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Class Information
Welcome to ilLustrious! We’re so excited you’re here.
Our classes are open to adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned performers. Whether you’re stepping into a dance studio for the very first time or returning after years away, we’ll meet you where you’re at and support you every step of the way.
Each term, our classes work towards an optional end-of-term performance. Performing is never compulsory, but it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything you’ve learned in a fun, supportive environment. You can find the dates for our current term and showcase on our social media pages.
We know life happens, and not everyone starts in Week 1. You’re welcome to join at any point during the term, and your instructor will help you settle into the class at your own pace. If you’d like to perform, we do ask that you attend at least 50% of the classes to give yourself the best chance of feeling confident, prepared and set up for success on performance day.
If you have any questions about a class, aren’t sure where to start, or would like help choosing the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Monday
Our Sweat Sessions
The ultimate after-work pick-me-up. These 30-minute sessions are short, sharp, and seriously fun. Designed to get you moving, glowing, and feeling strong without the pressure. Whether you’re building strength for heels, dance, life, or just here for a good time, each class brings a different focus: sweaty HIIT, booty burn, or core control.
Only $10 per session
Skill Level: Open (All Levels & ages Welcome)
Duration: 30 minutes
Instructor: Lola – our resident showgirl and certified personal trainer.
Schedule:
Monday 5:30–6:00 PM: HIIT & Sweaty
Wednesday 5:30–6:00 PM: Core Control
Floor play – Monday 6 PM
Style Overview: This class is a delicious mix of heels, choreography, and floorwork, designed to make you feel sexy, slippery, and in full control. We’re talking hair whips, slow descents, and legs for days. Whether you’re strutting across the room or melting into the ground.
Bring your heels, bring your sass, and get ready to play dirty.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Lola
Tuesday
Stretch and Flexibility – Tuesday 6 PM
Style Overview: A class designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall body control. Whether you’re a dancer or just looking to enhance your range of motion, this session is perfect for all levels.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Lola
Showgirl – Tuesday 7 PM
Style Overview: A high-energy, glamour-filled class inspired by the showgirls of Vegas, combining elegant movements, strong stage presence, and dazzling technique. Expect classic showgirl walks, graceful arm work, and stage-worthy routines.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Lola
Burlesque – Tuesday 8 PM
Style Overview: From classic showgirl to pop vixen and everything in between. You’ll focus on the art of striptease, stage presence, and character, learning choreography that highlights each monthly theme. It’s a space to build confidence, develop your burlesque persona, and have a damn good time doing it. No experience necessary. Come as you are and take what you need.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Lola
Performance: Monthly performance opportunity (optional)
Wednesday
Beginner Burlesque – Wednesday 7 PM
Style Overview: The perfect introduction to the world of burlesque! Learn the foundations of classic burlesque movement, playful performance, and stage confidence in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Skill Level: Beginner
Duration 1 hour
Instructor: Eureka
Silk Fans – Wednesday 8 PM
Style Overview: A flowing, flirty class exploring the art of silk fan dancing. Learn how to twirl, flick, and float your way through elegant movement and powerful stage presence. Perfect for adding drama and softness to your performance toolbox.
Skill Level: Open Level
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Eureka
Thursday
Beginner Contemporary Ballet – Thursday 6 PM
Style Overview: Discover the beauty of movement in this beginner-friendly class, where the precision of ballet meets the freedom of contemporary dance. You’ll build strength, balance, coordination and confidence while exploring expressive movement in a supportive judgment free environment.
Wheter you’ve never danced before, are returnign after time away, or simply want to refine your technique, this class offers the perfect foundation to help you move with grace and confidence.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Persephone
Jazz Funk Hip Hop (JFH) – Thursday 7 PM
Style Overview:
A fierce fusion of commercial jazz and street-style hip hop. Think music video energy, sharp choreography, and high-performance attitude. This class blends grooves, isolations, and sassy combos to help you build confidence and stage presence.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: El
Broadway Pop – Thursday 8 PM (Starting August 20)
Style Overview: Where Broadway meets your favourite pop icons. Dance to show-stopping musicals, girl group anthems and pop hits while learning performance skills that will have you owning every moment on stage. Expect big energy, bigger personalities and choreography that makes you feel like the main character.
Perfect for anyone who loves to perform.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Toni Kola
Friday
Zumba – Friday 6 PM
Style Overview: A high-energy cardio dance class based on Latin and global rhythms — think salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and samba, blended into a non-stop dance party. It’s sweaty, joyful, and perfect for all fitness levels.
No dance experience needed. Just bring your energy.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Instructor: Crystal
Goblin-Mode Burlesque – Friday 7 PM
Style Overview: This character-driven burlesque class is all about embracing the strange. Inspired by cryptids, creatures, folklore and things that go bump in the night, you’ll explore expressive movement, storytelling, stage presence and discover that performance doesn’t always have to be pretty.
Burlesque-inspired movement with stripping always optional. No dance experience needed.
What to bring: Comfortable dance clothes, a water bottle, elbow-length gloves (or longer), and a top that can be untied or removed without going over your head. Heels are not recommended.
Accessibility: Weekly recordings are included for all students. A discounted online-only option is also available for those who cannot access the upstairs studio.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Duration: 1 hour
Instructor: Empress Eyrie
Sunday
Classic Burlesque- Sunday 1 PM
Style Overview: Step into the timeless world of classic burlesque.
Inspired by the glamour and elegance of vintage burlesque, this fortnightly class explores the foundations of the art form, from beautiful movement and musicality to confidence, stage presence and the timeless art of the tease.
Whether you’re discovering burlesque for the first time or returning to refine your technique, you’ll learn in a warm, welcoming environment that celebrates confidence, self-expression and empowerment.
Skill Level: Open (All Levels Welcome)
Instructor: Viridian Mint (Minty)