2025 Student Showcase Group Performances
Current Mynx Academy Students Level 1+ we invite you to sign up for a Student Showcase Group Performance with Bailey or Regina!
Thicc Like Me The Workshop w/ Enchanted Rose
We are so excited to welcome Enchanted Rose, producer of Thicc Like Me: A Plus Size Variety Show, to Mynx Academy to teach Thicc Like Me The Workshop March 22rd!
If you have not already purchased tickets to see Thicc Lie Me: A Plus Size Variety Show on March 8th, 7PM at St. Louis Aerial Collective, please do so HERE!
Thicc Like Me The Workshop
Suggested Level or Prerequisites: Some pole or relatable experience (taken a minimum of four pole classes or has taken other aerial classes such as lyra, slings, hoop, trapeze)
Description: The Thicc Like Me Workshop is made for individuals that identify as plus-size , midsize or curvy. This workshop is aimed towards helping new and experienced pole students build their confidence on the pole by focusing on intentional movement techniques, body awareness techniques and on and off the pole conditioning. There will also be an opportunity for students to share common moves/techniques that they struggle with as a plus-size dancer and we will workshop together different ways to get into those moves/techniques.
Into-to-Pole The Accelerated Series Returns!
Please read our F.A.Q. Page and attendance/cancellation policies before attending classes.
Level: No pole experience required however, this accelerated series is geared to those who are athletically inclined or have previous sports, fitness, dance, or aerial experience!
Class Dates: 3/2, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 *no class on 3/9/25
*Memberships and Prepaid Packages cannot be applied to Intro-to-Pole Series or Intro-to-Pole Drop-Ins.*
Welcome to Intro-to-Pole Dance the ACCELERATED Series! Students will learn everything they need to know about pole dancing in this accelerated class in order to create a strong foundation to move forward into Beginner Level 1 within 4 weeks time. Students can expect to learn how to create and use momentum and begin building the strength to hold their bodyweight. Students will learn their first basic spins, sits, tricks, and climbing!
This class is geared to move faster than our regular 60 minute, 8 week long series! This accelerated series will only be 4 weeks but the classes will be 90 minutes long and lessons will be geared toward athletically inclined individuals ready to work hard!
Classes will start with a 10-15 minute warm up followed by pole dancing and ending with a 10-15 minute cool down. Conditioning will be done throughout class time.
Intro-to-Pole students will usually require from 8-15 consistent classes (1-3 months) before being allowed to move into Beginner Level 1. In this accelerated course with hard work students should feel ready in 4 weeks for Beginner Level 1.
Intro-to-Pole Series Feb-Mar 2025 Term!
Have you’ve been wanting to learn the art of Pole Dance? Maybe you just want to attend a more regular Intro class with the same classmates than Intro-to-Pole Drop-ins? Join us for our February-March 2025 Term. We have 5 NEW Intro-to-Pole Series starting February! If an Intro-to-Pole Series doesn’t work for you schedule, you can still sign up for Intro-to-Pole Drop-ins offered on Sundays and Wednesdays and learn at your own pace!
*Memberships and Prepaid Packages cannot be applied to Intro-to-Pole Series or Intro-to-Pole Drop-Ins.*
Sundays 6:15PM ( 2/2/25-3/23/25) Intro-to-Pole 8 Week Series with Steele
Mondays 8:30PM (2/3/25-3/24/25) Intro-to-Pole 8 Week Series with Erin
Wednesdays 8:30PM (2/5/25-3/26/25) Intro-to-Pole 8 Week Series with Alyssa
Fridays 10:45AM (2/7/25-3/28/25) Intro-to-Pole 8 Week Series with Alyssa
“Level: No Experience Required
Please see our class level descriptions HERE
Questions? Read our F.A.Q. Page
Students needing to cancel a SERIES class must contact the studio 24 hours before for a makeup credit. Students can email MynxAcademy@gmail.com or text us at (618) 806-0382.
*Memberships and Prepaid Packages cannot be applied to Intro-to-Pole Series or Intro-to-Pole Drop-Ins.*
Welcome to Intro-to-Pole Dance the Series! Students will learn everything they need to know about pole dancing in this class in order to create a strong foundation to move forward into Beginner Level 1. Students can expect to learn how to create and use momentum and begin building the strength to hold their bodyweight. Students will learn their first basic spins, sits, tricks, and climbing!
A series class means students sign up for the same date and time for 8-weeks until graduating into Level 1 classes. Students love this option as it can be a more progressive experience than drop-in classes as you will attend with the same fellow students and instructor for 8 weeks.
Classes will start with a 10-15 minute warm up followed by pole dancing and ending with a 10-15 minute cool down. Conditioning will be done throughout class time.”
“Do you want techniques to help with your anxiety, while learning to get your feet off the ground? This Intro-to-Pole Series will include 6, 90 minute classes, with a half hour to work with anxiety from different techniques and frameworks and an hour to learn pole technique. It will be trauma-informed and queer, trans and fat affirming. All bodies welcome! This Intro-to-Pole Series will be taught by an experienced pole instructor, Steele Starling who is also a LCSW psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma and anxiety. Steele identifies as a bi, trans, abuse survivor, pole dance instructor and mental health therapist.”
Specific class dates: 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 *6 sessions, no class on 2/24/25
This is a SPECIALTY 90 minute series for those with anxiety and fear regarding, pole, movement, group settings, and trying new things.
Embrace Your Inner Dance: A Pole Journey to Self-Discovery with IFS with Steele Starling
Join experienced pole dancer and therapist Steele Starling for this beautiful two part workshop towards Self-Discovery!
Dates: First workshop 2/15/25. Second workshop 3/15/25. *participants are encouraged to do both workshops but not required!
Prerequisites: Both workshops suggested for pole level 1+ or other related movement experience. The second workshop on 3/15/25 requires IFS experience or attendance at the first workshop.
Cost: Each workshop is $60 or $100 for both with special prepaid package. The package can be found HERE or on our scheduler via our Book Now page. Scroll all the way down to the scheduler. Look for the "Package" link in the top left (mobile) or right (pc) corner. Before purchasing package, make sure to check both workshops for space. Once package is purchased, you will then sign up for your spot in both workshops. You will not automatically be signed up by purchasing the package and we cannot promise openings for those who fail to book their spot(s).
Workshop Description:
Two 90-minute workshops exploring ourselves and learning to accept all parts of ourselves, generally and through pole movement.
The first workshop will introduce IFS and start exploring ourselves through pole dance. The second will be a deeper dive.
In addition to pole, Steele is a therapist, specializing in complex trauma, anxiety and LGBTQIA+ folks and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is not family therapy; it's called that because the founder noticed that internally we have parts that act like a family, although not always a very healthy one. For example, we have scapegoats of ourselves, like hurt, anxious, or angry parts, which we don't really like and push to the side. We also sometimes have parts that are at odds, like a part that says we need to work 24/7 and a part that says we should relax more. However, if we can connect to these parts, understand them, and find compassion, the parts tend to calm down, and we can work with them better.
In addition to parts, we also have burdens, which are beliefs we took on. Sometimes we take them on to survive or get through a part of our life; sometimes, we get them from family, important people around us, and society. We can also do a bit of work around this.
IFS has been around for about 40 years, but there's a lot more data lately that it's helpful for trauma, depression, and anxiety. For information, see here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy
Note: This workshop is not meant to replace therapy for folks with more serious issues, but it can be a nice complement.
Pole Curious Workshops January 2025
Are you Pole Curious? Lucky for you we are hosting FIVE workshops for any body who has ever wanted to try pole and hasn’t yet!
These specialty 60 minute workshops with various instructors are to provide an insight into pole dancing to those who are Pole Curious and have NEVER taken a pole class before! These workshops will be limited to 8 students. Students will be taken through a traditional class setting with warm up, pole moves, and combining it with music at a discounted price.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION:
These specialty workshops are 1 per person aka you are NOT allowed to attend two Pole Curious classes. If you book more than one, you will be notified, cancelled out of any additional workshops, and a cash credit will be placed in your account to use towards future classes or events.
These workshops are intended for those who have never tried pole! If you have taken a class or been to a party we encourage you to allow space for others and attend an Intro-to-Pole class instead!
No booking for anyone other than yourself. Everyone is required to have their own profile and waiver.
Students who attend a Pole Curious workshop will receive one week priority registration for Intro-to-Pole Series in February. Know that students are always welcome to start Intro-to-Pole drop-in classes if they would rather attend those versus a series.
Want more info before class like what to expect, wear, etc? Check out our FAQ page to answer all your burning questions as a newbie!
Workshops and special events are non-refundable and are NOT eligible for makeup credit or restoration.
Feminine Rage Floorwork with Bailey
Photo by Serena Valenti
What: Feminine Rage Floorwork with Bailey
When: Election Day! Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 7:30PM-8:30PM
After voting, join us for this We Won’t Go Back Clack Attack! This all level, clack filled floor choreo class is to get all the election rage out of our bodies and into the world for the change we need. While this class welcomes all levels, some experience with dance and heels come in handy. Wear leggings, kneepads, heels (stripper platforms preferred), a top that covers your shoulders, and your sexiest “I voted” sticker.
Tickets are live for the 17th Annual Mynx Extravaganza!
Purchase tickets, donate, or apply to be a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer HERE!
Performance Workshops August 24th & September 7th
Two performance focused workshops with instructors Charlie and Lindsey!
Greetings performers and aspiring performers!
We have two workshops geared towards storytelling and preparing for the stage! Our instructors Charlie and Lindsey have very thoughtfully put these workshops together to help you get started or get over bumps in your routine or performance.
Making Friends with your Performing Anxiety with Charlie aka Steele Starling
August 24th
$60.00
120 minutes
2:15PM-4:15PM
This 120 minute workshop will help you connect to and understand the part of you that is terrified of performing- both for those that are performing and those that haven't gotten up the nerve yet.
It will include a little education on how to work with the nervous system as well as hands-on exploration of performing anxiety, and a little technique to fake it until you make it.
This class is ideal for level 1.5+, or other dance/movement experience!
Steele is LCSW in private practice, specializing in anxiety and trauma, primarily working with complex trauma and LGBTQIA+ people. Steele primarily does Internal Family Systems, which helps people connect with, value and work with the parts of themselves they find difficult. Steele has performed all over the country for over 10 years. He has also introduced people to like for over 10 years.
Questions on whether this workshop can benefit you? Email us at MynxAcademy@gmail.com or Charlie at prettycharlie@gmail.com.
Photo on right by David McWhirter
Movement & Storytelling Alignment with Lindsey aka Bubblelucious
September 7th
$60.00
90 Minutes
4:30PM-6:00PM
PROMO CODE “MAKEMYSTORY10” for $10 off this workshop! Must be used before September 1st!
This workshop will teach students how to build a storyline using Freytag’s Pyramid of storytelling. Additionally, Lindsey will use the elements (earth, wind, fire, and ether) to teach students how to align their movement to the story they created. This will be a mixture of movement and lecture where students will start by building a small story (on paper or on their phones) and will then need to act out the story in small groups. Students will provide each other with feedback and will learn how to marry together movement and storytelling to enhance their routines.
Lindsey has an extensive background in dance, movement, pole and performance with a degree in theatre!
Questions on whether this workshop can benefit you? Email us at MynxAcademy@gmail.com or Lindsey at Lindsey Steffens lindseyamurrell@gmail.com.
Photo by Chris Bauer
Extravaganza Student Group Routines!
Photo by Keith Brake Photography
Attention Current Mynx Students!
Do you wanna hit the Extravaganza stage in one or two exciting group pieces? Fabulous instructors and choreographers Lindsey aka Bubblelucious and Regina aka Dark Angel are offering two sweet opportunities!
Saturdays: RENT: The Extravaganza Group Routine with Lindsey
*All Mynx Students and Levels Welcome*
$75.00
75 Minutes
12:45-2:00PM
8/10,8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21
"Have you always wanted to be a Broadway star? Did you ever watch RENT and dance on a table? Well now is your chance!! This year, the Extravaganza student group routine will be the hit-musical that changed the game in the ‘90s…RENT! We will be dancing to a mashup of the song “Rent” into “La Vie Boheme”. We will have a mixture of pole and table dance with tons of fun! All levels and all skills are welcome! If you sign up, you will be in the routine— no auditions required!
**If you cannot make more than 2 rehearsals, please email Lindsey at Lindsey.a.murrell@gmail.com to coordinate before signing up.**
Please note: Inside of “La Vie Boheme” it says “Actual Reality— Act Up, Fight AIDS” which was of course, a huge global issue in the 90’s. To make it more relevant to today, the lyrics will be changed to “Actual Reality, Speak up! Donate! Genocides are happening in Palestine and Congo! In the program we will have links to Operation Olive Branch (Palestine) and Friends of the Congo (Congo). "
Sundays: Auspicious Chair Choreo Auditions
$60.00
60 Minutes
2:15-3:15pm
8/11, 8/18, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Performers will be dancers at an audition. Everyone is dancing through the assigned choreography, closely resembles the Jennifer Lopez I’m Glad video and the movie Flash Dance. Toward the end of the audition each dancer will break from the choreography and do a move that creates chaos, but then they all come back together to end the choreography. There will be some acro-chair moves incorporated into the piece.
**If you cannot make more than 2 rehearsals, please email Regina at reginaesykes@gmail.com to coordinate before signing up.**
Song: "I’m Glad" by Jennifer Lopez
Costume: Everyone in a different bra & leggings with leg warmers. All costumes will be rhinestoned.
We hope to see a bunch of you participate in these group routines! Any questions reach out to Lindsey, Regina, or us!
Love & Extravaganza,
Mynx Academy
Happy Juneteenth!
Happy Juneteenth to our beautiful black students, friends, and community!
Black Girl Magic would like to present a complimentary day of workshops for you this Saturday, June 22nd between 1:00PM-3:10PM!
"My beautiful Blacknificent friends, this is for you! Here we are once again with another Juneteenth upon us!
The women of Black Girl Magic are excited to host a complimentary Juneteenth celebration at Mynx Academy! Time to celebrate the freedom of black people!
Join BGM for a whole day of fun on 6/22/2024 from 1pm-3:10pm that includes:
40 minutes - Twerking with Isis the Entertainer 1:00PM-1:40PM
40 minutes - Slides & glides around the pole with Jesslyn Bitters 1:45PM-2:25PM
Let’s dance and celebrate this moment together. These complimentary classes are for those who are elaborately infused with melanin.
Yes you, extravagantly dripping in striking black beauty, ALL genders, sizes, orientations, etc are welcome." -BGM
*CLOSED* Applications for The 17th Annual Mynx Extravaganza 2024 are LIVE!
Submissions are due by Monday, July 1st at 11:59 pm. Your application will be reviewed by a minimum of 5 people with a long term passion for Pole Dance and a range of perspectives. You will hear whether or not you made it into this years Extravaganza by Monday, July 22nd. You should receive an email receipt after you submit your application. I have also enabled editing for you. You should have access to that until applications close.
Please read over the application carefully and be sure you understand the process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
While preparing, please remember that this is a Showcase to celebrate all pole dancers, styles and skill levels of pole dance and to especially lift up and center marginalized pole dancers. This is a sex positive and sex worker positive show and we honor our stripper roots.
This is your opportunity to tell a story and make a statement that really means something to you. Celebrate YOU. We want to see you and celebrate you too!
When: September 27th & 28th, 2024
Where: Casa Loma Ballroom 3354 Iowa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
Raising Money for: MetroEast Every Survivor Counts
Submissions are DUE July 1st, 2024 by 11:59PM
Acceptance AND non-acceptance emails will all go out by July 22nd, 2024.
For all Extravaganza related questions, please email MynxExtravaganza@gmail.com
Workshop Announcement!
“Beginner Pole for People Who are Terrified!” returns!
Join our instructor and LCSW Psychotherapist Steele to guide you through pole dancing and the anxieties that stop you in this special 90 minute, 3 week workshop. Please see the full workshop description below!
Workshop description:
Please read our F.A.Q. Page before attending classes
*Mask required for classes with Steele*
Level: No experience or beginner pole dancers welcome!
Sunday Dates: 5/5, 5/12, and 5/19
Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM (1.5 hours)
Cost: $120.00 aka $40 per 1.5 hour class
Slots: 8 students *mask required*
Have you always wanted to try pole dance, but been terrified? Do you want techniques to help with your anxiety, while learning to get your feet off the ground? This workshop series will include three 1.5 hour sessions, with a half hour to work with anxiety from different techniques and frameworks and an hour to learn pole technique. It will be trauma-informed and queer, trans and fat affirming. All bodies welcome! This workshop series will be taught by an experienced pole instructor, Steele Starling who is also a LCSW psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma and anxiety. Steele identifies as a bi, trans, abuse survivor, pole dance instructor and mental health therapist.
What to wear/bring:
A mask if you're taking class with Steele.
Layers are great! Please have a tank to/sport bra and shorts with or on you, Kneepads, Grip-aids, Yoga Mat, Water, Towel, Ginger if you get dizzy!
PLEASE REMOVE ALL JEWELRY BEFORE CLASS
DO NOT APPLY LOTION ON THE DAY OF CLASS
PLEASE NO LOOSE CHALK
Spring Student Showcase Tickets On Sale NOW!
This is a PRIVATE event for Mynx students and their friends, families, and loved ones as well as friends of Mynx Academy. This is NOT an event for the general public.
**If you are not invited by a performer or have permission by the studio, you cannot attend and your ticket will be forfeit without refund.
What: 2024 Mynx Academy Spring Showcase!
When: Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Matinee Show: Doors at 1:30PM, show at 2:00PM
Evening Show: Doors at 7:00PM, show at 7:30PM
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Sign Up for Spring Student Showcase!
Dear Students,
We are so excited to have you all apply for Spring Student Showcase happening April 13th, 2024. This is for current and regular Mynx Academy students. Please keep in mind we will try to have all applying Mynx students perform in some capacity but there is a possibility that we may need to turn some students down due to having so many students applying (amazing!) and if that is the case, then first priority always goes to those who have not performed yet or have had very little performance opportunities/experience. We really want to celebrate students' new skills and confidence! Veteran students we still would love for you to apply and volunteer! Don't be shy!
All further information is in the form. Please read the entire form twice before asking questions as it is likely answered.
Have the form filled out by Monday, March 4th 11:59PM. We will confirm students officially performing/volunteering sometime March 5th.
Love & Pole,
Mynx Academy
Mynx Student Showcase!
SAVE THE DATE!
April 13th, 2024
Hello Mynx Academy students and friends,
We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 Spring showcase will be Saturday, April 13th at Aurora STL! We will once again have a matinee and an evening show.
We will be sending more details about the application process, as well as showtimes and ticket sales soon. For now, please save the date!
If you are interested in performing, volunteering, or sponsoring the show, please fill out this quick form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TyvKVC6JuOTsgHuYipkugi-uzc3Vvy39nkWuneJFYJ0/edit
Thank you all and we are so excited to start working on the showcase with you! So if you are considering performing, start planning your submission piece! <3
~Michelle Mynx
The Sexy Side & Soul Seduction Workshops with Michelle Mynx 2/10/24 **SOLD OUT**
The Sexy Side !SOLD OUT!
Saturday, February 10th
2:30PM-4:00PM
$40.00
Level: All Level
Learn the art strip tease, erotic floor work, and seductive lap dancing all in one class! Let the Mynx in YOU out! No matter what your style and personality, Michelle will teach you the fundamentals of these skills while celebrating your personal assets.
Wear layers including knee pads and socks. Shoes are encouraged but not required. Please bring a variety of garments for learning and practicing your new stripping techniques.
Soul Seduction: The Gaze Agenda !SOLD OUT!
Saturday, February 10th
4:30PM-6:00PM
$40.00
Level: All Levels
Learn to create authentic connection through intentional eye contact and playful guided movement while celebrating the sensual side of yourself and others. Whether connecting one on one or seducing a whole room, learn to move past eye fucking and into absolute Soul Seduction. All levels welcome and encouraged.
Wear layers including socks and knee pads suggested. Shoes welcome but not required.
Beginner Pole for People Who Are Terrified! Workshop Series with Steele
Please read our F.A.Q. Page before attending classes
*Mask required for classes with Steele*
Level: No experience or beginner pole dancers welcome!
Sunday Dates: 1/14/24, 1/21/24, 1/28/24
Time: 6:15PM-7:45PM (1.5 hours)
Cost: $120.00 aka $40 per 1.5 hour class
Slots: 8 students *mask required*
Have you always wanted to try pole dance, but been terrified? Do you want techniques to help with your anxiety, while learning to get your feet off the ground? This workshop series will include three 1.5 hour sessions, with a half hour to work with anxiety from different techniques and frameworks and an hour to learn pole technique. It will be trauma-informed and queer, trans and fat affirming. All bodies welcome!
This workshop series will be taught by an experienced pole instructor, Steele Starling who is also a LCSW psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma amd anxiety. Steele identifies as a bi, trans, abuse survivor, pole dance instructor and mental health therapist.
Specialty Classes: Free Your Freestyle 12/27/23
Trouble learning how to free your personal style? Feeling uninspired with your dance? Just wanna dance? This special class is for you! You will be given instruction, games, prompts, and various exercises to help unleash the inner you while dancing on and around the pole.
Level: Level 1+
Level: Level 1+
View class level descriptions HERE
Trouble learning how to free your personal style? Feeling uninspired with your dance? Just wanna dance? This special class is for you! You will be given instruction, games, prompts, and various exercises to help unleash the inner you while dancing on and around the pole.
** Mask Required for classes with Steele!**
Suggested: Layers, Kneepads, Heels or Socks, Yoga Mat, Water, Towel, Pen and Paper/Notebook
PLEASE REMOVE ALL JEWELRY BEFORE CLASS
DO NOT APPLY LOTION ON THE DAY OF CLASS
PLEASE NO LOOSE CHALK
Chair-ography: Hauntingly Sexy Circus Edition *All Level* with Kirstie
Join us for a hauntingly sexy all level chair choreo class! Start with a sultry & slinky warmup, learn some basic chair shapes and transitions, and wrap it all up in a Halloween Circus themed combo. Knee coverage recommended. Wear your sexiest circus inspired fits! Pole heel friendly but not needed.
