Welcome to Flirting With Burlesque!
CLASS INFO
Class is held Thursday evenings, 7-8pm ET from April 27-June 1 2023. Below you will find live class Zoom links, and after each class finishes, I will upload recordings of the live classes for those who can’t attend live!
General Guidelines:
Wear whatever you want to class. Go as sexy or as comfy as your mood dictates but... just be ready to move. Heels, flat shoes, sneakers or bare feet are all fine.
The classroom opens up a few minutes before class starts so everyone can get situated :)
In the last half of the class (classes 4-6), we will use long sexy gloves (opera gloves) in class to practice striptease moments. They are optional and you can also use winter gloves. I have included suggestions for where to buy gloves below!
Before class, you will need to download Zoom. Here’s a link if you need it: HOW TO DOWNLOAD ZOOM
LIVE CLASS LINKS & RECORDINGS
LIVE CLASSES: All live classes are at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89137187707
CLASS RECORDINGS ARE LINKED BELOW:
APRIL 27: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
MAY 4: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
MAY 11: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
MAY 18: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
MAY 25: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
JUNE 1: CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RECORDING
PLEASE NOTE: class recordings will be available until JULY 1. Students can download classes if they would like permanent access to them.
CLASS PLAYLIST (JUST FOR FUN) :
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6377odIVywjIdKULuUGel3?si=862d72dc5e994a55
WHERE TO BUY OPERA GLOVES
During the second half of our class, we will practice removing long opera gloves. You can usually get a pair for around $15, and it is also completely fine to use any glove that has fingers (winter gloves etc.)
If you want to buy in person, Party City stores or any Halloween store will almost always have a variety of colors.
If you want to order online, here are some options (but please do pay attention to shipping dates- if you order from another country, they can take 3-4 weeks to arrive):
if you are a sexy human with fuller arms, a few wider gloves from HalloweenCostumes.com:
I am a 2X and generally wear "standard sized" gloves (from the first list), but some of my students find plus sized more comfortable or easier to remove, so please go with your body's preference!
FURTHER INSPIRATION:
Jo Weldon’s book The Burlesque Handbook contains extremely useful information on everything from how to choose a name to how to twirl tassels. I highly recommend it as a companion to your journey into burlesque.
The blog 21st Century Burlesque covers a lot of in the industry issues.
This Goodreads List is helpful if you want burlesque books. And there are plenty of podcasts out there, too!