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Aisha has inspired me for years. When I saw her masterclass in Oakland, my soul told me to just GO, cause it's now or never! I learned so much from her, it was beautiful reconnecting with my old peers& teachers and making new connections 🫂. Being called out for a solo was crazy and still feels like a fever dream🙏🏻 @iamaishafrancis @aishafrancisstudios continuing to be inspired by your craft, See u in AUGUST in SEATTLE ! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 3/2/25 🎥 @thestudiocv

Thank you @thegalenhooksmethod for the guidance to go after the story, and trust that my body/training will help me take it there. I loved completely letting go of the need to "look good" and fully embracing "being." This particular piece also sparked some personal redefinition about sensuality, beyond sexual, and how you can embody it in so many other forms. I'm grateful for all the amazing creatives in the room with me that weekend. Thank you for inspiring me with your courage and honesty through this wild, beautiful language we share called dance. 🎵 @kelela - the high

1/11/25 3 years since I first stepped in @ki0nna 's heels series at @fulloutstudios and rekindled my love for dance again. @ki0nna your class all the way out here in Seattle felt like a home away from home. I was WORKING and SWEATING but my soul was at ease ❤️ Thank you for these last few years. I learned this piece two years ago while I was still shaking in my boots and it was beautiful to revisit and reinterpret it. To the beautiful powerful dancers in the room, I really loved sharing this space w you and have spent much time creeping through footage 😍🫣 This was a piece with so much room for interp...and I loved seeing everyone's takes. @thechange_frequency where do I begin. Ma'am this was YOUR bday event and you chose to bring and share this experience and make it about everyone, in addition to every other event that you've planned for the heels community and sensual movers here. Wow. You are very very loved and appreciated by so many of us. And I can't wait to plot more with you 😘 Thank you. @korrze @tonylikestodance your ability to capture people in their essence is next to none, in this class and for other teachers. Your care shows. And it's not easy carrying heavy equipment for hours in that hot room. Everyone has a different relationship with content but speaking for myself - Having records (in HD too??!), being able to SEE myself move, here and now while able bodied, is an incredible privilege that I do not take for granted and has helped me heal in my relationship to my body and self. Thank you. 🙏🏻

Real pretty pretty little thang but make it GROWN 🧠@itsdae_ love love love! thank you! 🎵 @usher 🎥 @korrze @seattleheelscamp

Guess which fruit? Only one way to find out! Tickets are live -- Link in bio at @bgcdanceco

Day 1 of @seattleheelscamp - every class today was so challenging and I'm so grateful to be a part of a room like this.. Throwing this on the grid as a reminder that training is training. I psyched myself out on a lot of runs, and choreo just kept flying out of my head. This is a take that I'm proud of, especially after about 6 hours of heels classes. 🧠 The incredible @_ari.g 🎵@kehlani 🎥 shout-out to my hypewoman @paulina.essense ily 🥹🫶🏼

I had a wonderful time teaching class today. Thank you for trusting me as your teacher & thank you @saynomore.dance & @eastashka for the opportunity to sub 💖 The name of the game here is control, while flirting with the limits of your mobility AND hitting your pictures. We're aiming for quality. Perceived effortlessness. If anyone wants a round 2, please let me know! Happy to do a group session if there's enough interest. 🙏🏼 music: miguel - how many drinks

Jess is making her Empress debut 🔥 @jessgoesdancing Jess (she/they) is an artist, performer, and teacher based in Seattle, and Director of @bgcdanceco Expression. With 20+ years of training across ballet, jazz, salsa, bachata, and Bhangra—and deep roots in heels training in the Bay—Jess brings a style that blends technique, musicality, and real expression. THU, JUNE 4�6:30PM — All Levels Heels�8:15PM — Floorwork (adv beg/intermediate) Heels: musicality, confidence, performance�Floorwork: strength, control, smooth, intentional movement Come move with intention, build confidence, and find your flow. Sign up now — link in bio . . . . . . . . #EmpressOuroboros #EmpressEra #HeelsClass #Floorwork #Danceclass

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This is my favorite kind of room to be in when I'm in training mode. EVERYONE is feeling challenged, and you can sense everyone fighting for it. And not against each other, but for each ourselves and the DRIVE to grow between you at the the start and you at the end of class. And when you hit that last round "all together" you see the pieces we struggled on click in EVERYONE. It takes a very special kind of instructor to inspire that, the one and only @hellojonte teaching THE freakum dress choreo. I could post a pretty edited solo Round 2but I never take for granted the collective. We really fought for this one. this moment is UNREPLICABLE energy. @mirandakatte @veneeese @facehvgger @rjakubson @jn_nj.v @picsofmylizard killed that + and the gal in the left who I am a big fan of just from this video 📍Put seattle on your map biiiiiiitchhhh

BGC dancer and director highlight @jessgoesdancing 🔥❤️ Congratulations on your first season directing and choreographing for BGC Dance Expression! Also loved having you join us on stage at the Reno festival. We asked Jess what’s something unexpected you discovered or loved about being part of BGC this season? "This season was full of firsts. Directing BGC Expression. Figuring out how to direct a videoshoot on the spot. Co-choreographing an Afro-Latin fusion piece. What I didn’t expect was how much this team would shape me in return. Getting to know each dancer, watching their growth, and creating together has been such a gift. I’m endlessly thankful for the trust, the patience, and the love you all gave me this season. From intros in the first practice to the debrief and hugs after the last local showcase, I’m so grateful for a team that made every moment worth it!" Our last chance to audition for this season is tomorrow at 7:30pm! Sign up on our website ❤️ Photos by @warren_woo

First time back in a stiletto in 5 months after my injury. I missed being tall very much and was also pretty nervous during class trying to adjust! While my PT and I both think it's too early to come back after reflecting on this, I'm still so thankful to be able to feel improvement during this class and more grounded my basics with my toes. Choreo by none other than @shemeka.ann @bigredddevv I ALWAYS love getting whipped into shape by y'all esp coming into each new year... we LOVE YOU OUT HERE!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🎥 @korrze 🎵 @kwnway