class will teach you how to wrangle your boa like a pro, incorporating seductive tosses, slaps, humps, thrusts, and fierce floorwork. Whether you’re caressing or commanding, we’ll help you master the art of boa play and add some serious sass to your burlesque repertoire.

Get ready to roll, slither, and strut your stuff in this high-energy, full-bodied experience designed for all levels and all bodies. Bring your boa and your boldest attitude—you’ll leave feeling confident, powerful, and maybe just a little wicked!

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Schedule
Jul 12, 2025
Sat
10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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$35.00
1 Session
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Virtual Big Mean Boa with Tessa TrueHeart Virtual
Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025

Saturday July 12th 10:30 - 12:30

$35 in studio $20 virtual

Members can use class card or membership credits

It’s sassy, it’s slinky, it’s a little bit mean! In Big Mean Boa, you’ll learn to tame (or unleash) that feathery beast with Head Mistress Tessa TrueHeart. This class will teach you how to wrangle your boa like a pro, incorporating seductive tosses, slaps, humps, thrusts, and fierce floorwork. Whether you’re caressing or commanding, we’ll help you master the art of boa play and add some serious sass to your burlesque repertoire.

Get ready to roll, slither, and strut your stuff in this high-energy, full-bodied experience designed for all levels and all bodies. Bring your boa and your boldest attitude—you’ll leave feeling confident, powerful, and maybe just a little wicked!

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Schedule
Jul 12, 2025
Sat
10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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$20.00
1 Session
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Vintage Jazz for Burlesque
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
From the jazz clubs of New Orleans to the ballrooms of Harlem, vintage jazz dance had a widespread influence and lives on in many modern dance forms, including burlesque of the past and present! In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental elements of early jazz dance, gain building blocks to embody vintage-style movement, and explore important cultural context.

We’ll start out with the groove and rhythms of 1930s jazz and blues, and dive into what exactly makes this style distinctive. Then, we’ll pick up the pace with the Charleston, and learn how to make our movement look and feel relaxed even when the tempos increase. Throughout, we’ll explore connection to the music and embodiment of jazz values.
 
Important Notes:
Bring a water bottle and wear clothes that are supportive and comfortable.

For footwear, please wear something that can slide on the floor. A smooth leather or suede sole will be best. Good options include character shoes, dance heels, jazz shoes, smooth-soled sneakers, or ballet slippers. No bare feet, sneakers with grippy soles, or heels over 3 inches.
 
Instructor Bio:
Jo Monroe (she/her) has been dancing for her whole life, and in adulthood has explored a variety of styles - most notably jazz roots, Lindy Hop, blues, burlesque, and Irish dance.

Jo’s dance philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement is a venue for sharing powerful and vulnerable truths that words cannot fully express. In her classes, she champions embodiment of the music, improvisation, and historical and cultural context.

Jo has been teaching vintage jazz dance forms since 2017. She has been the head instructor and choreographer with the Reverie Chorus Line since 2023. Find out more about the chorus line at www.ReverieChorusLine.com.
 
Sunday July 26th 11:00 - 1:00
 
$35
members $25 (reach out for discount code)
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Schedule
Jul 26, 2025
Sat
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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$35.00
1 Session
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Virtual Vintage Jazz for Burlesque Virtual
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
From the jazz clubs of New Orleans to the ballrooms of Harlem, vintage jazz dance had a widespread influence and lives on in many modern dance forms, including burlesque of the past and present! In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental elements of early jazz dance, gain building blocks to embody vintage-style movement, and explore important cultural context.

We’ll start out with the groove and rhythms of 1930s jazz and blues, and dive into what exactly makes this style distinctive. Then, we’ll pick up the pace with the Charleston, and learn how to make our movement look and feel relaxed even when the tempos increase. Throughout, we’ll explore connection to the music and embodiment of jazz values.
 
Important Notes:
Bring a water bottle and wear clothes that are supportive and comfortable.

For footwear, please wear something that can slide on the floor. A smooth leather or suede sole will be best. Good options include character shoes, dance heels, jazz shoes, smooth-soled sneakers, or ballet slippers. No bare feet, sneakers with grippy soles, or heels over 3 inches.
 
Instructor Bio:
Jo Monroe (she/her) has been dancing for her whole life, and in adulthood has explored a variety of styles - most notably jazz roots, Lindy Hop, blues, burlesque, and Irish dance.

Jo’s dance philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement is a venue for sharing powerful and vulnerable truths that words cannot fully express. In her classes, she champions embodiment of the music, improvisation, and historical and cultural context.

Jo has been teaching vintage jazz dance forms since 2017. She has been the head instructor and choreographer with the Reverie Chorus Line since 2023. Find out more about the chorus line at www.ReverieChorusLine.com.
 
Sunday July 26th 11:00 - 1:00
 
$35
members $25 (reach out for discount code)
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Schedule
Jul 26, 2025
Sat
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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$20.00
1 Session
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Pole Star Rising - 5 week performance Journey
Jul 31, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025

Pole Star Rising: A 5-Week Performance Journey

Ready to light up the stage? Whether it's your first time or you're ready for a comeback, join Jessica and Tessa for Pole Star Rising—a 5-week guided experience to help you create, polish, and debut your pole performance at our Pole Studio Showcase on September 6th!

We’ll help you:
Pick the perfect song
Discover your unique style
Smooth out transitions
Build confidence and stage presence

Choose your journey:
Sundays | Aug 3–31 | 3:00–4:00 PM with Jessica
Thursdays | July 31–Sept 4 | 7:15–8:15 PM with Tessa
(no class Aug 14)

Let’s make you shine—spotlight’s waiting.

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Schedule
Jul 31, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025
Thu
7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Aug 3, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Sun
3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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$125.00
11 Sessions
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