Learn to rig your own Hoop or Hammock for the Open Aerial practice. You will need to be able to rig your own apparatus as the room will not be pre-rigged.
In this rigging workshop you will learn how to safely set up your apparatus for aerial open studio training at Tantra Fitness. We will go through use of the Tantra Fitness rigging system, ladder and apparatus safety as well as equipment inspection pre usage. Be prepared to practice rigging for yourself!
At the end of the workshop students will be expected to demonstrate and understand safe rigging practices for both aerial hammock and aerial hoop on the Tantra Fitness rigging system.
Please bring a notebook.
90min workshop.
All-Level Showgirl-Style Stage Choreo Workshop
With Award-Winning Showgirl, Tempest
Learn skripper-style choreo from professional skripper and award winning dancer, Tempest. A touring showgirl for over a decade, Tempest has performed at Vancouver’s top clubs and all over BC while instructing pole across the province. Her style combines crowd-pleasing moves with technique-informed tricks and combos to create a unique style that is all her own.
This all-levels workshop welcomes you where you’re at, allowing more beginner dancers to shine while working in intermediate options. A straight-out-of-the-club choreographic approach gives consideration to song and costume choice as though you are performing onstage for an audience, with the option to shed top layers if you choose. (This is showgirl-style after all!*)
What we’ll explore:
- moves to “make-it-rain”
- techniques to take it off
- choreography with wow-factor that keeps audience attention
- how skrip club shows are organized (half show vs full show etc)
- key takeaways to unlock stunning stage performances
(*No nudity though, we will remove top layers only.)
Allow your inner stage star to sparkle as you move with the magic of showgirls.
Discount available for SWrs. Email info@tantrafitness.com with proof of working in the industry to receive the discount.
About Tempest: Show pony with a masters degree, Tempest is a touring showgirl, award winning dancer and published writer. Passionate about performance plus sharing her love of the stage by encouraging others to shine, Tempest brings to the table a wealth of teaching experience. In 2025, Tempest published her masters thesis on the mental health benefits of skripping for spicy workers.
*There are no refunds for workshop spots, you may only transfer it to another person before the series begins*
The Professional Stagecraft Masterclass
With Award-Winning Showgirl, Tempest
Elevate your performance from the studio floor to the main stage. This workshop is a deep dive into the high-stakes world of professional touring showgirl stage performance. Designed specifically for Intermediate and Advanced dancers, Tempest—a decade-long veteran of the BC circuit and published performance scholar—strips away the fluff to focus on the technical mechanics of “The Big Show.”
We are moving past the basics. This is about power, presence, and the physics of crowd-pleasing movement.
Technical Focus & Performance Strategy:
- The “Stage-Ready” Combo: Master high-impact, technique-informed sequences designed to translate to large rooms. We’ll focus on maintaining clean lines and “wow-factor” momentum while managing the variables of a live stage.
- The Art of the Reveal: A masterclass in technical costuming. We will break down the precise timing and “theatrics of the take-off” for seamless layer removal.
- Show Structuralism: Move beyond 1-song sets. Tempest will provide a breakdown of club show organization (Half vs. Full shows), teaching you how to pace your stamina and “peak” your tricks for maximum audience impact.
- “Make-it-Rain” Mechanics: Learn the specific movements that drive audience engagement and financial appreciation, integrated into a seamless, high-level flow.
- The Psychological Edge: Leveraging her Master’s research, Tempest integrates the “flow state” into performance, helping you unlock a level of stage confidence that is grounded in both physical skill and mental prep.
Participant Requirements:
- Level: Intermediate/Advanced. (Comfort with moves like brass monkey and jade split is recommended to get the most out of the workshop).
- Attire: Layers are encouraged! Bring a robe, or removable top to practice the technical reveals. Please note: This is a “top-layer only” reveal workshop—no nudity.
Discount available for SWrs. Email info@tantrafitness.com with proof of working in the industry to receive the discount.
Tempest is a “Show Pony with a Master’s Degree.” A touring showgirl, award-winning dancer, and published writer, she bridges the gap between academic theory and the raw energy of the club. In 2025, she published her groundbreaking thesis on the mental health benefits of skripping for spicy workers. Tempest brings a unique, holistic, and empowered perspective to every class she leads.
*There are no refunds for workshop spots, you may only transfer it to another person before the series begins*
Become a creature of the underworld in a burlesque-meets-pole routine inspired by the classic musical Moulin Rouge. We will combine elements from the art of tease with powerful dynamic hardstyle tricks into an explosive performance worthy of the Moulin Rouge itself! To be performed at the May 30th Spring Showcase at Kitsilano studio!
Experience with L1 or L2 Russian Erotic/Hardstyle Pole and/or L2 Erotic Pole highly encouraged; kneepads and heels required.
As a now-three-time Showcase (TGISS) series teacher, Tiffany has been part of the Tantra Fitness family since 2016 and teaching pole since 2021. Her signature style is a unique blend of dynamic hardstyle movement and sensual old-school flow. Her classes are comprised of challenging yet enjoyable heels routines with variations to meet students where they're at. She also strives to create an open-minded, supportive environment where students can lose themselves in dance whilst expanding their pole pathways.
Tiffany currently teaches L1 Erotic Pole, L2 Russian Erotic Pole, and Pole 505; all at the Mount Pleasant studio.
Learn to rig your own Hoop or Hammock for the Open Aerial practice. You will need to be able to rig your own apparatus as the room will not be pre-rigged.
In this rigging workshop you will learn how to safely set up your apparatus for aerial open studio training at Tantra Fitness. We will go through use of the Tantra Fitness rigging system, ladder and apparatus safety as well as equipment inspection pre usage. Be prepared to practice rigging for yourself!
At the end of the workshop students will be expected to demonstrate and understand safe rigging practices for both aerial hammock and aerial hoop on the Tantra Fitness rigging system.
Please bring a notebook.
90min workshop.