Move With Claire
Dance and Movement instructor in and around Hamilton, ON
Claire (they/them) is a movement instructor in Hamilton, ON. They teach barre, cardio dance, stretch, and burlesque at The Move Room.
Their approach to dance draws on their work as a choreographer, their time as a burlesque performer, and years of instruction in ballet, modern, jazz, and other styles. Beyond that, their relationship to movement is framed by their disability and chronic pain/illness.
Claire is trained in Barre and Barre for Special Populations (International Ballet Barre Fitness Association), Integrated Flexibility (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and Cardio Dance (Zumba). They're currently taking a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew. They have a BA in psychology from York University with a concentration in health and rehabilitation psychology.
In a movement class with Claire, you can expect an easy-going attitude, opportunities for levity, and a focus on making sure that everyone feels good, physically and emotionally.
Regular Classes
Claire teaches BIIIIIG STRETCH, a 45-minute all-level class focused on head-to-toe stretching, finishing with a progressive relaxation exercise. Starting in June, BIIIIIG STRETCH will move to Gage Park on Wednesdays at 7:15pm for the summer.
Claire will be teaching a weekly Barre class on Fridays at 4:30pm starting in June. Their classes emphasize balletic movement applied to a full-body workout with small, purposeful movements. Warmups are cardio-focused, and cool-downs include a stretch sequence.
Cardio Pop Dance is a 45-minute all-level class with all-new choreography to pop hits from the 60s to now. It is currently set up as a pop-up class. Future classes will be shared here as they are scheduled.
Body Positive Burlesque Six-Week Workshop Series (Spring 2025)
Body Positive Burlesque is a six-week workshop series on Saturdays from 2pm to 3:30pm. Classes start on Saturday, April 26th and go until Saturday, June 7th, with a break for the Victoria Day weekend.
This workshop series focuses on burlesque basics and how to use them. You do not need to be a dancer or performer. It's for everyone, whether you want to get to know your sensual side, try a new movement style, or get out of your comfort zone.