DANCE & PERFORMANCE CLASSES

All classes are held at Oddfellows Building unless otherwise stated
For schedule of all classes, see “Calendar“

BUMP & GRIND DANCE CLASS – Evening
This basic Burlesque dance class teaches the fundamentals of classic Burlesque dance technique. Thursdays 6pm-7:30pm, taught by Ruby Mimosa! Class open to all levels, oriented towards beginning dancers who want a fun workout! Vintage music, fun bump and grind movements, a great starter class! Each 8-week pass is $115. Drop-ins are allowed at $15/class. Drop-ins welcome, but advance registration recommended! 8 Week sessions: Mar 8 – Apr 26, May 10 – June 28, Jul 5 – Aug 23. See Calendar for complete schedule. REGISTER HERE!

BELLYDANCE WITH FUCHSIA FOXX
Get moving with “Seattle’s Sexiest Bellydancer,” Fuchsia FoXX! Fuchsia will guide you to develop endurance and grace. No previous performance experience necessary. This class will challenge students to connect the mind and body. The basic moves will be practiced each week for review and for “Drop-In” students. Layering and traveling combos be practiced to accommodate all levels. The full class fee is $115, and you can pay the $65 deposit for the 8-week class card on Brown Paper Tickets. The balance of $50 is due the first day of class. Drop-ins are allowed at $15/class.  Drop-ins welcome, but advance registration STRONGLY reccomended. 8 Week sessions: Jul 3 – Aug 21. See Calendar for complete schedule. REGISTER HERE!

BELLYDANCE CONDTIONING! (4 week session)
Let Fuchsia guide you through a gentle yet intensive full body work out. Each week the class will begin with a yoga based warm-up focusing on building a strong core. Practice both endurance and balance while deepening your awareness and mind body connection. You will enjoy a challenging yet non-judgmental and fun atmosphere to move and stretch, gaining fluidity, power, energy and endurance! Come with a yoga mat/ attire and water.  All levels welcome! No previous yoga experience necessary. This class will challenge students to connect the mind and body.
4 Tuesdays: May 29, June 5, 12, 19   5:30-7pm
$56 for the series or $15 drop in ! Details and Registration can be found here!

BURLESQUE 101 6 WEEK PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
as seen in the film “A Wink And A Smile”
The famed original six-week workshop culminating in public student graduation recital. Includes weekly private lesson. Create your very own Burlesque routine! Weekly group classes will be held Mondays from 6-8 pm in the Oddfellows Building on Capitol Hill. Students must be available for one weekly half-hour private session beginning the second week of the session. Course fee includes Six group lessons, Five private lessons, Class 8×10, and a public graduation recital at the West Hall Theatre in the Oddfellows Building. After graduating, there will be a student potluck on where you will watch the video of your performance and decompress with your fellow students. Tuition is $525 if registered before June 1st, $575 if registered after June 1st. Register with a $95 non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Payment plans are available – please email for more details. Space is limited to ensure individual attention, so register early! The next session is from Burlesque 101: July 9 – Aug. 13, Recital Aug. 18, REGISTER HERE!

BOYLESQUE 101 6 WEEK PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
Learn to create your very own Boylesque routine under the tutelage of gender bending Boylesque sensation, Miss(ter) Waxie Moon and the Man, the Myth, the Mustache, Ernie Von Schmaltz! The same structure as Burlesque 101, but the curriculum is specialized for masculine/other gendered representations that Boylesque can be comprised of. Includes weekly private lesson. Create your very own Boylesque routine! Course fee includes Six group lessons, Five private lessons with Waxie Moon and or Ernie Von Schmaltz, Class 8×10, and a public graduation recital at the West Hall Theatre in the Oddfellows! After graduating, there will be a student potluck where you will watch the video of your performance and decompress with fellow students. Tuition is $525 if registered before May 15th, $575 if registered after May 15th. Register on BrownPaperTickets with a $95 non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Payment in full is required before the class starts. Payment plans and scholarships are available – please email the contact below for more details. Space is limited to ensure individual attention, so register early! BOYLesque 101: June 20 – July 25, Recital July 28 REGISTER HERE!

Intermediate Courses

BURLESQUE 202
In just 4 weeks, work with your peers to develop your performance skills to a new level and expand your repertoire! Open to active performers who have already taken BQ101 or have performed regularly for 1 year. Full tuition $300 includes instruction & final showing.  Advance registration $275 if deposit paid by Sept 23.  Non-refundable $75 deposit required on this site, goes towards total tuition. Taught by The Shanghai Pearl and/or Waxie Moon, offered Fall (starting Sept 24), and Fall. Register Here!

FANTASTIC: A FAN DANCING PRIMERIn this 4 week course, you will work with Indigo Blue and guest instructors Sydni Deveraux and The Shanghai Pearl to learn the ins and outs. From small fans to extra large Sally Rand feather fans, learn methods and choreography specific to each type, as well as basic fan construction, and embellishment techniques!  We have a limited number of fans available for rental if you do not have your own. Rental rate is $10 (used sets) or $40(unused sets) per class. We also have 4 pairs of Sally Rand fans available for purchase at $325! Please contact us ahead of time if you wish them for the first class. We can also place an order if we sell out, however, they take 2-3 weeks to arrive, therefore you will have them by the end of the session. Cost: $100 in advance or $125 day of.  Class is on 4 Mondays, beginning May 7th, 6pm to 8pm. Register Here