# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Disabilibabes, get your sticks and strut your way over to this sexy soiree! Delight in disabled dance and socialise in sultry style!About this EventMake way for the Empress…The goddess of Badass! Putting the dynamite in dynamic disability; able to do a cartwheel one day and not even put on her socks the next! Sometimes strange, sometimes sensual, sometimes both, Empress Eyrie blends burlesque with performance art and storytelling to bring her soul to stages all over Australia.The proud owner and teacher of Tease-Able Burlesque School, the world's first in person disability owned and focused burlesque school, she prides herself on making burlesque open and accessible for everybody. She adores being able to perform with her mobility aids and show the world that disabled people are sexy and deserve to be seen! Her commitment to accessibility and empowerment show the world inclusivity is liberation. An experienced artist, proud disabilibabe and all round magical creature there is nothing routine about her routines.What to expect:Learn a brief history of burlesque: where it came from, why we do it and how disability and burlesque intertwine in 2026.Learn the fundamentals of traditional burlesque dance moves, as well as adaptive variations for different abilities.Incorporate those moves into a short routine while you build your confidence and feel sexy in a safe environment.18+ OnlyACCESSIBILITY DETAILSIf you have specific accessibility needs that you would like us to meet, please book one week prior. This will ensure we have time to properly prepare. We can accommodate most commonly requested needs, time permitting.There are accessible toiletsMobility AccessibilityThe venue strives to be inclusive of all mobility needs, please email community@wwdact.org.au to request additional information, if required.Carers and CompanionsCarers and companions are included in this free event, and can participate with you. Please book a ticket for them too.All assistance animals are welcome. Please be advised the venue staff may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained.TRANSPORTParkingThere is a paid outdoor car park with the entrance of Narellan Street, and a paid multistorey carpark with entrance off Cooyong Street.Accessible ParkingLimited mobility parking on Genge Street street is available free of charge with a valid disability parking permit.Public Transport StopsThe Civic bus interchange is a 200m walk frmo the Griffin Centre.COVID SAFETYIf you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety.We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events.If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees (community@wwdact.org.au). Your identity will be kept confidential.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWho can attend WWDACT events and workshops?Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email community@wwdact.org.au if you're unsure.To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQHow do I become a WWDACT member?Complete the quick and free membership form here: What is the Our Autonomy Project?The Our Autonomy Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/learn-burlesque-in-person/100001991430451087 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Griffin Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Canberra - **state**: CT - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Griffin Centre - **lat**: -35.2768761 - **long**: 149.1323147 - **full address**: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8770ed71d4e05bebf4c81adf527ef7b99672c259a1623b6d5d522607987cfa86-rimg-w1200-h617-dc161614-gmir.jpg?v=1782585978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON being held? - **A:** Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON? - **A:** Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON is organized by Women With Disabilities ACT. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Learn Burlesque... IN PERSON sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Learn Burlesque... 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