The Layman’s Guide to Burlesque Classes in Texas.
By : Shoshana
Whether you were inspired by attending a local burlesque show, and want to hit the stage yourself, or you are just looking for a creative workout there’s a local burlesque class and instructor that is just right for you. The trick is finding the perfect fit.
Dallas
Ginger Valentine uses her 15 years of dance training to serve as headmistress of Ginger Valentine’s Burlesque Charm School. Novices and seasoned performers welcome.
Monday & Wednesday evening classes are held at The Ruby Room (Fair Park in Dallas) and sessions include “Bumps and Grinds” and “Classic Burlesque Striptease”. You may buy classes in series, or drop in for $20.
Tuesday is “Burlesque Shimmy and Tone” at Move Studio in far north Dallas.
Miss Malicious of The Lollie Bombs and Texas Performer of the Year 2009 teaches “Burlesque 101” at 7pm every Monday evening at Lady of America Gym on Mockingbird at Abrams. Malicious covers everything from classic burlesque moves and basics to full burlesque routines. Class is free with gym membership ($30/mo) or drop-in for $15.
Delilah Muse, nationally renowned flamenco dancer, has dove head first into the world of burlesque! Her “Get Your Sexy Back” Burlesque class at United Dance Academy caters both to new mothers wanting to get back in shape & expectant mothers looking to stay sexy and fit during pregnancy. Classes are on Saturdays. $55 per Month or $15 per class.
One of Dallas’ oldest cabaret troupes, The Velvet Kittens teach a wide variety of cabaret style and burlesque classes at the Verandah Club in Dallas. Classes and workshops change monthly. Four Class Series is $60 regular registration.
Denton
Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx has been on the stage since age two. She brings her expertise to the Green Space Arts Center every Monday night for Burlesque Aerobics. Classes are $10 for TWU or UNT students and $15 for non-students.
Honey will also be starting at class at Sole Groove Dance Fitness in Flower Mound later this month!
Austin
Austin Academy of Burlesque’s headmistress is none other than Miss Coco Lectric, co-founder of The Jigglewatts and Hot Rods and Heels Texas Performer of the Year 2010. Lectric covers everything from classic techniques with boas, gloves, and stockings, to advanced choreography and full routines. Classes range from $10-$15 and are on a drop-in basis and are held at Galaxy Dance School and Lucila’s World Dance Studio.
Houston
Grace Truvant founded Lady Grace Academy, Houston’s first school of burlesque just over a year ago. The classes are taught in series and students may choose from a wide variety of subjects such as “Classic Moves of Burlesque” (Truvant is a New York School of Burlesque associated instructor), “Advanced Burlesque: Creating Your Character”, and “Exotic Essentials”. Fees variety based on studies choosen.