Portland's First & Foremost School for the Art Form of Burlesque and Striptease!
Burlesque 101 is the perfect class for the beginner. No matter your shape, size or experience all are welcome. Burlesque 101 is an introduction and gives our students a taste of what burlesque performing is. Burlesque 101 is a 10-week course that will cover the history of burlesque, creation of a persona, burlesque hair and makeup, costuming, bump and grind dance movement, as well as a rehearsal for a intimate live audience. Students will have an optional intimate recital at the end of class. 

Class Curriculum: (subject to change)
  • Introduction to Burlesque (History, Herstory and Your Story)
  • Movement
  • Costuming
  • Hair Styling & Wig Couture
  • Stage Makeup
  • Act Creation & Development
  • Drama & Comedy in Performance
  • Review Workshop
  • Dress Rehearsal
  • Graduation Recital

More information on the website here:  www.RoseCitySchoolOfBurlesque.info