It’s Bringing Sexy Back, like most of the time at CED, but we get a little louder about it in July. Join us for Stripper Style and Sensual movements in Beginner Chair Dance, Burlesque 101, Stripper Style Pole, and more in this month’s newsletter.
It’s July! Bringing Sexy Back month returns to CED!
United Pole Artists used to run Bringing Sexy Back as a celebration of INDIVIDUAL representations of the sexy side of pole dance every July. They have since stopped running this, hoping rather to promote the fitness side of pole dancing in hopes of it becoming an Olympic sport, but as Cleveland’s sexy pole studio we can’t pass up the chance to celebrate our stripper roots.
The following is a previous statement from UPA’s website that holds strong for us.
“What is Bringing Sexy Back?
Bringing Sexy Back is almost here! It’s the biggest, best and yes, the sexiest two weeks in pole dancing. What is BSB? It’s a time for us all to share our sexy photos, videos and stories of being sexy. Share with us what sexy is to you by using hashtag #SexyBack2022 and #UnitedBySexy.
Pole Dancing is meant to be what ever you want it to be. But sometimes, just being straight up sexy feels so good. Let’s do it Polers, let’s bring sexy back, pole dance style. #UnitedByPole”
While taking your classes in person and online at Cleveland Exotic Dance in July, expect lots of sexy dance moves, combos, and heel work!
Special for Bringing Sexy Back, Roxi is running another four week pole series: Stripper Style: Pole & Stage on Wednesdays, July 13th- Aug 3rd 6:00-7:00pm. More details on this class and other sexy offering for the month below!
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New Weekly Class Changes
New! Pole Levels 1-3 with Tara on Thursdays at 6pm
Moving! Pole Levels 1&2 with Cocoa on Fridays at 7:15pm
Starting in July, we will once again be offering beginner level pole classes every day of the week!
Tara will be taking over the 6pm class on Thursdays starting July 7th (It will be levels 1&2 for the first couple weeks, then class will become Pole Levels 1-3 starting July 21st).
Cocoa will be offering a weekly Pole Levels 1&2 class on Fridays at 7:15pm starting July 8th!
Registration is open in Momence on all weekly classes 6 weeks in advance. Join Tara and Cocoa on a Thursday or Friday soon!
Upcoming Specialty Classes & Series
Belly Dance 101
Tuesdays, July 5th-August 9th 6:45-7:45pm
In Studio & Online
Your starting point into the world of belly dance taught from a Tribal 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. You can start during week 2 and get material to make up week 1 if registering after July 5th. Please contact us to register after that day.
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. Please contact us to register with a Flex Pass.
Burlesque 101
In Studio: Mondays, July 11th-August 15th 6:00-7:00pm
Online: Mondays, July 11th-August 1st 6:00-7:00pm
Learn the building block movements of classic burlesque. We will cover bumps and grinds, dips and shimmies, walks and poses, peels and combos! From day one, we will go over how to string classic moves together to create simple and sexy burlesque combos. Students will also learn the art of the tease, and how to elevate the dance through audience engagement, self-touch, and musicality.
This class is a 101 for all levels; whether you are brand new to burlesque or looking to brush up on technique and learn some tips and tricks, all are welcome!
Please have a comfortable pair of heels on hand.
We are offering both an in studio and online option for this course. Please make sure that you select the correct option when registering.
The six week in studio option is $75 for all six weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes. The four week online option does not include Week 5 (Props) or Week 6 (Pasties) of the in studio option, is $50 for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes
Stripper Style: Pole & Stage
Wednesdays, July 13th-August 3rd 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
During this four week series, Roxi will teach a loosely choreographed dance utilizing stripper style dance techniques. Sections will include work around and with the pole, as well as floorwork. Sections will also have variations so this class is multi-level.
No inversions sections are planned, though inversions can be worked in for upper level students.
This class is good for Level 2 and up.
Students will want knee pads for all the floorwork. Platform heels are recommended, but not required. If you don’t have the shoes, make sure to bring thick socks or something that can protect your toes.
This class is $70 for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Memberships. Please contact us to register with a Flex Pass.
Stripper Style: Pole & Stage
Wednesdays, July 13th-August 3rd 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
Build a solid foundation in chair dance! By the end of this specialty class you will feel comfortable in a variety of sexy posed chair positions, and will have learned how to connect them in different ways.
You can then take your new skills to add a new layer to a private dance, to use in burlesque, or a good foundation to more acrobatic chair skills in the future.
Wear comfortable clothing you can freely move in. We will learn bare foot, but you are welcome to bring heels if you want to try the moves with shoes on.
Brand new beginners welcome!
This class is $25 and is included on all unlimited memberships.
Off-Body Hooping
Mondays, Aug 1st-22nd 7:30-8:30pm
In Studio Only
While we traditionally think of hula hooping as an around-the-waist endeavor, modern hula hooping has taken this former children’s toy to the next level!
With the advent of off-body hooping, the hoop has become a truly beautiful dance prop with a huge range of play – and you don’t have to be able to keep it going around your waist to join the fun.
Off-body hooping uses smaller hoops to create stunning works of movement. In this class you’ll learn many of the building blocks of hoop dancing, along with some combos and musicality tricks to help you build your flow.
No experience necessary. Props will be provided for in-class use, but if you have your own hoop please feel free to bring it.
This four week course runs Mondays, August 1st-22nd 7:30-8:30pm. It’s $50 for all four weeks and is included on all Unlimited Passes.