Free workshop · Lee's Summit, MO

Pose with
the pros

Unleash your stage presence & confidence

A free, hands-on posing workshop with IFBB Pro DeShae Betts and our star athletes. Mandatories, quarter turns, stage walk, and one-on-one feedback, whether it's your first show or your fifteenth.

Date
Sat, Nov 7
Time
12 PM – 2 PM
Where
Total Body Fitness
Cost
Free
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Takes 30 seconds · Members and non-members welcome

Pose With The Pros Workshop poster featuring Mike Patton, Melissa Serrano, DeShae Betts, and Julissa Zurba. November 7th at Total Body Fitness, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

The lineup

Featuring our star athletes

Learn from athletes who have stood under the lights, and know exactly what judges see from the table.

  • DeShae Betts on stage

    DeShae Betts

    IFBB Pro · TBF Owner & Head Coach

  • Melissa Serrano on stage

    Melissa Serrano

    IFBB Pro · Figure

  • Julissa Zurba on stage

    Julissa Zurba

    IFBB Pro · Bikini

  • Mike Patton on stage

    Mike Patton

    Star Athlete

The plan

How the day runs

Two hours in our posing room and on a taped stage, built around what the judges actually score. You will watch, practice, get corrected, and practice again.

All divisions welcome

  • Fit Model
  • Bikini
  • Wellness
  • Figure
  • Women's Physique
  • Men's Physique
  • Classic Physique
  • Bodybuilding

  1. 9 AM–12 PM: Free soft tissue work & adjustments

    F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic is on hand all morning. Come early for a session, or skip it and arrive closer to noon.

  2. Check in & meet the pros

    Check in whenever you arrive. Grab your name tag and say hello.

  3. 12 PM: Posing seminar begins

    Welcome from the pros, then straight into the work.

  4. What the judges look for

    A quick walkthrough of how each division is scored.

  5. Pro demos

    Mandatory poses and transitions, shown by the athletes who hit them on stage.

  6. Hands-on coaching

    Small groups by division with real-time corrections from the pros.

  7. Stage-walk practice

    Walk-on, lineup, quarter turns, comparisons, walk-off. Then do it again.

  8. Q&A with the pros

    Your questions about posing, prep, and show day, answered by the panel.

Walk away with

What you'll learn

  • Division fundamentals

    The posing foundation judges look for in your division, broken down step by step.

  • Quarter turns & mandatories

    Clean quarter turns and your mandatory poses, drilled until they feel automatic.

  • Stage walk & transitions

    How to enter, hit your marks, and flow between poses without a stutter.

  • Presence & confidence

    Breathing, facial expression, and the mindset that carries into finals.

  • Individual feedback

    Corrections on your posing from athletes who have stood where you will stand.

  • Show-day answers

    Everything you have wanted to ask about prep and show day, in one room.

First-timers

Never stepped on stage? Learn the poses, the walk, and the routine from the ground up. No pressure.

Competitors dialing in

Already competing? Get pro eyes on your transitions and mandatories before your next show.

The curious

Thinking about a first show? See what the stage really takes and ask the pros anything.

RSVP · Free

Save your spot

Free. About 30 seconds. We just need a headcount.

No cost, no obligation. Your info stays with TBF.

Event details

Know before you go

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · posing seminar Come anytime from 9 AM. F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic is offering free soft tissue work and adjustments from 9 AM to 12 PM. Come early for that, or closer to noon for the posing seminar.
Location
Total Body Fitness
3680 NE Akin Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 In the center of a larger shared building. Look for the lighted TBF sign. Free parking on site.
Bring
Athletic wear you can move in, and water.

After you RSVP

  • Your confirmation comes by email (and text, if you opted in).
  • A reminder a week out with what to bring.
  • Opted in to texts? We will text you the day before and the morning of.
  • The morning of, one tap on your check-in link and you are in.

Presented with

  • Angel Competition Bikinis
  • MyoSupps
  • F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic

Questions

Good to know

When should I arrive?

Anytime from 9 AM. F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic is offering free soft tissue work and adjustments from 9 AM to 12 PM, so come early if you want a session. If you are just here for posing, arrive a little before the seminar starts at 12 PM.

Is it really free?

Yes. The workshop is completely free with nothing to buy and no obligation. We ask you to RSVP so we can plan for the right headcount.

Do I need to be a TBF member?

No. The workshop is open to everyone, members and non-members alike.

I have never competed. Is this for me?

Absolutely. First-timers are exactly who this is built for. You will learn the fundamentals in a supportive room, and nobody will put you on the spot.

What should I wear?

Athletic wear you can move in is all you need. Bring water.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes. Tell us how many people are coming on the RSVP form (including you) so we can make room for everyone.

Will I get a reminder?

Yes. You will get a confirmation right after you RSVP and a reminder the week of the event. Tick the text box on the form and we will also text you the day before and the morning of, with a one-tap check-in link.

Where do I park?

Parking is free on site at 3680 NE Akin Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Total Body Fitness is in the center of a larger shared building. Look for the large lighted TBF sign.

See you on
the stage

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Total Body Fitness, Lee's Summit · Free

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