Ilana V.

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Favorite Quote To Live By

“I’d rather die of passion than of boredom”

Favorite Artist

/yt Jessie Reyez

Day Job

Server

My heels class is all about building confidence and embracing individuality, so customers can feel sexy, empowered, rather than pressured to be perfect. Dance has been my passion since high school, and it’s where I feel the most free, and authentic. Teaching allows me to connect with others through movement, celebrate their progress, and help them recognize the confidence they already carry within.

Guilty Pleasure

Binge-watching movies and shows

Unapologetic Moment

I would say when I decided to attend a pre-professional dance conservatory in Massachusetts instead of going to college. I chose my passion over what other people wanted from me.

Live Out Loud Moment

I would say when I taught my first heels class in 2022, I was terrified, but I believed in myself, and everyone ended up loving the class.

Confident Moment

When I wake up and say my morning affirmations and decide to embody them throughout the day.

Sexy Moment

I would say whenever I am dancing in front of the mirror with myself. There is something so sexy about connecting with your own body through eye contact and feeling like the sexiest woman in the world in that moment.

What’s Your Tidbit

I’m not a big fan of small talk, but I love nice deep conversations about anything under the sun from conspiracy theories to different philosophies

How Do You Take Care Of Your Inner Me

I’m someone who values my alone time, so I like to spend time with myself to recharge and come back to my body after a long, hard day.