Sunday, August 2nd

1:15pm - 2:45pm (90 min)

(Movement Class)

Discover how music can elevate your burlesque performance by creating more impactful reveals, dynamic teases, and memorable stage moments. This workshop explores the fundamentals of musicality, teaching students how to listen deeply to a song and use tempo, rhythm, and instrumentation to inform movement choices and strengthen audience connection.

Drawing on her experience as a bandleader and songwriter, Jolie Goodnight breaks down how different instruments and musical elements influence the art of the tease. Students will gain practical tools for interpreting music, timing reveals, and creating performances that feel more intentional, engaging, and emotionally resonant.

What to Bring: Stage heels or stage shoes (not required), clothes you can dance in.

Sunday, August 9th

1:15pm- 2:45pm (90 min)

(Lecture & Movement Class)

Learn how to make every inch of your performance space work for you. This class explores the five elements of creative movement and how stage placement, levels, direction, and spatial awareness can strengthen storytelling, audience connection, and the overall impact of an act. Special attention is given to entrances, exits, and transitions to help create performances that feel polished and intentional.

Drawing from years of performance experience, Ruby Joule guides students through practical techniques for choreographing and blocking acts for stages of any size—from large theaters to intimate venues. Students will leave with tools to make stronger creative choices and the confidence to command any performance space.

What to Bring: Note-taking supplies

Sunday, August 23rd

1:15pm- 2:45pm (90 min)

(Lecture Class)

Whether you're creating a brand-new persona or refining an existing one, this class will help you develop a stronger, more cohesive stage identity. Through guided discussion and creative exercises centered around a meaningful object—such as a prop, costume piece, or personal artifact—students will explore the foundations of character development, branding, and performance presence.

Ruby Lamb will guide participants through the process of defining what makes their persona unique, both onstage and off. With minimal movement and a focus on self-discovery and creative exploration, this class is accessible to all experience levels and offers practical tools for bringing your character to life.

What to Bring: An object that is important to your persona (this could be a stage prop, a costume piece, an inspirational book), paper and pen, a Sharpie, photos or ideas for photos, any logo or merch ideas you have.

Sunday, September 6th

1:15pm - 2:45pm (90min)

(Lecture Class)

Every memorable burlesque act tells a story. In this class, students will explore the art of storytelling through character development, story structure, intentional movement, and reveal-driven moments that keep audiences captivated from beginning to end. Through discussion and creative exercises, participants will learn how to build acts that are not only entertaining, but intentional, cohesive, and impossible to look away from.

Drawing on her experience as a performer and producer, Anastasia Arsenic guides students through techniques for crafting compelling characters, creating meaningful stage moments, and developing a clear storytelling arc. Whether you're building a new act or refining an existing one, you'll leave with practical tools to strengthen your storytelling and make every peel, reveal, and plot twist count.

What to Bring: Note taking supplies

Sunday, September 20th

1:15pm - 2:45pm (90 min)

(Lecture Class)

Costumes are more than just what we wear on stage, they are powerful storytelling tools that help define character, create memorable reveals, and shape the audience’s experience. This class explores how costume choices can influence movement and choreography, while adding surprise, personality, and visual impact to an act.

Drawing on over 16 years of experience as both a burlesque performer and professional costumer, Sherry Bomb shares practical tips for how to transform off-the-rack pieces into unique stagewear. Students will learn how to incorporate costuming into the act development process and create costumes that support both their artistic vision and performance goals.

What to Bring: Note taking supplies