Pole Dancing and Sensual Movement Space in Chicago
It’s Time to Burn the Old Narratives and Define a NEW Version of What Strong and Sexy Means to You
It’s Time to Burn the Old Narratives and Define a NEW Version of What Strong and Sexy Means to You
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER:
I know this sounds kind of corny, but Catalyst Movement Arts is truly founded in love. After experiencing so much healing through pole, somatic movement, mindfulness and sensual practices, I realized there weren’t many spaces that combined these modalities (none locally anyhow) and that there aren’t many true community spaces for women to explore sensuality and reconnect with our bodies in an authentic way: letting go of male-gaze focused “sexiness” or performative stereotypes. I wanted to create a space where women could walk through the door exactly as they are at any given moment and feel welcome and whole and worthy and beautiful- with no judgement, no expectations, and absolutely no competition.
I wanted to create a space for women to be themselves, even if that’s something they’ve forgotten how to do. A space that nurtures a new, more loving, kind relationship with themselves and their erotic energy, a place to let go everything we’ve ever been told we have to be or should be.
Catalyst is a space for us to shamelessly explore from a place of grace and love. For not only full body reclamation, but full body/mind/soul sensual celebration.
-Andrea
Let our pole dance studio be your catalyst for:
SENSUAL EXPLORATION
OWNING YOUR SEXY
RECLAIMING SPACE TO BE YOURSELF
SELF-LOVE & COMPASSION
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
GRATITUDE
A SNEAK PEEK INTO OUR OFFERINGS
Testimonials
“Catalyst epitomizes all that is beautiful about the pole dancing community.
A safe, welcoming environment to explore and grow as a dancer.”
“I’ve been pole dancing for several years now and never felt as comfortable in a studio as I do at Catalyst.
I can't say enough good things about Catalyst Movement Arts. For me, it is a home away from home. It’s so vibrant, simply pulsing with good energy, warmth, and positivity. The instructors are incredible, and everyone is so welcoming.”
Where Do I Start?
NEW TO POLE DANCING?
Every new student starts with a Catalyst Immersion Series - think of it like a tasting menu of all things Catalyst for beginners.
HAVE POLE DANCING EXPERIENCE ALREADY?
Call us to have a brief placement conversation & we’ll give you a special offer to try our studio.
MEET ANDREA
Founder & CEO
“I fell in love with how much freedom I found through sensual movement.”
As a movement teacher and performer for over 9 years, Andrea has adopted a holistic approach to sensual movement, combining mindfulness, intention, and somatic practices with sensual exploration to nurture ourselves in a balanced way, mind/body/soul.
Along her journey, she fell in love with the sexy, embodied, sensual, and rebellious aspects of pole dancing. In addition to teaching pole and sensual movement, Andrea has performed in numerous pole shows where she loved bringing her raw, vulnerable, erotic style of movement to audiences around the country.
After experiencing tremendous healing and self-discovery through mindful sensual movement, she’s now passionate about sharing the transformative power of pole dancing with her students. Andrea is a relentless encourager of body celebration, self-exploration, and reconnecting with our most authentic selves. And also believes women enjoying their sensuality just for themselves is the most beautiful thing in the world and the best “fuck you” to male gaze centered bullshit.