Tricks of the Trade
Instructor: Zara Estelle
Sundays, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Six (6) weeks + student showcase
Series 1: 1/4/26 - 2/8/26
Series 2: 2/22/26 - 3/29/26
Dress Rehearsal: 3/21/26
Showcase Dates: 4/11/26

Class Description
Dive into a fusion of floorwork and acro chair dance with Zara Estelle's Tricks of the Trade. This 6 week course is your gateway to specialty dance tricks that will ignite your routines - and your audience. Designed to progressively challenge your limits, Tricks of the Trade burlesque course fosters a deeper trust in your own capabilities.
Tricks of the Trade provides a comprehensive training experience through:
Stretching & Strengthening
Seamless Transitions
Dynamic Rolls & Chair Tricks
Please be mindful of your attendance at all classes. Your attendance is essential for the group dance choreography. Each class will be taught on the same day every week (with the exception of the days listed above) for a total of six (6) weeks.
Progressive students may have the opportunity to perform at the end of semester showcase. Students would be required to furnish their own costumes.
Learning Outcomes
Learn one (1) choreographed routine
Floorwork Tricks
Acro-chair tricks
Basic transitions
What to Bring
Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2–3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot
Long Socks
Kneepads
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