UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO BRING YOU BURLESQUE
Available now:
Learn the basics of burlesque costuming, and improve existing costumes!
You'll also learn essential striptease techniques, tassel-twirling, and basic theory to help you choreograph a burlesque performance.
Includes handouts, lectures, discussion, and workshopping your actual costumes.
Details and registration
Available now:
Hula Hoop with the Legendary Miss Saturn!
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The New York School of Burlesque has been developed with inspiration and guidance from Miss Indigo Blue's Academy of Burlesque in Seattle.
Headmistress Jo Weldon is an award-winning burlesque performer and teacher, as well as a former headliner in strip clubs cross the nation! She seeks out the most experienced, nurturing, and entertaining teachers to assist her in her goal of bringing confidence, skills, and joy to NYSB students.
The pause button for the video is on the lower left of its frame.
"The lectures are anything but dry!"
Serena Altschul, CBS Sunday Morning
"That's Jo Weldon, and she's perfect."
Leighton Meester, on the set of Gossip Girl
"She shows us our present while preserving our past. I love Jo!!"
Margaret Cho
"Jo Weldon is a great example of the new burlesque."
Sherry Britton, at the Lincoln Center premiere of Pretty Things
"I can't think of a better person to teach Burlesque 101!"
Angie Pontani, Miss Exotic World 2008
Voted Best of New York in the Village Voice 2007 and 2008.
Jo Weldon Voted Best Burlesque Teacher and Mentor at the New York Burlesque Festival.
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NEW CLASSES ARE ADDED ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS.
Upcoming classes for Winter/Spring 2009 will include
Classic Moves of Burlesque, Fan Dance, Chair Dance, and Contemporary Lap Dance.
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About the School of Burlesque
If you're looking for burlesque lessons, there is no better place to take classes, according to The New York Burlesque Festival, The Village Voice, and CBS Sunday Morning!
Click below to see a video of the New York School of Burlesque on CBS Sunday Morning!
We are devoted to creating a stimulating, supportive, and entertaining environment for classes in burlesque movement, exotic dance, confidence, theatrics, and even spellbinding. We are NOT a chain or franchise, but an independent collective of unique teachers and artists who love to teach and entertain. Recommended by Metromix, The Daily News, and more!
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From the Village Voice "Best of New York"
Issue:
If you've ever been inspired by images of burlesque stars or pinup queens, this is the school for you! Get in on the glitter, glamour, and humor of this uniquely fabulous art form. It may very well be the most fun you've ever had!
All classes are suitable for non-performers as well as performers. All are fun for both beginners and people with experience. Although advanced classes will be offered in 2008, they are not currently being offered. If you are curious, just try the one that looks most interesting to you, or take the next one and get started as soon as possible! No need to wait. You don't have to take one class to take the next; they are not series. Any class which has prerequisites will say so in its description.
See a clip of Jo teaching a glove peel to Julie Chang
See a clip of Jo teaching a student at U Penn to twirl
Most classes are held at 167 Orchard Street; some classes are held at 440 Lafayette. Read individual listings carefully for locations.
For directions and other details, see the list of Frequently Asked Questions.
This page is always under construction as classes are being added. Sometimes it can get a bit messy and confusing, like my dressing room! If you have a question about a class email rocknycity@aol.com.
Above: The stage where many of the School of Burlesque classes take place, while the Slipper Room is closed for bar business. Many classes also take place in a formal dance studio; please note the location of your class or event.
Dates to Be Announced:
Tigger Teaches Naked
Bottle-Cap Tap Dancing with Helen Pontani
Deportment and Stage Presence With Dirty Martini
Little Brooklyn Teaches
Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey Workshop
Dr Lucky Teaches
Girls Will Be Boys Workshop
The Return of Miss Saturn's Hula Hoop Classes
And More!
CALENDAR OF CLASSES Private Events, Bachelorette and Birthday Parties
Every Thursday at 7 pm:
Because classes keep selling out, we are working to add more.
Upcoming classes in Washington DC
Essential Burlesque Series
Class details are updated weekly!
Flirting with Burlesque
Beginners Welcome!
Gal Friday Teaches Burlesque Movement
Perfect for beginners taking the class for fun
OR experienced performers new to burlesque.
Learn the sexy shimmy, the tantalizing glove peel, the devastating bump n grind, and the
dazzling tassel-twirl from an internationally recognized striptease
expert with decades of performing experience.
Many former students perform in New
York at prestigious burlesque venues.
You can, too! Or, you can take a burlesque workshop simply
because the workshop itself is a party!
It's even more fun when you bring a friend!
Boas, gloves, and pasties will
be provided.
Jo Weldon has learned directly from the ladies
who performed during the golden age of
twentieth century striptease, and she's ready to
show you the best of the best!
THIS CLASS ALWAYS SELLS OUT.
More Details
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Most classes are women only, for ages 18 and over.
Most classes sell out, so if you and a friend want to take a class together please register at the same time.
If you would like to book any class as a private event for a birthday or bachelorette party, or for a professional event, please Email Me.
LEARN
FROM THE BEST
School of Burlesque Teacher Jo Weldon was voted "Best Bump n Grinder"
at the 2005 New York Burlesque Festival, and "Best Burlesque Teacher and
Mentor" at the 2006 New York Burlesque Festival! Learn the art and craft of burlesque from an internationally
recognized performer with decades of experience, including having been a featured dancer in clubs across the country. Whether you want to perform
in private or in public, she has the expertise to put you at ease wherever
you'd like exotic dance to take you. She also frequently presents classes with award-winning guest teachers.
Get
in on the fun! Learn the art and craft of burlesque from an internationally
recognized performer with decades of experience. Whether you want to perform
in private or in public, I have the expertise to put you at ease wherever
you'd like exotic dance to take you.
The School of Burlesque is sponsored by:
Dirty
Book Art
Exit 9
The Pleasure Chest
The Slipper Room
The School of Burlesque