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About

Why pelvic dance?

Why we chose pelvic dance, how we teach, where the dance comes from, and the ethics we hold to in every class.

Why we chose pelvic dance

We chose pelvic dance as our core practice because it brings everything we share together in one form of movement: health, community, celebration, confidence and joy.

Pelvic dance covers the whole range of what we share, from dancehall to women’s circles and from twerking to womb yoga. It’s the best way to describe what we teach.

Pelvic dance celebrates the body exactly as it is, building strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness while deepening body awareness and connection. In our classes, we move together, laugh together and support one another, creating a welcoming environment where self-expression and empowerment come first. Pelvic dance is freedom, fun and fitness, all in one.

What makes our classes different from other dance classes is how we teach them. Everything we do is based on our core ethics, which you’ll find further down this page.

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The roots of pelvic dance

Bouncing the pelvis in a squat position is one of the first movements a human does when introduced to music in early stages of life. If you watch any baby dance for the first time this is highly likely what you will see them do. This natural way of dancing has been lost in many cultures across the globe but in some it is still rich in society and we are grateful to have it fed back to us at this point in time.

We each have our own story about how pelvic dance came into our lives, which you can read about on our Teachers page, but historically pelvic dance has been performed by many cultures across the globe: in Africa, the Caribbean, Polynesia, Egypt, India, South America and more. The reasons for pelvic dancing are many, from storytelling, fertility dances and ceremonial dances to celebrating life.

Our classes are inspired by many different styles of pelvic dance, including twerking, dancehall, soca, reggaeton, afrobeats and belly dance.

There are so many ways you can dance with your pelvis, and it can be seen all over the world in many different cultures performed in many different ways. You’ll find it in Polynesia, where Hawaii is famous for the Hula; across the Middle East and North Africa there is belly dancing; and there are connections between pelvic dance and womb yoga. For us, moving our pelvis in this way creates a sense of acceptance and honour of the whole body.

The word “Twerk” came from the streets of the deep south of North America, where the words “to” and “work” were put together to describe someone that was dancing with a heavy accent on the pelvis to HipHop music.

Our core ethics

The ten things we hold to in every class, course and event.

Community, not competition

We come together to collaborate, support, and uplift one another. This is a shared space, not a place to compare.

Sisterhood is central

We honour, celebrate, and respect each other in all our differences. This is a space of mutual care and solidarity.

Your body is your teacher

We encourage you to listen to your body as your number one guide. This may look like modifying movements, asking for adjustments, taking rest, or choosing to sit something out.

Welcoming to all

We offer a warm welcome to everyone, both new and returning students. You belong here.

Presence and respect

We give our full presence and attention to whoever is speaking or teaching, creating a space of respect, safety, and shared focus.

Consistency is key

We aim to show up for our regular classes without fail so you know where to find us. If you want to develop your connection with your body, we recommend you come consistently too.

Be yourself

Being yourself is key to bringing your own flair to your dance. Anything is possible but accepting where you’re at is the key to success.

Consent and choice

Consent is foundational. You are always invited, never expected, to participate in any movement, interaction, or expression. Your “no” is honoured, and your autonomy is respected at all times.

Cultural respect and responsibility

We acknowledge and honour the many origins of pelvic dance and commit to engaging with this practice with respect, education and integrity. We move with awareness of the cultural lineage we are part of and take responsibility for how we hold and share this dance.

Joy without judgment

This is a space to explore, try, jiggle, laugh, and be seen without shame. There is no “right” way to look, only your way. We release judgment of ourselves and others and make room for joy, curiosity, and growth.

Curious what a class feels like? Beginners are welcome.

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