Pinup Photography: Shimmy Magazine's Dale Rio
Room D100 A

Students will be given a historical overview of the pin-up, as well as practical advice and suggestions on relevant subject such as model releases and contracts, how to enter into a working relationship with a new photographer, how to conduct yourself at a shoot, and more. They will also try out different poses to see which work best for them. Students need to bring: open ears and a pin-up outfit or two. No Prerequisites required, just the desire to learn about pin-up modeling.

The Art of Glove and Stocking Removal: Jo Boobs
Room D100 B

Timing, teasing, and titillation--those are some of the techniques you'll learn in the glove and stocking removal class! Whether your style is classically glamourous, performance-arty, outrageously sexy, or just plain funny, you can benefit from these techniques. Learn to squeeze every bit of theatricality out of the smallest move. What is it about the reveal of a burlesque performer's hand that gets audiences going, when everyone in the audience is already sitting there with naked hands? Gloves will be available to borrow if you do not bring any, and stockings you can keep will be provided for free. You can bring your own stockings, but just know that they will get a workout and may not survive the class! You can wear a dress with a loose skirt or a leotard or bodysuit. You will need to have bare legs under the stockings. This class involves working the chair, so if you enjoyed the chair dancing class, you're in for a whole new treat!

Burlesque Makeup: Cardinal Cyn
Room D100 A

Learn how to use what you already have in your beauty bag & what you need to add! She will go through everyone’s products and tell you what to keep, how to use them, throw them out, buy a new one etc! You will see other girl’s favorite items and receive a list of Cardinal Cyn’s personal favorites from drug store to department store! In search of perfectly shaped brows? She will show you her tricks! Come fresh faced if you want to play along!

Tassel Twirling: Miss Indigo Blue
Room D100 B

The Twirly Girl and Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque will teach you how to make those babies spin! 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. Women-only. BYO tassled pasties, or purchase in class.

Queer Burlesque: Kentucky Fried Woman
Room D100 A

In this discussion oriented workshop, Kentucky Fried Woman will present a brief history of both queers in burlesque and queer burlesque, particularly as it has unfolded in the neo-burlesque movement; discuss the work of various queer burlesque troupes around the United States and Europe; and engage in conversations with participants about the politics and implications of queer burlesque in terms of reclaiming burlesque for queer audiences, incorporating social justice into performances and how queer burlesque artists are questioning and critiquing hetero-normative burlesque standards.

Parasols and Boas: Lola the Vamp
Room D100 B

Australia’s sensational ecdysiast Lola the Vamp will take you through two choreographies using classic burlesque music - one for parasols and one for boas. Both numbers will introduce you to the use of burlesque props for the purposes of tease and tantalization! Students should bring a boa and parasol.

Pure Hips: Michelle L’Amour
Room C260

Burlesque is based on the exaggeration of the feminine. Hip movement plays a large role in this exaggeration. In Pure Hips, you will learn hip techniques from Jazz, Latin and Ballroom styles in order to infuse your striptease with more extreme sauciness. In addition to perfecting hip movements, we will also tone and strengthen the hip area. This class is open to all levels above Basic Burlesque.

Burlesque Corsetry: Dark Garden Corsetry
Room D100 A

Autumn Adamme (of San Francisco's Kitty Kitty Bang Bang) founded Dark Garden Unique Corsetry in1989 and has been dedicated to making the world a lovelier, curvier place ever since. Some of her clients include Dita Von Teese and Catherine D'Lish. She and Jessica Buick will be offering tips and tricks to beautify, glamourize and sexify your burlesque look with the use of corsets and other accessories. Autumn will also demonstrate how put your corset on without assistance, and - even better - get out of it gracefully. Attendees of the workshop will receive a discount card to Dark Garden.

Class participants will receive 10% discount on any Dark Garden purchase.

Burlesque Boyfriends/Girlfriends Panel: Franky Vivid
Room D100 B

How to be the best better half to a burlesque performer, led by Franky Vivid aka Mr. Michelle l'Amour!

Fan Dancing with Anything: Dirty Martini
Room C260

Dirty Martini's ultimate guide to graceful fan dancing. Learn tricks of the trade from the only Sally Rand award winner. You bring it... Dirty Martini will teach you to dance with it! Whether it's luscious ostrich feathers or kitchen pot lids, this class will teach you the basics of classic fan dance mixed with some new ideas for unusual props. Bring your concept and some clothing to move comfortably in. The class starts with a warm up designed especially for burlesque performers to experiment with new ways of moving on the stage and promotes proper stage deportment. In other words, walk the walk of a true burlesque diva. Following the warm up, the students will put on their high heels to dig in and learn secret moves developed from Miss Martini's many years spent researching vintage burlesque while establishing the new burlesque. Miss Martini has taught her signature moves to Margaret Cho, trans burlesque sensation Rose Wood among many other up and coming and established burlesque performers.

The Big Reveal with Catherine D’Lish
Room C260
$25 advance/$30 door

This exclusive Q&A is a rare opportunity to hear from two-time Miss Exotic World Catherine D’Lish as she reveals what you want to know!  Catherine is known for her extravagant costumes, lavish large props, and dazzling performances.  Not only is she a two-time Miss Exotic World, she has also competed in and won nearly every pageant and title available to striptease performers.  Catherine looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with decadent costumes, performance etiquette, dance technique, collaborating with Dita von Teese, pageants, and working as a feature dancer.  Questions must be submitted in advance to cdlish@burlyconseattle.com, and Catherine will read and answer anonymous questions in this intimate session.

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Satan's Angel Tells it Like it Was
Room C260
$25 advance/$30 door

This class will cover *MANY* areas of Burlesque including working with props, nylons, floor, negligee/duster, boas, etc. Satan's Angel will address Performing, Lights, Costumes, Makeup & Music, as well as information about Regular and Fire Tassels too! She will also share information she has gleaned from many years in the business, along with some stories to illustrate those lessons. "My years of experience don't necessarily make me right, but they do make me knowledgeable!"

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Tassel Twirling with Legend of Burlesque Satan’s Angel
$25 advance / $30 door

Satan’s Angel will demonstrate, explain, & instruct the Art of Tassel Twirling on up to five spots of our Anatomy. From the history of tassel twirling as she knows it & those great twirlers who inspired her, to the construction of the pasties and tassels, she imparts her four decades of knowledge. She will also throw in a story or two about some of her most memorable learning experiences: including playing a guy’s drum with her tassels, and the inspiration behind her fire tassel act. Come and let a Legend of Burlesque pass along her wisdom with the love and dedication that only she can bring. Students should bring tassled pasties, adhesive, pen and paper. Pasties also available for purchase at class.

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Fire-Tassel Twirling with Legend of Burlesque Satan’s Angel
$45 advance/$50 door

Satan’s Angel will teach EVERYTHING she knows about Fire Tassels, from the construction & materials used to the art of twirling. She will discuss fuels, safety precautions and Insurance. This class includes things you need to know if you plan on setting fire to your TaTa's, aka "Committing Tits Flambe!". Disclaimer: working with fire is dangerous! Anyone attempting to work with fire should get extensive training. This class is intended for informational purposes only. Students should come with tasseled pasties already attached, and pen and paper.

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The Big Reveal with Catherine D’Lish
$25 advance/$30 door

This exclusive Q&A is a rare opportunity to hear from two-time Miss Exotic World Catherine D’Lish as she reveals what you want to know!  Catherine is known for her extravagant costumes, lavish large props, and dazzling performances.  Not only is she a two-time Miss Exotic World, she has also competed in and won nearly every pageant and title available to striptease performers.  Catherine looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with decadent costumes, performance etiquette, dance technique, collaborating with Dita von Teese, pageants, and working as a feature dancer.  Questions must be submitted in advance to cdlish@burlyconseattle.com, and Catherine will read and answer anonymous questions in this intimate session.

REGISTER NOW!

Parasols and Boas: Lola the Vamp

Australia’s sensational ecdysiast Lola the Vamp will take you through two choreographies using classic burlesque music - one for parasols and one for boas. Both numbers will introduce you to the use of burlesque props for the purposes of tease and tantalization! Students should bring a boa and parasol.

World Cabaret Showgirl Carnaval Dance Technique and Choreography: Kellita of Hot Pink Feathers

Learn signature Hot Pink Feather moves from our Samba Burlesque and World Cabaret style. Explore a variety of approaches to Showgirl Samba. Drill varieties of Showgirl prances, with an emphasis on Latin Showgirl accents. Infuse your hands and arms with elegance, grace and classic line. Articulate your hips and chest in Hot Pink Feather latin bump 'n' grind. Broaden your range of movement from swift and snappy to slow and slinky. Learn a choreography from the Hot Pink Feathers repertoire. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in!

Fan Dancing with Anything: Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini's ultimate guide to graceful fan dancing. Learn tricks of the trade from the only Sally Rand award winner. You bring it... Dirty Martini will teach you to dance with it! Whether it's luscious ostrich feathers or kitchen pot lids, this class will teach you the basics of classic fan dance mixed with some new ideas for unusual props. Bring your concept and some clothing to move comfortably in. The class starts with a warm up designed especially for burlesque performers to experiment with new ways of moving on the stage and promotes proper stage deportment. In other words, walk the walk of a true burlesque diva. Following the warm up, the students will put on their high heels to dig in and learn secret moves developed from Miss Martini's many years spent researching vintage burlesque while establishing the new burlesque. Miss Martini has taught her signature moves to Margaret Cho, trans burlesque sensation Rose Wood among many other up and coming and established burlesque performers.

Cardio Au Go Go with The Devil-Ettes!

Shimmy, twist, watusi and frug with San Francisco's favorite synchronized go-go group!

Pure Hips: Michelle L’Amour

Burlesque is based on the exaggeration of the feminine. Hip movement plays a large role in this exaggeration. In Pure Hips, you will learn hip techniques from Jazz, Latin and Ballroom styles in order to infuse your striptease with more extreme sauciness. In addition to perfecting hip movements, we will also tone and strengthen the hip area. This class is open to all levels above Basic Burlesque.

Tassel Twirling: Miss Indigo Blue

The Twirly Girl and Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque will teach you how to make those babies spin! 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. Women-only. BYO tassled pasties, or purchase in class.

World Cabaret Showgirl Carnaval Dance Technique and Choreography: Kellita of Hot Pink Feathers

Learn signature Hot Pink Feather moves from our Samba Burlesque and World Cabaret style. Explore a variety of approaches to Showgirl Samba. Drill varieties of Showgirl prances, with an emphasis on Latin Showgirl accents. Infuse your hands and arms with elegance, grace and classic line. Articulate your hips and chest in Hot Pink Feather latin bump 'n' grind. Broaden your range of movement from swift and snappy to slow and slinky. Learn a choreography from the Hot Pink Feathers repertoire. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in!