“I’m so glad you’re here: where movement meets empowerment! At Collective Heeling, we use heels to heal: encouraging students to find confidence & self-love through the expression of Heels Dancing. These aren’t just dance classes, they’re a space for coming home to yourself… one 8-count at a time 😉 Join the journey – your body already knows the way! I can’t wait to heal with you. xo!“

~ Desirae “Dez” Barkman (Owner of Collective Heeling)

What They’re Saying:

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We acknowledge with respect that Collective Heeling operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We recognize our continuous responsibility to advance reconciliation, and welcome the opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate in the spirit of accountability. 

We also acknowledge that the Heels Dance Genre has been inspired historically by many cultures, some of which include the African Diaspora, Latinx, and Queer Communities, and the Sex Work Profession. As participants in and appreciators of these cultures, we’re committed to dismantling the societal systems that aim to oppress them.