Burlesque Classes for Everyone.
Welcome!
At the Art of Burlesque Dallas, we celebrate the vibrant spectrum of burlesque genres and performance art! Whether you're passionate about classic burlesque, nerdlesque, cirquesque, gorelesque, draglesque, or beyond, we're here to bring out your best on stage. We're proud to be a genre-agnostic school, prioritizing the essentials of performance art while embracing the diverse forms of expression within burlesque.
Class & Workshop Schedule
Class & Workshop Schedule
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Burlesque Dance: Beginner/Intermediate (55 min)
Mondays - 6:00 pm $25/student
Explore burlesque through movement, expression, and playful performance while building confidence and expanding your dance skills. This class focuses on developing foundational dance techniques while increasing your burlesque vocabulary and exploring the art of tease. Through guided stretching, warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography, you’ll learn how to connect movement with intention and presence. Expect a supportive environment designed to help you feel more comfortable, expressive, and confident in your body. Class concludes with a cool down to leave you feeling grounded and energized. Dance heels are optional—comfortable clothing you can move in is encouraged.
Burlesque Dance: Intermediate/Advanced (55 min)
Wednesday, September 16th - 7:30 pm - $25/student
Ready to elevate your movement and performance skills? This intermediate/advanced class is designed for dancers looking to expand their burlesque vocabulary while refining stage presence, confidence, and intentional performance choices. Each class includes stretching, dynamic warm-up exercises, choreography, and exploration of conceal and reveal techniques to create more layered, engaging moments of impact. You’ll work on owning your space, increasing musicality, and strengthening your confidence as a performer. Dance heels are optional—wear comfortable clothing that allows full movement.
Body Confidence with Cherry Antoinette (90 min)
Sunday, September 13th - 2:00 pm - $35/student
This Body Confidence workshop helps you feel strong, empowered, and at home in your body. Blending fitness, technique, and expressive dance, you’ll build strength, coordination, and presence through across-the-floor work and posing exercises that highlight your unique style. Choreography ties it all together into a confident performance experience. All levels welcome—heels optional. Come as you are and leave feeling stronger inside and out.
Floor Play with Della Dainty (90 min)
Sunday, September 20th - 2:00 pm - $35/student
This empowering workshop explores floorwork, blending sensual movement with technique tailored to your unique body, helping you build strength, flexibility, and undeniable confidence. You’ll learn foundational transitions to the floor, musicality, and controlled choreography designed to make every gesture feel intentional and irresistible. Whether you’re new to the floor or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a supportive space to move at your level, and discover your own unique style.
Mastering Stage Presence with Vixie St. Claire (90 min)
Sunday, September 27th - 6:00 pm - $35/student
Join Vixie St. Claire for a transformative workshop that delves into mastering stage presence, building unshakable confidence, and embracing your unique individuality. Develop dynamic performance skills, overcome self-doubt, and learn to shine with authenticity on any stage. Perfect for burlesque, drag, and beyond, this class will empower you to captivate and engage your audience like never before.
Fan Dance with Mary Lynn Mayhem (90 min)
Sunday, October 4th - 2:00 pm - $35/student
Join Mary Lynn Mayhem for a playful, feather-filled workshop that blends classic fan dance technique with bold personal flair. Learn to make your fans work for you as you explore signature styling, dynamic combinations, musicality, and confident stage presence. We’ll wrap things up with a short combination that puts your newly learned skills to the test!