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Classes

We offer a range of classes throughout the year:

The Muse School of Burlesque focuses on teaching the foundations of burlesque to all students, with a focus on history and the roots of the art form. Drawing on the American Striptease style of the 1950s, and legends like Tempest Storm, Rusty Starr, Lili St Cyr, the bump and grind, shimmy and strut are essential moves every student will learn.

Once a strong foundation and vocabulary of burlesque movement is learned, students can expand and interpret the art of striptease to tell their own stories through performance.

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Workshops

One off classes of 60-90 mins usually featuring a special guest teacher.

Course Classes

Usually 4-6 weeks of 1 hour classes learning a particular choreography or burlesque style, incorporating elements of strip but not full striptease.

Performance Course

Usually 6-8 weeks of 1 hour classes learning a group burlesque striptease act to be performed at a public show.

Feature Performer Course

Usually 6-8 weeks of 1 hour classes where the student develops their own burlesque act under the guidance and tutelage of an experienced performer.

2023 Timetable - Classes in Sutherland, Wollongong and North Shore

Muse School of Burlesque aims to provide classes and workshops suitable for all levels of experience, from absolute beginner, through to experienced performer looking to develop their craft.

The following anticipated classes are planned to help nurture and grow people in the art of burlesque. The below list is subject to change of date, location, teacher, and theme and is intended as a guide only. Please check back regularly for the latest information and booking links.

Beginner – suitable for absolute beginners, people with zero experience, and those wanting to go back to basics and improve their technical skills

Intermediate – requires some experience in classes and/ or stage performance, and ability to learn and execute choreography

Open – suitable for both beginner and intermediate level with options and choreography adjustments to suit a range of abilities and experience levels

Term 2: 24 April - 19 June

Dates
Location
Length
Level & Theme
Mon 24 Apr - 12 Jun
Sutherland
8 Weeks
Open - Neo Pop PerformanceBook Now
Mon 24 Apr - 12 Jun
Bulli
8 Weeks
Open - Musical Theatre PerformanceBook Now
Mon 24 Apr - 12 Jun
Bulli
8 Weeks
Intermediate - Act DevelopmentBook Now
Tues 25 Apr - 13 Jun
Sutherland
8 Weeks
Intermediate - Act DevelopmentBook Now
Mon 1 May - 5 Jun
Lindfield
6 Weeks
Beginners - Non PerformanceBook Now

Term 3: 17 July - 20 September

Dates
Location
Teacher
Level & Theme
Mon 17 Jul - 7 Aug
Sutherland
Lulu Lore
Beginner - Introduction
Mon 17 Jul - 7 Aug
Bulli
Beginner - Introduction
Mon 14 Aug - 18 Sep
Sutherland
Lulu Lore
Open - Chair Dance
Mon 14 Aug - 18 Sep
Bulli
Open - Classic Boas

Term 4: 9 October - 20 November

Dates
Location
Teacher
Level & Theme
Mon 9 Oct - 20 Nov
Bulli
Open - Silk Fan Performance
Mon 16 Oct - 20 Nov
Sutherland
Lulu Lore
Open - Neo Performance

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