Burlesque 101
(8 week course of study)
This intensive course is created with aspiring performers in mind. Beginning with the history of the art, the course will walk you through all the steps to not only develop your first professional routine but also prepare you for a successful career in burlesque. Ending with your graduation show with your first professional performance, you will reap the benefits of your new education by experiencing the thrill of stage performance! Each student will also receive a 1 hour 1:1 with Miss Kitty, a Burlesque Salon, and rehearsal time.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Burlesque 201
(8 week course of study)
Advanced course on the business side of burlesque and fine tuning your performances to rise above the rest. Including a photo shoot, video taping your routine, website development, social media, booking shows and learning how to complete a festival application in a way to make it stand out above the rest. During the six weeks each student will also have the chance to perform in the Graduation Glory Student Performance Showcase and at least one additional show. Each student will receive a 1 hour 1:1 with Miss Kitty, a Burlesque Salon, and rehearsal time.
How to Strip For Your Lover
(1 hour Class)
The truth is, most women I've talked to have, at one time or another, fantasized about stripping. Many have even tried out some moves on their lovers. Sound like fun? It is! A striptease is a great way to show your partner how sexy you think you are, and believe me, he or she will agree. But before you begin their are some very important steps to a sexy and successful strip. Burlesque University's How to Strip For Your Lover will give you all the tools you need for the preparation, the practice and the showtime! Believe me, once you've done a striptease for your favorite playmate, you'll want to do more. And I can guarantee he or she will want you to, as well. The main point to remember is this is a fun exercise that will titillate both of you. Plus, it'll be something you can talk about for years to come and even plan new shows together. So go buy some hot undies and let's get stripping!
Tassel Twirling Time!
(1 hour Class)
Join Kitty Victorian, who has twirled her tassels in more than fifty cities across the US and Canada, for a lively workshop where you will learn the six different ways to twirl tassels, how to and how NOT to twirl, and how different tassels and pasties affect your twirling! Last Tassel Twirling workshop, every participant was able to master at least one technique, with many able to twirl three or more ways!
Class size is limited and there will be some nudity as we will be putting on pasties.
Boa Technique
(1 hour Class)
Take advantage of the tricks of the trade with one of the most time honored tools of the teasing trade: Boa. Learn what to do, how to do it, and what NOT to do while learning a sexy routine. A must take class for any burlesque dancer.
Pin-Up Hairstyling
(1 hour Class)
Learn how to create your very own silver screen starlet look that will get you a never-ending supply of complements and photo shoot offers. Your hairstyle will be ready for all the attention - so make sure you are ready for all the attention you will be getting. From the techniques and hands-on learning, you will leave class with a pin-up hairstyle that best fits you!
BEWARE! Inquiring ladies will want to know you trick, so be prepared with a great un-telling comeback.
Make-up Onstage and Off
(2 hour Class)
Whether you are looking for beauty tricks for your everyday lifestyle, wanting to learn tricks for an upcoming big event or looking for character development for stage this is the class for you! You’ll learn the basics of make-up, how to create vintage/character looks, and MORE!
Fan Dancing
(1 hour Class)
Fan Dancing for Beginners walks you through everything you need to master the art of the fan dance. Teaching you the differences between different types of fans, how they can best be used in different circumstances and how to manipulate each type to enhance your level of the tease. Whether you are working with feather fans, silk fans, trash can lids, or anything else under the sun you will master the art of the fan dance.
Incorporate another level of tease to heighten your performance! Learn the tricks of the trade with fan dancing to add dimension to your performance and dance like a pro!
Burlesque Cardio Cabaret
(45 min Class)
This 45 min low-medium impact workout brings out your inner burlesque goddess. Kitty Victorian will teach you burlesque style moves that are easy but will sculpt and define your entire body accentuating your sexiness. Learn to strut with confidence which will stop traffic whether you are on stage or at the grocery store.
Get ready to sweat sexy!
Hot Seat Chair Dancing
(45 min Class)
After this workout you'll never look at a simple kitchen chair the same way again! Kitty will introduce you to the art of chair striptease while giving you a great abdominal workout. You'll learn some cool moves you can do using a simple chair and before we're through, you'll have learned a full routine so that at the end of the workout you'll be able to show off an unbelievably sexy chair striptease routine!
You'll never see a chair the same again! This fun, firming workout combines the sultry art of classic chair dance with a tasty tease of fierce floor moves and striptease techniques. No experience or equipment required. Come dressed to move and bring lots of sassy!
How to Be A Pin-Up Model
(2 hr Class)
This instructional workshop celebrates femininity in all sexy sizes and shapes and will teach you how to accentuate and emphasize them in the best way. Kitty Victorian, a vintage and cheesecake pin-up model and classic burlesque performer will show you the ways of pin-up in a very approachable, lighthearted and fun way. You will learn so much in only 60mins - hair, makeup, poses, and attitude. Everything you need to blossom as a pin-up princess.
Tassel Making
(1 hour Class)
Make your big reveal magnifique *mwah* with your very own perfectly crafted pasties or tassels! Learn how to make your very own very unique pasties and tassels!
You’ll have nipple coverage like no other (and cheaper too)! Patterns and materials provided! By the end of the class you will have crafted your very own pair of tassels and walk away with worlds of knowledge to create an endless supply forever!
Zumba!
(1 hr Class)
A dance fitness program which combines Latin & international music with dance & exercise moves. Zumba means to move fast and have FUN! No dance experience needed. Come party with me!!!!
Bombshell Burlesque
(90 min Class)
Bombshell Burlesque is a sassy, Neo-yet-classical focus on Burlesque intent,while teaching performers to perform in unison. Students learn their personal "gate" and shifting weight smoothly as well as elegance in arms and carriage. The music is retro covers or a revisit to the latter 20th century to celebrate some of that music. If you've had beginning to intermediate jazz class in your life, then this is the class for you. Although Todd will in fact push you and you might just leave class feeling like a professional dancer. Please come take Bombshell Burlesque!
Pole Basics with Jeanne
(1 hr Class)
Pole Basics class introduces the beginning moves of pole dance in a safe and fun environment. In each class, students will do a gentle warm up followed by the teaching of basic spins, poses, floor work, and a beginner routine. All ages, sizes, and fitness levels are welcome!
You will need to bring your gorgeous self, a yoga mat, and water. Leave jewelry off and don’t wear lotion on the day of class, you will need to stick to the pole! Shorts are recommended as well as a loose fitting tank top or t-shirt over a sports bra to peel off if desired…..
Booty School
(45min Class)
The classic burlesque dance vocabulary includes a lot of lower body moves: bump and grind, various types of hip rolls and hip and butt shimmies, plus elements of floor work perfect for toning your glutes and thighs. This is the chance to learn burlesque dance while simultaneously sculpting and toning your lower body.
Please bring a yoga mat as we will be doing a bit of floor work. Wear tight fitting clothes that are comfortable to move in such as yoga pants OR if you'd like to add your our sass and sexiness, you are encouraged to wear hot pants, fishnets - FIND YOUR BURLESQUE FLAIR!
Corseting 101
(1 hr Class)
In this class you will learn how to properly measure for a corset, select the proper corset, lace a corset properly, lace yourself into one properly, how to season a corset, get yourself out of one and properly store your corset. After this class you will be on your way to becoming a corset mistress. ***Required course for Corset Training***
Glove A-Peel: Tools of the Tease
(1hr Class)
Learn the secrets of a seductive glove peel and all the ways you can use those gloves to entrance your audience of one or one thousand! You'll learn moves and tricks of the trade and how to make those gloves work for you so you don't have to sweat to get paid! Whether these peels are for the stage or for the bedroom, you'll be surprised and delighted by how much you can do with a simple seemingly innocent pair of gloves!
