Burlesque 101

Burlesque 101 is an introductory workshop led by Aquarius Moon that explores the glamour, history, and self-expression of classic burlesque. The October session focuses on glove peels, with instruction in bumps, grinds, shimmies, showgirl stance, stage presence, and burlesque walking. It is designed for participants of all experience levels and celebrates a supportive, inclusive approach to performance.

Students should bring gloves of any length, color, or style. Gloves will also be available to borrow or purchase on site. The class is part of the Charm School of Burlesque’s monthly workshop series and can be combined with the same evening’s Heels Performance Class.

When: Tuesday, October 27

Showtimes: 8:15–9:45 p.m.

Venue: Creativity Center Dance Studio at Creative Alliance

Instructor: Aquarius Moon

Focus: Glove peels, along with foundational burlesque movement, technique, stage presence, and performance style

Ages: 16 and older. Students under 18 may attend on an as-needed basis with written notice from a parent.

Experience: All levels; no previous experience is required.

Accessibility: The class welcomes all bodies and abilities and is intended to provide a supportive, inclusive environment.

What to Bring: Gloves in any length, color, or style. Gloves may also be borrowed or purchased at the venue.

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: General Admission and Member ticket types are offered. The member discount covers service fees once items are added to the cart.

Class Bundles: Participants may purchase this workshop together with the same night’s Heels Performance Class using the October discount code OCTHEELS. A full-series option covers all eight Heels Performance and Burlesque 101 workshops across the four-month series with the code MOON. Discounts apply only to single-transaction purchases and cannot be combined with other discounts, membership benefits, or service-fee waivers; availability and additional terms may apply.

Note: The paired workshops are designed to build a broader introduction to performance, with Heels Performance emphasizing stage presence and movement and Burlesque 101 developing burlesque artistry.