Pole Workshops and Community Events
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ✨ COMMUNITY EVENTS ✨
Crochet and Chill
Come join Shayann for a cozy arts and crafts afternoon!
Each month we will have a different beginner friendly project and pattern for you, or you can bring anything you are currently working on!
We will provide the hook size necessary for that month's project and you will receive a message about what yarn is recommended.
This event is open to members and non-members!
Non-member pricing: $25
The Beginner Experience
Created for those of you who have been wanting to give pole a try and may have challenging schedules that keep you from our 4 week Immersion Intro Series, this 90min workshop will give you a taste of everything we do here!
You'll learn some true beginner friendly pole moves, a bit of sexy floor work, and finish with a little play time to try out all your new skills.
As always, this is a bit more than a pole fitness class experience: Yes, you will learn pole moves, but most importantly we focus on learning how to listen to our bodies and moving in a way that is nourishing and actually feels right for us.
Come as you are. We've got you from there😉
What to wear: Whatever you are most comfortable in-leggings, joggers, and shorts all work.
What to bring: Just your beautiful self and a water bottle. We have everything else you'll need here.
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Catalyst Immersion - 4 Week Intro to Pole (Monday Series)
Your pole dancing journey begins here! Our pole dancing studio is a space to let go of expectations and explore strength, play, and freedom in your body. If weekdays are more fitting with your schedule, join us Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
Click the image for more details & registration information.
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Motherly Glow
Come join Ray for a special Mother's Day yoga class. Enjoy a lovely flow into restful and restorative poses meant to honor you. This class will also feature a specially curated playlist featuring badass mother artists!
All moms are welcome, and we do mean ALL (animal mom's included)! If you are looking for a gift to give a mom or if you are a mom looking to treat yourself, this is the event you have been searching for.
Open to members and non-members
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Intro to Burlesque ✨
Get your inner showgirl on. Join local performer and instructor, Ramona Romance for this beginner friendly introduction to the art of Burlesque.
In this 4-week series you'll learn foundational Burlesque skills and how to embody this art and make it your own.
Ramona began her burlesque and movement journey in 2017. Since that time she has performed at a number of local venues including Bordel, Dorothy, Simone's, and The Newport Theater among many others.
Ramona also had the pleasure of performing at Three Clubs in Los Angeles as a member of LA's Burlesque&Chill from 2020-2023.
Ramona has gained a deep appreciation and desire for playfulness, sensuality, and adaptability in movement. Her mission is to share the joy and confidence that movement can bring and to celebrate everyone's unique strengths.
What to wear: anything that allows for comfortable movement, low heels are optional, socks or barefeet recommended (pole heels are definitely not recommended)
Members and non-members welcome!
This series has been designed to me taken all together, but not required to be.
Members may use a class pass.
$28/class for non-members
Spin and Flow
Even if your childhood dream wasn't being a ballerina-come be a polerina for a night with Hannah.
Enjoy an evening focused on taking dance skills you know and love and incorporating them with your spin skills to create a beautiful spin pole flow💜
This workshop is open to Levels 1 and up
Heels optional
Intro to Burlesque ✨
Get your inner showgirl on. Join local performer and instructor, Ramona Romance for this beginner friendly introduction to the art of Burlesque.
In this 4-week series you'll learn foundational Burlesque skills and how to embody this art and make it your own.
Ramona began her burlesque and movement journey in 2017. Since that time she has performed at a number of local venues including Bordel, Dorothy, Simone's, and The Newport Theater among many others.
Ramona also had the pleasure of performing at Three Clubs in Los Angeles as a member of LA's Burlesque&Chill from 2020-2023.
Ramona has gained a deep appreciation and desire for playfulness, sensuality, and adaptability in movement. Her mission is to share the joy and confidence that movement can bring and to celebrate everyone's unique strengths.
What to wear: anything that allows for comfortable movement, low heels are optional, socks or barefeet recommended (pole heels are definitely not recommended)
Members and non-members welcome!
This series has been designed to me taken all together, but is not required to be.
Members may use a class pass.
$28/class for non-members
Catalyst Immersion - 4 Week Intro to Pole (Monday Series)
Your pole dancing journey begins here! Our pole dancing studio is a space to let go of expectations and explore strength, play, and freedom in your body. If weekdays are more fitting with your schedule, join us Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
Click the image for more details & registration information.
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Unleashed
This workshop is like a loving nurturing rage room for your mind, body, and soul. Forget about how your movement looks, tap into your body’s own innate wisdom and unleash your wild, feral, most authentic sensual self. Shed, shake, and wiggle away your inhibitions, release stress, pent up frustration, or whatever ick energy you need to move out of your way.
All levels are welcome, absolutely no pole experience needed, this is absolutely not a pole skills workshop.
Member discount auto applied at check out.
Intro to Burlesque ✨
Get your inner showgirl on. Join local performer and instructor, Ramona Romance for this beginner friendly introduction to the art of Burlesque.
In this 4-week series you'll learn foundational Burlesque skills and how to embody this art and make it your own.
Ramona began her burlesque and movement journey in 2017. Since that time she has performed at a number of local venues including Bordel, Dorothy, Simone's, and The Newport Theater among many others.
Ramona also had the pleasure of performing at Three Clubs in Los Angeles as a member of LA's Burlesque&Chill from 2020-2023.
Ramona has gained a deep appreciation and desire for playfulness, sensuality, and adaptability in movement. Her mission is to share the joy and confidence that movement can bring and to celebrate everyone's unique strengths.
What to wear: anything that allows for comfortable movement, low heels are optional, socks or barefeet recommended (pole heels are definitely not recommended)
Members and non-members welcome!
This series has been designed to me taken all together, but is not required to be.
Members may use a class pass.
$28/class for non-members
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Intro to Burlesque ✨
Get your inner showgirl on. Join local performer and instructor, Ramona Romance for this beginner friendly introduction to the art of Burlesque.
In this 4-week series you'll learn foundational Burlesque skills and how to embody this art and make it your own.
Ramona began her burlesque and movement journey in 2017. Since that time she has performed at a number of local venues including Bordel, Dorothy, Simone's, and The Newport Theater among many others.
Ramona also had the pleasure of performing at Three Clubs in Los Angeles as a member of LA's Burlesque&Chill from 2020-2023.
Ramona has gained a deep appreciation and desire for playfulness, sensuality, and adaptability in movement. Her mission is to share the joy and confidence that movement can bring and to celebrate everyone's unique strengths.
What to wear: anything that allows for comfortable movement, low heels are optional, socks or barefeet recommended (pole heels are definitely not recommended)
Members and non-members welcome!
This series has been designed to me taken all together, but is not required to be.
Members may use a class pass or purchase the series at a discount.
$28/class or $110 for the series for non-members
Members’ Bring A Friend
Share your love for pole with a friend! We all have that one friend who is absolutely dying to try pole.
In this 90 min beginner friendly workshop we'll spend an hour learning a fun little pole routine accessible for all.
Then we'll have a little extra pole play time where you can show off what you've been up to at the studio and give them an opportunity to dance too💜
When you register you are registering for yourself and your guest. Members attendance is complimentary-your guest is $25-so that's $25 per duo.
Burlesque ✨
Join local performer and instructor, Ramona Romance for this beginner friendly introduction to the art of Burlesque.
Ramona began her burlesque and movement journey in 2017. Since that time she has performed at a number of local venues including Bordel, Dorothy, Simone's, and The Newport Theater among many others.
Ramona also had the pleasure of performing at Three Clubs in Los Angeles as a member of LA's Burlesque&Chill from 2020-2023.
Ramona has gained a deep appreciation and desire for playfulness, sensuality, and adaptability in movement. Her mission is to share the joy and confidence that movement can bring and to celebrate everyone's unique strengths.
What to wear: anything that allows for comfortable movement, low heels are optional, socks or barefeet recommended (pole heels are definitely not recommended)
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Sensual Yoga Flow 🐍
An opportunity to reconnect with your body, breath, and sensuality. Sensual Yoga Flow is a beautiful practice on it's own, or a great supplement to your movement practice.
Weaving sensual touches into traditional yoga flows, accessible for all skill levels and bodies, you'll be able to slow down and lean into mindful movements and transitions. These slow holds will allow for introspection and build resilience on and off the mat.
Opportunities and encouragement for sensual self touch with be offered throughout class.
This class will leave you feeling more expansive, sexy and free in your body.
Class will be guided by Ray(Rachel) Lechoki, a certified Yoga instructor since 2013. Ray is also a local artist and practitioner herself who desires to help others wake up to their inner greatness and feel luscious in their bodies.
Members and non-members welcome!
Members may use a class pass.
$28 for non-members
Beginner Spin Pole
Learn how to control your momentum, climb, and create beautiful shapes on spin pole.
This class is appropriate for Level 1 and up or with instructor approval
Scent and Sensuality
This one-of-a-kind experience combines the exploration of scent with sensual movement to create a truly immersive self-discovery experience.
In this workshop, we'll delve into the fascinating world of olfaction and how it influences our emotions, intentions, and bodily responses. We will explore a diverse array of scents, you'll learn how these scents can inform and enhance your movement practice and bring a little extra magic to your daily rituals at home.
The workshop begins with a guided scent exploration with Sara from Witchy Woman World Apothecary, where participants will engage with a curated selection of natural fragrances. We'll discuss the origins of each scent and its traditional uses. Students will then be invited to create their own blends. Think of it as a choose your own scent adventure.
Following this magical olfactory journey, we'll transition into the sensual movement portion of the workshop with Andrea and combine what feelings the scents evoke with guided somatic sensual movement exploration.
Scent & Sensuality is more than just a workshop; it's an invitation to reconnect with your senses and awaken your body's instinctive language of movement. Absolutely no movement or dance experience is required, this is a laid back and supportive space to explore, experiment, and express yourself freely.
More about this event’s co-facilitator:
Sara is the owner of Witchy Woman World Apothecary in Evanston. She creates handcrafted natural bath & body care intentionally created for beautiful, empowering & healing experiences. Here you'll find decadent witchy bathing and cleansing experiences that awaken & indulge the senses. Self-cherish & awaken your whole being- the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual.
This workshop is open to all, no membership required.
Workshop Price: $55
It's ok if you missed the first one! You can still join us for this experience. If you took Part 1, we're bringing you a little something different this time around.
What to bring: Your beautiful self, a journal, and comfy clothing that allows for freedom of movement.
Beginner Spin Pole
Learn how to control your momentum, climb, and create beautiful shapes on spin pole.
This class is appropriate for Level 1 and up or with instructor approval
After Dark Valentine's Event
Three hours, three workshops, three instructors, one night of extra extra spicy Valentine's fun. And in true Catalyst fashion, the focus will be on exploring and playing and celebrating you, just for you first and foremost 🌹
Of course you're welcome to take everything we learn home with you and share it with someone worthy too 😉
We'll start with an extra sexy chair routine with Arielle, followed by lap dance with Jules, and strip tease with Andrea.
There will be time for breaks between each workshop and freedance time at the end of course.
We have some treats and surprises planned for you too-you know we don't like to give everything away up front.
Absolutely no pole skills required.
Participants are welcome to wear whatever they feel sexiest in and will be welcome to strip down to pasties and g-strings (optional, not required). We will also be exploring self touch for part of this workshop.
***Before registering please check in with yourself that you will be comfortable in a setting where the movement and exploration will be highly grown ass sexual and others may be stripping down to pasties and g-strings.
Everyone will get an email with further details and what to bring prior to the event.
Non-members welcome
Members please select the member pricing option at checkout
Crochet and Chill
Come join Shayann for a cozy arts and crafts afternoon!
Each month we will have a different beginner friendly project and pattern for you, or you can bring anything you are currently working on!
We will provide the hook size necessary for that month's project and you will receive a message about what yarn is recommended.
This event is open to members and non-members!
Non-member pricing: $25
Yes! You Can Pole Dance to That!
Join Shayann for an hour of dancing to a variety of songs you would never think of pole dancing to focusing on just letting your body move however it wants while developing musicality in a fun, light hearted way.
This is a place to let go, not give a shit about proper technique and just move. Awkward and silly moments are absolutely welcome and embraced in this mini workshop.
All levels welcome.
Scent and Sensuality
This one-of-a-kind experience combines the exploration of scent with sensual movement to create a truly immersive self-discovery experience.
In this workshop, we delve into the fascinating world of olfaction and how it influences our emotions, intentions, and bodily responses. As we explore a diverse array of scents, you'll learn how these scents can inform and enhance your movement practice as well as your daily rituals at home.
The workshop begins with a guided scent exploration with Sara from Witchy Woman World Apothecary, where participants will engage with a curated selection of natural fragrances. We'll discuss the origins of each scent and its traditional uses.
Following this magical olfactory journey, we'll transition into the sensual movement portion of the workshop with Andrea and explore how different scents may influence how you feel through dance and movement.
Scent & Sensuality is more than just a workshop; it's an invitation to reconnect with your senses and awaken your body's instinctive language of movement. Absolutely no movement or dance experience is required, this is a laid back and supportive space to explore, experiment, and express yourself freely.
More about this event’s co-facilitator:
Sara is the owner of Witchy Woman World Apothecary in Evanston. She creates handcrafted natural bath & body care intentionally created for beautiful, empowering & healing experiences. Here you'll find decadent witchy bathing and cleansing experiences that awaken & indulge the senses. Self-cherish & awaken your whole being- the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual.
This workshop is open to all, no membership required.
Workshop Price: $55
What to bring: Your beautiful self, a journal, and comfy clothing that allows for freedom of movement.
Chair Dance
In this one hour mini-workshop you'll learn some beginner friendly chair moves and put them together in a fun, sexy, dance routine.
This workshop is open to all! You do not need to be a member to attend 💜
Non-member pricing: $27
Prompt Play
This one is gonna be fun! IYKYN 🤣 But if you don't...because we definitely have team baby makers and team metal for music choices, we thought this is a great way to combine them both into this all prompted freedance exploration class.
-All levels are welcome, open minds and hearts required tho
-Members may use a class pass or purchase at a discounted rate which is automatically applied at check out
-This workshop is open to current members only
Chair Dance
In this one hour mini-workshop you'll learn some beginner friendly chair moves and put them together in a fun, sexy, dance routine.
This workshop is open to all! You do not need to be a member to attend 💜
Non-member pricing: $27
Vision Boarding and Somatic Sensual Movement
Part 2 of our Sensory Exploration Workshop series focuses on sight and vision. Join Anna Romo from Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and Andrea for this special event to set intentions as cast our vision for the New Year.
Release what no longer serves you, align with your truest desires, and open up to receiving all that is meant for you.
This workshop begins with a short guided meditation and vision board creation with Anna. We'll dance with our visions with mind/body/soul nourishing somatic sensual movement facilitated by Andrea. If you haven't tried including movement with your manifestation practices yet, it's pretty amazing (yes, we're biased-but trust us on this one).
All are welcome! Absolutely no dance background is needed. This special event is open to members and non-members.
Supplies will be provided, but participants may bring their own and are encouraged to bring materials that feel aligned with their own desires.
Member discounts are auto applied at check out.
P.S. this workshop is being held just 2 days before the New Moon, so we're getting a little extra magical boost there too. Vision boards, intention setting, movement, and the New Moon sounds like a pretty incredible combo to us.
Naughty or Nice Member Party
Join us for our second annual community holiday party!
What to wear? Naughty or Nice-you pick. Ugly sweaters, sexy Santa outfits, favorite holiday pajamas, whatever you want.
This year we will also be doing a potluck so everyone can show off their incredible baking, cooking and store bought skills!
What to bring? Your beautiful amazing self and a small wrapped gift (not to exceed $20) for Dirty Santa-the gift can be naughty or nice as well 😉 We will have extra gifts on hand just in case, so please don't let it deter you from coming!
Our party last year was so much fun, you won’t want to miss this year’s
Beginner Spin Pole
Learn how to control your momentum, climb, and create beautiful shapes on spin pole.
This class is appropriate for Level 1 and up
Lap Dance
In this 90 min workshop you'll learn to tease, torment, and play with the art of the lap dance. You don't need to have a lap dance recipient to have fun in this workshop. As always, we do this for us first.
All levels welcome! No pole experience required. This workshop is open to members and non-members alike 💜
Twerkshop with Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a twerk coach and choreographer based in LA. Lucky for us she's visiting Chicago and teaching us all of her booty secrets.
All levels are welcome for this extra spicy twerk choreo workshop.
This workshop is open to members and non-members!!