Midwest Movement Collective

WORKSHOP ALERT!
POP DAT THANG!
With Lizzie
All Levels Pole Heels Workshop
July 10th 8:30 - 10:00pm

About the Workshop:
The sun’s out, so bring those buns out for some b***y clappin’, heel clackin’, spicy pole choreo! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced b***y baddie, we’ll be channeling that main character energy as we roll to the beat, tweak our twerk technique, and let those heels smack.
Ride the heat wave with us in your freaky Friday night best! Don’t forget that cushion for the pushin’ on your Stallion knees!
THE HEAT INDEX
+ THE SIZZLE: Playful hair whips and cheeky body play.
+ THE SOAK: High-intensity flow that’ll leave you drenched.
+ THE THUNDER: Precision heel strikes and b***y pops that own the rhythm.
THE BADDIE CHECKLIST
+ THE FIT: Wear what makes you feel like that b*!** Put on that lipstick that makes you feel s*xy or a saucy outfit haven’t been bold enough to wear. Just keep your bits covered! (18+)
+ PRO-TIP: If you’re shy, shorts or leggings are fine—just keep them loose enough to let those cheeks jiggle!
+ HEELS: If you’re new here, anything with a platform front will do. Otherwise, bring your favorite pole clackers! In alignment with our clean shoe policy, we will ask you to clean your heels with provided alcohol spray prior to wearing them in studio!
+ LANDING GEAR: Knee pads (essential for the safety of your Stallion knees). We have them available for purchase at the front desk.

Meet your instructor: Lizzie
Hi 👋 I’m Liz! I started my arials journey in 2013 right here in Grand Rapids and am certified through San Francisco Pole + Dance to teach Pole 1&2, Heels, and Active Flexibility. Pole dance has allowed me to fully embody my inner self and I strive to teach that same ability to my students. When Im not whipping around an apparatus I enjoy traveling or cozy nights at home gaming with my cats dogs and fish tanks. Fitness should be fun so book a class here at MMC and come move with me!

✨New Class Alert!✨
Beginner Acro Dance
with Hope
Saturdays at 9:45-11:00 AM
Starting July 11

+ Build agility, confidence, and strength.
+ Blend classical dance technique with basic acrobatic movements.
+ Learn proper form to progress safely through bridges, carwheels, handstands, and headstands.
+ Improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and core strength.

Who’s it for:
This class is for dancers (both pole+grounded), aerialists, and acrobats looking to improve transitions, learn or refine acrobatic floor skills, and learn to dance through transitions

No prior acro experience is required!

What to wear:
Comfortable clothes that you can move around in, but nothing too baggy. Bare feet are preferable, but socks can be worn during warmup.

Meet Hope
Our new Grounded Movement Instructor.

Move with Hope:
Saturdays
9:45am - Beginner Acro Dance
11:15am - Beginner Contemporary

About Hope:
Hope Welch has been dancing for over 25 years and teaching for more than 15 years. She specializes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and choreography, bringing both technical expertise and artistic passion to her classes. Hope trained under Lori Ludwig at Academy of the Arts in a variety of dance styles and later attended Michigan State University, where she studied psychology and earned a Dance Specialization with a focus in Laban-based modern technique. During college, Hope performed as a soloist with the Greater Lansing Ballet Company under the direction of Barbara Banasikowski-Smith. For the past 10 years, she has been teaching and choreographing in the Grand Rapids area while directing a local performance team. She is also certified in beginner levels of AcroDance.

In addition to teaching dance, Hope is a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for promoting mental wellness in the dance community. She strives to create a positive, supportive environment where dancers can grow in both skill and confidence.

Please join us in welcoming Hope to the Midwest Movement Collective team!

Pride weekend deals! 20% off our series or intro offer with the code PRIDE or stop by our pride booth at Calder Plaza today for a free pair of pasties with any intro offer or series.

Upcoming series (all classes are 75 minutes):
+ Splits Series: Active Flexibility with : July 13-Aug 31 | Mon at 7pm
+ Pole 1 Series with : July 19-Sept 13 (skipping Sept 6) | Sun at 7pm
+ Aerial Taster Series with : Aug 9-23 | Sun at 5:30pm



Sign up here: www.midmovecollective.com/series

Juneteenth happenings at Midwest Movement Collective. All of these events are closed affinity spaces exclusively for folx that identify as Black, or part of the African diaspora. Each is free to attend with optional donations to the facilitator

See yall this weekend!

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WORKSHOP ALERT!
Libra Rising
Spin Pole with Shillo Amari
Sunday, June 28
2:00 - 3:30pm at MMC

Let’s lift ourselves into the air. This workshop is for those who love to puff their chest, trust their wings, and glide through the air with ease. If you’re a spin pole lover, you’ll feel right at home here.
We’ll warm the body, preparing you to weave yourself effortlessly through space. Harnessing breath-work and body contact within your transitions. Beyond the beautiful spin passes and transitions we’ll explore, we’ll refine your lines, hand and finger articulation, facial expression, and overall presence. Supporting you in moving through the air with intention.
Requirements: Strong climb, upright pole sit and solid invert, descents from jasmine or other modifications included.
Stick around after Mala Mia and Shillo Amari’s workshops for an all levels pole jam at 3:30
✨Meet your Instructor✨
Shillo Amari is a dynamic performer based in Chicago, IL, originally from Detroit, making waves coast to coast and internationally! With 11+ years of pole dance experience, she is not only a dancer but also a performing artist, coach, judge, producer and medaled competitor. Known for her captivating stage presence, flowing sensual movement, and unwavering advocacy for mid-size, fat and curvy bodies, Shillo continues to inspire and empower audiences and students alike.
You can currently find her teaching at Velvet & Chrome and Lace & Steel in Chicago, or even subbing at Pole Icons or The Brass Ring, performing across the city and beyond, and expanding her reach globally. To see her upcoming events or book her for virtual and in-person privates, performance and traveling workshops, or retreat and intensive opportunities, visit her Instagram bio.

Get 15% off when you purchase the bundle for Mala Mia and Shillo’s workshops. If you are a s*x worker of any kind, please use the discount code SEXY10 to get $10 off your workshop price.

Mala’s Flow
Low Flow Pole with Mala Mia
Sunday, June 28 12:00 - 1:30PM

This is a Low Flow based class but with Mala Mia’s core energy & movement style.
We will be exploring the contrast between sharp & aggressive movement and soft, sensual energy. Heels are suggested and kneepads are required as we will be incorporating spins, drops and edge-work. Throughout class, students will be guided towards being present, embodied and aware of their performance quality.
Note: Kneepads are available to borrow or purchase at the studio in sizes ranging from XS-3XL

✨Stick around with Mala Mia and Shillo Amari after their workshops for an all levels pole jam at 3:30pm

✨Meet your Instructor✨
Mala Mía (she/they/he) is a q***r Puerto Rican performer, instructor and producer. They have been teaching pole dance for 5 years, specializing in Low Flow, Spin Flow, Twerk, and Performance Quality with a gender-fluid outlook. They are the producers of Pole Night, a monthly pole show in Chicago happening since 2023. They also host an annual Pole Retreat in Puerto Rico. As a performer, you can find them in various venues throughout the city of Chicago. Mala has been a s*x worker of various mediums, and focused on using their privilege as a trained dancer and producer to invite other s*x workers and POC dancers into spaces that often forgets them.

To find out more about her, you can follow them on Instagram Mala Mía

💲Note on pricing💲
If you are a s*x worker of any kind, please use the discount code SEXY10 to get $10 off your workshop price
Get 15% off when you purchase the bundle for Mala Mia and Shillo’s workshops.