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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

Tricks of the Trade

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

  • Water

Register for Tricks of the Trade Progressive

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