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Whether you have two left feet or are a dancing pro, Choo la la welcomes you with open arms… and a shimmy!

Thousands of people are reclaiming their confidence, rediscovering their beauty and, most importantly, having the time of their lives.

So, who are these people? They’re Choos!

Choo la la isn’t just any burlesque fusion dance studio — it’s an amazing community where people of all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate their uniqueness. And it all started right here in Adelaide!

“Every woman deserves to feel sexy, confident and cherished — just the way she is. Our classes are designed to help you reconnect with your body, boost your confidence and feel empowered again,” says Choo la la Founder Mel Cherrett.

And with that, we twerked into our first class and joined the Pineapple Paradise Block! Over 12 weeks and with plenty of laughs, we managed to learn (and remember) multiple dances and unleash our inner cheeky superstar.

“I was so unbelievably nervous before our first class, but weirdly, the second we walked in, we were literally embraced by everyone,” smiles Lauren.

Our Pineapple Paradise journey uncovered so many profound transformations, with so many stories behind the smiles on stage:

I hated my body after kids…

I haven’t felt sexy in decades…

I lost 50 kilos and wanted to see if I could dance again…

I was too socially anxious to go to work…

These are just some of the stories we uncovered.

And collectively, after being part of the Choo la la community, these people were changed with a feeling of, “If I can dance on stage in a bra and a tutu, I can do anything!”

And they were bloody right. As the lights came on, we danced out onto the stage at Woodville Town Hall. Dressed as burlesque pineapples, we let go of any worries and insecurities and we felt like absolute superstars! The exhilaration was incredible and I now know why these people love it so much.

Choo la la is all about body positivity and self-love. And with over 45 locations Australia-wide, this group of dancers isn’t just a community… it’s a legitimate movement!

Instagram: @choolala_australia

Website: choolala.com.au

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Hayley Pearson

Co-Creator and Writer for Adelady, she still gets goosebumps that she’s combined her creative passion with sharing the best of her stunning home state.