Ottawa Workshops

Get ready to dance in your hottest heels and celebrate your sensuality through movement! This workshop is open to all dancers and will include a warm-up, the essentials to proper heels technique and a spicy choreo!
About your instructor: Serena graduated from York University’s Dance program, performing as a company member of the York Dance Ensemble under the direction of Holly Small. As an emerging professional, Serena co-created Human Archetype Dance Company, choreographed for 60x60, performed the opening act at We Day, choreographed and performed with Integrated Entity, presented works at Ignition Dance, Chimera Project, The Attic, Your Dance Fest, and Alchemy Fest. Continued credits include work with Gadfly Dance Company, original works by Ming-Bo Lam, Fever-After-Dark, Choreoball and various dance video projects. Serena continues to explore her artistry through choreographing and teaching.
Dancers are still welcome to participate in flat shoes or bare feet Heels must be bootie style or have straps of some kind (No slip-ons for safety!!)

Based on 16 years of professional performance experience Knox Harter breaks down the ins and outs of working as an artistic contractor: from personal branding, correspondence, on-site professionalism and performance psychology, the Cheesecake Darling answers your burning questions on what it takes to get on stage regularly. Participants are encouraged to submit one burning question when they register to be added to a list of topics to be addressed.

Get ready to add some shimmy to your Whobilation! Celebrate the season with a playful, Grinch-inspired burlesque workshop! Explore festive movement, cheeky character work, and cozy holiday vibes as you channel your inner Whoville mischief-maker. A fun, low-pressure class for all levels—just bring your sparkle and holiday spirit

This class specifically works on transitions going up and down from the floor. Knox Harter breaks down tips and tricks to change levels while accommodating to YOUR unique abilities! Class includes a warm up, conditioning, vocabulary tutorial and movement exploration.
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Learn the art of stillness in this choreography class that breaks down how to build tension in your performances by doing very little. Class includes a warm up, conditioning, and a combo for you to take home and practise.



