Online Burlesque Classes
Instructor: Jo Weldon
Free Glove Peel Tutorial on Youtube
Looking for pre-recorded streaming classes a la carte?
Striptease for Burlesque
Sensual and Fierce Burlesque (Boas, Gloves, and Tassel-Twirling)
Chair Dance
Fan Dance
Looking for live classes online?
FLIRTING WITH BURLESQUE
Thursdays Online on Zoom!
Learn sexy burlesque moves including bumps, grinds and shimmies! This class introduces the basic principles of burlesque movement in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. Our focus is on confidence, coordination, and feeling sexy in your body! Each class, we stretch, dance, and learn a section of a group burlesque routine.
Registration and Details
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT!
FEATURING PERLE NOIRE
Are you ready to elevate your dance skills and captivate audiences like never before? Join Perle Noire for an unforgettable online workshop on May 19th from 7pm-8:30 pm EST.
At "The Choreography of Seduction," you'll learn her award-winning signature choreography style, perfected through years of dazzling performances with The House of Noire. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this workshop is tailored to all dance levels.
Immerse yourself in the art of burlesque as we reconnect with our bodies, reclaim our power, and experience a transformation through dance. Get ready to unleash your inner seductress and leave your audience breathless!
Details and Registration
Introducing
KITTEN HEELS
Begins May 7.
A NEW online class for beginners.
Tuesdays at 7-8 pm EST.
Students have been begging for an online class with a performance option in New York, and here it is!
You can start learning burlesque movement from the privacy of your home, and then take it to the stage!
You don't need to live in NYC or be planning to perform to take the class -- but you can.
Details and Registration
The classes below are sold out or past, but will be offered again. Check back or join our email list to be notified!
Act Development Series 3.30-5.30 pm EST SOLD OUT
Sundays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2023
On Zoom
Live Student Showcase (students only attending) June 7
Click "Add to Cart" to register for class: SOLD OUT. Please email schoolofburlesque.com to be added to the wait list!
In May I'll be running my five-week Act Development series on Sundays at 330 pm EST, on Zoom, with an online student showcase on June 7. Let's do it! Let's make a new act together! This is the first time running this class online. You can develop a number for a future stage, or make it specific to performing under the terms of shelter-in-place. Whether you've never performed before or you are an intermediate student looking to improve, this class is for you. This is a supportive environment open to all bodies. All genders and levels of ability welcome.
Read through all the details before registering to see if you need to do any shopping or discover what you have around the house. The conditions of pandemic sheltering will be taken into account for all techniques and supplies.
Taking Essential Burlesque previously or simultaneously with the Act Development Series is highly recommended. That’s where the techniques of fan dance, chair dance, striptease, and tassel-twirling are taught. Details and Registration
No drops-ins on individual classes. Registration is strictly limited to 12 attendees, as individual attention is part of the process.
This series classes build on each student’s ideas, and are available only as a series.
Week One (May 3): Theme and Music
We'll discuss how performers come up with ideas and how we choose our music.
Assignment for Week Two: bring one or two song ideas for Week Two.
Week Two: (Note: classes on May 10 runs 3-5 pm instead of 330-530 like other dates) Costuming
We'll discuss the costuming in videos Jo sent the previous week, test song ideas, and discuss costuming basics. We will also be discussing everyone's choices every week, and building as we go. Assignment: Bring costume pieces to next week's class to experiment with choreography.
Week Three: Choreography
We'll work with costuming pieces to create unique choreography based on specific opportunities and challenges of striptease and burlesque.
Assignment for next week: bring a one-minute or longer choreography to show.
Week Four: Makeup and Hair
We'll view and help with everyone's choreography, then discuss makeup and hair. Jo will demonstrate how to do glitter lips. If you can get it, bring a creamy lipstick and some cosmetic glitter (no craft glitter, the aluminum kind is dangerous to face and respiratory tract.). You can search for sustainable or edible glitter to be extra cool.
Week Five: Undress Rehearsal and Polishing
All students will run their numbers and get helpful tips and critique. We will check for sound and lighting. Details and logistics will be sorted.
Week Six (June 7): Online Student Showcase! We will perform for each other one at a time. You can record your own act to submit to online and IRL shows and festivals in the future. More details will be covered in class.
If you miss a class you can choose to have a 30-minute one on one for $40 additional.
Address all questions regarding this series to schoolofburlesque@gmail.com.
About Me:
I'm Jo Weldon, and I love teaching burlesque! I believe it's the perfect performing art form, and want it to be available to all. I've traveled the world to teach and I'm honored every time a student trusts me with their imagination, energy, and time. I am the Headmistress and Founder of The New York School of Burlesque, Author of The Burlesque Handbook, The Judges' Director at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender, Director of the The Master Class in Burlesque at Coney Island, and Vice-President at BurlyCon, so you know you'll get a unique experience with me.
