Fierce & Feminine
Fierce and Feminine is a welcoming and safe environment for women to unapologetically explore their femininity, sensuality, build self-confidence and nurture self-love.
how it all started
Fierce & Feminine is a little piece of my heart.
Fierce & Feminine began as a heels class—an invitation to step into your feminine energy and express yourself, whether in stilettos, kitten heels, or bare feet.
After years of dancing in Montreal, I moved back to my hometown of Knowlton, QC. I knew I wanted to bring that same empowering experience to women here: a space to feel sexy, strong, and free—just as they are.
What started as a very casual class rapidly became so much more. Friendships formed, confidence grew, and a vibrant community emerged. That’s when the program transformed, and Fierce & Feminine was born.
Now, I offer three versions of the class to suit different levels:
Fierce & Feminine Heels Fundamentals, Fierce & Feminine Beginner, and the Fierce Team.
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Fierce & Feminine Classes
As Fierce & Feminine has grown over the years, I have decided to offer three versions of the class to suit different levels: Fierce & Feminine Heels Fundamentals, Fierce & Feminine Beginner, and the Fierce Team.
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Fierce & Feminine Heels Fundamentals (18+)
In this class, you’ll learn the basics—how to walk, balance, and stand in heels with proper posture and alignment, building a strong foundation. You'll develop core strength, balance, and coordination through targeted drills and across-the-floor exercises. You'll learn & practice small choreography combinations, starting slowly to grow your memorization and performance skills in a supportive environment. Explore sensual movement, posture, and floorwork—all in heels, while nurturing self-confidence and self-love.
This class is thoughtfully paced for true beginners—no dance or heels experience needed and it prepares you for more dynamic choreography in future Fierce & Feminine courses.
A placement class held Tuesday, August 26th is not mandatory but strongly suggested to help find the class that is right for you.
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Fierce & Feminine (18+)
Fierce & Feminine is a class introducing beginner to intermediate choreographies in heels and familiarizing students with the Fierce & Feminine Style.
In this class, we deep dive into sensual movement while honing performance, floorwork and memorization skills.
This class is closed for drop-ins and is a preparatory class for the spring session with option to perform in the spring showcase.
A placement class held Tuesday, August 26th is not mandatory but strongly suggested to help find the class that is right for you.
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Fierce Team (18+)
This class is perfect for the dancer who wants to step up to a powerful and athletic heels experience.
Perfect for dancers ready to hone strength, balance, and fluid mobility through dynamic combinations featuring intermediate tricks, lifts, and floorwork.
Expect challenging choreography with an emphasis on technique, performance quality, and stage presence—ideal for committed students with a good dance background.
This closed cohort demands punctuality, focus, and dedication. Your journey culminates in a team performance at our end-of-year showcase, Crowns & Flowers.
A placement class held Tuesday, August 26th is mandatory
A formal registration link will be sent to those who are placed in Fierce Team
Crowns & Flowers Showcase:
A Celebration of Self-Expression, Sensuality & Community
Crowns & Flowers began as a personal and heartfelt response to a dear friend’s cancer diagnosis. As our community rallied together to raise funds and awareness, I wanted to contribute in a way that felt authentic to who I am and what I love. The idea came naturally: I would create a show—a space where the women in my Fierce & Feminine dance classes could take the stage, celebrate who they are, and be seen in all their beauty and power.
What started as a small act of support has since grown into a vibrant, annual production blending dance, drag, and burlesque, with guest artists from Montreal, all in celebration of feminine energy, individuality, and bold self-expression. Now in its fourth edition, Crowns & Flowers continues to evolve as an artistic tribute to community, resilience, and joy.
Each year, we donate 100% of proceeds to a meaningful cause. Our first edition supported the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, followed by donations to Entr’Elles, a local women’s shelter, and Pride Montreal.
At its heart, Crowns & Flowers is more than a show—it's a movement. It’s an invitation to raise our vibration, to own our stories, and to inspire others to do the same. It’s been a dream to create this eclectic event every year—bringing people together through culture, performance, and ‘girls just want to have fun’ energy. We hope that what we share throughout the evening is not only passed down to our audience, but continues to be shared by our audience with the world.
Whether you come for the full bar and cabaret vibes, the electrifying performances, or the mission behind it all—you’re part of something special. I’m proud to uplift queer and trans voices, to spotlight the sensual arts, and to offer a space where everyone can feel seen, powerful, confident, empowered, supported, celebrated and unapologetically themselves.
Never dim your light—let it shine on stage and beyond.
— Sarah Katie Holmes, Creator & Director
