CLASS MAY 2 WILL BE HELD AT 440 LAFAYETTE STUDIOS, 10003, studio 4C.
You will check in with the instructor at the studio; there is no receptionist.
CLASS MAY 9 IS FROM 5-7.
If this class sells out, please contact us at schoolofburlesque@gmail.com to be notified of cancellations.
We recommend registering immediately if you are interested.
Only ten slots are available, and the last series sold out in two days!
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This class may be taught by various teachers.
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This classes series is for women only.
Learn the moves that make burlesque so much fun! It's AUTHENTIC burlesque! New York School of Burlesque Headmistress Jo Weldon has learned directly from the ladies who performed during the golden age of twentieth century striptease, and taught these movements, principles and styles to NYSB instructors Darlinda Just Darlinda and Gal Friday.
Just to give you an idea of what there is to learn, you'll begin with Classic Moves.
Learn the sexy shimmy,
the tantalizing glove peel,
the devastating bump n grind, and the dazzling tassel-twirl
from an internationally recognized striptease expert
with decades of performing experience.
Boas, gloves, shimmy fringe, and pasties will be provided.
Wear clothes you would work out in or take dance class in.
Bring two pairs of shoes if you like, one with high heels and one without.
Skirts are not recommended, nor are flowy sleeves or pantlegs.
For the Classic Moves Class, wear or a backhooking standard bra, recommended not lacey or padded or racerback,
firm cups are the best but not required, to learn the straptease.
Wear layers as the venue temperature fluctuates--bars and dance studios are notorious for this.
This class often sells out in a matter of days. If you are registering with a friend, please register both of you at the same time to ensure that you both get in.
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.
This 7-section class starting Sunday May 2 features:
May 2 1-3 Studio 4C Classic Moves of Burlesque with Tassel-Twirling
Bring a standard back-hooking bra.
Please note, the following dates will allow for time for classes to run over by 10-15 minutes, so plan your schedule accordingly.
Class on Mother's Day will run 5-7.
May 9 Studio 4A 5 pm Isolations
6 pm Stripping Out of Street Clothes
Bring an item of street clothing to learn to strip from.
May 16 Studio 4C 1 pm Strutting and Walking
Bring high heels if yo like.
2 pm Fan Dance Basics
May 23 Studio 3A 1 pm Chair Dance Basics
Wear shorts or leggings.
2 pm Glove and Stocking Peel
You will need bare legs to learn the stocking peels.
Class series Includes Pastie-Making instructions.
There are no transfers, refunds, or makeup classes if you miss a class.
Please review our Payment Policies before registering.
Registration is strictly limited to ensure the quality of the class. This series has been added by demand and it always sells out FAST. Please register immediately if you plan to take it at all, and please register with a friend if you intend to take the class together to ensure that you both get in. We are not being pushy but are posting this in response to the deluge of disappointed emails we always get after this class sells out!
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Series only. You may not register for the above classes separately, although you can check back to see when they are offered separately. This is due to limited quantities of space, sightlines, and props, and is not negotiable.
Links will take you to descriptions of classes with various dates. Only the dates on this page are part of the series. You may not be entitled to makeups or date changes; you may not substitute or transfer dates.
Email us to be notified when these classes are offered singly.
Please note, this class usually sells out quickly. If you are planning to attend with a friend, be sure to register both of you at the same time to ensure that you both get a space.
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This class is for women only.
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!
You'll learn techniques for twirling nipple tassels to the left, to the right, in, out, one at a time, and on your back!
This is a great way to learn to structure a costume and
compose a burlesque number.
Truly Julie at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art Show
See video of Jo teaching an audience member to twirl tassels during the Sex Workers' Art Show:
Teacher's Bio:
Jo Weldon was a featured performer in Margaret Cho's variety show, the Sensuous Woman. She served as coach and consultant on the Victor Victrola episode of Gossip Girl. In 2007, the Village Voice named her Best Teacher in their Best of New York issue in Arts and Entertainment. In 2006 she was voted Best Burlesque Teacher and Mentor at the New York Burlesque Festival, and in 2005 she was voted Best Bump N Grinder. She is the judging co-ordinator for the Miss Exotic World Pageant and has been producing at Coney Island's Burlesque at the Beach series for five years. Going back a ways, in the early 1990s she was a feature dancer, traveling across the country with trunks full of props and costumes to headline at strip joints across the US and Canada; she performed her first fan dance in 1991. She also maintains a burlesque blog featuring backstage photos, news items, and interviews at burlesquedaily.blogspot.com.
Refund Policy: We will refund all payments in full if we cancel for any reason. Cancellations that occur during the course of a series will be dealt with on a case by case basis. Deposits are nonrefundable with less than 10 days' notice. If you pay in full in advance and cancel, you will receive a refund minus the deposit amount. If you cancel on short notice, we will most likely be unable to fill your slot, so please respect that the school is an independent institution and do not create that kind of hardship for us. We are an independent neighborhood institution, not a national chain! And no larger institution would give you the leeway on deposits we do; as an independent institution we want to show individual respect to our students, so please respect us back.
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