The Essential Burlesque Dance Series
with headmistress of the NYSB,
Jo "Boobs" Weldon
Series repeats every month. Now available:
4 Sundays in March: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 1–3PM at 440 Lafayette St., Studio 4C, in Greenwich Village, NYC
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED--NO DROPINS
$95
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Please read our payment policies before registering.
If you plan to attend with a friend, please register together to assure there is room in class.
This series is offered every month on Sundays.
About • Dress Code • Details • Register • Students on Stage!
About This Class
Get in touch with the history of sensual, magnetic, powerful women, and become part of that history yourself in the the series that started the the NYSB! Enjoy the sparkle of rhinestones, the flash of fringe, the feathery dreamy drop of a boa...You do not need to be a performer or planning to perform to take these classes. This series is suitable for beginners, as well as for experienced dancers or other types of performers curious about the language of burlesque.
You'll learn the AUTHENTIC burlesque moves that make burlesque so much fun: the tantalizing glove peel, the sexy shimmy, the devastating bump n grind, the dazzling tassel-twirl and more! You'll be shimmying, peeling, and rocking it, performing an entire burlesque striptease routine in the very first class. You'll get the basics of the history of burlesque and striptease as an artform, plus you'll hear plenty of stories of how Jo learned each move from each amazing performer. There will be information on costuming, getting gigs, the history of the Burlesque Hall of Fame and burlesque in Coney Island, where to see burlesque shows in NYC, and more!
New York School of Burlesque Headmistress Jo Weldon has learned directly from the fierce and fabulous ladies who performed during the magical golden age of twentieth century striptease, and has taught these movements, principles and styles to NYSB instructors. Although it has been honed over time, this is the same series that has helped produce some of burlesque's most popular new performers over the past five years!
This class series is for women only.Dress Code
Wear clothes you would work out in or take dance class in. Skirts are not recommended, nor are flowy sleeves or pantlegs. Yoga or dance class clothes are great. Bring two pairs of shoes if you like, one with high heels and one without. See class schedule below for specific classwear requirements. We also recommend you wear layers as the venue temperature fluctuates—bars and dance studios are notorious for this. Boas, gloves, and pasties will be provided for use during class.Class Details
Subject to change when necessary.
Week One• Chair Dance Basics
• The Art of Peeling
• Wear shorts or leggings: You will need bare legs to learn the stocking peels
• Bring a pair of smooth, non-fishnet stockings. Expensive stockings are not recommended as they may get damaged in the class. Standard stretch non-thigh-high stockings are available at Ricky's, recommended brand Levante. Many more kinds of stockings will work in the class.
Week Two
• Classic Moves of Burlesque with Tassel-Twirling
• Learn an entire burlesque routine in this class! Think you can't do it? You'll be amazed!
• Bring a standard back-hooking bra, preferably not anything lacey, padded or racerback. Firm cups are the best but not required
Week Three
• Isolations
• Fan Dance Basics
• High Heels are optional
Week Four
• Showgirl Strutting and Striptease Expertise
• You'll want to wear heels for this one!
• Bring a hoodie, cardigan, or button down shirt.
We highly recommend you purchase The Burlesque Handbook to accompany this class. This is the first-ever book on how to create a burlesque routine written by NYSB Headmistress and Founder Jo Weldon. Includes pastie-making instructions, information about how to choose music, how to put together a costume, and more! Purchase now on Amazon.com!
Register
March Essential Burlesque Series$95
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PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED--NO DROPINS
$95
Click "Add to Cart" to register for the March series:
No refunds after February 29.
Please read our payment policies before registering. Registration is strictly limited to ensure the quality of the class. If you are registering with a friend, please register together to ensure that you both get in. Email us at schoolofburlesque@gmail.com if you receive a notice that the class is sold out; we may be able to fit you in if there is a cancellation.
We recommend registering immediately if you are interested. Once you sign up for the class, we recommend bookmarking this page for reference.
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When you get to the building, please go directly to the studio. YOU WILL NOT CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE OR WITH A RECEPTIONIST.
This class may be taught by various teachers.
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Students on Stage!
New York School of Burlesque Student Showcase!The New York School of Burlesque offers every student the opportunity to perform in front of a live and supportive New York audience on a regular basis. Presenting New York's newest burlesque performers for over half a decade, we've been helping students to find joy onstage since our first Student Showcase in 2004. Some students decide to have one night of fun with it, and others have gone on to develop careers in burlesque.
Click here and come see these fabulous daring women take it off on our stage for the very first time!
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