progress program

about the progress program

PROGRESS is Luminesque’s signature Heels training & performance program - designed for dancers who crave sustainable growth, empowering performances, and life-changing community. Whether you're brand new to Heels or returning to the stage for your next breakthrough, PROGRESS is the ultimate Heels Dance immersion.

Build strength, technique, and performance quality with the support of Luminesque™ certified instructors. Then, live your wildest dreams in the spotlight in multiple unforgettable shows.

No matter who you are - (19+) age, gender, sexuality, body, ability, background, or lived experience - as long as you wanna pump people up and (and least try to) dance in Heels - you belong here at Luminesque. Our community is made up of 1000s of diverse dancers on a mission to celebrate self and sexual expression, so if that sounds like your jam… LET’S GLOW! 

progress program journey

FINDING YOUR COHORT

If you’re a first-time Heels dancer, you start at the start - in our Kitten Heels cohort. You don’t need to audition or do placement, you can just sign up and show up as you are!

If you’ve danced before and want to join a level other than Kitten Heels, you’ll complete a placement so we can point you in the right direction. This can be done in-person at a free Placement class, or you can complete a quick video placement and send it in.

Regardless of your level, everyone receives a dedicated curriculum that challenges and supports them every step of the way.

TRAINING + GROWING

Once you’re in, your PROGRESS journey begins with 16 two-hour weekly classes. Every week, you train, sweat, learn, dance, and connect with the same intimate cohort - developing the confidence to safely try new things and grow beyond what you thought was even possible.

Our jam-packed Heels curriculum has been refined over decades of collaboration with pro Heels technicians, choreographers, physiotherapists, pilates instructors, embodiment experts, and 10,000+ dancers from all ages, bodies, and lived experiences.

LEARNING SHOW CHOREOGRAPHY

No matter your level, everyone gets their moment to shine on stage. You learn show choreography (2-3 dances) slowly over time, giving it months to marinate into a masterpiece of embodied storytelling that looks awesome but feels even better.

You’re provided with weekly breakdown and class run videos, so you can easily practice at home or catch up if you miss a class.

BRINGING YOUR SHOW TO LIFE

A few weeks before showtime, you unite with 100+ castmates at Tech Rehearsal to watch your epic show come to life - complete with pro lighting, sound design, storytelling, and costumes made on your terms.

Then, we unleash your inner artist in our extended performance enhancement workshop, led by certified Luminesque™ Directors.

SOAK UP THAT SPOTLIGHT

Finally, you’ll shine on stage in multiple pieces for multiple nights - beaming as hundreds of fans roar in applause and appreciation for all you’ve achieved. You’re welcome to invite family and friends to come see you dance - but even if this is just for you and you’re not inviting anyone, you’ll love being cheered on by a packed crowd of friendly faces and fellow dancers no matter what.

And if you’re missing it all once your cast is over - the best “glitter crash” cure is treating yourself to a night out to watch any of the other 3 casts at their shows - all with entirely new dances & soundtracks. So text your new dance besties and come get inspired!

progress program journey

FINDING YOUR COHORT

If you’re a first-time Heels dancer, you start at the start - in our Kitten Heels cohort. You don’t need to audition or do placement, you can just sign up and show up as you are!

If you’ve danced before and want to join a level other than Kitten Heels, you’ll complete a placement so we can point you in the right direction. This can be done in-person at a free Placement class, or you can complete a quick video placement and send it in.

Regardless of your level, everyone receives a dedicated curriculum that challenges and supports them every step of the way.

TRAINING + GROWING

Once you’re in, your PROGRESS journey begins with 16 two-hour weekly classes. Every week, you train, sweat, learn, dance, and connect with the same intimate cohort - developing the confidence to safely try new things and grow beyond what you thought was even possible.

Our jam-packed Heels curriculum has been refined over decades of collaboration with pro Heels technicians, choreographers, physiotherapists, pilates instructors, embodiment experts, and 10,000+ dancers from all ages, bodies, and lived experiences.

LEARNING SHOW CHOREOGRAPHY

No matter your level, everyone gets their moment to shine on stage. You learn show choreography (2-3 dances) slowly over time, giving it months to marinate into a masterpiece of embodied storytelling that looks awesome but feels even better.

You’re provided with weekly breakdown and class run videos, so you can easily practice at home or catch up if you miss a class.

BRINGING YOUR SHOW TO LIFE

A few weeks before showtime, you unite with 100+ castmates at Tech Rehearsal to watch your epic show come to life - complete with pro lighting, sound design, storytelling, and costumes made on your terms.

Then, we unleash your inner artist in our extended performance enhancement workshop, led by certified Luminesque™ Directors.

SOAK UP THAT SPOTLIGHT

Finally, you’ll shine on stage in multiple pieces for multiple nights - beaming as hundreds of fans roar in applause and appreciation for all you’ve achieved. You’re welcome to invite family and friends to come see you dance - but even if this is just for you and you’re not inviting anyone, you’ll love being cheered on by a packed crowd of friendly faces and fellow dancers no matter what.

And if you’re missing it all once your cast is over - the best “glitter crash” cure is treating yourself to a night out to watch any of the other 3 casts at their shows - all with entirely new dances & soundtracks. So text your new dance besties and come get inspired!