Teaze Studio was dreamed up after doing research on burlesque and pole dancing. An eight hour car drive in May 2008 was consumed with exciting ideas and plans for our new studio. There was nothing like this in Oklahoma and we were ecstatic to bring it here. Since its opening, Teaze has hosted Rocky Horror Picture Show, won the Hotter Than Hades Award at the Ghouls Gone Wild Parade 2009, has been featured on Fox 25 news twice and the Oklahoma Gazette several times. Teaze has hosted pole dance workshops, in order to grow in our industry and become the most knowledgeable that we can be. In early 2010, we enjoyed having Cieara Meyer of California's Be Spun Fitness. In August 2010, Teaze hosted a workshop and did a B.A.C.A. radio show on 96.9 BOB FM with Pantera Blacksmith, the 2009 Best Pole Tricks winner at the World Pole Dance Competition in Jamaica.
You can expect to come to a class where most of the students are beginners, just like you. You can make new friends with other bright, supportive, and positive people. We offer an all-adult environment, where there is no pressure. Making you feel comfortable and wanted is our top priority.
Not a dancer? That's okay!
Several of our classes are fitness only, no dance required.
We are here to cater to all women, who may dread going to the gym and watching the clock while they use machines. We are here for those who are bored with every day aerobics classes. You will have so much fun, you won't even realize that you are working out!
We are here for dancers who have limited options for taking class in Oklahoma City. There are very few dance studios that even offer classes for adults over 18. More rare is finding a class that is truly only for adults and not mainly teenagers. We believe that there are many adults who took dance as children, or who would like to begin dance now. We are here to provide a non-competitive, fun atmosphere for you!!
Our Expurr Teaze:
Lethal Lynn
Proprietress & Instructor
Lynn began taking dance at age 3 in the very building that the studio is in today. She later studied at Applause Studios, under Patricia Oplotnik for 12 years. Sherry Kelley-Smith was the director of her high school's dance program, where she was an officer on the pom squad and won the award for outstanding senior in 2000. She was in high kick and performed as Claudine in the musical "Can-Can". The bulk of her dance training is in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, and musical theater.
Lynn took artistic roller skating lessons under Janet Hardridge and other coaches and competed every year for 14 years as well. After Graduating high school, she took dance at The University of Central Oklahoma from 2000 to 2004. While at UCO, she performed in the Al Capone's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater and was in UCO's Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Lynn has studied dance with some of the best instructors and choreographers that Oklahoma has to offer. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree from UCO in 2005.
Other experience includes having been a part of FoxMoon Productions since 2002, where she performs as a mermaid and various other costumed characters. With FoxMoon, she performed as a living statue at the 2008 Governor's Cup Awards Ceremony. After college, Lynn was a part of several dance companies and entertained as both Janet and Columbia in "The Rocky Horror Show". Currently, she performs liturgical solos at church and entertains with skating tap dances at local roller derby bouts. She has taught dance for dance studios and church programs. She took a break in 2006 to have her son Logan.
From April 2007 to November 2009, Lynn co-founded and directed Lyra's Muse Dance Company. The company performed at local events, festivals, fairs, parades, and put on revues. Her dance group had the opportunity to perform as Can-Can dancers for Heritage Hall Private School's Prom in the Spring of 2009. She re-organized with new dancers and formed Teaze Showgirls in August, 2009. In December 2009, her dancers performed as santa girls on roller skates for the Young President's Organization. Lynn has taken pole instructor training from California's Pole Position Fitness,
with owner Sharon Polsky. and her husband Chris are jointly owning and operating Teaze Dance & Fitness, LLC as of Spring 2009.
Tessa Lee
Belly Dance, Bollywood, Pole Levels 2-4, Chair, Hula Hoop, Strip Tease, Lap, The Stiletto Vamp Instructor
Tessa Lee comes to us from the Pocono area in Pennsylvania. There she began dancing at the early age of 4 years old studying a wide range of dance forms such as: Tap, Jazz, Baton, Contemporary and Ballet. Her talent and passion for dance allowed her to perform in many events and dance in award winning competitions all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. Although her main focus has always been dance, she also studied modeling and theatre, competing in pageants and performing in the productions of Grease and The Nutcracker.
Since finding Belly Dance, Tessa devoted much of her time to learning this ancient art form and fusing the traditional with some modern styles of dance. She has studied under and performed with world-renowned Belly Dancer, Ariellah, and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Superstar, Rachel Brice. As a result of the broad spectrum of training Tessa has received, she offers instruction in various styles of Belly Dance; such styles include: Cabaret, Vintage, Tribal Fusion and Gothic as well as prop usage including swords and veils.
With an illustrious career performing across Oklahoma, including shows such as the Carnality Ball and the Norman Renaissance Festival, Tessa has had the opportunity to perform in various other states as well as Frankfurt and Heidelberg Germany. She has also been given the opportunity to share her talents and performance capabilities with others as a lead instructor with Sharezade Dance Studio here in Oklahoma City and Owasso. Tessa is also a very talented seamstress. She has a three year old daughter.
Autumn
Level 4&5 Pole Instructor
From the first time we saw Autumn doing a pole performance, we
knew we had to show her off! The combination of 14 years of gymnastics
and 4 years of pole work experience creates a jaw dropping performance
that has everyone entertained. Autumn holds a college degree in nursing
and has two daughters and a son. She plans to start a group of serious pole dancers, who practice together and train for upcoming pole competitions.
Lauren
Pole Fitness, Level 1 Pole, and Cardio Kickboxing Kweens Instructor
Lauren began playing sports and cheerleading at a young age. She took dance, pom, and high kick with Lynn in high school. Lauren recieved her associate's degree from Rose State and a bachelor's degree from The University of Central Oklahoma. She has a full time job, but still enjoys playing softball and dancing at Teaze in her free time. She is a member of the Teaze Showgirls dance group.
Sharis
Zumba® Certified Instructor
Sharis is a professional salsa dancer, who has been performing since childhood. You can find Sharis performing belly dance at Kush Lounge on the weekends. Sharis also does modeling and acting in independant films. She recently became Zumba Certified and is excited to begin teaching her passion for latin dance. Sharis is currently a college student.
Abby
Level 1 & 2 Pole Instructor
Abby has experience with modeling locally. She came to us with an impressive knowledge of pole work, having already taught pole dancing to women at local clubs. Abby works full time and doing pole work is her favorite way to stay in shape.
Andrea
Hula Hoop Instructor, Level 1 Pole
Andrea was enrolled in gymnastics and vocal lessons at a age six. She was a cheerleader at Choctaw High School, where her team won 2nd place in the State in 2001 and 2002. They placed 4th at Nationals in 2001. She entered and won several talent competitions in vocal performance. In April 2007, she joined Lyra's Muse Dance Company and has been the longest remaining member of the group. As Lyra's Muse changed members and Teaze Showgirls formed, she is still an important part of our performing dance group. With our dance companies, she has learned and performed many styles of dance, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, cabaret, character, can-can, classic showgirl, and folk dances. Andrea is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.
Erica
Jazz, Ballet, Video Vixsin, Kitty Kat Dolls, Hip Hop instructor
Erica taught dance for DMC School of Dance & Music from 1998 to 2008. She was a dance team member of the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgs from 2006 to 2008. She obtained a Bachelore of Fine Arts degree in Dance Education from The University of Central Oklahoma in 2007. She was a member of the the UCO Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Erica was a dance team captain and junior dance team coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008 to 2010. Televeision experience includes participating in a commercial launch for St. Anthony's Hospital as a featured dancer.
Amanda
Level 3 Pole, The Stiletto Vamp
Amanda is a self-taught pole dancer, with a strong business background. She is currently beginning her last semester of college at Oklahoma State University and plans to open a Teaze Dance of her own in a few months. For all of those that ask us about opening a Teaze in Tulsa, be patient because it is coming soon!