Basic Courses

ART OF THE TEASE
Women in the Golden Age of Burlesque refined teasing to an art – the art of strip-tease! In this class, students are empowered to explore and discover their own inner tease-artiste in a safe and friendly environment. Next Class in SF April 23 at The Center For Sex And Culture! Call (415) 255-1155 to register.

MAKEUP TRICKS FOR THE BURLESQUE STAGE
Ever wondered how their lips sparkle? Why their eyelashes are so darned LONG? Learn the tricks of the Burlesque trade that make the girls on stage look like stars.

BURLESQUE DANCE CLASS!
Shimmy. Shake. Bump. Grind. It’s not just wiggling. This class teaches the fundamentals of classic Burlesque dance technique. Expand your repertoire of sexy moves for your boudoir, strip-tease routine, or next office party… and get a great workout. With Miss Indigo Blue and Ruby Mimosa
Thursdays 9/4 - 10/23, at Groovy Dancer Studio, 1400 18th Ave at Union on Capitol Hill! Advance registration for single classes and 6-class packages HERE.

BURLYQ 101 –SOLO, DUO, TRIO
The famed original six-week workshop culminating in public student graduation recital. Includes weekly private lesson. Create your very own Burlesque routine! Fall class SOLD OUT. Winter class SOLD OUT.




Intermediate Courses

TASSEL TWIRLING
Watch ‘em wiggle! See ‘em jiggle! Shake left! Shake right! Can you go clockwise? Counterclockwise? In opposite directions? Learn the ancient alluring burlesque skill of nipple tassel twirling! A Revolutionary class for all budding Helicopter Girls.

WEEKEND RETREAT
This year's retreat (CLICK HERE FOR INFO!) was on August 21-24, 2008 on Lopez Island! The three-day workshop incorporates basic and intermediate Burlesque skills in a unique, intimate, and fun environment. Interactive, informative, and empowering! A saucy and playful exploration of humor, dress-up, movement, and erotic energy for women of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and shapes, taught by attentive and patient expert instructors, Professor Jo Boobs and Miss Indigo Blue.

BURLESQUE 202
By popular demand, this intermediate class is back! In just 4 weeks, work with your peers to develop your peformance skills to a new level and expand your repertoire! Open to active performaners who have already taken BQ101 or have performed regularly for 1 year. Taught by Miss Indigo Blue and The Shanghai Pearl. Next Class in Fall 08

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTY CLASSES!

WALKING IN HEELS
Ever learned how to walk in teetering stilettos? Want that shapely behind as you sashay in tall high-heeled shoes? Can you chase down a taxi in your faux Prada pumps? This class will teach you the elusive skill of strutting with confidence, sex appeal, and style.

REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN BURLESQUE DANCE TECHNIQUE
This class explores burlesque dance techniques such as the bump & grind, shimmy & shake, and their stylistic variations as demonstrated by performers from different regions of the country, such as New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

STRIP-TEASE COSTUME TRICKS
Take it off! Learn the art of getting undressed! This class will teach you layering techniques, shoe tricks, and quick-release garment construction. Students receive hands-on practice and practical advice for what to do when something goes wrong.