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Burlesque has come to mean many things to many people, here at the Burlesque Womens Institute we endeavour recommend only the most prestigeous and recognised teachers in the UK, all our affiliate teachers are either highly qualified dance professionals or experienced performers all with a wealth of knowledge to impart to their students.

All our teachers offer "one to one" tuition, private choreography and private group classes - ideal for hen parties and special occaisions, with some teachers offering regular scheduled workshops, for which you will find a listings guide at the bottom of the page.

Simply click on "book a class" to send us your requirements and we will set up a workshop to suit your requirements with the teacher of your choice.

 

 
Gwendoline Lamour
 

Gwendoline Lamour - London & UK wide

Gwendoline is perhaps head girl of all the burlesque teachers she is highly qualified in both the arts and literature and her teaching radiates far beyond the world of burlesque into some of the finest drama schools London has to offer, you are assured that even an hour in her company will seem like a master class!

Classes are available on a "one to one" basis or groups by prior arrangement.

 
 

 

Can Can Classes & Cancanacise - London

This exhilirating dance has been revived by performer and BWI teacher Venuss Envy. A purist in every sense with her extensive dance training and knowledge Miss Envy has not only recreated an historically accurate cancan troupe but turned the artform into an excercise class! She can provide Cancan classes for hen parties and private groups complete with any array of fabulous cancan skirts..

  Cancanacise
 
 

 

Zoe Charles
 

Cheek of It Charles - London

Zoe Charles is a burlesque performer with over 8 years experience, she also runs her own live art theatre company and co promotes Storm in a D Cup with Finger in the Pie Cabaret. Zoe offers a range of workshops and "one to one" sessions with a range of highly qualified staff guaranteed to put a pep in your step.

 

 

 
 

 

Keda Breeze - Pink Kitten Dance School

Keda is pure burlesque royalty and has had the privelage to share a stage with the American queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese. Trained as a circus performer and cabaret artist Keda is one of the UKs top performers, performing regularly at national and international venues. She has even produced her own top selling burlesque DVD, we can't recommend her highly enough.

 

 

Keda Breeze

 
 

 

Bella Besame - Manchester, Leeds & UK

Bella has taught hundreds of women (and a handful of men!) the art of burlesque.  Each workshop includes many different elements of burlesque including basic moves, the art of striptease, characterisation, music for routines, prop usage and of course, how to develop your very own burlesque name just to mention a few!  Bella also teaches specialist workshops to develop skills such as tassel twirling, stocking removal, poses and choreography.

 

 
Bella Besame
 
 

 

Cecilia Rouge

 

Leeds Burlesque

Leeds burelsque is the brain child of performer and promoter Cecilia Rouge who runs reguler classes in Leeds in association with teacher Bella Besame for performance and striptease and Ruby Rose for vintage hair and make-uip. Cecelia is creating quite a stir in Leeds and the surrounding areas and has quickly become a figure head of burlesque in the north, combined with Bellas gentle and supportive personality these two dynamic women enable even the shyest of ladies to flap their burlesque wings.

 

 
 

 

Jo King - London & UK

The dazzling Miss King is the UKs grand dame of burlesque with a student roll call that reads like a who's who of the burlesque gliterati. With over 30 years experience as a performer Jo is a motivational teacher known for creating empowering and safe environments for women to embrace their femininity. Her classes will leave you brimming with confidence and definate wiggle in your step!

 
 
 

 

Vanity Kills  

Club Noir - Scotland

Club Noir is Scotlands' premier burlesque venue and the biggest burlesque club in the world! Run by Tina and Ian who also teach together with Vanity Kills and between them run a highly acclaimed intensive workshop guaranteed to create a burlesque Diva.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Burlesque Cardiff - South Wales

Foo Foo La Belle has been a performer for over 15 years and as well as teaching and performing burlesque she is an accomplished belly dancer. Being a mum Foo Foo is all too aware how changes to your body can affect your confidence and is is yet another inspirational women when it comes to reconnecting you with your body. She's a definate favourite of ours.

 

 
Foo Foo La Belle
 
 

 

date
time
class duration
class
city
cost
mondays
20.00
drop in
The London School of Burlesque
Jo King
London
£15
20th April
19.30
8 week

The Cheek of it Charles

London
£175
5th March
19.30
8 week
The Cheek of it Charles
Cheltenham
£175
21st March
14.00
2 half days

The London School of Striptease
Jo King

London
£60
29th March
12.00
1 day

Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque

Leeds
£69
7th April
20.00
4 week
The London School of Striptease
Jo King
London
£240
26th April
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
London
£69
5th May
20.00
4 week
The London School of Striptease
Jo King
London
£240
31st May
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Norwich
£69
7th June
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Liverpool
£69
15th June
19.30
8 week

The Cheek of it Charles

London
£175
28th June
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Harrogate
£69
7th July
20.00
4 week
The London School of Striptease
Jo King
London
£240
2nd August
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Birmingham
£69
10th August
19.30
8 week

The Cheek of it Charles

London
£175
12th September
17.00
2 hour

The London School of Striptease
Jo King

London
£60
4th October
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Nottingham
£69
6th October
20.00
4 week
The London School of Striptease
Jo King
London
£240
12th October
19.30
8 week

The Cheek of it Charles

London
£175
3rd November
20.00
4 week
The London School of Striptease
Jo King
London
£240
15th November
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Sheffield
£69
6th December
12.00
1 day
Burlesque Womens Institute
Boudoir Burlesque
Newcastle
£69

The Burlesque Womens Institute is not liable for any changes of dates, venues and prices or cancellations,
please ensure that you confirm the details with the class provider before booking.

       
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