May will bring us the return of twerk classes, a new lyra class, and more chances to get help with your routine for the Summer Student Showcase in June.
May is Booty Month!
Each month at Cleveland Eclectic Dance, we focus on a different skill, style of dance, or body part in all of regular classes. This month at CED, it’s all about that booty.
In all of your classes this month we will include some kind of booty work. You will work on twerk moves in most of your pole classes. In other styles of dance there will be a focus on strengthening your glutes.
We will be offering three specialty series to help you achieve your Booty Month goals
Featured Classes for the Month
Booty by Créé La Beauté
Mondays, May 5th-May 19th 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
Get ready to shake, sculpt, and slay in Créé La Beauté’s 3-Week Twerk Series! This once-a-week program is designed to help you build confidence, master twerk fundamentals, and develop a smooth, controlled bounce, all while having fun and breaking a sweat!
Each week, we’ll focus on technique, endurance, and choreography, gradually building your skills so you leave feeling empowered and in control of your movement. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your twerk game, this class is perfect for you!
By the end of the series, you’ll have:
A solid foundation in twerk basics
Improved stamina and coordination
A full routine to show off
A boost in confidence and self-expression
No experience needed,
just bring your energy and be ready to move!
What to Wear:
• Booty shorts or leggings (fitted bottoms help with movement)
• Knee pads (for comfort during floorwork)
• Sneakers, socks, or barefoot (whatever feels best for you)
• Fitted top or sports bra (for support and comfort)
• Hydration (because we’re bringing the heat!)
This class is $50 or 9 tokens for all three weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Booty Yoga
Thursdays, May 15th-May 29th 7:15-8:15pm
In Studio & Online
Yoga is heating up with this three week series targeting glutes! This class will incorporate vinyasa and power poses to work our booties, and we’ll end with longer, slower stretches.
This series is suitable for all levels and modifications will be offered. Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing you can move easily in. You may bring your own mat or borrow one from the studio.
This class is $50 or 9 tokens for all three weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Grind & Shine
Wednesdays, May 21st-June 11th 7:15-8:15pm
In Studio
In this 4-class series, we’re looking at hip grinds beyond being just a “simple booty move.” This is about mastering hip isolation that strengthens your pelvic floor, improves body control, and feels incredible. Dismiss this move at your own risk; it’s a powerful tool that boosts fitness and mood but is also a staple of stripper style and many other dance forms.
Hip grinds are more than they seem. Learn how to control your hips with precision. We’ll break down grinds in standing, floorwork, with a chair, or even using a pole or wall. Each of these will be taught separately, giving you a full toolbox of moves you can connect later with practice.
Strengthen and Support: This isn’t just moving your hips for fun. You’ll isolate key muscles to build strength and stability throughout your lower body and pelvic floor, enhancing your body’s overall function.
Feel Good in Your Body: Moving your hips can release built-up tension, negativity, and even shame that we carry in our bodies. It’s not only a great workout but also a way to reconnect and feel more at ease in your skin.
Boost Your Dance Skills: Whether in pole, burlesque, belly dance, or just for yourself, hip grinds are essential. We’ll explore how to use them in different styles and settings.
Oh, and Lap Dances: And of course, you’ll pick up a killer lap dance move with a few ways to use it on someone else’s body. We’ll focus mainly on stripper styles of grinds, but you’ll walk away with skills you can use anywhere.
Heels are optional, socks and knee pads highly recommended for floorwork portions. Wear whatever gives you freedom of movement and makes you feel amazing.
Note: Using grids with the pole and in some tricks will be addressed as appropriate to each student’s individual pole experience, but there are no prerequisites. This is not a pole class. Open to anyone ready to grind & shine!
This class is $70 or 12 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
More Specialty Classes & Series
Seasonal Somatics
Sunday, May 4th 1:30-3:00pm
In Studio Only
Does your movement practice change at different times of the year? Are there seasons where you have to drag yourself to the studio, and some where you have energy for multiple classes a day? Accepting these changes as they come, instead of pushing to train the same way all year round, can often lead to more breakthroughs and help us avoid burn out.
In this 90-minute spring workshop, we’ll be taking a break from drills and focus in on how our bodies want to move. We’ll kickstart our curiosity through mindfulness practices, journaling, discussion, and end with exploratory time on our apparatus. While the exploration section will be facilitated with lyra in mind, students with a strong, independent grasp of another modality are warmly invited to join (such as pole or belly dance).
This class is $40 or 7 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Lyra Balance, Control, & Body Awareness
Thursday, May 8th 7:45-9:00pm
In Studio Only
In this class, we’ll work on techniques that sharpen our lyra movement, both in static poses and flow.
We’ll start by building knowledge of the body mechanics and geometry that help us maintain control while the hoop moves us. Then we’ll practice this technique in a variety of ways, designed to help the brain not just remember new information but start to make it intuitive.
Come through for a holistic learning experience on lyra technique, bodily trust, and the psychology of practice!
This class is $35 or 6 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Stripper Style Night
Friday, May 9th 8:30-10:30pm
In Studio Only
8:30-9:30pm, 1st hour: Learn some moves in a Stripper Style Class. Former stripper and Dance Like a Stripper course instructor, Roxi, will give you a crash course in stripper style movement, getting in character, and feelin’ yourself. There will not be any pole tricks taught, since just learning a pole trick can take half the class time. We will go over how to hold onto the pole, walk around it, and use it as a prop for posing as well as getting up and down off the floor. A small combo putting moves together will be taught. We will end with a game about how to get comfortable remixing that combo and adding your own moves, which will lead you into part 2 of the evening.
9:30pm-10:30pm Part 2: Now it’s grow-up playtime! Let loose with what you’ve learned and it in an uninhibited space complete with low, club-like lighting. (This is open dance time. You do not have to stay the whole 2nd hour.)
We are there to create a supportive environment while you get freaky in our open practice time with all the club lights on and music up. Roxi will be happy to answer some more questions, give you more suggestions, do a couple demos, but this is not about teaching. The best way to learn to be a stripper is to start moving and playing like one. We are there to provide that space for you with the music and lights, and lots of encouragement.
Heels are not required but always welcome. You also may want knee protection if you like a lot of floor grinding.
This class is $35 or 6 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Chairlesque
Thursdays, May 15th-May 29th 6:00-7:00pm
In studio only
Take a seat and turn up the heat! This 3-week beginner-friendly chairlesque workshop will focus on the art of sensual, confident, and playful chair-based burlesque.
This class will feature skills for musicality, fluid movement, and commanding the stage.
Expect a mix of slow, slinky movements along with bold accents to create dynamic and engaging performance. Also some techniques for posture, posing, and stage presence.
Whether you’re looking to add chair work to your repertoire or just want to explore a fun, empowering new skill, this workshop will leave you feeling strong, sexy, and stage-ready!
Recommended: Some prior burlesque experience (such as Burlesque 101), but not required. Heels optional. There may be some light floorwork so bring kneepads if needed!
This class is $50 or 9 tokens for all three weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Floorwork 101
Friday, May 16th 8:30-10:00pm
In studio only
Start from the beginning in this introductory floorwork class!
Discover essential techniques including body rolls, poses, leg waves, seamless transitions, and more.
Whether you want to improve flexibility, build strength, or explore your unique style, this class is perfect for anyone new to floorwork or looking to refine their fundamentals.
**Materials Needed:**
Comfortable dance attire Knee pads (optional but HIGHLY recommended)
Leg warmers (optional)
Heels (optional)
This class is $30 or 5 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Inner Landscape
Sunday, May 18th 1:15-2:45pm
In studio only
Inner Landscape is a 90-minute restorative workshop designed to help you reconnect with your body’s internal rhythms through visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and breathwork. This session focuses on release, fluidity, and nervous system support, allowing you to move with greater ease and awareness.
• Visceral manipulation enhances internal mobility, breath control, and overall balance.
• Craniosacral therapy encourages deep relaxation and nervous system regulation.
• Breathwork supports internal awareness, expression, and embodied presence.
How to Prepare
To get the most out of Inner Landscape, consider bringing:
• A yoga mat (if you have one)
• A blanket or small pillow for extra comfort.
• Loose or comfortable clothing that allows for deep relaxation • Water to stay hydrated
• An open mind—this session is about deep connection and release
Through guided breath, hands-on techniques, and somatic exploration, Inner Landscape invites you to soften, release, and reconnect—bringing more intention and flow to your movement practice.
This class is $30 or 5 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Doubles Pole
Wednesday, May 21st 7:00-8:30pm
In studio only
Grab a partner for Doubles Pole!
Pole experience is preferred, but not required.
We will start with partner warm ups and trust exercises. Beginner moves will involve partner headstands and foot stands, skater poses, heart pose, and using your partner as a step up. More advanced moves will include various partner holds and some inverted holds.
We recommend taking this class with a friend so you have a pole partner lined up. If you don’t have a friend to take class with, we will find you a new pole BFF in class!
Please wear workout clothes, but shorts in particular. You will need your legs bare in order to be able to grip the pole. Similarly, please refrain from applying lotion for at least 6 hours prior to class. You will be barefoot for class.
This class is $35 or 6 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
4Play in Heels: Heel Dance Choreography
Mondays, June 2nd-July 7, 2025 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
4Play in Heels is a six-week choreography series designed to help you embody your power, sensuality, and confidence—one step at a time. Throughout the series, you’ll learn one full choreography, broken down week by week with a focus on intention, musicality, and heel technique.
Each class includes guided warm-ups, heels foundations, and detailed choreo instruction to help you move with control and clarity. The extra weeks give you time to refine, explore performance quality, and fully own the movement.
We’ll close out the series in Week 6 with a professional video shoot led by a featured videographer. You’ll have the option to perform solo or in groups, with light camera direction to guide your angles and confidence on camera.
Theme + Dress Code: Think soft seduction meets statement slay—blacks, neutrals, or muted tones with pops of texture (lace, mesh, satin, etc.). Heels are encouraged but not required; knee pads recommended. Let your look reflect the energy you’re bringing to the floor.
This class is open to all levels. It is beginner friendly with challenges for all levels.
One choreo. Six weeks. Full transformation.
Let’s get into the 4Play.
This class is $120 or 22 tokens for all six weeks plus your professional video, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Belly Dance 101
Mondays, June 2nd-July 7th 7:00-8:00pm
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 semester course. Please contact us before you register if you can’t make it to all six weeks.
Your enrollment in this series includes week by week dance skills videos that reinforce what you’ve just learned, making it easy to practice at home. Plus, once you complete the series, you’ll have access to the Zoom class recordings for an additional six weeks—giving you plenty of time to revisit lessons, refine your moves, and build confidence.
Please wear form fitting clothes that you can move freely in. We will have hip scarves available in studio for use during class, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. Belly dancing is best done barefoot.
This class is $110 or 20 tokens for all six weeks of class plus supplemental video material, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Art in Motion: Embracing the Physics of Pole
Mondays, June 2nd-23rd 8:00-9:00pm
In Studio Only
Embark on an immersive exploration of movement dynamics with “Art in Motion: Embracing the Physics of Pole.” Tailored for passionate pole enthusiasts like you, this series offers a unique opportunity to refine your practice and connect more deeply with the pole and your body. Delve into the connection between dance and science, providing a solid framework to enhance your pole practice and performance. Roxi’s approachable teaching style empowers you to unlock your full potential on the pole by understanding and, most importantly, feeling the mechanics behind your movements.
Fear not the mention of physics! Roxi’s instruction demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible and applicable to your pole journey. Through movement exploration and mindful practice, you’ll learn to harness the principles of force, friction, and momentum to achieve greater fluidity and control.
This workshop caters to pole enthusiasts who are eager to push their boundaries and embrace growth. Whether you’re level 1 with a couple of classes under your belt, striving to master challenging tricks, or aiming to create smoother transitions at all levels, you’ll benefit from deepening your connection with the pole over the 4 classes in this series.
Experience an inner transformation as you gain a deeper awareness of your body’s mechanics and its intricate relationship with the pole. Not only will you start nailing those tricks and combos by feeling more connected with the pole, but you’ll also feel more embodied and present in all your movements on and off the pole.
Join us as we celebrate the artistry of pole dance and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and growth with “Art in Motion: Embracing the Physics of Pole.”
This class is $90 or 16 tokens for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Freestyle Pole
Thursday June 5th 7:15-8:30pm
In Studio Only
“I can’t think of anything to do, my mind goes blank, or I just freeze”
Is this what you say whenever your teacher tells you it’s time to freestyle? This class will give you the extra fluff you need to put things together, and feel confident while freestyling!
We will work on getting to the floor, floorwork, and getting up from the floor. You will learn some patterns to keep in your head to keep you moving.
Freestyle is feasible with practice, practice, and practice!
This class is $30 or 5 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Unlocking Ayesha
Sunday, June 8th 1:15-2:45pm
In Studio Only
Turn your spit grip upside down and get your Ayesha.
This pole skill is always a big one on pole goal lists. It looks super human. It’s fun to do. And it also unlocks training toward more advanced pole skills. It’s also one of the hardest skills to achieve the first time.
This specialty class is a deep dive covering what you need to know to progress on nailing this move. We will start with the anatomy which reviews the key muscle engagements, and the biomechanics where you will learn the theory about how the gravitational and leverage forces come together for balance. We will look at common alignment and engagement errors, and how to correct them. Then we will spend some time on the poles.
We will mainly cover split grip, but cup and twisted grip mechanics will also be addressed. This class does not cover Handsprings or Ayesha variations.
Each student’s current progress will be assessed, even if that is still a Butterfly, and suggestions given for improvement. Strength and Conditioning exercises will also be given, also with exercises that you can do when you are away from a pole.
Pre-requisites: You MUST have a solid standard Butterfly, and be comfortable holding an Inverted Crucifix (solid leg grip in this). Bonus skills you could have but are not required to have: being comfortable getting into a reverse mount and/or pole drills for working caterpillar climb. Do not worry if you have not started working on ayesha officially as long as you have the requirements. Please contact Roxi if you aren’t sure about this class.
This class is $35 or 6 tokens, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Polesque (Burlesque/Pole Fusion)
Wednesdays, June 11th-July 2nd 7:15-8:15pm
In Studio Only
Grab your heels and join Eliza Sidecar for Polesque!
In this four-week series you’ll take your burlesque skills to the pole and learn some floor-based pole moves to enhance your burlesque. From posing and pole walks to flow moves and floor work, Eliza will show you how to create burlesque-inspired pole combos and how to use the pole in a striptease!
Prior pole experience is not required; heels are recommended.
This class is $90 or 16 tokens for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Burlesque 101
Thursdays, June 12th-July 17th 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
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!
Your enrollment in this series includes week by week dance skills videos that reinforce what you’ve just learned, making it easy to practice at home. Plus, once you complete the series, you’ll have access to the Zoom class recordings for an additional six weeks—giving you plenty of time to revisit lessons, refine your moves, and build confidence.
Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, and have a comfortable pair of heels on hand.
This class is $110 or 20 tokens for all six weeks of class plus supplemental video material, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
Beginner Pole Choreography: Hot for Himbos
Thursdays, June 12th-July 3rd 7:15-8:15pm
In Studio Only
Warm weather means sunnies, short shorts and no sleeves. The official uniform of Himbos everywhere!
Beginner Pole Choreography is bringing big strong, dumb sweetheart energy to show off a different side of dance – less flow, more feats of strength, funk and foolin’ around. Magic Mike on a pole. And yes, Pony IS on the playlist.
This series is all levels, but you should have some basics on lock, like climbing and a hold or two.
This class is $90 or 16 tokens for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Passes.
