🌟Show me how you Burlesque!🌟

Book now for Intro to Burlesque – 4 Week Course. Learn the basics of burlesque striptease, fan dancing, explore classic and neo-burlesque movement + music and more.

This course is open to all genders and identities (you must be over 18+)

Suitable for all levels of performance experience.

Taught by Evelyn Carnate (Award-winning international cabaret performer, reigning Miss Burlesque UK, Soho School of Burlesque Director & Co-founder of Queer Asian Cabaret Collective The Bitten Peach)

Classes take place in our own private West End rehearsal studio, 5 minutes from Tottenham Court Rd station. Also nearby: Holborn, Russell Sq & Goodge St stations.

🌟 Get in touch if you have any questions 💌 classes@sohoschoolofburlesque.co.uk

Dates

FEB: 4 x Thursdays 6-7:30 pm starting February 1st (Feb 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd)

MAY: 4 x Thursdays 7:30-9 pm starting May 2nd (May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd)

SEP: 4 x Thursdays 6-7:30 pm starting September 5th (Sep 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th)

FAQ

Q: I’m not a dancer. Can I do this course?

A: Yes! This course covers some aspects of dance/movement but it is not a dance class. Evelyn’s background is in theatre performance and directing. The Intro to Burlesque course is a theatrical performance class where we touch on a variety of skills for burlesque-ing, like classic burlesque movement & music, stage presence, striptease, playing characters, improvising and more.

If you’re looking for a burlesque dance classes – check out our Monday & Tuesday classes, which are available to attend as drop-ins or 12 week courses.

Q: I don’t wear heels. Can I do this class? 

A: Heels are optional, not required.

Q: Am I too old/young/big/small/etc?

A: Intro to Burlesque is for every body (but you must be over age 18+)

Q: Can I pay in instalments?

A: Yes. Email classes@sohoschoolofburlesque.co.uk to arrange.

Q: I’ve done burlesque courses before. Can I skip this course and go straight to the Act Creation or Act Development?

A: Anyone new to the Soho School of Burlesque must complete the 4wk course before signing up to the 8wk Act Creation courses. It’s not just an introduction to burlesque, but an introduction to the school and you will always learn something new. In fact, many of our Act Development alumni who perform on the scene regularly drop in to the Intro classes for a refresher!

The 10wk Act Development courses are by application only.

Soho School of Burlesque (formerly East London Burlesque) was founded by award-winning cabaret performer Evelyn Carnate (Miss Burlesque UK 2019, co-founder of Queer Asian Cabaret Collective The Bitten Peach) In January 2023, the school moved to Central London and East London Burlesque became The East London Burlesque Company. Classes take place in our very own private red & pink boudoir located in the heart of London’s West End – 5 minutes from Tottenham Court Rd station. Classes are taught by burlesque stars, professional cabaret performers, producers & costumiers.

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