About Burlesque 101
What is Burlesque 101?
Burlesque 101 covers the fundamentals of the striptease. The class is a 7-week course that covers a rich history as well as the development of a persona, how-to costume, creating an act, the art of the bump and grind, hair and makeup and an the chance to perform for an audience.
This must be fancy whatever should I put on?
Except for dance classes dress in whatever you fancy. Much of the information will be in a casual setting. Dance classes will be in heels and more information will be given the first week of class. There is no movement during the first week.
What experience do I need?
Burlesque 101 is designed for someone new to burlesque whether you have no dance experience or some Burlesque 101 is designed for the average woman.
Is there more advanced classes?
Yes! To graduate from the Rose City School of Burlesque there is a 201 class. The 201 class is for students who wish to gain more skills and begin performing in public.
How many students are in a class?
Each 101 class only has 15 students to provide individualized attention.
How do I know if there is room in the class?
There will be a notice before the Buy Now which class is full. If you pay the non-refundable deposit you will be enrolled for the next session!
Where do I sign up?
Go to the Class Description page and choose the paypal buy now option to pay for the $75 deposit and ensure your spot in the class. Go here.
When does the next class start?
The classes are listed on our class description page as well as our calendar here.
Can I makeup a class next session if I miss one?
Yes but there will be a 15 dollar drop-in fee
Can I drop into any class?
Drop-ins are available to any person for only the first class of the session. After the first class, drop-ins are only available to students who have already paid for a prior class.
Hello students! We are very excited to announce some up and coming changes. We have recently changed our requirements to gain your Rose City School of Burlesque diploma. We are now having two sessions before you are an official graduate of the school.
Does this mean that Burlesque 101 does not have a recital?
NOOOO we will still be doing a recital on the small stage up front for all your friends and family. This will be a chance to feel what performing is like.
Why do we need to take both classes before graduating?
Some of our prior students have expressed that after their 101 graduation, they feel that it can be difficult. Producers want to have the best performers on stage. The only way to become that performer is with more instruction and stage time. That is where burlesque 201 comes along. If you find that performing is a drug (which we performers concur), then burlesque 201 helps refine your edges and makes it easier to book shows and become an all-star.
I’ve already done 101 and graduated. Do I need to take 201?
If you are a prior graduate, you remain a graduate, but it is highly recommended. Burlesque 201 covers things that we didn’t have time for in burlesque 101. It also allows for a better performance and useful critics that an audience may not be able to share with you.