Location: The Mekhaskhen House 5459 S. Drexel, (Hyde Park) Chicago

Tease 101™: This class teaches you to dig deep and bring out your inner vixen. Learn how to celebrate yourself and appreciate your body, whether you are a size 6 or 26, age 21 or 61. You will learn: the power of non-verbal communication, basic floor work, "strutting" and crawling techniques and *how to gracefully "take it all off!" Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

NEW! Tease 102-GYRRLESQUE™: Take your bump & grind, shimmy & shake to the next level! Learn some fabulous Burlesque techniques, while becoming fit, flexible, and confident. Discover trade secrets about tease and glamour that will help you develop your own signature act! Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

Lap of Luxury™: Learn the difference between chair dancing and lap dancing and how to do both. Spice up your routine by learning the “rules of engagement.” You will learn: how to incorporate what you learned in Tease 101 into your routine & how to use other household furniture as a prop. Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

T.H.I.C.K.™: This class is for sizes 14 and up. Learn how to appreciate and celebrate your body in all of its curvacious splendor. Grow out of your discomfort and self-consciousness by being nurtured in an environment with T.H.I.C.K. Gyrrls just like you! You will learn: the art of teasing & seduction, how to release your inner vixen, taking it all off & being comfortable with it, how to celebrate your curves, crawling, how to walk-the-walk, the power of non-verbal communication and a fabulous pole trick. Prerequisite: none (6 wks)

Round of Applause™: Celebrate the beauty of the booty! Master the art of rump shaking and make it jump, clap, shake, wiggle, pop and bounce! You will learn: the crouching and standing clap, how to wiggle one cheek at a time & the “Strawberry Bounce.” Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

Pole 099™: Swing like a professional or at least fake like one in this introductory course. You will learn: basic floor work, transitions & simple pole tricks. Prerequisite: Tease 101 (90 minutes)

PT 1™ (Pole Training Level One): Enter into the exciting world of pole fitness. In this level one class, you will learn the very basics in pole techniques and use joints and muscles that you've never used before! Each class starts with a fiery warm up, stretching, 2 pole tricks and ends with a sexy cool down. Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

NEW! PT 2™ (Pole Training Level Two): This level two class is a continuation of level one and will teach you additional transitions and spins. This course will also help prepare you for levels three through five. Each class starts with a fiery warm up, stretching, 2 pole tricks and ends with a sexy cool down. Prerequisite: PT1 (4 weeks)

T & A™: Thighs, Abs and Assets! This unique strength training class has the formula for toning and tightening those key problem areas common to all good gyrrls. Toning, flexibility and strength are the main focus in this sassy class. Emphasis on exercises to help whittle your waistline and trim and tone your lower region. Improve posture, flexibility and lower body strength while grooving to some sexy music. Prerequisite: none (6 weeks; meets twice a week)

NEW! fABulous!™: This 30 minute core class will help you tone and tighten your torso using a variety of sexy new ab-flatening techniques. Prerequisite: none (6 weeks; meets twice a week)

NEW! Walk the Line™: Learn the latest slides to hit Chicago, and some that have not yet made it here. Get a head start on your commitment to a healthier you with this fabulous new class! Full of energy and giggles, this is one workout that is sure to keep your weight low and metabolism high.  Prerequisite: none (6 weeks)

NEW! B-Gyrrl™: Learn the hottest dance trends while burning calories! This lo-impact combination of hip hop and aerobics is a fun, energetic way to lose weight, gain endurance, build muscle, and learn new dance steps. Each move will be broken down to create the ultimate Hip Hop routine. Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

NEW! Samba: Sensuality doesn’t always have to be slow! Learn authentic Samba from Rio de Janeiro! An exuberant Afro-Brazilian dance recognizable from Brazil’s annual Carnaval, you will experience the energy of African dance, the sensuality of Latin dance and the rhythms of both. This fun dance is not only danced in Brazil but it is now danced all over the world. Samba is a dance of celebration, life, love, and happiness! Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

NEW! Tantra Yoga: Increase flexibility and agility while accessing greater pleasure and passion in this sexy combination of yoga and kama sutra! Awaken the natural pleasure of your body, heighten your awareness and sensitivity, and experience tantric meditation in a non-sexual manner and profound intimacy through breath and gentle movement. This class will teach you multiple ways to resonate more profoundly and connect your mind, body, and spirit! Prerequisite: none (6 weeks)

NEW! HIPnotic: Strengthen your core muscles, tone your stomach, and increase your flexibility with this ancient sensual art form. Learn the basic movements that create the base of belly dancing. This class breaks down each movement so that you learn the proper way to do the most common moves, such as upper body undulations, hip circles, drops & shimmies! Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)

NEW! Damsel: In this day and age, there are more predators than knights in shining amour! Taught, by a professional wrestler, Damsel is an exciting new interactive self-defense class that teaches you techniques that will not only help you build strength, but also help you protect yourselves in the face of danger. Prerequisite: none (4 weeks)