Patience Schoene
Dance Instructor
Community FitnessRedlight Ruby Burlesque Series
With Patience Schoene
FRIDAYS 6:15-7:15pm
Sept. 27 | Floor Workshop
Nov. 1 | Heels Workshop
Nov. 22 | Chair Workshop
Explore sensuality and expression through three distinctive workshops designed to offer a unique taste of burlesque and a chance to connect with your inner strength and creativity. Each session provides a foundational and empowering experience and can be taken separately.
COST
Members | Free
10 Class Pass | $16.80
Drop In | $19
September Workshop
Redlight Ruby Floor
A captivating and empowering experience that focuses on exploring fluid, expressive movements and choreography performed primarily on the floor. Designed to celebrate the body’s natural grace and sensuality, this class encourages dancers to connect deeply with their own physicality and emotions. The class begins with a gentle warm-up to prepare the body, emphasizing breathwork, body awareness, and smooth, controlled movements. Stretching and conditioning exercises are incorporated to enhance flexibility and strength, setting the foundation for more complex floorwork.
Key Elements
Key elements of class include:
Fluid Transitions: Learning to move seamlessly between different positions on the floor, creating a continuous, flowing quality in the dance.
Sensual Movement Vocabulary: Exploring a range of movements such as body rolls, hip circles, and undulations that highlight the body’s curves and lines.
Expressive Choreography: Practicing routines that combine slow, deliberate movements with moments of dynamic intensity, emphasizing musicality and emotional expression.
Improvisation and Personal Style: Encouraging dancers to experiment with their own interpretations of the choreography, finding ways to express their unique sensuality and creativity.
Confidence and Presence: Building confidence through mindful movement and positive body language, helping dancers to feel empowered and connected to their inner strength and beauty.
November Workshops
Redlight Ruby Heels
A vibrant and empowering experience that focuses on mastering the art of dancing in high heels. This class combines elements of various dance styles, such as jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary, with a strong emphasis on confidence, style, and precision. It is designed to enhance dancers’ technique, balance, and performance skills while embracing the elegance and fierceness that heels bring to the movement. The class begins with a comprehensive warm-up to prepare the body, focusing on strengthening the ankles, legs, and core. Special attention is given to alignment and posture, which are crucial for dancing safely and effectively in heels.
Key Elements Heels
Key components of class include:
Technique and Footwork: Learning the fundamentals of dancing in heels, including proper foot placement, weight distribution, and precise footwork to ensure balance and fluidity.
Stylized Movements: Practicing a variety of movements such as struts, kicks, turns, and floorwork that highlight the unique qualities of dancing in heels.
Choreography: Working on routines that blend different dance styles, incorporating dynamic and sultry movements that are both powerful and graceful.
Strength and Conditioning: Incorporating exercises to build the strength and stability needed to perform intricate moves and maintain control while dancing in heels.
Confidence and Expression: Emphasizing the importance of performance quality, encouraging dancers to project confidence and charisma through their movements, facial expressions, and body language.
Redlight Ruby Chair
A lively and exciting experience that incorporates the use of chairs as props to create dynamic and visually striking choreography. This class combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and theatricality, offering dancers a unique opportunity to explore new movement possibilities. The class begins with a warm-up to prepare the body, focusing on flexibility, strength, and coordination. Special attention is given to the muscles used during chair work, such as the core, legs, and upper body, ensuring dancers are well-prepared for the physical demands of the class.
Key Elements Chair
Key components of class include:
Chair Techniques and Safety: Learning the basics of using a chair as a dance prop, including safe ways to sit, stand, and move around the chair to prevent injury.
Stylized Movements: Practicing a variety of movements such as straddles, lifts, spins, and balance work that showcase the versatility of the chair as a dance partner.
Choreography: Working on routines that integrate chair work with dance, combining fluid transitions, sharp accents, and expressive gestures to create a captivating dance.
Strength and Flexibility: Incorporating exercises specifically designed to build the strength and flexibility needed for more advanced chair tricks and poses.
Performance and Expression: Emphasizing the theatrical aspect of chair dance, encouraging dancers to engage with their audience through facial expressions, eye contact, and body language.
