The Burlesque Academy

We're passionate about burlesque and vintage dances... and we love to share them!

The only classes of their kind in Perth, Sugar Blue Burlesque classes and short courses are energetic and fun, plus they're perfect for all ages, shapes and sizes, no experience needed!
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Beginners Burlesque Dance

6-week course, six 1-hour sessions over six weeks. New courses commencing every six weeks in the following locations, Balcatta, Northbridge, South Fremantle,  Mandurah , Maylands and Middle Swan.

Maylands with Ruby DeLure

Thursdays 8.30 - 9.30pm, at Estudio Nuevo , 3/206 Whatley Crescent Maylands 6051
*Note: Heels are fine but NO Stilettos, due to preserving the dance studio floor!
New course commencing 23rd May, 4th July

Northbridge with Kitty Litteur
Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm, at The Bakery Artrage Complex, 233 James St, Northbridge. (Enter from James St)

New course commencing 20th May, 1st July.
*Please note that the class on the 27th May will be held on the Tuesday 28th May instead, due to venue unavailability - same time, same place.

Balcatta with Virtue Van Tassel
Thursdays 8.00- 9.00pm, at Dance Club WA, 2/96 Erindale Rd, Balcatta (Hidden behind Vogue Lighting)
New courses commencing on the 23rd May, 4th July

South Fremantle with Bonita Bijou
 Thursdays 8.00-9.00pm at South Fremantle Senior High School, Lefroy Rd, Beconsfield
Address: Pass Crescent (at the back of South Fremantle Senior High School)
Parking: Drive past the Calvert Music Centre at the end of the PASS CRESCENT to the car park.
Lesson will be held in the School Hall. 

New courses commencing on the 23rd May, 4th July

Mandurah with Fizzy Delight
Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm at Metro Modelling Academy, 1/4 Hampton St, Mandurah, 6210
New course commencing on the 23rd May, 4th July

 

Middle Swan with Ruby Slippers
Mondays 8.00-9.00pm at Taylor's Art and Coffee House, 510 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan, 6056
New course commencing on the 20th May, 1st July


Course Description

Consisting of six 1-hour dance classes over six weeks, this course is an introduction to burlesque dance,  the hottest trend in town, bringing together a sizzling dance style with elaborate vintage costumes, cool retro tunes and a lot of sassy fun!, Learn how to be a total glamour queen, how to walk and dance  in sky-high heels and how to exude confidence and sex appeal! And of course, you'll learn all the fundamentals of burlesque dance! 

You'll shimmy, shake, undulate, bump,grind, wiggle, jiggle, twirl and swirl your way through the classic burlesque moves and the use of the tools of tease, such as boas, canes, gloves and chairs.  Not only will you walk away with a few new moves for the boudoir, but this is also a great workout! You will even get the chance to perform a full group choreography at a Sugar Blue Burlesque live show.

You will learn the art of the feather boa dance, the glove tease, a sexy burlesque floor routine, sassy burlesque chair dancing, cane dancing and putting burlesque dancing into a tease routine.

Over the six weeks the group will also learn a fun and sexy Burlesque routine, with the opportunity to perform it at a Sugar Blue Burlesque live show. Just add fishnets and a whole lot of glitter, and you're ready for the spotlight!

The Burlesque Bump and Grind Casual class is recommended as the perfect addition to this course.

What to Wear

Loose, cool, comfortable clothing and comfortable heels recommended (but not essential!)

Restrictions

This course is for women only, over 18 years old.

No experience whatsoever is needed to take the course, it's perfect for all ages (over 18), shapes and persuasions! All levels of skill can be catered to, whether you're a dancer/actor/performer or have never taken a dance class in your life, either way, you'll finish the course as a glamorous burlesque dancer!

Price

$140 for the course (including GST)
As this course is very popular and there are limited places available in each course, payment in full is required to register your place.



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