Dance

Burlesque Dance Classes - Beginners

ByCity Academy

Beginner

Beginner burlesque classes covering foundational movement, stylised poses, heels and the development of a personal performance persona.

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3 classes

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
4 Oct 2026
Sundays
13:20 - 14:50
Short course6 weeks
JulieJade
City AcademyFarringdon
£150.00
6 Nov 2026
Fridays
19:30 - 21:00
Short course6 weeks
JulieJade
City AcademyFarringdon
£150.00
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  • Sun 4 Oct, 13:20 - 14:50

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    City Academy
    6 weeksSun 13:20£150
    JulieJadeCity Academy
    JulieJade
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  • Fri 6 Nov, 19:30 - 21:00

    6 weeks
    City Academy
    6 weeksFri 19:30£150
    JulieJadeCity Academy
    JulieJade
    £150

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About this course

The course introduces the foundations of burlesque movement, including posture, coordination, walking with presence, stylised poses and moving in heels. Participants also begin exploring the fundamentals of striptease and developing an individual Burlesque persona. Teaching includes feedback throughout, with the precise content adapted to class size and course duration.

What you'll learn

  • Perform burlesque walks with controlled style, grace and presence
  • Develop posture and coordination for burlesque movement
  • Use stylised poses in performance
  • Move in heels using foundational burlesque techniques
  • Begin shaping an individual Burlesque persona
  • Apply the fundamentals of striptease

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with little or no previous experience who want to explore burlesque as a performance skill. The beginner label indicates an introductory level, while the work on individual personas and performance presence suggests active physical participation.

  • Suitable for learners with little to no experience
  • Includes sensual movement and performance-focused activities
  • No nudity is involved

Where this course runs

City Academy

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