Tease Academy Presents: Intro to Burlesque
Because everyone deserves a little sparkle and a whole lotta shimmy.
Welcome to your first step into the glittering, tassel-twirling world of burlesque! Whether you're stage-curious or already practicing your bump-n-grind in the mirror, this 4-week course is your playful guide to becoming the boldest, most bedazzled version of yourself. Each week is themed, fabulous, and full of juicy tips from seasoned performers. A graduation showcase will be held September 28th with Sunday Night Burlesque for students that are wanting to hit the stage!
Week one: August 7th -----------------------------------
BurlyQ Act Development (6:15p - 7:15p)
What’s your storyline? Learn how to shape a solo from sparkly concept to stage-ready tease. We'll cover character work, structure, prop use, and costuming basics. Your act, your fantasy, let’s build it. Led by Two Scoops! (Lucy la Peche & Selma Sapphire)
Burlesque Iconic Moves for your glittery toolkit! (7:15p - 8:15p)
This course is all about embodying the essence of burlesque through movement. No props, no costumes, just your body telling a story with every sultry strut and smoldering stare. You'll learn classic body positioning techniques, movement, and burlesque terminology. Led by Muff Jones!
Week two: August 14th --------------------------------------
Victory rolls & va-va-volume! (6:15p - 7:15p)
Grab your curling irons and setting spray we're channeling golden-age glamour for vintage hairstyles for the stage. Learn quick backstage styles, wig tricks, and iconic pin-up looks that say, “Yes, I'm that fabulous.” Led by Kay Chula!
Musicality - Feel the beat, flaunt the heat. (7:15p - 8:15p)
Learn how to let the music guide your movement. This week focuses on rhythm, pacing, timing, and how to make every beat (and beat drop) count. We'll also experiment with genre and mood to match your act's energy. Led by Papi Cock!
Week three: August 21st ----------------------------------------
Tassel Twirling (6:15p - 7:15p)
Find your twirl mojo! We’ll cover chest and booty twirling technique (yes, it’s a real skill), confidence tips, and what to do when those tassels just won't behave. Pasties available to borrow or bring your own. Led by Vera Holiday!
Hide A Cheek - Business in the front, rhinestones in the back. (7:15p - 8:15p)
This course, we’re getting hands on, literally! Learn how to design, decorate, and bedazzle your own burlesque bra and panties with show-stopping flair. Whether you’re going for glamorous, cheeky, or downright scandalous, we got you covered! Led by Hellen Dee Bedd!
Week four: August 28th --------------------------------------
The Art of the Tease (6:15p - 7:15p)
Uncover the flirty fundamentals of burlesque! Learn what makes burlesque more than just striptease—build presence, command attention, and practice the fine art of keeping 'em guessing. Eye contact, peel reveals, and the glorious pause? Oh yes. Led by Muff Jones!
Drag it up, diva it out! Makeup for the Stage (7:15p - 8:15p)
Turn up the glamour! Learn how to create bold, camera-ready looks that can withstand sweat, spotlights, and standing ovations. From lashes to liner, glitter to glue, you'll get the tools and techniques to beat that face. Led by Vice Squiwly Bones!
Thursdays 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Akasha Moves Studio: 1524 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83704
Burlesque Bundle (All 8 workshops) $160
*Payment plan options available upon request*
Ala Carte (per workshop) $25
Graduation Showcase (Optional): September 28th
Sunday Night Burlesque
Pengilly’s Saloon - 513 W Main St. Boise, ID 83702
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