Freedom ✦ Play ✦ Confidence
Where fitness
meets burlesque.
A fun 50 minute follow-along dance fitness workout that embraces the pillars of burlesque with strength, cardio and a boa.
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What is Fitesque?
The class, the method, the boa.
The boa
Switch resistance
bands for boas.
Traditionally the boa has been a symbol of fun, confidence and playful sass. We have reimagined it as a dynamic fitness tool that adds cardio, strength, mobility and movement to every workout, while making exercise feel exciting and empowering.
We are bringing boas to the mainstream fitness world to show that it is fun, and one of the best workout tools out there.
- CardioMovement that keeps you smiling.The moment the boa lands on your shoulders, you are in motion. Struts, reaches and rhythm-based movement elevate your heart rate, build endurance and make cardio feel less like work and more like play.
- FreedomMove without limits.A cue to move, explore and increase mobility without worrying about getting it perfect. Dynamic movement patterns improve coordination, body awareness and confidence in every session.
- StrengthStrength with a little sass.The boa encourages bigger, more controlled movements that engage your arms, shoulders, core and lower body. It is functional strength training disguised as fun.
- FlexibilityStretch further, move better.Dynamic movements through flow and extensions help improve flexibility, mobility and posture while creating a workout that feels effortless and enjoyable.
- ConfidenceBuild fitness. Build confidence.As your strength, endurance and movement improve, so does your confidence. Every class is designed to leave you feeling stronger, both physically and mentally.
- ExpressionFitness that is anything but ordinary.The boa inspires creative movements, better range of motion and greater self-expression. The result is a full-body workout that feels energising, empowering and uniquely Fitesque.
- CommunityTrain together, thrive together.Fitness is more fun when it is shared. Fitesque creates a supportive community where people improve their cardio, strength, flexibility and confidence together in a feminine-based fitness program.
The room
Every body,
every level,
no judgement.
Fitesque classes fill with mums, nurses, shift workers, lifelong dancers and people who have not danced since a wedding. Nobody is watching you. Everybody is far too busy.
“Being a 37 year old mum of 3 teenage nearly adult boys I thought I had lost my funk. I came to one Fitesque class and all of a sudden I have found my sexy self again. I wish the classes were 7 days a week because I would be at every one of them!”
Fitesque participant
The Fitesque Method
Six moves.
Fifty minutes.
One boa.
Strut
Own your space with posture and attitude. Feels powerful and show-stopping.
What it doesEnhances balance, posture and confidence.
Stretch
Lengthen and breathe into movement. Creates grace and fluidity.
What it doesIncreases flexibility and supports mobility and injury prevention.
Spank
A cheeky, empowering signature move. Expresses fun and sass.
What it doesStimulates dopamine and body positivity.
Surprise
Playful, unexpected movement. Brings joy and spontaneity.
What it doesChallenges coordination and boosts cognitive engagement through movement variety.
Shake
Release tension and connect with rhythm. Feels primal and celebratory.
What it doesStimulates circulation and boosts energy.
Sexy
Confident, sultry, sensual movement. Embraces self-expression and confidence.
What it doesImproves body awareness, self-expression and emotional wellbeing.
Before you come
Are you
curious?
Do I need to be able to dance?
Not at all. It is completely okay to arrive feeling a little stiff, uncoordinated or unsure of what your body is doing. That is part of the fun.
Fitesque is designed to get you moving, loosening up and out of your head. By the end of class you will be warmer, moving more freely and hopefully feeling a whole lot more confident.
And remember, nobody is watching you. They are far too busy strutting, shaking and figuring it out themselves.
What if I can’t keep up?
Then you jump back in on the next bit.
Fitesque is a follow-along class, not a test. The choreography repeats, so you will get plenty of chances to find the movement and make it your own.
Your instructor will give you options along the way, so you can make movements bigger, smaller, sassier or simply take a moment when you need one. And if all else fails, standing there shaking a boa is still very Fitesque.
Can I come on my own?
Yes of course, but do not be afraid to grab your girlfriends too.
We know walking into a new class on your own can feel a little nerve-racking, but you will not be the only one feeling that way. Fitesque is all about creating a welcoming room where it does not take long to feel like you are part of it.
Everything is a little more fun when you have someone beside you to laugh, strut and shake with.
What do I wear?
Whatever makes you feel comfortable and ready to move.
Activewear, leggings, a t-shirt, a singlet. There is no uniform and no expectation to dress a certain way. Wear something you can move freely in and shoes you feel comfortable dancing and pivoting in.
And if you feel like adding a little extra sass to your outfit, we are certainly not going to stop you.
Do I have to perform?
No. Fitesque is a fitness class, not a performance class. You are here to work out, not to rehearse for anything.
There is no stage, no showcase and no end-of-term concert. You turn up, move your body, get your heart rate up, enjoy the music and go home. That is the whole thing.
We borrow the confidence, theatricality and self-expression of burlesque, but nobody is watching and nobody is performing. You are doing it entirely for you.
Is this for my body type?
Yes.
Fitesque is for different ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels. You do not need to look a certain way, move a certain way or arrive already feeling confident.
The method was created by someone who spent years in the performance industry being told she was too short for certain opportunities, so creating a space where different bodies belong is not an afterthought. It is part of why Fitesque exists.
Confidence is something we hope you leave with, not something you need to walk in with.
That is all of them. The rest of it you find out by turning up.
As seen on
“Playful choreography & cardio classes.” Today Extra, Channel 9
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Teach Fitesque
Lead a room.
Build a community.
Fitesque instructors come from a range of movement and fitness backgrounds, but they all share one thing: confidence in leading and inspiring others through movement.
Whether your experience is in dance, group fitness, Pilates, yoga, performance or community wellbeing, we are looking for people who can lead a room, connect with others and build a fun, confidence-focused community.
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