Book the entire 8-week term, or drop in as you please!
See our available classes in our current timetable.
Want to know more about the class levels? Scroll down to find our guide!
Casual Classes
Burlesque Basics
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Beginner Level
Are you looking for a fun casual course to spice up your life? Well, we've brought in the perfect course for you!
Burlesque Basics is a beginner friendly course where you'll learn all of the key skills every burlesque novice needs in their tool kit.
Skills covered:
Bumps and Grinds
Showgirl Feet
Lines, extensions and hand movements
Vintage Dance Styles
Simple striptease
Beginner Character development
Develop confidence and a basic understanding of the art of burlesque! This is the perfect class to join before jumping into the deep end with our 8 week showcase courses!
Suitable for all genders with no experience needed!
Belly Dance Technique
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Open Level
Are you captivated by the sensual, glamorous and passionate movements within belly dance?
Join us in our casual belly dance classes where you will not only discover new ways to move your body, but also empower your self-confidence and inner strength.
This course will teach you about the basics of Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic & Turkish dance in an easy-to-digest method, including how to:
Explore isolations in the upper and lower body.
Expand your knowledge of countless belly dance combos.
Transition between moves with ease and fluidity.
This course is the perfect complement to our Belly Dance Deities Showcase Course for any student new to bellydance or wanting to refine their technique.
This is an open level class suitable for all genders and levels of experience.
Burlesque Foundations
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Beginner/Open Level
Have you been dreaming of exploring burlesque and don't know where to start?
Or maybe its been a while since you started burlesque, and you feel like you just want a chance to revisit the fundamentals?
Well now is your chance to come and PLAY with Auntie Whisky!
These classes will guide you through the fundamentals of burlesque, examples of techniques covered:
Bump n grind drills
Walking patterns suitable for various styles and stages
Port de bras and body mapping (movements with the arms, wrists, hands and fingertips)
Face workouts and intention setting
Prop play (boas, gloves, robes, shoes)
Every class will include a section of choreography for additional practice of the classes aims and objectives.
Flirting with Fans
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Open Level
Needing your fan fix? Join us for a beginner friendly flutter with fans with resident fan tutor Poppy Cherry who has over 15 years experience feather fan dancing - you could almost say she's a fan!
Get those wrists moving with a new song each class with a range of styles and choreography to work towards broadening your repertoire of fan dance moves, poses, and also just have fun!
Together these will enrich your knowledge of a wide range of fan dance moves and poses.
Beginners are welcome. This is also a fabulous supplement for any student wishing to get extra fan dance practice between terms or to supplement their feather fan showcase courses.
Looking to practice a particular grip style? Generally weeks 1-4 focus on the 'Neo' grip style and weeks 5-8 focus on the 'Classic' grip style, with occasional fun special theme classes too!
Ostrich Feather Fans will be supplied for use during the class.
Suitable for all genders with no experience needed!
Floorwork 101
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Beginner/Open Level
Get slinky on the floor!
This technique class designed to increase your mobility & flexibility whilst learning sexy floor work transitions and moves to add to your burlesque repertoire!
Learn the fundamentals of building your body to feel strong, flexy and sexy. This class will explore slinky, sensual floorwork building up to basic figures, shapes and rolls.
This is a great class for those keen to learn fundamentals of floorwork prior to attending a Showcase class with floorwork elements.
Prior experience: It is expected that students are able to easily get on and off the floor and do not have any injuries that would prevent their participation in this class. Otherwise, beginners welcome!
NOTE: Kneepads are ESSENTIAL for this class - bring your own or kneepads are also available to purchase at reception
Hot Legs
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Beginner/Open Level
Commencing in Term 5 from October 26
Strong legs and feet are essential for the execution of powerful lines and thoughtful expression, so let’s get them feeling…hot!
A leg, ankle and foot specific conditioning class to get you feeling comfortable and confident about posing, strutting and moving for burlesque!
Be prepared to work mainly barefoot, but you can also bring heels with you so that you can try all the combinations in them too!
Expect to learn:
Alignment of hips, knees and ankles
The use of working with parallel and turned out alignment
Transference of weight and how to do it seamlessly
How to smoothly get up and down from the floor with strength and confidence
Fun, mini dance sequences at the end of each class to test out your new power!!
No prerequisites required. This is an OPEN level class suitable for all genders – Beginners Welcome!
Splits Training
Duration: 8 Week Term
Class Level: Open Level
Join professional burlesque performer and dancer Juniper Fox to learn techniques and sequences that will help you to effectively warm up and prepare the body for splits training.
Debunk myths about the splits and explore the reality of this shape within an adult body, supporting you to train in a way that supports your unique structure.
Whether you're a hobby mover or a professional performer, you’ll walk away with progressive and specific programming to support your split training journey!
This is a multi level class aimed at anyone on their split journey. This means dancers at the start of learning, right through to those in their full split looking for active flexibility and enhancing range and control.
Injuries are okay, in fact, encouraged. Juniper is qualified to support and educate. However, it is a must that participants are okay to be on their knees and get up and off from the ground.
If you would like to book all classes in a term, we recommend purchasing a "Casual Class Pass" to receive a cheaper rate. Class numbers will be capped at a maximum of 10 students
Students MUST bring their own yoga mat (any small props if incorporated will be provided)
Multi-Class Passes
For those of you who prefer a more Flirtatious attitude - grab yourself a multi-class pass! Valid for any Tech Class, online or In-studio.
**All passes now valid for 6 months**
All you'll need is an active booking account on our website - class passes can then be purchased direct from inside your booking account on our enrolments page.
"Flirt" 4 Class Pass: $90
"Flamingo" 8 Class Pass: $160
"Fanatic" 16 Class Pass: $300
Class Levels
At Masion Burlesque we cater for all dance and experience levels, however finding the right fit will ensure you enjoy your time with us! Please read the drop down menu to the right carefully to ensure you have the pre-requisites for each experience level.
Feel free to email us at info@maisonburlesque.com.au or call us at 03 8582 6693 if you have any questions about which class is the best choice for you.
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If you are brand new to burlesque or without any dance background we recommend starting with one of our “Beginner Level” Courses.
In our Beginner level courses you will learn the specific skills within burlesque and dance to feel confident and safe doing movements.
Beginner “Showcase” courses DO NOT include a pastie reveal, however striptease may be involved.
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All of our “Open Level” courses are beginner friendly if you’re up for a challenge! Anyone with dance history is more than welcome to begin in an Open Level class.
Open level ensures that both students with experience and students who are new to burlesque will learn new skills and gain the performance experience.
Please read the description of each course carefully. Some Open Level Courses DO include a nipple pastie reveal, and some DO NOT. This will primarily be due to the class being “dance based” or “burlesque based.”
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Intermediate courses are designed for students who have been dancing with us for a while, or have a strong background in dance elsewhere.
We usually require students to have completed 2 x Beginner or Open Level courses before moving up to intermediate.
We are strict on students working up the ranks from Beginner Level in coures such as Fan Dance, Floorwork and Chair Dance as these are specialised skills rarely taught at regular dance studios.
However, if you have a strong background in dance any of our “dance based” courses will be a good fit for you.
Please ensure you read the “pre-requisities” for each course before you proceed with the booking.
Usually “Intermediate level” courses are not suitable for students with pre-existing injuries.
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Advanced level courses are only for those students who have been dancing with us for a while. These courses usually require experience with a specific skill that we teach, so please ensure you have experience with us before booking into an Advanced level course.