Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio - Dance studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio

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3718 Cedar Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
88 programs

About Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio

Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offers a unique and empowering approach to movement and self-expression. Led by a syndicate of dedicated artists and performers, including co-owners Red Rider and Jac Fatale, along with instructors TifDynamite, Hassan, Laura V, Thea Moon, Carrie, Kit Vicious, Dana, Liana Ladyslipper, Tia, and Gavin Grace, Villainy provides a diverse range of classes. Students can explore styles such as Pole Dance, Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Silks, Static Trapeze, Chair Dance, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Burlesque, Bounce Twerk, and more. Specializing in aerial and circus arts, as well as pole work, the studio blends contemporary dance and acrobatics to build strength, stamina, flexibility, and artistic expression. Villainy offers accessible drop-in classes for all levels, alongside four-week skill series and eight-week choreography series designed for progressive technique and performance ability. The studio fosters a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment, encouraging students to discover their strength, style, and confidence. Instructors bring a wealth of professional experience, with many performing throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, dedicated to creating an encouraging atmosphere. Villainy also features competitive teams like the ChromAtics and the ExperTeasers Vaudeville Troupe, reflecting a commitment to artistic growth and performance opportunities, including professionally produced student showcases. This alternative studio embraces individuality and celebrates the journey of every dancer.

Programs from Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio

88 programs available

Classes

Aerial Arts
$25.00

Ready to soar to new heights and discover the enchanting world of aerial arts? Explore introductory moves for lyra, trapeze, and hammock. This class is designed for total beginners, and will elevate your fitness journey, while boosting your confidence and teaching YOU how to fly!

60min Drop-in Class
Heels Dance FUNdementals
$25.00

With influences in burlesque, jazz, and modern dance, this drop-in heels class will make you feel like you're staring in your own music video! Feel fierce with a sultry mix of floor work and tease as you will learn a different short choreography each week that will help you step into your glamourous villain era!

60min Drop-in Class
Beginner Burlesque Dance

Glamorous and Teasing sensual based dance style.

Chair Dance Series
$149.00

Discover the world of glamour and camp with our high class and sass Burlesque Dance series! Learn the art of the tease with a fun, flirtatious, full routine that teaches you how to strut your stuff and take it all off! And by "it" we mean robes, corsets, gloves, and tops.

4 Week Series that meets for 60min Weekly
Erotic Chair Dance
$25.00

Chair Dance is a fast-paced, flirtatious dance style. This drop in will make you grind, twirl, sweat, and feel sexy while doing it. This class is geared towards beginners.

60min Drop-in Class
Chair FUNdamentals
$25.00

Chair Dance is a fast-paced, flirtatious dance style. This drop in will make you grind, twirl, sweat, and feel sexy while doing it. This class is geared towards beginners.

60min Drop-in Class
Beginner Pole Series
$79.00

Discover the ultimate fusion of fitness and empowerment with our Beginner Pole Dance series! Embrace your bad@$$ self, channel your inner villain, and unleash your power all while having fun and recharging! Learn a progressive sequence of spins, tricks, transitions, and floor work each week while having fun with your pole-mates!

Pole Dance FUNdementals
$25.00

FUNdementals is perfect for students NEW to or newly returning to Pole Dance to get a taste for this dance style. Learn basic spins, tricks, transitions , and floor work every class, while having fun and recharging with your new pole-mates!

Burlesque

Chair

Pole

Dance Fitness Classes
$25.00

Our dance fitness classes bring the energy and excitement of dance together with the benefits of a full-body workout. You'll move to the beat, getting your heart pumping and your muscles working. And the best part? You'll have so much fun, you won't even realize you're working out! Our experienced instructors will guide you through each class, ensuring that you get a safe and effective workout. You'll learn new dance moves and combinations, building not only strength and endurance, but also coordination and grace. Plus, our dance fitness classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and dance experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out on your fitness journey, our classes are designed to challenge and inspire you.

Burlesque FUNdamentals
$25.00

Bounce Twerk
$25.00

Aerial FUNdementals
$25.00

Erotic Chair Dance
$25.00

Chair Dance FUNdementals
$25.00

Pole Combos - All Levels
$25.00

Pole Heels - Choreo
$25.00

Pole FUNdementals
$25.00

Drop Ins
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Cabaret MC & Host Consultation
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Cabaret MC & Host Consultation. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Burlesque Routine Polishing
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Burlesque Routine Polishing. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Routine Character Creation & Costuming
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Routine Character Creation & Costuming. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Routine Storyline Creation
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Routine Storyline Creation. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Comedic Routine Creation
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Comedic Routine Creation. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Nerdlesque
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Nerdlesque. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Stage Presence
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Stage Presence. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Solo Tech & Choreography
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Solo Tech & Choreography. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Strength & Conditioning
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Strength & Conditioning. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Drag
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Drag. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Chair Dance
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Chair Dance. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Burlesque
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Burlesque. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Pole Specific Strength/Flex Evaluation
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Pole Specific Strength/Flex Evaluation. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Floor Work
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Floor Work. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Doubles Pole Dance
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Doubles Pole Dance. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Pole Dance
$75.00

Private lessons offered in Pole Dance. Highly skilled and trained instructors are happy to provide personalized lessons.

Feel Good Being Bad

Spice up your fitness routine with the Art of the Tease; Burlesque Dance! Our instructors have decades of performance experience and will expertly guide you through sultry moves that will leave you feeling confident and empowered. Not only is burlesque dance a great workout, but it's also a celebration of glamour and sensuality.

Burlesque FUNdementals

Burlesque Drop In

Try Burlesque first time with our 60min intro class! Go over basic moves, skills and dip your toes in the world of tease!

Mixed Level Lyra Drop In

Try Aerial first time or improve your skills with our 60min Drop In classes! Go over basic moves, skills and try your first time in the sky!

4 Week Skill Series

Build your Chair Dancing skills in our 4 week series classes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced chair dancer, we have a class for you.

Erotic Chair

Chair FUNdementals

Chair Dance Drop In

Try Chair Dance for the first time and/or improve specific skills with our 60min Chair Dancing Drop In Classes.

Pole Dance Fitness

Elevate Your Fitness Routine with Pole Dance Fitness Are you tired of boring gym routines? Do you want to add some excitement and empowerment to your fitness journey? With our expert instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community, you can transform your body and mind while having fun and feeling empowered. Pole dance fitness offers a full-body workout that combines strength training, cardio, and flexibility. You will tone and sculpt your muscles while improving stamina and balance. But pole dance fitness is not just a physical workout. It is also welcoming space to explore your body's capabilities, express your creativity, and challenge yourself.

Pole FUNdamentals

Intermediate Pole Flow (Heels)

Beginner Pole Flow (Bare Feet)

Pole Combos

Dance Fitness Classes

Our dance fitness classes bring the energy and excitement of dance together with the benefits of a full-body workout. You'll move to the beat, getting your heart pumping and your muscles working. And the best part? You'll have so much fun, you won't even realize you're working out! Our experienced instructors will guide you through each class, ensuring that you get a safe and effective workout. You'll learn new dance moves and combinations, building not only strength and endurance, but also coordination and grace. Plus, our dance fitness classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and dance experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out on your fitness journey, our classes are designed to challenge and inspire you. So why not give dance fitness a try? Sign up for a class at Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio today and experience the fun and fitness of dance!

Sultry Ballet

Come comfortable and ready to move. Fitted long workout pants or shorts and a workout top.

Solo Tech

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Solo Tech.

Drag

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Drag.

Floorwork

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Floorwork.

Bounce (Twerk & Hip Hop)

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Bounce (Twerk & Hip Hop).

Aerial Hammock

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Aerial Hammock.

Lyra (Aerial Hoop)

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Lyra (Aerial Hoop).

Burlesque

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Burlesque.

Chair Dance

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Chair Dance.

Pole Dance

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in Pole Dance.

PowerUp Strength Training
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Heels Dance
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Bounce
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Flexibility
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Erotic Chair Drop In
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Hammock & Lyra FUNdamentals
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Chair Dance FUNdementals
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Pole Dance FUNdementals
$25.00

These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals. Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

Courses

Beginner Lyra
$149.00

Run away to the circus with our exciting Beginner Lyra Series, where you'll explore introductory moves and beginner sequences with supportive classmates on the lyra! Whether you're brand new or eager to expand your aerial skills, this series is perfect for anyone curious about the magic of this beautiful aerial apparatus.

4 Week Series that meets for 60min Weekly
Beginner Burlesque Dance Series
$79.00

Discover the world of glamour and camp with our high class and sass Burlesque Dance series! Learn the art of the tease with a fun, flirtatious, full routine that teaches you how to strut your stuff and take it all off! And by "it" we mean robes, corsets, gloves, and tops.

4 Week Series that meets for 60min Weekly
8 Week Choreography Series
$249.00

These 8 week series classes are designed to provide you with the opportunity to put all your skills to use in a fully choreographed routine ! You will create your spotlight moment with your fellow Villains and our pro instructor guidance, then showcase it at our professionally produced student showcase!

BEGINNER 4 Week Series
$79.00

These 4 week beginner series classes will introduce you to the basic skills needed for any of our discipline tracks. The Beginner series are the best way to try a dance style for the first time, and get comfortable moving your body in new ways. We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Genius status.

4 Week Skill Series
$149.00

These 4 week series classes will take you all the way from fundamental skills needed for beginning your Villainous journey as a Recruit to being a Evil Genius in your chosen skill! Once you have committed to being bad , our 4 week series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Genius status.

8 Week Choreography Series

It’s time to put it all together and take center stage with our 8 Week Choreography Series. Create an hilarious, bad@$$, or sexy group choreography start to finish with guidance from our professional performing instructors! Includes a performance opportunity in our professionally produced Student Showcase.

4 Week Skill Series

Build your Burlesque Dancing skills in our 4 week series classes. Learn how to shake, shimmy and shine! Our series classes are designed to cater to your individual needs and goals, while offering tried and true comprehensive and progressive curriculums.

Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Silks, Static Trapeze

Build your Aerial skills in our 4 week series classes. Run away to the circus with Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Silks, Static Trapeze and more! Our series classes are designed to cater to your individual needs and goals, while offering tried and true comprehensive and progressive curriculums.

8 Week Choreography Series

It’s time to put it all together and take center stage with our 8 Week Choreography Series. Create an enchaining, bad@$$, beautiful, silly or sexy group choreography start to finish with guidance from our professional performing instructors!

8 Week Choreography Series

It’s time to put it all together and take center stage with our 8 Week Choreography Series. Create an enchaining, bad@$$, beautiful a or sexy group choreography start to finish with guidance from our professional performing instructors! Includes a performance in our professionally produced Student Showcase.

4 Week Skill Series

Build your Pole Dancing skills in our 4 week series classes. whether you are a beginner or an experienced pole dancer, we have a class for you. Our series classes are designed to cater to your individual needs and goals, while offering tried and true comprehensive and progressive curriculums.

4 Week Series
$149.00

These Level 1 and above 4 week series classes will take you all the way from fundamental skills needed for beginning your Villainous journey as a Recruit to being a Evil Genius in your chosen skill! Once you have committed to being bad, our 4 week series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Genius status.

Beginner Series
$79.00

Be introduced to our amazing series classes with an Beginner focused 4 weeks in Pole Dance, Burlesque, Chair Dance or Aerial Sampler. Learn what you love and begin to unleash your power! These series are perfect for students new or newly returning to Being Bad. No Experience necessary! Learn a progressive sequence of skills and movement each week while having fun with your fellow Villains!

Aerial Sampler
$79.00

One Series Credit to any of our Beginner 4 Week Series Classes. These series are perfect for students new or newly returning to Being Bad. No Experience necessary! Learn a progressive sequence of skills and movement each week while having fun with your fellow Villains!

Beginner Burlesque
$79.00

One Series Credit to any of our Beginner 4 Week Series Classes. These series are perfect for students new or newly returning to Being Bad. No Experience necessary! Learn a progressive sequence of skills and movement each week while having fun with your fellow Villains!

Beginner Chair Dance
$79.00

One Series Credit to any of our Beginner 4 Week Series Classes. These series are perfect for students new or newly returning to Being Bad. No Experience necessary! Learn a progressive sequence of skills and movement each week while having fun with your fellow Villains!

Beginner Pole Dance
$79.00

One Series Credit to any of our Beginner 4 Week Series Classes. These series are perfect for students new or newly returning to Being Bad. No Experience necessary! Learn a progressive sequence of skills and movement each week while having fun with your fellow Villains!

Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

Our syndicate of instructors all have a wealth of knowledge to impart to future Villains, and will occasionally do so via special workshops offered throughout the year. We will announce any workshop or workshop series being offered in our newsletter, social media, and front page so be sure you are subscribed!


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio?

Call Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio at (612) 930-3911 or visit https://www.villainyhq.com/.

Is Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio affordable?

Yes, classes start at $25.

Does Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio have Sunday classes?

Yes, Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio is open Sundays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio?

The quickest way is to call (612) 930-3911 or visit https://www.villainyhq.com/.

Does Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio have Saturday classes?

Yes, Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.