Guest Workshops

Daphne Lux Workshops April 25 2026

In partnership with Embrace Pole Art

Location: 5509 76 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 0A7

Daphne Lux is a dedicated pole dance instructor, choreographer, and cofounder of XO Pole Studio in Hong Kong. Since putting on her first pair of heels in 2015, she has been deeply involved in the pole dancing community, sharing her knowledge and passion through teaching, competing, and judging on an international level. Most known for her sensual flow style, she has won many competitions such as Pole Theatre Classique (Switzerland 2018, Germany 2017, World 2017, Sydney 2016), Exotic Generation (Old School 3rd place Korea 2019, 2nd place Poland 2018 1st place Bali 2023) and judging and guest performing at Exotic Generation Korea 2022, Australia 2023.

LUXOTIC

APRIL 25 12:00PM (75mins)

Introduction to dancing in Daphne’s heels style. Learn a routine focused on the basic elements of exotic pole - how to glide with your heels, balancing on the toe box of the shoe, smooth transitions and moving from the floor to the pole. Emphasis is on making each simple movement beautiful and utilising all areas of the body during dance. Warmup includes exercises to improve dance technique on heels. Perfect for those who are already experienced but want to improve their movement quality and musicality, or fresh to dancing in heels and need more guidance and understanding of heels concepts.

Suitable for all levels - bring kneepads and heels.

Tricks & Transitions

APRIL 25 1:30PM (75mins)

Learn exotic tricks (floor and pole) that you can put into your own routines & wow your audience! Tricks taught will depend on the level of the students, but modifications and progressions will be offered for those who need it e.g. knee kips, handstand transitions with the pole, fish flops, shoulder stands & many more. Warmup will be focused on strength & conditioning. 90 min

Suitable for INT/ADV - must be able to hold a solid handstand against a wall/pole, handspring/ayesha.

Heels optional

Private & semi-private session available for April 26th. Please email info@ceapac.ca for rates and availability.