2026 Showgirl Summer School
Featuring guest artists, specialty genres, and one-night-only workshops throughout the summer.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, explore new styles, or get a taste of the pre-professional and professional training opportunities launching this fall, the Showgirl Summer School offers a chance to learn from experienced instructors in a welcoming and inspiring environment with just the right amount of push.
MASTERCLASS: Megan Rota Parisian Showgirl | Sep 7th | 8pm
CA$45.00
MASTERCLASS SERIES
LE SHOWGIRL with Megan Rota - 120 minutes
Monday September 7th | 8:00-10:00pm
The Post at 750, 110-750 Hamilton Street
Intermediate–Advanced Level
Heels optional, but encouraged
ABOUT MEGAN: Megan Rota is a professional dancer born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Classically trained across all major dance disciplines, she has spent the past 10 years building a versatile career in the entertainment industry.
Throughout her career, Megan has had the opportunity to perform on cruise ships, in film and television, and in live stage productions. Most recently, she completed a contract with Moulin Rouge in Paris, France where she performed the iconic French can-can and other featured productions, including the 2024 Olympic opening ceremonies and the French National New Years Eve television broadcast on the Champs Elysees.
Now back in Vancouver, Megan is excited to share the knowledge and experience she has gained throughout her time in Paris. She looks forward to bringing a fresh perspective to Vancouver's Showgirl community!
ABOUT THE CLASS: Dancers can expect a thorough warmup + choreography session for 90-minutes. The final 30 minutes of the class will be set aside for a Q+A with Megan, as well as a brief talk on her experiences as a professional dancer and showgirl.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Filming and photography may occur during class for archival and promotional purposes on behalf of The Lolas.
***This workshop is exempt from any UNLIMITED PASS for Showgirl Summer School
Comedy Queens w/ The Lolas | Mondays | 6pm
from CA$25.00
COMEDY QUEENS with Halie Scaletta - 60 minutes
Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm | 677 Davie St, The Dance Centre
Monday, August 24th
Monday, August 31st
Open Level
Heels optional, but encouraged
Comedy Queens introduces dancers to the art of physical comedy, expressive character work, and comedic timing inspired by icons like Lucille Ball. Learn how to turn movement into storytelling while discovering that sometimes the funniest performance comes from fully committing to the bit.
While this open-level class is not intended for absolute beginners, most dancers with 3+ years of dance experience will be able to jump in and have fun.
Physical comedy fundamentals
Facial expressions and character development
Comedic timing and visual storytelling
Performance quality and stage presence
A fun choreographed combination blending dance with theatrical comedy
Heels or soft, non-marking sole shoes are appropriate for this class.
Participants acknowledge they may be filmed or photographed during the class for promotional purposes.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$25/class or $40 for both
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Precision Jazz w/ Jacq Smith | Mondays | 8pm
from CA$30.00
PRECISION JAZZ with Jacq Smith - 90 minutes, 8:00-9:30pm
Monday, August 24th
The Post at 750, 110-750 Hamilton StreetMonday, August 31st
Glow Studios, 1026 Davie St Ste 400
Intermediate–Advanced Level
Heels optional, but encouraged
Channel the power, precision, and performance quality of high-kicking precision jazz. This class focuses on clean lines, synchronization, sharp musicality, jazz tech, and polished stage presence.
Expect a high-energy session featuring:
• Jazz technique and conditioning
• Precision-style movement and formations
• Performance quality and musicality
• Across-the-floor exercises
• Choreography in a Radio City jazz-style
Designed for dancers with an existing jazz foundation who are ready to challenge themselves in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
About Jacq Smith
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Filming and photography may occur during class for archival and promotional purposes on behalf of The Lolas.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$30/class or $50 for both
$90 for a 4-class Monday pass (6 hours of instruction)
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Cabaret Ballet w/ Jessica | Tuesdays | 830pm
from CA$30.00
CABARET BALLET with Jess Felix - 90 minutes, 8:30-10:00pm
8877 Selkirk Street, Vancouver, Renegade Productions
Tuesday August 25th
Tuesday September 1st
Level Intermediate+
Pumps or Commercial Booties are ideal for this class.
Cabaret Ballet blends classical ballet technique with the more erotic styling of dancing in heels. Set to contemporary music, this intermediate-advanced class explores long lines, expressive port de bras, fluid movement, and sensual performance quality through choreography inspired by The Lolas’ cabaret style.
This 90-minute ballet-in-heels class is designed for dancer with at least intermediate heels + ballet experience. Dancers can expect:
A thorough warmup + conditioning exercises to begin
A playlist of more contemporary and popular music
A choreographed combo fusing ballet technique + heels styling
Commercial booties or pumps are appropriate for this class.
Participants acknowledge they may be filmed or photographed during the class for promotional purposes.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$30/class or $50 for both
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Precision Tap w/ Paige + Jacq | Wednesdays | 6pm
from CA$25.00
PRECISION TAP with Paige Fullerton + Jacq Smith - 90 minutes
Wednesday, August 26th w/ Paige
Wednesday, September 2nd w/ Jacq
54 E 4th Ave, One Thousand Rivers
Intermediate–Advanced Level
Tap shoes required, character taps encouraged
Come for the crisp timing and clean lines, stay for the iconic New-York styling! Precision Tap focuses on musicality, unison, and polished execution, blending classic tap technique with the precision and performance quality seen in large ensemble productions in New York.
Designed for intermediate to advanced tappers, this class will explore:
Clean, synchronized tap combinations
Musicality and rhythmic accuracy
Formation awareness and ensemble timing
Performance quality and stage presence
Sharp transitions, clean lines, and precision execution
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Participants should have a solid foundation in tap technique and be comfortable learning choreography at a moderate pace.
Participants acknowledge they may be filmed or photographed during the class for promotional purposes.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$25/class or $40 for both
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Le Showgirl w/ Halie Scaletta | Mondays | 930pm
from CA$30.00
LE SHOWGIRL with Halie Scaletta - 90 minutes, 9:30-11:00pm
Monday, August 24th
The Post at 750, 110-750 Hamilton StreetMonday, August 31st
Glow Studios, 1026 Davie St Ste 400
Intermediate–Advanced Level
Heels optional, but encouraged
Le Showgirl channels the glamour, precision, and commanding stage presence of classic long-legged showgirl technique. This intermediate-advanced class focuses on long lines, controlled adagio, high kicks, intricate choreography, and a flirtatious performance quality designed to captivate an audience.
This 90-minute class is designed for dancers with an existing jazz foundation who are ready to refine their technique + stage presence. Dancers can expect:
A thorough warmup + conditioning exercises to begin
Adagio, high kicks + exercises focused on lengthening lines
Showgirl technique + choreo exploring poise, musicality + flirtatious and commanding presence
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Filming and photography may occur during class for archival and promotional purposes on behalf of The Lolas.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$30/class or $50 for both
$90 for a 4-class Monday pass (6 hours of instruction)
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Afro-Latin Showgirls w/ Celina | Tuesdays | 7pm
from CA$30.00
AFRO LATIN SHOWGIRLS with Celina - 90 minutes, 7:00pm-8:30pm
8877 Selkirk Street, Vancouver, Renegade Productions
Tuesday August 25th
Tuesday September 1st
Level Intermediate+
Heels optional, but encouraged
Afro Latin Showgirls is at core of The Lolas’ signature style! This class is a fusion of movement from South American cabarets like The Tropicana blended with the Afro Latin dance roots and rhythms that influenced its choreographers.
This 90-minute class is designed for dancer with at least intermediate dance experience. Dancers can expect:
A thorough warmup + conditioning exercises to begin
A playlist of Afro Latin Jazz
A choreographed combo + time to record yourself at the end (if you wish!)
Soft-sole or flexible-sole heels are the best option for footwear for this class.
Participants acknowledge they may be filmed or photographed during the class for promotional purposes.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$30/class or $50 for both
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Midnight Ballerinas w/ Halie | Wednesdays | 930pm
from CA$30.00
MIDNIGHT BALLERINAS with Halie Scaletta - 90 minutes, 9:30-11:00pm
3685 E Hastings St, Vancouver, Imagine One
Wednesday August 19th
Wednesday August 26th
Level: Advanced
Pleasers or equivalent footwear + kneepads are required for this class
Midnight Ballerinas blends erotic floorwork with athleticism, and sensual performance. This advanced class explores fluid leg lines, dynamic floorwork, strength, flexibility, and acro-inspired movement, with each element built into the storytelling and performance quality of the choreography.
This 90-minute class is designed for advanced dancers with strong technical foundations and floorwork experience. Dancers can expect:
A thorough warmup + conditioning exercises to begin
Choreography and technique taught with authenticity by an industry professional
Floorwork technique incorporating sensuality, strength + acrobatic elements
Advanced choreography combining athleticism + erotic storytelling
Participants acknowledge they may be filmed or photographed during the class for promotional purposes.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Summer Showgirl Series is presented by The Lolas and serves as a preview of upcoming training opportunities launching this fall. Throughout the summer, dancers can explore a variety of performance styles, meet guest instructors, and connect with Vancouver's showgirl and cabaret dance community. Additional workshops and guest artists will be announced throughout the season.
Save when you register for more than one class!
$30/class or $50 for both
SUMMER SCHOOL PASS available for unlimited access to all Showgirl Summer School Workshops
14 workshops
20 hours of instruction
Learn from 5 internationally acclaimed showgirls and instructors
$500 value
Stardust-A Diamond Heist Dance Cabaret
2026 Canadian Tour
The Lolas are who you call when you want to be entertained.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Stardust is a dazzling, wordless spy-themed dance comedy where cabaret meets cartoon chaos. Three rival teams of showgirl spies battle through mistaken identities, heists, and heartbreak in pursuit of the stolen Stardust Diamond. Set to a high-energy soundtrack and packed with slapstick humour, cinematic choreography, and a hint of romance, Stardust delivers spectacle, sass, and nonstop physical storytelling that transcends language. Think Austin Powers meets Moulin Rouge — glamorous, funny, and full of surprises.
CREATIVE TEAM
Created and directed by: Halie Scaletta
Assistant direction by: Kyra Taylor
Dancers + Choreography assistants:
Breanna Carrick, Madi Cocks, Paige Fullerton, Crimson Haslehurst, Halena Lou, Halie Scaletta, Julianna Sigalet, Kyra Taylor, Naomi Wright, Juliana Bergstrom, Sophia Minter
Support team + lighting design: Sierra Haslehurst
FOLLOW US:
instagram @thelolas.showgirls @thelolas.stardust
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelolasentertainment2046/featured
Sponsored by Passion & Performance Dance Studio
The Lolas
Dazzling, daring, and utterly captivating—The Lolas are a powerhouse troupe of professional dancers renowned for their glamorous stage presence and unparalleled artistry. Founded and directed by the visionary Halie Scaletta, The Lolas have been setting stages ablaze since 2018, performing internationally and across Canada with their signature blend of high-caliber dance, opulent costuming, and electrifying storytelling.
With original productions that fuse the timeless charm of vaudeville, exceptional choreography, and the dazzle of the cabaret, The Lolas transport audiences into a world of glitz, charm, and unbridled entertainment. Their latest production, Stardust, is a dazzling dance revue of espionage, intrigue, and forbidden romance, where rival spies scheme and seduce in a high-stakes battle for the elusive Stardust Diamond. Brimming with sultry choreography, theatrical spectacle, and a breathtaking finale, Stardust is yet another testament to The Lolas’ mastery of spectacle and storytelling.
From grand theaters to exclusive events, The Lolas continue to redefine modern cabaret, leaving a trail of sequins, stolen hearts, and standing ovations wherever they perform.
“The Lolas are who you call when you want to be entertained”
