Hi, I’m Ari! I’m a Sensual Educator.

I’m a certified Sexologist, professional burlesque artist, award-winning podcaster, and trauma-informed sexuality professional.

I help people reconnect to their sensuality & sexuality — especially after experiencing sexual trauma or shame.

Whether it’s a burlesque performance, facilitating a group space, or a 1-on-1 coaching session — sensuality is the nuance I use to make any taboo topic accessible and exciting.

The main thread in my work is exploring sexuality through the lens of sensuality.

SensuElle Podcast: your resource for sensually-driven Sex Ed

SensuElle Podcast with Ari Antwine was awarded the Effing Foundation Grant for Sex-Positivity in 2022

What I do

Coaching

Sensual Healing Sessions are a talk-based one-on-one coaching space meant to guide you on your personal sex and sensuality journey

Burlesque

As a Burlesque artist since 2012, I’ve travelled the world performing and teaching the art of striptease as Elle Du Jour —“She puts the ‘muse’ in musicality”.

I regularly offer dance classes, specialty workshops, choreography & critiques for your solo or group act, and private lessons (both virtual and in-person).

Sex Ed

In my adult Sex Education work, I facilitate conversations surrounding LGBTQ+ sexual health, queer identity, and create content that is pleasure-focused.

In 2022, I was awarded the Effing Foundation Grant for Sex Positivity with my project, SensuElle Podcast.

Testimonials

What people say about my work

  • "I have never felt more like myself, alive, beautiful and confident and strong moving my body than during my class time with Elle Du Jour. [Ari Antwine]”

    - Stef, Burlesque Floorwork class (2023)

  • "I had really great sex after Ari’s workshop!"

    Bianca, Burlesque & Yoga workshop (2020)

  • “Ari is a super warm and approachable person who instantly made me feel comfortable discussing more intimate things about my life. She pushed me to explore new things and open up about issues I was having without ever making me feel like I was being pushed. Overall, a super positive experience!”

    Sabrina, 8-week 1:1 Coaching Client

  • "Your room changed my life."

    Lisa, “Bicurious Corner” on Clubhouse (2021)

  • "Ari helped me access parts of myself I haven't been comfortable showing in years."

    Laura, SHS one-session Coaching Client

  • "I really needed this safe space."

    Erin, Sex & Grief workshop (2022)

  • "The workshop made me feel like I wasn't alone in my issues orgasming."

    Lindsey, Ritual Masturbation workshop (2021)

  • “Loved her burlesque 101 class! Super fun & made me get out of my comfort zone! I’d definitely do it again.”

    Tori, Burlesque 101 class (2018)

  • "I was NOT expecting yoga & burlesque to be so much FUN! My friends and I had a blast!”

    Gabrielle, Burlesque & Yoga workshop (2020)

  • "As an enby person, I don’t find conventional expressions of sexuality to be my thing. Ari’s class let me be myself. I didn’t have to fit inside a box labelled “sexy” to feel confident."

    Sam, Sensual Values workshop (2021)

  • “I left feeling electrified!”

    Kat, Burlesque + Yoga Workshop (2020)

DM’s

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A note for potential coaching clients…

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“I am not here to empower cis het men.”

While I welcome all identities to my workshop experiences and public appearances, my private coaching practice is limited to women, femmes, non-binary individuals, and folks of marginalized genders. I make exceptions for cis-het couples, if they are dealing with queer issues.

Be mindful that my perspective on sexuality is that of a queer Black woman & femme, and that’s what you’ll get in-session with me, during interviews, and throughout my art & content. If that’s not your jam, or if it makes you uncomfy, I ask you look elsewhere for healing.