PoleCoven: Pole and Dance Training

To everyone who came to 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 — thank you. 🖤

These photos (by ) are beautiful, and they are only an echo of what happened on that stage in March 2026.

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 — Thank you for choosing live performance, local artists, and stories from the heart.

✨A Huge TY to those BTS

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 — and 🫶🏽 THANK YOU for supporting each of the Captivate Students in the development of their pole skills, artistry & confidence that brought them to this moment.

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 — : your incredible space and patient tech team made the magic possible.

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: your behind-the-scenes setup, teardown, and backstage care held the whole weekend together. TY .malo for showing up EVERY single show to offer support 🫶🏽

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 — (.movement) and () — 🫶🏽thank you for your incredible contribution to the show in too many areas to count! Your successful student performance programs were a cornerstone to these shows.🙏🏽✨

𝐓𝐨 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 — welcoming aerial acts from into our shows was a dream✨ TY for trusting us to bring your community to this stage.

𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — you have always welcomed us into your shows, and hosting the Express program was an honour & joy🫶🏽🥹

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: Mel Narciso, Taylor Noel, Vanessa Carson, Cat Newcombe, Brity Britt, Slippery Sloane — TY for your creative voices. [ , , , , .britt, ]

📸Katie, Kitty, and Natalie [ , , ] ty for documenting every moment, and Katie for coordinating so thoughtfully. 🖤✨

𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 was built by community. We are grateful for every single person in it. ✨

✨💚 ABSINTHE SHOW RECAP 💚✨

Thank you to the incredible production team at Luminesque Dance🥰!!! It’s always an honour to share the stage with a community of performers 🫶🏽

The Captivate Program cast had the best time both on and off stage. 🤩 This is our 6th show with Luminesque! It’s different every time, & every show we learn a bit more about our own creativity.

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📍: Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA)

✨ SPOTLIGHT: DEBUT SHOW ✨

🤩What a way to step into the light!!!

𝙏𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩—you brought courage, artistry, and pure magic to the Artemis stage. Your dedication to your craft, your willingness to be seen, your fearless performances… we are in awe.

𝙏𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚—thank you for being the energy these performers deserved. You made the room electric🎉

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 to the wonderful staff at for creating a magical atmosphere to the cast. The performing arts community continues to thrive with businesses like Artemis who opens their doors to the community on a Sunday afternoon☀️

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 to the incredible production team behind 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - Katie, Miss Rita St. Claire, J. Enigma, Ryan & Leigh 🥰 Shows like this don’t happen without community—and this one showed up in full force.

🌟More magic coming soon.🌟

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✨SPOTLIGHT CABARET✨ SUNDAY FEB 22, 2026 Doors 1:00 PM | Show 1:30 PM

We are thrilled to launch our brand new showcase presenting student & emerging performers! This afternoon cabaret held at Artemis Whiskey Bar is sure to warm your winter weekend ✨

Come cheer on emerging local dance and community artists & enjoy a talented cast of burlesque, pole, drag, and dance performers.

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PRESENTING:

SHALINI
AMARA
VEDA
ALAYA
SCARLET DESIRE
CHARLIE CHAPSTICK
AERYN ANGEL
SNOOZIE BUTTONS
REEFLEXI DEVI
VENUS ANGEL
‘s group burlesque

FEAT: KUYA J .enigma__
MC: MISS RITA ST. CLAIRE

✨If you havne’t heard already, there is still space in Leanne ‘s workshops on Sunday November 16th! ✨ (🔗 above in bio)

If you’ve been curious about exploring flow, trying something new, or learning from a fresh perspective—there’s still time to join us. Leanne brings over a decade of experience and a teaching style that meets you exactly where you are.

A few spots remain. Grab your spot soon 💫

About Leanne

Leanne is a professional pole dancer with over 10 years of experience teaching, performing, and competing. Originally from Ireland, she has been teaching and performing in Vancouver for 6 years. A proud s*x worker and former All Ireland Champion, Leanne loves all things sexy, flexible, and flowy.

She now lives in Vancouver, where she teaches and performs full-time—locally, internationally, and online. Her titles include Pole Princess Ireland, UKAPP Semi Pro, Pole Theatre Drama Ireland, and All Ireland Pole Dance Champion. She was voted runner-up in the United Pole Artist Polers’ Choice awards and has judged competitions such as Pole Princess Ireland, Dance Filthy Canada, and Pole Sport Organization (PSO).

As a regular instructor at Be 1 Fitness/Tantra Fitness in Vancouver, Leanne has cultivated a warm teaching style that meets students where they are. Her background includes competing and judging internationally, and she’s brought that depth of knowledge into creating accessible, engaging classes. She’s a regularly gracing the stage at the Granville Strip, and is excited to visit & perform in Victoria!

✨ Unleash your inner showgirl with award-winning dancer Tempest Jade! ✨

Learn the secrets of the tease, hustle & stage flow from an award-winning professional!

In these exclusive workshops, Tempest will share her wealth of club and stage experience to help you discover your own performance magic. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, explore the world of showgirl performance in a supportive environment.

**📅:** October 5th, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

**HEELS - SKRIPPER STYLE**

(*All Levels) Erotic style and beginner friendly.*

💰: $70

**📅:** October 5th, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

**TEMPEST’S TRICKS & TRANSITIONS**

(*All Levels) Erotic style with Intermediate & Advanced Options Available*

💰: $75

**📅:** October 6th, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

**STAGE MAGIC - SKRIPPER STYLE**

(*All Levels) The Art of the Tease, the Hustle & the Show*

💰: $70

Spots are LIMITED! See 🔗 in profile to reserve your spot!

📆 Fall/Winter 2025 Class Schedule 📆

✌🏽See you in class 🫶🏽

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