Classes
Our E-Fit Dance classes are for every woman who wants to discover herself, her body, get in excellent shape and have fun at the same time! Exotic dance is not just about fitness and movement, but also about self-exploration and your inner grace and beauty. Our goal at E-Fit is to provide qualified and supportive instruction in a fun, caring and safe environment. You will gain confidence, learn how to empower yourself, overcome fears, and even put some spice into your life and relationships!
“Laci~Rose” – E-Fit Director
As most women who take E-Fit Dance classes attest time and again, the fitness and self confidence benefits are wonderful. But, they also will tell you it is the women they meet in the program that makes the classes so special.—
Penny adds, “I know the dancing has helped bring me through this hard time,” she says. “I can’t imagine NOT doing this now.”……………..
~Penny Bashlor: Dancing her way to better times., [See Testimonials for full story!]
List Of Classes
- Pole Dancing: Get friendly with you inner vixen in our pole dancing classes, and get your heart pumping with our Pole Aerobics classes.
- Exotic Dance: Master the art of slow striptease while you work the floor in our exotic dance classes.
- Burlesque: Bring out your pin-up cutie with flirty boas, teasing shimmies and playful bumps and grinds.
- Stretch and Strength : Increase your flexibility, build strength and relax your body in our stretch class.
- Men’s Classes: Increase your strength, flexibility and coordination while learning tricks on the pole.
- Belly Dancing: Secrets of this mysterious dance style revealed – hip shimmies and all.
- Private Lessons: Receive specialized one on one instruction in any style of dance.
- Zumba: Hot Latin beats and simple, fun moves make this more than your normal workout. (not part of E-Fit)
Pole Dancing
Introduction to Pole
The Introduction to Pole class is a 5-week series that will introduce you to the art of pole dance. You will learn basic moves and techniques to build confidence and comfort when working with the pole. All pole tricks are performed with at least one foot on the floor to ensure gradual, safe strength-building. Students will learn a two minute routine to work left and right sides, increasing strength, flexibility and coordination.
- This class is offered in both Charlottesville & Harrisonburg Studios
- 5-week series (summer session 4-week series)
- $80 for the series ($65 for the summer)
- Class Length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisites.
- No weight limit
- Drop-ins available for $19 per class. Please no drop-ins on Week 5!
- Check the Registration Calendar for available classes
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Beginner Pole Dance
The Beginner Pole classes run in 10-week series. In this class you will learn several pole moves (holds, spins, and drops) that are mixed with exotic dance moves, all culminating in a final routine. This class will increase your strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality. You then have the option of shooting your own DVD of your routine in our state-of-the-art studio, complete with club setting lights and smoke. A great keepsake or gift for that special someone!
This class is offered in both Charlottesville & Harrisonburg Studios- 10-week series (not offered in the summer)
- $160 for the series
- Class Length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisites.
- No drop-ins
- New students may join up to one week late.
- 200lb safety weight limit.
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Intermediate and Advanced Pole Dance: Choreography
These classes run in 10-week series. Building on content from the beginner class, the Intermediate class works on more complex pole and exotic moves, including climbing the pole. The Advanced classes take the pole and exotic moves to an even higher level, including inverting on the pole. Each class learns a routine over the course of the session. You then have the option of shooting your very own DVD of your routine in our state-of-the-art studio, complete with club setting lights and smoke!
- Intermediate and Advanced classes are offered in both Charlottesville & Harrisonburg Studios.
- 10-week series (not offered in the summer session)
- $160 for the series
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Prerequisites: Intermediate must have completed one Beginner class, Advanced must have completed four sessions of Intermediate or have instructor permission
- No drop-ins
- 200 lbs safety weight limit.
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Intermediate and Advanced Pole Dance: Create Your Own Routine
These are special 8-week classes offered only in the summer that allow students to work with the instructor to create their own choreography to a song of their choice. At the end of the session, students have the option to perform at the Summer Showcase, which is recorded. Alternatively, students may take private lessons to prepare for the Summer Showcase.
- Intermediate and Advanced classes are offered in both Charlottesville & Harrisonburg Studios.
- 8-week series (summer session only)
- $130 for the series
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Prerequisites: Intermediate must have completed one Beginner class, Advanced must have completed four sessions of Intermediate or have instructor permission
- No drop-ins
- 200 lbs safety weight limit.
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Intermediate and Advanced Pole: Tricks and Technique
These classes run in 5-week series and focus on pole skills as well as improvisational abilities. Building on content from the beginner class, the intermediate class has an A and B session, each 5 weeks long. You will learn different moves in each session. The advanced class works on difficult spins, turns, drops and inverting. The instructor provides special instruction, from students who are just learning to invert, to students who would like to increase the difficulty of their inverts.
- Both classes are offered at the Charlottesville studio ONLY.
- 5-week series (summer session is 4 weeks)
- $80 for the series (summer price $65)
- Class length:60 minutes
- Prerequisite: Intermediate must have completed one session of Beginner Pole; Advanced must have completed four 10-week sessions of Intermediate or receive instructor permission.
- Drop-ins available for $19 per class
- 200 lbs safety weight limit
- Private lessons are available in this subject
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Beginner Pole Aerobics
Get your heart beating with a great pole workout routine to “Pokerface”. Learn several pole moves (holds, spins and drops) on both sides while incorporating strength training and cardio boosts. You will learn all the same moves as Beginner Pole Choreography, but the focus is on doing the moves on both sides while still incorporating strength training and cardio boosts.
- 10-week series (summer session 8 week series)
- $160 for the series (summer price $130)
- Class length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisite
- No drop-ins
- New students may join up to one week late
- 200 lbs safety weight limit
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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As most women who take E-Fit Dance classes attest time and again, the fitness and self confidence benefits are wonderful. But, they also will tell you it is the women they meet in the program that makes the classes so special.—
Penny adds, “I know the dancing has helped bring me through this hard time,” she says. “I can’t imagine NOT doing this now.”……………..
~Penny Bashlor: Dancing her way to better times., [See Testimonials for full story!]
Intermediate and Advanced Pole Aerobics
Learn a heart rate-boosting routine to “Right Round” or “Closer” (Intermediate) or “Tik Tok” (Advanced), and learn more advanced skills, such as climbing (Intermediate) and inverting (Advanced). The focus is on doing moves on both sides while still incorporating strength training and cardio boosts.
- This class is only offered at the Charlottesville Studio.
- 10-week series (summer session 8 week series)
- $160 for the series (summer price $130)
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Prerequisite: Intermediate must have completed Beginner Pole Dance or Beginner Pole Aerobics, Advanced must have completed one session of Advanced Pole Choreography
- No drop-ins
- 200 lbs safety weight limit
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Exotic Dance
Exotic I
The Exotic I Dance class is a 5-week series that will introduce you to the art of exotic dance and striptease. You will learn the basic moves that make up an exotic dance and will be introduced to the art of stripteasing (note: there is no nudity in class). In this series, we dance bare foot and by the end of the 5 weeks, you will be able to perform a basic exotic dance for your partner.
- This class is offered in both our Charlottesville and Harrisonburg studios.
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- $80 for the series (summer price $65)
- Class Length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisite
- No weight limit
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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As most women who take E-Fit Dance classes attest time and again, the fitness and self confidence benefits are wonderful. But, they also will tell you it is the women they meet in the program that makes the classes so special.—
Penny adds, “I know the dancing has helped bring me through this hard time,” she says. “I can’t imagine NOT doing this now.”……………..
~Penny Bashlor: Dancing her way to better times., [See Testimonials for full story!]
Exotic II and Exotic III
The Exotic II and III classes run in 10-week series. Exotic II introduces wall work and adds more stripping techniques. You then have the option of shooting your own DVD of your routine in our state of the art studio, complete with club setting lights and smoke. A great keepsake or gift for that special someone! Exotic III expands on wall work as well as advanced stripping techniques and offers the DVD option.
- 10-week series (summer session 4-week technique class, NO VIDEO)
- $160 for the series (summer price- $65)
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Prerequisite: Exotic II must have completed Exotic I or Beginner Pole, Exotic III must have completed two Exotic II series.
- No weight limit
- No drop-ins
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Burlesque Classes
Burlesque I
Learn the basics of Burlesque. Students will learn how to shimmy, bump and prance with the best of them. Introduction to glove and boa work finishing with a short routine you will love!
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- $80 for the series. (summer session $65)
- No drop-ins
- Students may join up to one week late
- Class length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisite
- No weight limit
- Private lessons available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Burlesque II and III
Now that you have been introduced to the basics of Burlesque, let’s perfect those moves while adding a few more complicated surprises. We will work with hats and ties in Burlesque II, finishing with a short routine. Burlesque III will focus on a different prop each session (fans, boa, etc.).
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- $80 for the series. (summer session $65)
- No drop-ins
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Prerequisite: Burlesque II must have completed Burlesque I; Burlesque III must have completed 2 sessions of Burlesque II or receive instructor permission
- No weight limit
- Private lessons available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Stretch & Strength
Increase your strength, improve your flexibility, and relax your body in this special one hour class! Great for improving your performance in pole or exotic or as a class on its own!
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- NEW DISCOUNTED PRICE $50 for the series. (summer session $50)
- Drop-ins welcome at $14 per class ($12 drop in rate starting Sept 13th)
- Class length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisite
- No weight limit
- Private lessons available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Men’s Pole Fitness Class
Men’s fitness: For men only! Increase strength and power, flexibility and coordination. Learn cool moves on the pole!
- This class is currently offered in Charlottesville ONLY.
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- $80 for the series (summer session $65)
- Drop-ins welcome at $19 per class
- Class length: 60 minutes
- No prerequisite
- 200 lbs safety weight limit
- Private lessons available in this subject.
- This is the only E~Fit class where men are allowed in this program.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Belly Dancing
Come explore the mystery behind the movement – experience the ancient art of belly dancing! Learn style, grace and strength. Change how you feel about your own power, and enhance your overall outlook on life itself. Instruction will focus on Egyptian and Turkish styles of belly dancing.
Belly Dancing I
Instruction will include introduction to basic body positions, facial expressions, moving the arms and hands, and isolations — the ability to move various muscles or groups of muscles independently.
- 5-week series (summer session 4 weeks)
- $50 for the series (summer price $40)
- Typically offered on Monday evenings
- Attire: Loose-fitting clothes, hip scarves, bare feet (no socks or sneakers)
- No prerequisite
- Drop ins welcome ($12)
- No weight limit
- Ages 10 and up
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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As most women who take E-Fit Dance classes attest time and again, the fitness and self confidence benefits are wonderful. But, they also will tell you it is the women they meet in the program that makes the classes so special.—
Penny adds, “I know the dancing has helped bring me through this hard time,” she says. “I can’t imagine NOT doing this now.”……………..
~Penny Bashlor: Dancing her way to better times., [See Testimonials for full story!]
Beginner Belly Dancing
Belly dancing is a fabulous way to add grace and musicality to your dancing, and to tone your entire body including your glutes, abs, quads, arms, and much more.
In this 10-week session, Alexandra teaches the foundation of Belly Dance movements, including posture and body alignment, technique, foot patterns, traveling combinations, and a short choreography. In addition, she will introduce
modern and classical Arabic music, Arabic rhythms and finger cymbals.
The class is open to women of all shapes and sizes, ages 15 and up. No experience necessary.
- 10-week series (summer session 8 weeks)
- $120 for the series (summer price $100)
- No prerequisite
- No drop-ins
- New students may join up to one week late
- No weight limit
- Students must be 15 and up
- Private Lessons are available in this subject.
- Check Registration Calendar for open classes.
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Private Lessons & Practice Time
Private Lessons: Great for current students, or new students! Use a lesson to perfect moves or choreography you are learning in class if you are a current student especially if you are shooting a video! Not sure about doing a group class yet? Try a private lesson in any of the styles of dance in our E-Fit program (Pole, Exotic, Burlesque, Lap or Belly dancing)! Try it by your self or with one friend!
~ 50 minutes ~ $55 ~ one student
~ 1 hour ~ $60 ~ two students
Private Lesson Packages:
~4 Pack – 4 weeks / 50 mins each – $200
(Paid in advance, must take one lesson a week = $50 Lesson
~12 Pack – 12 weeks / 50 mins each – $540
(Payable in two installments of $270, must take one lesson a week = $50 Lesson)
Semi-Private Groups: These lessons focus more on the technique of really learning the moves of that dance style, much like our group classes. You and your friends can tailor you class to focus on the dance style of your choice (pole, exotic, lap or belly dance). You can also decide the length of the class (one hour, one and a half hours or three hours). See also our “Girls Night Out” page.
1 hour ~$25 per girl ~ 5 girls minimum
90 minutes ~ $30 per girl ~ 5 girls minimum
2 hours ~ $40 per girl ~ 5 girls minimum
3 hours ~ $60 per girl ~ 5 girls minimum
Pole Practice: The studio poles are available for rental an hour at a time. Work on your moves by yourself, or come and practice with a friend! (Must be a student of the E-Fit program).
~ 1 hour ~ $15 ~ per student at the Charlottesville studio.
~1 hour ~ $10 ~ per student at the Harrisonburg studio.
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Zumba Fitness Classes
Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class. It fuses red-hot Latin rhythms with easy to follow steps to create a fun, dynamic work out. Zumba is an exhilarating, unique way to exercise. If you like to get your sweat on, but hate the monotony of the gym, then Zumba is for you! Working out and having fun are not mutually exclusive activities, so… ditch the routine and join the party! Check out more details on our Zumba page.
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