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Fan Veil Workshop

Monday November 25th and December 2nd, 2024

Back by Popular Demand!! – Add an element of air to your repertoire!
Date: Monday November 25th, 2024 & Monday December 2nd

Location: Bloor West Studio

Time: 7:15-8:15PM

Cost: $35/1 workshop or $60 for both workshops

  • Workshop 1: Fundamentals of fan veils, including basic techniques and general movement
  • Workshop 2: Deeper dive into it, including building it together into a choreography

Add the element of air and flair to your performance with the beauty of fan veils. We will focus on foundational grips and arm positioning, flutters, spins, fluid transitions, framing, and closed fan wraps. The class will finish with a short dance combo integrating the moves we learned. Class one will be foundation, grip, flutter, shapes, and spins. Class 2 will be more spins, closed fan technique, wraps, and review.

** NEW CONTENT** : If you did our workshop in the spring get ready for some new content in workshop #2

** Both workshops come with a FREE Belly dancing class from 6-7PM at Bloor West with Stacie as well. The belly dancing class will be very helpful in guiding your movements for the fan veil class!

Workshop #1 (November 25th)

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Workshop #2 (December 2nd)

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BOTH Workshops

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ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Monday November 25th & December 2nd, 2024
-7:15PM-8:15PM
-1270 Bloor Street West (Bloor West Studio)
-$35/1 workshop or $60 for both workshops

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Workshops with TYSN

Sunday November 17th, 2024

TYSN is BACK! With ALL NEW Content!
After the last three SOLD OUT workshops in Dec/May/Sept with TYSN we’re excited to share that Tysn is BACK!!! November 17th!

Date: Sunday November 17th, 2024

Location: Bloor West Studio

Workshops & Time:

  • 1PM-2:15PM: ALL OUT CHOREO
  • 2:30PM-3:45PM: SCORPIO SENSUAL FLOW

ALL OUT CHOREO – In this 75-minute choreo based workshop we go hard. Using energetic and dramatic movements, we will workshop through key moments and transitions building a jaw dropping routine. Finish this class with an unshakeable confidence and new skills that translate to all areas of pole dance.

SCORPIO SENSUAL FLOW – in a seductive 75 minutes we move through powerful and erotic transitions to tell a story. Tapping into our sensuality, we finish class with a venomous routine, smooth skills and an attention to detail that turns heads.

*All Workshops: ALL levels encouraged – Regressions / progressions / variations provided as needed *Water / Kneepads / Small towel / Heels optional but encouraged

1PM-2:15PM: ALL OUT CHOREO

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2:30PM-3:45PM: SCORPIO SENSUAL FLOW

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ABOUT: TYSN  (He/They) is a boylesque and pole performer / coach based in Halifax/Kjipuktuk – NS. TYSN began pole dancing in 2021, unlocking an unshakable passion for sexual self-expression. Since his debut, TYSN has established himself as a powerhouse performer with Atlantic Boylesque, paved his way through clubs as a Go-Go boy, and placed 3rd for Sensual Amateur in Skripped Down, Toronto’s loudest Erotic Pole competition. @tysn.vlnv

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Sunday November 17th, 2024
-1:00PM-3:45PM (BOTH)
-1270 Bloor Street West (BloorW Studio)
-$65/Workshop or $60/Workshop (if you do both)

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Handstands 101 6 Week Workshop with Eric!

Friday July 12th- August 16th, 2024

Back by Popular Demand!! – Learn your Handstands in 6 weeks!

Back by popular demand!! (And by request of members its at Danforth this time!)

Have you always wanted to learn and master the art of handstands? Look no further! We’re thrilled to launch our 6 week Handstands 101 workshop for beginners & absolute beginners. Learn the foundations needed to support your handstand journey with Eric, and progress as a group to build on previous weeks!

This 6 week series will be 60 mins in length on Friday evenings from 6:30PM-7:30PM beginning July 12th in the back room (we will be packing up some of the lollis to allow for ample floor and wall space)

Dates:

  • Friday July 12th/24
  • Friday July 19th/24
  • Friday July 26th/24
  • Friday August 2nd/24
  • Friday August 9th/24
  • Friday August 16th/24
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Fridays: July 12th- August 16th, 2024
-6:30PM-7:30PM
-403 Danforth Ave (Danforth Studio)
-$149 for 6 weeks

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WORKSHOPS WITH ONYX

Friday, August 2nd, 2014

We’re so excited to share that Onyx @onyxsachi will be coming back to Redefine!! Onyx is a the creator of the Skripped Down competition and a power house in pole!!

Seductive Beats

In this class, Onyx as a stripper and former s/x worker. We acknowledge the history of those s/x workers, srippers and POC that have paved the way for us to be able to have these classes. This class will help you discover the more sensual side of pole dancing. Exploring sensual movement on and off the pole, sultry and seductive floorwork and body isolations. We will work on building confidence in putting moves together. This class is a great workout for endurance, dance and strength! Don’t forget your heels and knee pads!! This 75 mins class is for ALL LEVELS! Must be confident with pole holds and pole sits.

Floorgasms

Bringing the stripper out of the club and straight to you on the floor! In this workshop we will be primarily on the ground. This routine is all sensual body movement and connecting to our sexuality in a performance way. We will work on shoulder rolls and elbow stands/floor jade splits. Once we’ve gone through all the technique of things we will learn and 3 min choreographed routine. Knee pads are a must. Leggings are suggested for sliding around. This workshop is 75 mins and for ALL LEVELS

Registration Links:
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Friday August 2nd, 2024
-6PM-7:15PM & 7:30-8:45PM
-1270 Bloor St W (Bloor West Studio)
-$65/workshop OR $60/workshop if you do both with code ONYX5

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WORKSHOPS WITH NATASHA WANG (SOLD OUT)

Thursday/Friday, July 25-26, 2024

Natasha Wang returns to Toronto after 13 Years!
Update: ALL 6 Workshops are now SOLD OUT thank you to everyone for signing up we can’t wait to see you all soon!

Thursday July 25th, 2024

  • 4:30PM-6:00PM: Pole Geometry (SOLD OUT)
  • 6:15PM -7:45PM: Handsprings Clinic (SOLD OUT)
  • 8:00PM-9:30PM: Pole Geometry (SOLD OUT)

Friday July 26th, 2024

  • 5:00PM-6:30PM: Tumbles 4 Lyfe (SOLD OUT)
  • 6:45PM-8:15PM: Shapeshifting (SOLD OUT)
  • 8:30PM-10:00PM: Polestands & Flow (SOLD OUT)
** Please make sure you are able to commit to the dates/workshops as there are NO REFUNDS. We pay the instructor a per person rate. If you are unable to make it you are welcome to try and sell your spot to someone else.

Handspring Clinic / 90 min

This purely handspring workshop will cover the different handspring grips, leg and body positions, as well as fun entries and shape variations. We will also cover strength & conditioning drills that you can take into your own pole practice. It is recommended that students be able to hold a handstand against the wall for at least 30 seconds, and are comfortable with Extended Butterfly.  Level: Advanced

Pole Geometry Lab / 90 min

Learn Natasha Wang’s signature movement style, which incorporates grip variations, unusual contact points, and lots of twisty, thready, pretzel-y shapes and combos. Get ready to tie yourself into knots!  Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Tumbles 4 Lyfe / 90 min

Learn crowd-pleasing drops, flips and faux flips, tumbles and other dynamic pole movement, no gymnastics training required! This workshop will teach you safe, progressive techniques to get you from scared-to-death to death defying in 90 minutes.

Level: Advanced

Shapeshifting for Pole Creatures / 90 min

This workshop will take foundational moves, and turn them on their head through accents, flourishes, grip variations and other movement techniques. Being able to climb and invert is recommended.  Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Polestands & Flow / 90 min

Learn how to dance from the floor onto the pole and back down again as we learn acrobatic pole flow sequences incorporating pole handstands (shoulder stands, forearm stands, & handstands), as well as rolls, spins, sweeps and jumps.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

About Natasha Wang

Natasha Wang is an international pole teacher, performer and competition judge. A once exercise-averse club kid, Natasha discovered pole at the ripe age of 30 and went on to become one of the icons of the pole world. Natasha is the host of Poletica Movement, an on-demand platform for pole dancers that unlocks their power through movement they love. Her live and virtual classes blend elements of yoga, fitness and creative movement to help students achieve fitness goals while having fun in the process.

As a competitive pole athlete, her titles include IPC Pole Art Champion (2018), IPC Ultimate Champion (2013), Pole Art Runner-Up (2012), US Pole Dance Champion (2011), USPDF West Coast Champion (2010), California Pole Dance Champion (2010), and East Meets West Miss PoleAM (2010). In 2015, she was named “Instructor of the Year” by the International Pole Dance Fitness Association.

Natasha has appeared on “The View” on ABC, “Good Day L.A.” on FOX, “Amazing Dance” on Hunan TV, and “Day Day Up” on Hunan TV, China’s #1 TV show with a viewership of over 300 million. She has also toured China as a solo artist, including a 30-show residency at China Rouge at the Galaxy Macau Hotel & Casino. In 2011, Natasha performed in the Doug Aitken art-theater project “Black Mirror” alongside actress Chloe Sevigny, which premiered in Athens and Hydra, Greece.

-Thursday/Friday, July 25/26, 2024
-4:30PM-10:15PM
-1270 Bloor St W (Bloor West Studio)
-$95/workshop OR $89/workshop if you do both with code VELVETLOVE4

WORKSHOPS WITH ANDREA JAMES LUI

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the remarkable Andrea!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the remarkable Andrea, whose workshops in Canada have been nothing short of sensational! Her last three visits in 2017, 2019, 2023 completely SOLD OUT, and now she’s back!!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14th!

DYNAMIC STATIC POLE Get that static pole swirling & popping in ways that spin pole could never! Learn tips & tricks exclusive to static pole that will get you flipping, tumbling, and rotating like a superstar. Must be comfortable with climbs & inverts. Ability to shoulder mount & ayesha is highly recommended!

SPINNING POLE POWER Tricks and twizzles and flares, oh my! Learn to harness the power of your spin with AJL’s favourite tricks & combos. Whatever your level, you can be sure to take home safe progressions for every move suitable to your strength & flexibility. Must be comfortable with climbs & inverts!

BIO

Aɴᴅʀᴇᴀ Jᴀᴍᴇs Lᴜɪ (@andreajameslui) • Instagram photos and videos
Andrea James Lui is a trailblazer in the pole community – holding fast to her unique style of theatrical pole dancing. She’s best known for her Pokémon show, which awarded her the inaugural Chilli Rox Showgirl Wildcard entry into Miss Pole Dance Australia 2017. She also won the Felix Cane Choice award in 2016 with her 90’s Pop show, and can often be found collaborating with Amy Hazel – most recently as Black Swan. Among her favourite performances are Chun Li from Street Fighter, Leeloo from Fifth Element, and I’m On A Boat by The Lonely Island. Catch her latest training adventures on IG & FB @andreajameslui

2017 Miss Pole Dance Australia ~ Chilli Rox Showgirl Wildcard
2016 Felix Cane Pole Championships ~ Felix Cane Choice Award
2015 Bikram Yoga Teacher Training ~ Best Dialogue & Demo Team
2015 Pole Rising Stars ~ 4th Place
2015 Encore Sydney Pole Show ~ Solo Performer
2014 Australian Pole Championships ~ Amateur Wild Card
2014 Miss Pole Dance Victoria ~ Finalist
2014 Victorian Pole Championships ~ Amateur Finalist
2014 Encore Sydney Pole Show ~ Solo Performer
2014 Chromageddon Pole Showcase ~ Group & Solo Performer
2014 VerticaLove Pole Showcase ~ Solo Performer
2013 Pole Rising Stars ~ 1st Runner Up
2013 Ontario Pole Fitness ~ Semi-Pro Champion

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Sunday July 14th, 2024
-3PM-6:15PM
-403 Danforth Ave (Danforth Studio)
-$75/workshop OR $70/workshop if you do both

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Holiday Lap Dance Workshop with @velvetlovee__

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Unwrap the joy of the season with our Holiday Lap Dance Workshop at Redefine Fit!
In this sexy, fun, and empowering workshop, you’ll learn seductive lap dance techniques with a bit of holiday flare. Embrace your sensual side, don your most sensual attire, and get ready to spice up the season. Whether you’re naughty or nice, this workshop is designed to add a dash of sizzle to your holidays.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

-Thursday, December 21, 2023
-7PM-8:15PM
-1270 Bloor St W (Bloor West Studio)
-$39/workshop OR $35/workshop if you do both with code VELVETLOVE4

5 Year Anniversary Video

Redefine Fit turned 5 on October 3rd, 2020. We just wanted to start this off with a BIG THANK YOU!!!! You have all contributed towards building our Redefine Fit Family & Community ? Without you, your support, love, passion, coming to classes etc we wouldn’t be here. As cliché as it might sound, it’s the truth – without you there is no us.
During Covid, while a celebration is not possible we thought the next best thing would be to create an anniversary video to share with everyone! ❤ As we celebrate the 5th year, and the many many more years to come, we wanted to say thank you all once again for making Redefine what it is! Thank you all for being a part of the Redefine Fit Family ❤

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