We’re gearing up for a big belly dance event with a special guest instructor while also debuting a whole lot of new classes!
Athena and Electro Cult Circus are bringing their funky, rock n roll, shimmy energy to The Land!
Workshops and Performances Saturday Sept. 14th!
We’re thrilled to announce a full day of Belly Dance excitement with the incredible Athena from Columbus! Join us on September 14th for two amazing workshops at CED:
- Mindfulness in Movement (11 AM – 1 PM): Dive deep into dance and mindfulness, connecting body and soul through improvisation and Athena’s unique way of teaching understanding of Arabic music.
- Shimmy Sprinkles (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM): Add flair to your drum solos with precise, expressive movements and techniques to enhance your performance. This workshop is taught with a live musician.
Electro Cult Belly Dance in The Land (7 PM – 9 PM): In the evening, enjoy a vibrant Showcase & Hafla at The Brownhoist featuring live music from the Electro Cult Circus band. Local and regional dancers are invited to perform a variety of belly dance and alternative styles, making this a must-see community event. Come see the show, make connections, and if you want to dance fill out the form toward the bottom of the Details & Registration Page.
Bonus Workshop from Athena: Go Go Goblets (4pm Goblet Balancing): Attendees who purchase the ALL DAY Pass (both workshops and the showcase) will receive an exclusive 1 hour Bonus Workshop, “Go Go Goblets,” adding even more fun to your day!
Early Bird Pricing (thru Aug 15th):
$50 per workshop, $85 for both workshops
($60/$110 after Aug 15th)
Showcase Ticket: $15
(for all attendees)
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to boost your dance practice, and enjoy a day of community building, dance, and music.
Point or Flex: the choice is yours!
Point & Flex Month is all about stylistic choices in pole from the knees down, and building foot and ankle strength. Some moves in dance certainly do require a pointed ankle for safety reasons, while others require a flexed foot. We will explore the difference, and help you build the strength for both.
In addition, we will be discussing proper foot engagement to avoid cramps, and using a flexed foot as a deliberate, stylistic choice. All bodies are built a little different, so we will be discussing anatomy of toe and foot point, and what stylistic choice is best for you.
For more information on why we made the switch in this monthly theme from “Point Your Fucking Toes Month,” check this blog post from Marlo Fisken from July of 2020.
Upcoming Specialty Classes & Series
Core Connection
Wednesdays, August 7th-28th 7:15-8:15pm
In Studio Only
Core Connection is a 4-week Series designed to benefit all CED Students as well as anyone outside the studio who would like strengthen all areas of their core and not just the abs. Students can come from pole and Lyra practices, or be dancers of any kind, fitness seekers, and anyone interested in improving their core strength and whole body relationship.
This series is led by Roxi who has experienced firsthand the transformative benefits of comprehensive core training, both on and off the pole. Her imaginative and somatic approach not only will guide you toward overcoming aerial, dance, and/or movement plateaus, but also aims to improve your relationship with your body, helping you feel more at home in it.
Her method of teaching has interconnected benefits for overall wellness, regulating your body and mind in ways that go beyond mere physical exercise. This provides a solid foundation that you can apply to moving more freely and powerfully in all areas of your life.
Click the sign up button below to read more detailed class description that includes a week by week summary, and info on resources outside and beyond class that all students will receive.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. Your card will automatically be charged if you move off of the waitlist.
This class is $50 for all four weeks, and is included on all Dance & Fitness Passes and Unlimited Passes.
Lap Dance 101
Saturday, August 10th 12:00-1:30pm
In Studio Only
This all levels class will go over the fundamentals of how to develop and give a lap dance. THIS IS NOT CHOREOGRAPHY TO A SPECIFIC SONG. Rather, we will go over a variety of moves and movements and get comfortable with stringing them together. This way, you’ll be able to give a personalized gift, or spice up your date night however you like.
In addition to learning and training moves, teases, and interactions, we will also examine some differences between giving a lap dance to someone in a chair vs on a sofa or other structure. Depending on the skills and interests of the participants, some more athletic lap dance tricks may be explored in the class, as well.
Feel free to dress as sexy and/or comfortable as you like. Heeled shoes are not required, but always welcome.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. Your card will automatically be charged if you move off of the waitlist.
This class is $25 per person.
All About Gazelle
Tuesdays, August 13th-17th 5:30-6:30pm
In Studio Only
Gazelle is a striking and versatile pose in aerial hoop, but it’s not always easy to achieve.
In this three week series we will be breaking down this popular lyra move into its base components to help people unlock it for the first time or strengthen/expand their gazelle. We will also be exploring a wide variety of entrances and exits for Gazelle, and working on variations for different bodies, aerial styles, preferences, and difficulty levels.
Prior lyra experience is required for this series, though prior familiarity with Gazelle is not a prerequisite.
This class is $70 for all three weeks, and is included on all Lyra Flex Passes and Unlimited Passes.
Belly Dance 101
Tuesdays, August 20th-September 24th 6:45-7:45pm
In Studio & Online
Your starting point into the world of belly dance taught from a Fusion standpoint with some Cabaret style.
During the 6 weeks you will learn all base belly dance movements, and finish the session with a mini dance!
Belly Dance 101 is created to give brand new students a solid foundation to continue on in our weekly belly dance class. Students wishing to review basics are also welcome.
This is a 6 week class. We highly recommend starting with week 1 so you do miss a single shimmy! Please contact us before you register if you can’t make it to all six weeks.
We are offering both an in studio and online option for this course. Please make sure that you select the correct option when registering.
This class is $75 for all six weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Memberships and Dance & Fitness Flex Passes.
Movement in Musicality
Wednesdays, September 4th-25th 6:00-7:00pm
In studio only
“Movement in Musicality”is a 4-week series designed for all levels that dives into the art of musicality, teaching you how to connect your movements with your music.
We’ll explore rhythm, tempo, characterization, and musical interpretation through a variety of burlesque-style exercises. Learn to strut with confidence, tease with precision, and choreograph in a way that can captivate your audience.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your stage presence or just want to dance with more musical expression, this series will give you the tips and tools to start your musicality journey!
This class is $50 for all four weeks, and is included on all Dance & Fitness Passes and Unlimited Passes.
Pole Fundamentals
Thursdays, September 5th-26th 6:15-7:15pm
In Studio Only
Whether you’re new to pole or would like to return to the fundamentals, this class is for you!
This 4 week series will go over progressions of pole spins, climbs, and transitions. Whatever your skill level, there will be moves and exercises ready to fit your individual fitness and strength.
Spins and transitions will build strength and coordination to safely perform more intensive moves like climbing, as well as work towards inversions and aerial holds. Along the way we will also practice combining movements together while freestyling to music – so you’ll be ready to dance the night away right away.
THIS CLASS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR JOINING OUR WEEKLY POLE CLASSES, though this series is intended for those that want to learn with others that are working on Pole Level 1 moves exclusively.
The class is $70 for all four weeks, and is included on all Pole Flex Passes and Unlimited Passes.
Mat Movement: Yoga Choreography
Saturday, September 7th 12:00-2:30pm
In Studio Only
Mat Movement is a choreographed yoga dance workshop where we will break down a series of yoga poses and then learn to combine them fluidly to the rhythm of a song creating a fun yogic style dance routine.
This workshop will not only help you deepen your knowledge on the poses we will be using, but also help you learn fun transitions between those movements while exploring some artistic expressions on your mat.
This class is suitable for all levels.
We have props for use during class, but feel free to bring your own yoga mat if you prefer.
This special yoga event is $35 per person.
Grounded Inversions
Sunday, September 8th 12:00-2:30pm
In Studio Only
Let’s get inverted….. on the ground!
In this workshop we will work on various versions of headstands, shoulder stands, crow pose, plow pose, partner stands, and wheel pose.
Please wear form fitting clothes you can move freely in. We have props for use during class, but feel free to bring your own yoga mat if you prefer.
This class is $25 per person.
Mermaids, Inside & Out(side)
Tuesdays, Septbember 10th 5:30-6:30pm
In Studio Only
Both inside and outside mermaid are useful skills to have for anyone on their lyra journey, but they can also be deceptively tricky to master.
In this 3 week series we will break down both moves, dedicating time to every little detail to help students transform into the powerful floating half-fish beings of their dreams.
We will also explore various entrances into and exits from both moves.
Prior lyra experience is necessary (at least one other class), but you do not need to have either version of mermaid in your repertoire to take this course.
This class is $70 for all three weeks, and is included on all Lyra Flex Passes and Unlimited Passes.