HEELS DANCE TRAINING IN TORONTO

Introducing VENUS RISING

More than just a heels dance class. This is where sensual movement & sisterhood meet.

Vibrantly

Embrace your

Natural &

Undeniable

Sensuality

If you are looking for a space to

  • Reconnect to your body

  • Explore your sensuality

  • Reawaken your femininity

  • Take up space

    and be supported by women who truly cheer each other on, then you are in the right place

WHAT IS HEELS DANCE?

Heels dance is a powerful and expressive style rooted in the technique of jazz and ballet, while amplifying sensuality, confidence, and performance.

The style also draws inspiration from cabaret, burlesque, ballroom, pole, and exotic dance — blending strength, musicality, femininity, and storytelling through movement.

Heels began gaining mainstream popularity in the early 2000s through artists like The Pussycat Dolls, whose music videos helped bring the style into the spotlight, with many major artists and choreographers following suit.

What makes heels dance so magnetic is that it goes far beyond choreography. It invites women to reconnect to their bodies, build confidence, explore sensual movement, and express themselves in a deeply embodied way.

It’s this unique blend of technique, performance, empowerment, and self-expression that has drawn so many women to heels classes over the last decade.

My classes are designed for women of all levels, ages, and body types, whether you’re stepping into your very first beginner heels dance class or returning to movement after years away.

Dear woman,

You do not need to be a professional dancer to experience the magic of heels.

Truthfully, I didn’t begin formally training until my twenties. Before that, I was simply a woman who loved to move. After years of go-go dancing on bar tops, I nervously walked into my first heels class in 2015… and something in me awakened.

I had never experienced anything like it before.

The sensuality.
The confidence.
The freedom.
The sisterhood.

I watched women soften, expand, take up space, and reconnect to parts of themselves they thought they had lost. There was something so healing about it.

I knew more women deserved to experience this.

So seven years ago, I began teaching. Since then, I’ve shared heels with women across Canada, the U.S., and Europe — and no matter someone’s age, background, or experience level, the transformation always begins in the same place:

The moment they finally allow themselves to start.

So if you’ve been feeling the pull toward this world, trust it. You do not need to “be ready” first.

Come exactly as you are.
I’ll meet you on the dance floor.

XO Shaka

LET’S DANCE

Come to my heels dance classes in Toronto and join my online community to continue training between classes.

Heels dance class with an instructor and student standing in a studio, preparing for choreography in high heels

IN PERSON

I’m currently teaching weekly drop-in classes at City Dance Corps and Orion Dance.

I also run my Signature 4 Week Program in Toronto. Check out my Instagram for my latest schedule.

Interested in booking me to teach at your studio? Fill out my contact form and let’s chat!

SEE SCHEDULE

ONLINE

If you aren’t local, then I invite you to join my online community. Whether you are looking for easy at-home warm-up and stretch routines, beginner heels drills or advanced choreography, there is something for everyone. Come for the movement and stay for the community vibes.

JOIN COMMUNITY

What My Students Are Saying

I loved the class that I took with Shaka. The theme was savouring the moment. The entire choreography was based on it and let me tell you, I had not felt this present in my body while dancing. Choreography was easy to follow, even for beginners
Shaka is an amazing dance teacher. She creates spaces in class for ongoing growth and play, whether you are brand new to dance or a pro. She is incredibly knowledgeable about injury prevention and always keeps things fun.
Shaka was my first heels dance teacher and I have so much to thank her for. I learned a lot from her about technique and performance and felt so supported by her on my dance journey. Starting dance as an adult can be intimidating, but not with Shaka
Shaka was my first ever dance teacher, and it was truly life changing. She has the best energy and is so supportive and encouraging. She guides you through choreo and breaks each step down really clearly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No dance experience needed. My classes are very beginner friendly. But if you are feeling that you want some tools to start with before you enter the studio, I suggest you start with my foundations course Heels Drills Vol.1

  • No flexibility is needed for heels dance. My personal style doesn’t rely heavily on flexibility or any fancy tricks. However, if you find you are struggling with limited range of motion (in hips, lower back, hamstrings, etc) I suggest my virtual program The Dancer’s Toolkit which will help with the mobility needed for a dance class.

  • Anyone who is 18+ can attend heels classes. Because of the sensual nature of the classes and the music, I prefer my youngest students to be 18+. But there is no age limit on dancing. I have taught students from 20s all the way to 60s and 70s.

  • Heels are not mandatory for a heels class. I highly encourage you to come to class without heels first so that you can understand the movement, learn the postures without having to fight for balance. Once you are ready for a shoe, I suggest you download my free PDF, The Ultimate Heels Guide that will answer all your questions.

  • Anyone is welcome to attend my classes. But my top priority is making the women in my classes feel safe enough to be vulnerable and seen. My style is very feminine and always sensual. If you can respect that, then you are welcome in the classes.

  • Yes, I have plenty of online offerings for those who aren’t able to attend my in person classes.

    • Heels Drills Vol.1 is perfect for anyone who is looking to refine their heels technique and build their heels dance fundamentals

    • The Dancer’s Toolkit is perfect for anyone who struggles with strength and range of motion in heels class. You want stronger ankles, open hips, more control within your fluidity, etc

    • I have a large variety of Heels Choreography Tutorials, that range in level and music genre

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