Upcoming events.
Booty Grind with Roxy
Beginners (challenge) - Move, roll, shake: this is what we offer you in this workout focused on mobility and fluidity of the hips. A class to have fun and love you even more. Get all the more out and give your butt the attention it deserves every week, while feeling sexy and confident.
Flexible Pleasures with Freya
(Fr) Beginner (intermediate) - This sensual stretching class is the "cool mom" of yoga: fluid, dynamic and full of good energy. We follow the movements with a fast flow, inspired by burlesque, dance and yoga, to reconnect with your body while having fun. Start standing up to wake up the joints, then slide to the floor to explore deeper stretches.
To make the course accessible to everyone, you can pay what you can according to your income.
Sl*t Stretch w/ The Lady Josephine (Copy)
(Eng) Beginner (Challenge) - This class is a sexy dance flow with a focus on mobility and flexibility. The first half is standing movement done in combos of 3-4 movements set to sultry music. Then we come down to our mats for luxurious floor-flow. Floor vocabulary is inspired by strip clubs and deep stretches. Not suitable for those with sensitive knees; good for beginner-level strength and flexibility. Candle lit class!
LEVEL 1 - Flexibility for Burlesque with Josephine and Minnie
(Fr/Eng) A weekly opportunity to improve your mobility and learn movements that enhance flexibility, adapted to different body types. This class offers a series of stretches that will help you perform splits, backflips, leg extensions and forward curls. We use our vocabulary of standing movements to dance a jumpsuit and you have the option to wear heels or shoes for part of the class. This course emphasizes the accessibility of movement through adaptations and explanations throughout the session.
LEVEL 2 - Burlesque & Costumes with Roxy
(Fr) A course that explores burlesque performance through the manipulation of costume props. You will put together a burlesque solo with the costumes provided and perform in front of your peers and friends in our studios. It's the perfect way to make a first introduction to the world of the stage without too much pressure. Check the prerequisites before registering: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/fr/cours-en-groupes/#anchor-tease
LEVEL 4 - Class B with Mina & Madrose
We offer you the tools you need to present yourself on stage. In this course, the teachers will guide you through the history of burlesque and stripping techniques as part of creating your first burlesque act with you that will be presented in a show at the end of the session. Duties assigned. You must have already completed one of our intermediate courses! Contact us by email before registering.
LEVEL 1 - Intro to Burlesque with Crimson Duchess
(Fr) This course aims to help you discover what you were looking for when you started burlesque: Self-confidence and sensuality. We start by discovering different archetypes of burlesque characters. Through choreography, exercises and games, we will discover the burlesque character that sleeps in us. A safe and welcoming environment to express what you need!
LEVEL 4 - Burlesque Identity with Crimson Duchess
(Fr) Do you want to develop your burlesque alter ego further? In this class, we dive into your personal garden in search of who you become on stage. Discovering one's burlesque identity means deconstructing our social filters and bringing into play our emotions and our hidden dimensions by bringing a character to life. Check the prerequisites before: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/fr/cours-en-groupes/#anchor-tease
LEVEL 1 - Burlesque for Beginners with Gina Gelato
(Eng) Includes 5 different burlesque styles and teaches tassel twirling, eye-contact, chair dance and striptease. At the end, students will invent their own burlesque combo using their preferred style (pinup, seductress, diva) and present in small groups. This 2 to 3 minute final combo will integrate bump n' grind and shimmy with steps of the striptease using at least 2 costume pieces, 3 facial expressions, and a walk in heels.
LEVEL 2 - Burlesque Chair Dance with Josephine
An introductory chair dance class for those who've already learned the basic building blocks of burlesque. Coming to you from a veteran burlesque dancer who's totally obsessed with her chair – this class will get you familiar with the more accessible movements we can do with this prop. We'll work on chair dance styles, moves, and transitions. Our dance styles will include cabaret, pop siren, and sultry vixen.
LEVEL 1 - Burlesque for Beginners with Malinka
(Fr) Discover 5 different burlesque styles and learn tassel twirling, eye contact, chair dancing and striptease. Students will invent their own burlesque combo using their favorite style (pin-up, seductress, diva) and present it in small groups. This final 2-3 minute combo will incorporate the bump n' grind and shimmy, striptease steps using at least 2 costume pieces, 3 facial expressions and more!
LEVEL 2 - Show Ponies with Freya Moon
(Fr) A burlesque movement class that explores dance and performance. A course to create sensual choreographies and work on your stage presence while improving your choreographic vocabulary. Each class includes a warm-up and work on a group choreography, which will conclude with a performance during the students' show. Prerequisites: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/fr/cours-en-groupes/#anchor-tease
LEVEL 1 - Burly in Heels a/ Dorian
(Fr/Eng) A three-part course to introduce you to the art of burlesque choreography... in high heels! Each session begins with a targeted warm-up to reinforce your ease and elegance on heels, followed by the gradual learning of a classic, sensual and stylish burlesque choreography. A 3-week course to gain confidence, technique and stage presence – heel by heel.
LEVEL 2 - Burlesque Floorwork with Casquivano & Dorian
(Fr) Join Casquivano for a 10-week exploration of beginner floorwork! Learn how to lower yourself to the ground and stand up with style and grace. This progressive course ends with a performance at the student showcase. Modifications are possible for all body types and mobility. Before registering, check the prerequisites here: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/en/groupclasses/#anchor-progressives
LEVEL 3 - Advanced Floorwork with Phoenix Inana
(Eng) Advanced Floorwork, where sensuality meets floorwork. Explore the primordial connection between body and floor, embracing the very essence of your sexuality. Discover sensual rolls and seductive balances while mastering a repertoire of advanced moves designed to push your limits and ignite your passion. Before registering, check the prerequisites here: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/en/groupclasses/#anchor-progressives
LEVEL 3 - Burlesque Chair Dance with Josephine
(Eng) Fall in love with chair dancing! We will get familiar with the more advanced sensual movements we can do on a chair. And, give you routines that build the muscles and flexibility those moves require. Includes performance in the student showcase! The costume for this group act will be partially paid for by the school and $15-$50 extra per student may be required. Prerequisites, here: https://www.arabesqueburlesque.com/en/groupclasses/#anchor-progressives
LEVEL 1 - Connecting to the Magic Within with Mina Minou
(ENG) Are you looking to deepen your connection to yourself? Heal the body/soul/mind connection? Do you want to work on your burlesque character while also working on your confidence? Open to all creatives with a focus on burlesque, this class involves; themed reflections inspired by major arcana tarot cards, somatic grounding techniques, playful prop work to explore different characters, and chance to make connections and realizations that will last.
LEVEL 1 - Burlesque Improv League a/ Malinka
Join the burlesque improvisation league to develop your improvisational skills on stage in a 3-class workshop based on notions of theatrical improvisation combined with dance! Each week will be a two-hour workshop followed by a one-hour show (open to the public!) that will be held at the studio. Come and learn lots of techniques and put them into practice in front of an audience every week:)
LEVEL 1 - Burlesque Teaser #1 w/ Kinky Karma
(EN/FR) This is a 3-week mini-series for beginners. The first week, we will practice movements steeped in the history of burlesque and see how the key pieces of the costume complement them. The second week, we'll learn the tease with the iconic satin glove and the third week, we'll learn the basics of the feather fan dance (yay!)This is a 3-week mini series for beginners!! Yay!