Who Are We?
ARABESQUE BURLESQUE is the largest burlesque school in Montreal. By honoring the body with a touch of sensuality, our dance and performance classes are rooted in celebrating femininity. We aim to decolonize burlesque and promote a positive approach to sexuality. Our studios and performances offer students a space for personal growth and self-expression.
Our Mission
KNOWLEDGE: We value knowledge-sharing in movement, theory, and history. We ensure our teachers receive regular training and our curriculums remain up-to-date. Our goal is to share information and history to decolonize burlesque.
SELF-GROWTH: We empower our students by fostering body acceptance. Our burlesque instructors encourage students to honor their sexuality in a positive way. Through cheers and applause, we create an uplifting environment that celebrates femininity in motion.
COMMUNITY: We strive to make our studio a space where people can connect and form new friendships. We host workshops with external teachers and organize community events for our staff and students.
LADY JOSEPHINE { PARTNER. COFOUNDER. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE }
Arabesque Burlesque was founded by The Lady Josephine and her mentor, BonBon Bombay, when they started offering burlesque workshops in 2012. Josephine has since taken on the role of director at the school and has transformed it into a thriving resource for burlesque education in Montreal. Since 2019 she has been working hand-in-hand with Roxy to grow and transform the school.
ROXY TORPEDO { PARTNER . DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING }
Graduate from l'école supérieur de théâtre and owner of a bachelor in communication/Marketing, Roxy joins her knowledge of the performing arts and her administrative training to make the school shine in every aspect. Her long experience in event and show production bring's the school shows to another level. Roxy is a BIPOC woman who's been a bilingual host and producer in Montreal's burlesque community for the past 10 years.
Photo by https://www.cocohausproductions.com/
