The perfect starting point for those looking to dip their toes into burlesque for the first time.

Suitable for absolute beginners (no prior burlesque experience necessary).   

This introductory, 6-week beginner’s burlesque course, with internationally acclaimed burlesque star Eliza DeLite, aims to give you the tools to feel more confident in yourself, meet new friends, learn fun routines, mastering basic striptease skills and the core essentials of burlesque!   

Key Focus areas:

• Walking and posing with confidence 
• Creating elegant lines and shapes  
• Shimmy shaking  
• Feather boa choreography
• Tassel twirling 
• Striptease essentials

What to wear: On week one, please come wearing comfortable form fitting clothes such as leggings & a t-shirt and a comfortable pair of heels

What else you’ll need for this course:

Weeks 1-3 

• Comfortable form fitting clothes such as leggings & a t-shirt
• Heels you feel comfortable dancing in (they don’t need to be high)
• A pair of evening gloves.

 

Weeks 4-6 

• Lingerie you feel confident dancing in
• A feather boa (or long scarf)
• Hold ups (like stockings but with rubber grip tops)
• Heels you can easily move in, and slip off – court shoes are ideal (no buckles or straps)
• Nipple tassels & double-sided tape

Online learning resource:

Students will receive access to a private link to an online course guide to help keep up to date with detailed course info, music links, social events and where to buy burlesque accessories (access will be given after the first class).

*NOTE* Regarding male students: Eliza is always happy to keep her class open to any gender. She will do her utmost to make all the students feel as comfortable as possible in this.