What can I expect from a workshop and what do I need to wear?
During the workshop you will learn the basic dance moves of burlesque, everything from caresses to bumps, grinds and shimmies, as well as glove removal, striptease, prop work, and characterization. You will need to wear a skirt and top or dress that you feel comfortable moving in, also bring flat shoes and heels, later on during the classes you will need to bring a dressing gown and long sleeved shirt and gloves.
I don't feel confident about my body and feel shy
The beauty about burlesque is that it embraces every shape and size, wobbly bits are MORE than welcome in burlesque! Performers come in many packages, some short, some tall, some curvaceous, some thin, some with red hair, some with blonde etc. Many girls who message me about the classes have a body hang up so everyone in the workshop and even past and present performers will have hang ups about various parts of their bodies. Burlesque really helps with body confidence as it gets you back in touch with your femininity which is so easy to lose through the media images we are presented with today. Marilyn Monroe was a perfect example of a curvy beautiful woman, that’s what I want to get women back in touch with, wiggle your bum, hold your head up high, throw your shoulders back and smile, its amazing what a simple move like that can do. How ever you might feel please remember there will be many other girls who feel the same.
I have no dance training whatsoever and have two left feet, can I still do burlesque?
Well I seem to do okay despite having no dance training and two left feet! Burlesque is fun and it’s a giggle, you don’t need to be a professional dancer nor do you need to have strict choreographed moves, as long as you are having fun that’s all the audience want to see whether its to a crowd, a partner or yourself.
Will I have to take all my clothes off?
Not at all. The striptease part of the workshops will be done over your normal clothes. You will not asked be asked to do anything you don’t feel confident or comfortable doing. By all means if you do wish to strip we will not stop you!
I don’t know anyone else who wants to go and feel self conscious about going on my own
I have known several girls to attend the workshops on their own before and you will find other girls who have done the same. If you ever feel shy then please ring or email me and I can meet you for coffee or chat on the phone so at least you will have one familiar face there. After a few classes you will feel a lot more comfortable being with all the other girls.
Could I go on and perform after the workshops if I wanted to?
Simple answer: Yes you could. I hold a night after the workshops specifically for new people and people who have done the workshops. Its an opportunity to get up on stage to a lovely friendly audience and give it go to see if you enjoy performing.
Okay so I am sold, how do I sign up and how do I pay?
Please email me on the contact section and I shall message you all the details. You pay for each class as you attend.