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The Shanghai PearlWe know you have tons of questions about what Burlesque is, do you qualify as a student of burlesque, who are the instructors, how do you get to class, and so on.  Please go to the following pages to have your questions answered:

Where are classes?  How do I get there? 

Do you have a mailing list?

Are men welcome? What about different body types? What if I don’t live in Seattle?

What will I learn in Burlesque 101? What should I wear?  Do I have to wear pasties?

What will I learn in the dance classes? What should I wear?  How many students are in each class?

What will I learn in Tassel Twirling?  What should I wear?  Do I have to be naked?

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Miss-Ter Waxie Moon

General FAQ

Are men welcome?  Absolutely! Unless the class is specifically listed as open only to a specific sex or gender, all are welcome! I’m plus-size/skinny/disabled/over60/have tattoos/have cellulite/under 18… do I fit in? Absolutely! We do require participants in all activities to be 18 & over unless they have parental permission. Classes are open to persons of …

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Elsa Von Schmaltz

About Burlesque 101

What will I learn? In the 6-week Burlesque 101 workshop you will learn the history and background of Burlesque as a performance art form. You’ll learn about how to develop a character, create an act, and choreograph a striptease to music. You’ll learn performance skills, and finally have the opportunity to perform in front of …

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About Dance Class

What will I learn? In the dance classes, you will learn the basics of the bump and grind, shimmy and shake, as well as short dance sequences that are sassy and fun. You’ll also do basic dance warm-ups and have a great workout! What should I wear? Wear comfortable stretchy clothing, and a short sassy …

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Inga Ingenue

About Tassel Twirling

What will I learn? You will learn how pasties are made and what makes a *great* pair of pasties. You’ll learn how to affix and remove them from your body. And, you’ll learn how to twirl your tasseled pasties in at least 5 different ways! What should I wear? Comfy clothes and a shirt you’re …

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About Living Social Deal

Thank you for finding the Academy of Burlesque through Living Social!  You will receive a punch card for four classes: The Art of the Tease, Walking in Heels, Tassel Twirling, and How to Strip for Your Lover. Use all four punches for yourself, or share with a friend — there’s nothing like twirling tassels with a …

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