About Curves & Chrome
At Curves & Chrome, we specialize in transformative dance retreats designed for curvy, mid-size, and plus size dancers. Our experiences center wellness, creative movement, and confidence while providing a safe and inclusive space to travel, train, and build community.
Each retreat features top-tier instruction from celebrated pole dancers and movement artists who look like us and understand the unique journey of dancing in our bodies. Beyond the studio, we cultivate real community through shared adventures, cultural exploration, and moments that become lifelong memories.
We believe in the power of self-discovery, and every retreat is an opportunity to tap into your full potential; whether that means elevating your craft, deepening your self-love, or finding a supportive community that celebrates you as you are. Our retreats nurture mind, body, and spirit, leaving you feeling seen, supported, and unstoppable, both on and off the pole.
Our Next Escape: Sint Maarten, Caribbean
Early Bird Pricing - Double Occupancy - Sint Maarten
Early Bird Pricing - Single Occupancy - Sint Maarten
Standard Pricing - Double Occupancy - Sint Maarten
Standard Pricing - Single Occupancy - Sint Maarten
MEET YOUR SINT MAARTEN INSTRUCTORS
@sexy.angsty.flow
Sinnamon Noir
Sinnamon Noir began pole dancing in November 2019. They instantly fell in love with the challenge, variety of movement opportunities, and the possibility for artistic expression. They are not classically trained in dance but has spent their time as a disciple of the genre eager to learn more about it. Stylistically, her dancing favors edge work, but she also loves the freedom of dancing in plain old socks. Instructors, formative influences, inspiration, and guides include Carmine BlackDance, the Polecologist PHD, as well as Jazzy K pole and Elizabeth B Fit.
Workshops
Liquid ASSets
A heels based sequence/prompt hybrid class, where we’ll explore how to intentionally highlight your assets— whether it's the curve of your hip or the arch of your back. We’ll work through pose transitions, camera-aware angles, and techniques for drawing attention exactly where you want it.
Sugar & Filth
A heels-focused sequence without counts allowing dancers to prioritize refinement of technique, development of sensual slinky stylization, striking details, & smoothness of transitions.
Depending on the leveling observed in students, sequencing may include edgework.
@ruby_ravage
Ruby Ravage
Performer • Instructor • Empowerment Through Movement
Ruby Ravage is a force on and off the pole. A curvy pole artist, instructor and movement coach based virtually and in the Tampa Bay Area, she’s known for her unapologetic style, sultry slow burns and that powerful, head-turning flow that drips confidence.
She’s been instructing since 2021 and currently teaches at Impulse Pole Dance Studios, where she helps students break out of their comfort zones and into their power. Ruby is also the creator of EmBODY+, a workshop series built on body acceptance and confidence for plus size dancers. She trains studios and instructors to reach the everyday client and make pole accessible, inclusive and transformative.
Ruby has a gift for making every student feel seen, strong and unstoppable. Her students walk out taller, louder and prouder after every class. Her sessions blend strength, flow and hype energy that reignite the love for movement and self.
As a performer, Ruby is pure energy. Her movement tells stories, her confidence captivates audiences and her message is simple: take up space boldly, own your power and never apologize for who you are.
Workshops
From Within
Level: All Levels
Focus: Intuitive movement, emotional expression, connection to self
Full Description:
Some things can’t be said out loud, but they can be danced. From Within is an unfiltered movement experience where choreography takes a backseat and your body gets to speak first. This is where you move for you, not for the mirror, not for the trick, not for the stage.
We’ll begin with grounding exercises and somatic prompts to help you drop into your body. Then we’ll shift into guided freestyle, using music and themed emotional prompts to explore how feelings live and move within you. Whether you’re carrying heartbreak, rage, joy, numbness, or desire, this is a space to let it rise and release through movement.
You’ll also be given space for journaling and reflection, helping you deepen your connection to what came up and what your body had to say.
This is about full-body truth. No performance. No pressure. Just movement that starts inside and flows out.
Basics Aren’t Basic: Foundations with Impact
Level: Beginner+ to Intermediate
Focus: Foundational technique, strong transitions, movement quality
Full Description:
If you’ve ever heard “just do a climb” or “just a dip turn,” this one’s for you. Basics Aren’t Basic is a deep dive into the foundational movements that make everything else possible AND powerful.
In this workshop, we’ll sharpen your execution of key pole and floor elements like walks, pirouettes, dip turns, climbs, sits, and fan kicks. You’ll learn how to layer in detail, presence, and polish so that even the “simple stuff” hits hard and feels amazing. Expect technique drills, smooth transitions, and coaching on movement quality that can transform your entire dance.
Perfect for newer dancers who want a solid start, or seasoned students who want to clean up their base vocabulary and bring more impact to their flow.
@JBallPoles
J Ball
JBall (she/her) is a Pole Instructor, Ambassador and Co - founder of Curves & Chrome. After many years teaching and coaching in Charlotte, NC she is now based in Richmond, VA. JBall has been poling since 2015 specializing in spin fluidity, choreography, and her Thick with Tricks brand which focuses on teaching self identified mid - plus size bodies aerial tricks and transitions geared towards their curves.
Whether in classes or on stage, she loves to promote body inclusivity within the pole community. You will leave JBall’s workshops feeling empowered and celebrated!
Workshops
Nostalgic Flow
Everyday is Throwback Thursday! For this 75 minute choreo workshop, dress up and dance through your favorite decade. From sensual 70's,80's rock n’ roll, body rolling to your favorite 90s r&b jams to bootyshaking to early 2000's hits. Your studio has the option to choose the decade and you will learn choreography to a song of that genre.
ALL Levels welcome! Heels or socks option.
Thick with Tricks: ALL in the HIPS
Calling all THICC BADDIES! in this 75 minute class you will learn hip hold tricks that are tailored to body contact points where a little "extra thickness" will actually help! Students will learn foundation of the hip hold point of contact both upright and inverted.
Confidence + Body Celebration
Artistic Growth & Technique
Safe + Inclusive Space for All Sizes
Personal Breakthroughs
Skill Development & Coaching
Empowerment Through Movement
Supportive Sisterhood Community
Representation That Reflects Us
Top-Tier Instruction from Curvy Talent
Travel, Culture & Adventure
Lasting Memories + Transformative Moments
Mind, Body & Soul Reconnection
Experience Movement, Connection & Confidence
At Curves & Chrome, we celebrate bold movement, self-expression, and community. Our retreats combine empowering dance, aerial arts, and mindful workshops to help you reconnect with your body, embrace your sensuality, and step into your power. Join us to explore, grow, and shine in a supportive and transformative environment.
Guiding You Through Empowerment & Flow
Our instructors bring expertise in aerial arts, pole, and movement wellness to create a safe, exhilarating, and unforgettable experience. With a focus on connection, embodiment, and celebration of your body, Curves & Chrome instructors are here to inspire you to move, shine, and embrace your full potential.
