Saturday, June 13th
2:00pm; 90 minutes
$50 per person

Workshop to Refine Your Chopper & Leg Hangs + Start Your Deadlift Journey

You’ll Work On:

Leg hangs that stay put (no mid-pose readjusting)
Deadlift invert mechanics using actual pull — not momentum
Eliminating flailing, slipping, and energy leaks
Building repeatable strength you can trust under pressure
Strong. Clean. Upside down.

Studio: Lace & Steel

4:30pm: Act Up! (1 hour)
Stage presence, character and movement for the stage.
$30 per person

A classically trained actor and dancer, Helena made their burlesque debut with The Cheek Of It! Burlesque School in London, England at the famous Madame Jojo’s in Soho. Since their move to Chicago in 2012, they have had the pleasure of performing all around Chicago, the US, and internationally, receiving the Wild Card Award at the Oregon Burlesque Festival in 2019. When not performing, Helena can be found as an indie horror Scream Queen in the hit Shudder exclusive Revealer (2022) and in Tubi Original Black Mold (2023). They are currently in the Acting program at the National Theatre School of Canada.

Studio: Velvet & Chrome

Will you be attending Chicago’s Pride parade on June 28th?

Stop by Lace & Steel to see your instructors dancing in the windows, tip them, snag a photo or video, get stickers and other fun little gifts!

Address: 2544 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

We’re hosting TWO shows for Lace & Steel students on July 17th at our favorite spot, The Newport Theater: 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Sunday, June 28th
10:30-12:00: The Art of the Leg Circle
12:10-1:40: Juxta-POLE 
$55 per Workshop

The Art of the Leg Circle
The Art of the Leg Circle is a workshop dedicated to creating leg movement that is intentional and eye catching. We'll focus on proper technique, alignment, and angles to help you maximize the range, clarity, and aesthetic of your leg circles, while exploring how and where to use them in floorwork, dancing, and aerial work to stylize your favorite moves and transitions. You'll explore variations and integrate leg circles into flowing sequences that move seamlessly from floor to air, building movement that is both expressive and distinctly your own. 

Pre-requisites: Climbs, Sits, and perform a jasmine comfortably.

Juxta-POLE
Juxta-POLE is a pole dance workshop that focuses on juxtaposition - the contrast of hard and soft, quick and slow, and the building of tension. You'll learn a choreography that highlights these contrasts, with floorwork and basework tricks woven in to add texture and dimension. Using prompts, you'll explore how to integrate juxtaposition into your own movement, using contrast to enhance each movement, accentuate the music, and create moments that connect with your audience for an unforgettable experience.
Heels or socks, Knee pads recommended.
Intermediate.

Studio: Velvet & Chrome

Saturday, August 8th
$65 per person

5:30pm Release the Clackins
On & Off Pole, All Levels
Create poetry on the pole during this class! Bring your heels and one fierce attitude! Dancing WITH (not just around) the pole can turn into an art form! While you’re getting the benefits of cardio during you’re dancing, you’re letting your creative side do the talking. Jax will show you sassy moves with smooth transitions including Body rolls, Figure 8’s and Floorwork! Her style is slinky, slow and will leave you wanting more! Each workshop choreography is different!

Heels, knee high socks, leggings welcome! 
Knee pads required

7:10pm Signature Twisted Tricks & Drops
Jax is known for her freestyles but has some favorite go-to moves! The elusive ‘Arched Butterfly’, ‘Caterpillar Drop’ “Nosebreaker’ and more of Jax’s favorite poses and transitions are in this workshop! This workshop can involved splits, drops, individual poses and everything
in-between!
**Students must be able to climb, invert and execute leg hangs comfortably.
Intermediate - Advanced

Studio: Velvet & Chrome