90 min   —   LEVEL: Beginners

In this class, you will learn the foundations of burlesque and how to turn a simple yet deeply iconic showgirl prop - the long gloves - into a tool of seduction. We will focus on posture, hand movements, and the classic "tease and reveal" removal techniques.

What to bring & wear: 

• Wear clothes that allow movement as well as keep you warm

• Footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome

• Long gloves if you have them. If not, then you can borrow from the teacher

90 min   —   LEVEL: BEGINNER OR ADVANCED

Master the art of boa tricks and tease. In this workshop you will learn 12 trick foundations and a handful of variations for each move, meaning you will be going home with a whole arsenal of tools to make new boa combinations for your own routines. 

What to bring & wear: 

• Boa or scarf that is minimum 1,7 m long (2,5-3m long boa works best)

• Wear clothes that allow movement, like leggings+top, bodysuit or short dress 

• Footwear to your liking. Indoor heels, sneakers, or just socks are equally welcome. Please make sure that your footwear is clean and do not leave marks on the floor.

90 min   —   LEVEL: INTRODUCTON TO BURLESUQE

There's a reason the stocking peel is one of burlesque's most iconic props. In this workshop we take something as simple removing a stocking and turn it into a proper piece of tease, with all the tricks, timing and styling that make it look so effortless on stage.

You'll learn foundations of burlesque - how to handle the prop, where your hands go, what your eyes are doing, and how to stretch a few short seconds into something that holds the whole room.

What to bring & wear: 

• Wear clothes that allow movement and which do not cover your thighs - something like shorts+top, bodysuit, or short dress works just fine.

• Bring your own pair of nylon stockings (fishnets or socks are not suitable).

• Shoes are not needed

90 min   —   LEVEL: INTRODUCTON TO BURLESUQE

Silly, sexy, and a whole lot of fun! In this class, you will learn how to choose pasties/tassels for your body type, how to attach the tassels to your chest the correct way, and how to twirl them in several fun ways. All chest sizes are welcome!

Note:

• Tassels will be placed on your bare chest in this class. 
   

What to bring & wear: 

• Wear clothes that allow movement and reveal your top half - like leggings, shorts or a skirt. 

• Tassels will be provided by the teacher or bring your own

90 min   —   LEVEL: open level

If you want to turn up the heat, let's stick the spinners to your bums. In this class, you will learn how to attach the assels to your behind in the correct way, 10 different fun and creative ways to spin your assels + an up-beat choreography to combine all these moves into a sequence. 

What to bring & wear: 

• Top + pants that expose your buttcheeks, like thongs, short-shorts or a playsuit

• Dancer fishnets are recommended

• Knee pads are a must

• This class can be taken barefoot, in sneakers, or low-medium heels. Socks or platforms are not suitable. Please make sure that your footwear is clean and do not leave marks on the floor.

• Assels and adhesives are provided by the instructor. You are also welcome to bring your own.

90 min   —   LEVEL: open level

The days of cutesy pin-up style from the 40's are behind, and the stages taken over by a new style - Bump 'n Grind - the older, bolder, and wilder sister of pin up.

Learn how to "bump" that fridge door and "grind" that coffee in many different flavours. We will top off this class with a fierce choreography to put everything we learned into practice. 

What to bring & wear: 

• wear clothes that allow movement 

• footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome

90 min   —   LEVEL: open

Land that pose every time! We will master the placements for arms, legs, hips, shoulders and profiles - examining what makes the beautiful lines we recognise from the vintage photography, showgirl aesthetics and how to apply that on yourself. We will play around with different principles how you can add drama, cuteness, and other flavours to your posing. What you learn can be used for burlesque, pin-up, modelling, or just everyday sass.

What to bring & wear: 

• wear clothes that allow movement 

• footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome

90 min   —   LEVEL: open level

Your face is your money maker. Doesn't matter if you are a glamorous showgirl or a comedy queen, connection with the audience is what will make them remember you. In this class we will use different tools to build emotion through face and body + work on that eye contact that reaches the back rows as well. 

What to bring & wear: 

• wear clothes that allow movement as well as keep you warm

• a pen 

• a notebook 

• footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome

90 min   —   LEVEL: open level

Where did burlesque come from? Why do we wear pasties? What is the Golden Era of burlesque, and why did it end? 
The history of burlesque is deep, rich, silly, somewhat shrouded in mystery, and filled with myths. In this 90-minute class, we will walk through the timeline of burlesque, learning from the memories of performers who came before us, to build a deeper understanding of how burlesque has evolved into what it is today. 

This is a relaxed lecture-style workshop. You can bring a notebook if you'd like. Wear what makes you happy and keeps you comfortable while sitting. 

What to bring & wear: 

• wear clothes that are comfortable

• a pen 

• a notebook 

90 min   —   LEVEL: open level

What was the "burlesque revival"? What are the origins of the Miss Exotic World and Burlesque Hall of Fame? How is today's burlesque different from the burlesque in the "golden era"? Who are the Living Legends and why? American burlesque vs. European burlesque? We will bust some myths together and shine some light on nuances why burlesque is what it is today. 

In this 90 minute history class we will dive into the history of modern burlesque.

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This is a relaxed lecture-style workshop. You can bring a notebook if you'd like. Wear what makes you happy and keeps you comfortable while sitting. 

What to bring & wear: 

• wear clothes that are comfortable

• a pen 

• a notebook