Midwest Movement Collective

Juneteenth happenings at Midwest Movement Collective. All of these events are closed affinity spaces exclusively for folx that identify as Black, or part of the African diaspora. Each is free to attend with optional donations to the facilitator

See yall this weekend!

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WORKSHOP ALERT!
Libra Rising
Spin Pole with Shillo Amari
Sunday, June 28
2:00 - 3:30pm at MMC

Let’s lift ourselves into the air. This workshop is for those who love to puff their chest, trust their wings, and glide through the air with ease. If you’re a spin pole lover, you’ll feel right at home here.
We’ll warm the body, preparing you to weave yourself effortlessly through space. Harnessing breath-work and body contact within your transitions. Beyond the beautiful spin passes and transitions we’ll explore, we’ll refine your lines, hand and finger articulation, facial expression, and overall presence. Supporting you in moving through the air with intention.
Requirements: Strong climb, upright pole sit and solid invert, descents from jasmine or other modifications included.
Stick around after Mala Mia and Shillo Amari’s workshops for an all levels pole jam at 3:30
✨Meet your Instructor✨
Shillo Amari is a dynamic performer based in Chicago, IL, originally from Detroit, making waves coast to coast and internationally! With 11+ years of pole dance experience, she is not only a dancer but also a performing artist, coach, judge, producer and medaled competitor. Known for her captivating stage presence, flowing sensual movement, and unwavering advocacy for mid-size, fat and curvy bodies, Shillo continues to inspire and empower audiences and students alike.
You can currently find her teaching at Velvet & Chrome and Lace & Steel in Chicago, or even subbing at Pole Icons or The Brass Ring, performing across the city and beyond, and expanding her reach globally. To see her upcoming events or book her for virtual and in-person privates, performance and traveling workshops, or retreat and intensive opportunities, visit her Instagram bio.

Get 15% off when you purchase the bundle for Mala Mia and Shillo’s workshops. If you are a s*x worker of any kind, please use the discount code SEXY10 to get $10 off your workshop price.

Mala’s Flow
Low Flow Pole with Mala Mia
Sunday, June 28 12:00 - 1:30PM

This is a Low Flow based class but with Mala Mia’s core energy & movement style.
We will be exploring the contrast between sharp & aggressive movement and soft, sensual energy. Heels are suggested and kneepads are required as we will be incorporating spins, drops and edge-work. Throughout class, students will be guided towards being present, embodied and aware of their performance quality.
Note: Kneepads are available to borrow or purchase at the studio in sizes ranging from XS-3XL

✨Stick around with Mala Mia and Shillo Amari after their workshops for an all levels pole jam at 3:30pm

✨Meet your Instructor✨
Mala Mía (she/they/he) is a q***r Puerto Rican performer, instructor and producer. They have been teaching pole dance for 5 years, specializing in Low Flow, Spin Flow, Twerk, and Performance Quality with a gender-fluid outlook. They are the producers of Pole Night, a monthly pole show in Chicago happening since 2023. They also host an annual Pole Retreat in Puerto Rico. As a performer, you can find them in various venues throughout the city of Chicago. Mala has been a s*x worker of various mediums, and focused on using their privilege as a trained dancer and producer to invite other s*x workers and POC dancers into spaces that often forgets them.

To find out more about her, you can follow them on Instagram Mala Mía

💲Note on pricing💲
If you are a s*x worker of any kind, please use the discount code SEXY10 to get $10 off your workshop price
Get 15% off when you purchase the bundle for Mala Mia and Shillo’s workshops.

Call for Performers

Seeking performance submissions for our next After Dark Showcase on August 15 at 7pm. The theme is: “Hot Summer Nights”. We’d like to showcase BIPOC individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals over 50 years old, and a diversity of genders and experience levels.

As always, we welcome talents of all types including odd and unusual ones - dance, aerials, pole, music, juggling, poetry, flow, sideshow acts, and more - surprise us!

Taking classes with us, but never performed before? That’s perfect! You’re in the right spot - we want to cheer you on as you make your journey to our stage!

DM us for the link to the application. Reach out if you have any questions!

Image description: “woman in black outfit with a mask on a pole. Text reads “Hot Summer Nights: Call for Performers. August 15, MMC After Dark Showcase. Now accepting performer applications”

✨NEW SERIES✨
Express Pole 1 Series
4 Week Beginner Pole Series with Danah
June 11 - July 2
8:30 - 10:00pm

Enrollment for 4 weeks
Are you ready to embark on your pole journey? We designed the Pole 1 Series to meet the needs of brand new pole students like you! We know Summer is crazy busy, so we have condensed our 8 week series into 4 weeks.
You will learn grounded skills first to build strength and explore pole technique. We’ll guide you through classic pole spins, floorwork, and transitions. As well as the technique and conditioning for climbing the pole! Each week your instructor will lead you in combos and choreography based on the skills you’ve learned.
We accommodate one complimentary make up class if you miss a week. Please email us the class date and name you’d like to take to make up for the missed class. Options include any drop in Pole 1 class that occur during the series dates.

There are no prerequisites, just a willingness to show up and give it your best!

Sign up via the MMC App or our website: midmovecollective.com/schedule

✨NEW CLASS ALERT✨
6 Weeks of Hip Hop Classes
with Yesenia “Yessy” Gomez
WEDNESDAYS
June 24 - July 29
✨Beginner Adult Hip Hop
7:00 - 8:00pm
Get ready to move, groove, and find your rhythm in a fun, high-energy environment! This Adult Beginner Hip-Hop class is designed specifically for those looking to learn the foundations of street styles in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Whether you’ve never taken a dance class or are just looking to sharpen your fundamentals, we’ll break down iconic grooves, build body awareness, and boost your confidence—all while dancing to a killer playlist. Come as you are, let loose, and discover your own unique style.
✨Int/Adv Hip Hop Choreo
8:15 - 9:30pm
Designed for experienced dancers ready for a challenge, this Intermediate/Advanced Hip-Hop Choreography series moves beyond the basics to focus on complex musicality, texture, performance quality, and intricate transitions. Expect to deep-dive into fast-paced sequences, explore nuanced movement, and sharpen the artistic choices that make a performer stand out. Come prepared to push your limits and train hard, leaving each session not only with a hard hitting routine that demands presence but also with a renewed sense of confidence that translates into your life beyond the studio.
✨About the Instructor:
Yesenia “Yessy” Gomez is a professional dancer, creative director, choreographer, and movement coach with over a decade of experience dedicated to artistic excellence and community building. As the founder of Vizions Dance and Vizion Talent Group, LLC, she has established herself as a cornerstone of the West Michigan dance scene, blending technical precision with deep cultural insight.
Her reputation for delivering high-impact creative direction is underscored by Vizions’ recent headlining performance at the Acrisure Amphitheater, demonstrating her ability to command both intimate studio spaces and large-scale public stages. She is thrilled to bring her expertise to Midwest Movement Collective, where she continues her mission to cultivate a confident, versatile, and inspired dance community.
Sign up Via the MMC App or on midmovecollective.com/schedule

Our Aerial Taster Series is back this Summer! Explore all the different aerial apparatuses that we offer including Silks, Hoop, and Hammock. It’s a great way to try discover your newest obsession.

Sundays June 14, 21, and 28
5:30PM-6:45PM
Sarah K
Beginners are welcome and celebrated!
You are strong enough.

Sign up today on the MidMove App or at the link in bio!