Performance Classes
Força’s movement, stage skills, and performance classes focus on teaching the art of burlesque in a fun and inviting class atmosphere. Força’s teaching draws heavily from her practical training in acting, directing, design and devising for the stage, and her years of experience as an actor and burlesque artist. Força is well equipped to teach students at any level-- from someone who just wants to connect with their body and confidence, to Bachelorette parties looking for a fun and sexy group activity, to seasoned professionals looking for feedback, and everyone in-between!
Past Classes
Bump & Grind —101
In this hour-long class, Força introduces a series of exercises to help you reconnect to your body, your sense of humour, and your unique sensuality. Together, we will then try out some “bump and grind” moves, paying special attention to how they make us feel in our bodies.
“Bump and grind” are the movements of the “GOLDEN AGE” of burlesque dance, from the 1920s to the 1960s. This set of moves, focused around pelvic and chest isolations, were developed to be highly adaptable to many levels of ability, body types, and welcome a diverse range of approaches. Absolutely no dance experience is necessary! Let this class help reorient your relationship to what to it means to “grind it out”!
Here's what people
think of the class!
“Força, it was such a great class and such a fun time. I loved all the background/history you shared and the end with the wheel. As a professional, I'm sure you know this, but your expressions and attitude are phenomenal. I was a little nervous for the class as I didn't know what to expect, but seeing you have fun (not be super serious) put me at ease and brought me a lot of joy. It was the perfect way to end the week.”
— Kaitlyn
“Força is a phenomenal instructor. She brings SO much enthusiasm, dedication & expertise to her classes. I loved her attention to detail: she gave us a brief history of the bump and grind, taught/broke down several of the core movements from this style of Burlesque and finally brought us all together as a collective to try out different combos. Força creates a safe space for everyone to explore their sensuality, while also having fun and learning something new. I cannot wait to take more classes with her!!”
— Elyse Waugh
“Força did an incredible job of making me feel connected to my body and comfortable in my own skin through the basic techniques of Bump and Grind. I loved how laid back and interactive the class was which really helped me feel even more at home in what I was doing. Through play and improvisation I learned a great deal about burlesque on a practical level and with some historical knowledge, as well. Can't wait to take another one of her classes!”
— Caleigh Adams