Classes
This Week at the NYSB
Bachelorette, Birthday, and Other Events
We are the original burlesque party providers. Don't risk hiring someone who's just jumping on the burlesque bandwagon. Trust your event to our experience and expertise, and treat yourself and your friends to a fabulous class!
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About NYSB Classes
Most classes are suitable for beginners as well as for experienced performers who are interested in learning the vocabulary of burlesque. Classes are for entertainment purposes or training to perform. For details, see the class descriptions below.
Most, though not all, classes are held at 440 Studios (Directions) in New York City unless otherwise noted on the page for the class. Please read the class page carefully in the event of a special location and make note of the location when you sign up for the class. In January we will be holding classes in New York and simultaneously doing workshops in Colorado, Italy, and North Carolina.
Prices for classes vary and are listed on the individual page for each class.
Please do not "just drop in." We keep our classes small to ensure quality experiences for our students. The necessary information for participating is on the individual page for each class. The page is also listed on the calendar and in the New York School of Burlesque Facebook group. Please check the page and do not rely on the calendar alone as there may be last-minute news or exceptions.
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Weekly Classes
Every MondayBurlesque Bounce
Instructor: Peekaboo Pointe
Get your butt in shape with a unique booty-based workout incorporating burlesque, jazz, pilates, and New Orleans Bounce!
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Every Thursday
Flirting with Burlesque
Our burlesque dance class will help you find and firm muscles you didn't know you had! Burlesque dancers move with enviable grace and confidence, and you'll learn to build muscle memory to carry yourself like a burlesque queen!
As seen in The New York Times and Time Out! Every Thursday at 7 pm. This class, geared toward fun and easy moves to get you fit and fine, is one of our most popular classes!
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Month-Long Series
Essential Burlesque SeriesInstructor: Jo Weldon, author of The Burlesque Handbook
Want to learn it all from the Headmistress of the School of Burlesque, Jo Weldon? The essential Burlesque Series is a 4-week intensive that teaches all of the basics of burlesque: how to flirt with a boa, peel a glove with fierceness, twirl tassels in every direction, and more! Plus you'll learn an entire burlesque routine from beginning to end! It's perfect for pros and players alike.
It's authentic, delicious burlesque, and you can do it all! Jo Weldon learned many of these classic and sensual moves directly from the sexy, fierce ladies who performed during the golden age of burlesque in the 1950s, and she's bringing you the real thing! This class has not only spawned dozens of burlesque careers, but entertained over a thousand bachelorettes and birthday girls.
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Get Your Act Together
Basic Act Development with Jezebel Express
You've got the moves, you've got the attitude, but do you have an act? This six-week intensive workshop will give you the tools and confidence you need to create burlesque acts that dazzle. This class guides students through the process of act creation from start to finish, and culminates in a Student Showcase performance.
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More Classes to Tantalize and Tease
Lap Dance Workshopwith Peekaboo Pointe and Jo Weldon!
Peekaboo Pointe and Jo Weldon are conducting an outrageous foray in the the world of lapdancing! It's a sexy and seductive way to play!! Prepare to have your boundaries charmingly violated in this full-contact class! You'll learn how every sense can be engaged in a dance that makes the recipient want nothing more... than another lap dance! A lap dance can be foreplay, or it can be a pleasure unto itself. We're going to show you how to engage eye contact, breath, scent, proximity, and touch to make it seem as if that chair is the center of the sexy universe. You'll take yourself and your partner into another world!
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Hoop Your Demons Away
Hula Hoop Workshop
Want to get beyond the basics of Hula Hooping and become a true Hoop-star? This month we are focusing on the Separation, which when you separate the hula hoops from each other, moving them to different parts of the body and finally maintaining them in that position.
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Ultimate Self Confidence!
with World Famous *BOB*
Ultimate Self Confidence! is the radical and astonishing workshop that everyone is talking about! As seen in the Village Voice "Best of New York 2008" guide, World Famous *BOB* has created this workshop to encourage women to take steps toward who they ultimately want to be both on stage or in everyday life situations.
Confidence is something that is only true when it is created by ourselves and *BOB* will guide you through a series of fun and sometimes challenging exercises to create "courage references" that are guaranteed to stay with you long after you've left class. Come ready to work and be prepared to amaze even yourself!
Many students say this class inspired them and changed their lives!
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Dare to Dream, Dare to Dazzle and Costume Crush
with Amber Ray
Known for her innovative and intricate costuming, Amber Ray will discuss her philosophy and methods for artists. You'll get insider tips for organizing your inspirations and turning dreams in to reality.
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Bombshell Hair!
with Pinup Superstar Bettina May!
For pinup modeling or a glam night out! Pinup Supermodel Bettina May teaches secrets of gorgeous hairstyling. Discover how to curl any type of hair, create long-lasting Victory rolls, glamorous waves, sturdy up-dos, and how to create hairstyles to withstand hot studio and stage lights or vigorous dancing! Also learn how to incorporate accessories for quick vintage looks and how to troubleshoot mishaps. Bring your hot rollers, hair flowers, vintage hats, and all of your hair questions.
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More class listings added continuously. Be the first to find out when new classes are added! Join our mailing list, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter, @SchoolOfBurlesk!
Other Upcoming Classes
If you see a class you'd like to take, join our email list to be notified as soon as it's available!• Crash Course in Bump 'n Grind
• Burlesque Beyond Burlesque
• Showgirl Burlesque Series
• The Perfect Showgirl with Billie Madley
• Choreography for Burlesque
• Burlesque Dance: Itermediate Series
• The Return of Ass Tassels with Peekaboo Pointe
• Diva in a Hoodie
• Radical Glamour
• Sensual Movement
• Spellbinding Burlesque with Veronica Varlow
Students on Stage!
Pink Light BurlesqueThe New York School of burlesque is proud to have launched this unique Breast Cancer survivor program. Pink Light Burlesque offers free training to breast cancer patients and survivors to perform for their pleasure and for benefits and events related to cancer awareness, prevention, and aftercare.
Click here to find out more!
New York School of Burlesque Student Showcase
Hosted by NYSB Headmistress Jo Boobs Weldon
Tuesday, January 10, 8:30 pm
at the Parkside Lounge
317 East Houston Street at Attorney
New York, NY 10002
$7 at the door
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 of students enjoy having one night of fun with us, while others have gone on to develop careers in burlesque.
Click here to see video of one of our awesome showcases!
New York School of Burlesque Alumni peform with Headmistress Jo Weldon at a benefit for Coney Island USA. Photo by Norman Blake
Come see these fabulous daring women take it off on our stage for the very first time!
There will be door prizes, a free burlesque lesson, and more!
Stay tuned to find out who will make their burlesque debuts in this spectacular showcase!
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Anytime:
Bachelorette, Birthday, and Other EventsWe are the original burlesque party providers. Don't risk hiring someone who's just jumping on the burlesque bandwagon. Trust your event to our experience and expertise, and treat yourself and your friends to a fabulous class!
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