Classes
Our next session of beginning classes start at Rast Ballet at 1803 W. Byron, #201 (near the Irving Park Brown Line stop) on Saturday, March 13. Classes are eight weeks long.
Beginning Burlesque Class, stretching
Student Reviews for Beginning Burlesque
“Watching myself in the mirror, I realized I’m sexier than I thought I was.” –Nikki, 63
“It’s exercise but it’s still fun and extremely liberating.” –Linda
“It was a great class. I thought I would feel awkward dancing sexy around other people, but I wasn’t at all. I would recommend this class to anyone.” –Jessica, on Yelp.com
SATURDAYS
Next session begins on June 5
Beginning Burlesque
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Rast Ballet
$15/class or $100 for a eight-week session
$150 combo pack: Take Beginning and Advanced in the Same Session and Save!
Interested in burlesque, but you’re not quite ready to jump off into the deep end into public performance? Then try this basic how-to class that combines a great workout with mini-routines aimed at having fun, finding your “sexy place”, and getting in shape. Each two to three week period, we will work the removal of one item of clothing (gloves, bras, boy shorts, dresses) or play with a prop (canes, small fans, chairs). There is no nudity in this class.
Beginning Burlesque Students work a routine
Advanced Burlesque Class, no section currently scheduled
Concentrate on the three C’s (character, costume & choreography) with one of Chicago’s most seasoned burlesque professionals, Ms. Bea Haven. In this workshop-style class, you bring your ideas for new acts (or old acts that’s you’d like to tighten up) and we work them to performance readiness in a constructive, professional & collegial atmosphere.
This is a class for performers who are already involved in the Chicago burlesque, dance, or performance art communities or for students who would like an immersion experience, geared towards performing publicly in 6 weeks.
It runs 1 hours a week and includes a yoga-style stretch warmup and “sexy move drills” designed to expand your movement repertoire. There will be some nudity in this class.
Student Testimonials
“I took the beginning Burlesque class with Ms. Bea mostly as a way to feel better about and more in touch with my body, but I ended up loving Burlesque! Ms. Bea helped us cater routines to our personalities and comfort levels. She also really helped us with costuming and the ins and outs of burlesque!”
-Emily, “Coo D’Twat”
“Ms Bea Haven’s burlesque class is a great way to get in shape, have fun and put your creativity to use…whether you actually plan to perform, just want to have some fun or want to impress someone special. And if you do plan to perform, this class is a great way to get started. Ms Bea will help you connect with other local performers, share her anecdotes, tips and tricks, and be a total “mother hen” looking out for you. Plus, there’s a student recital at the end of the session where you can show off your new skills!”
-Dianne, “Petite Moll”
Private lessons, Boylesque and other special workshops
We regularly run other classes and workshops. Contact Ms. Bea for more information.
Student Reviews
“Took…the Burlesque class with Ms. Bea Haven, and I’m already performing locally. I’m having tons of fun with costumes and putting together acts. I would strongly recommend this. –Coo D’Twat
“Ms Bea Haven’s burlesque class is a great way to get in shape, have fun and put your creativity to use! She will work with you to explore what you find sexy and what type of burlesque you want to do – (Want to dance to heavy metal? Use puppets? Incorporate some other talent? No problem!)- whether you actually plan to perform, just want to have some fun or want to impress someone special.
And if you do plan to perform, this class is a great way to get started Ms Bea will help you connect with other local performers, share her anecdotes, tips and tricks, and be a total “mother hen” looking out for you. Plus, there’s a student recital at the end of the session where you can show off your new skills! “
–Petite Moll
ALUMNI
Many, many Chicago burlesque performers got their start, had their first performances, or made their Chicago debut with Girlie-Q. Ms. Bea Haven’s former students have gone on to feature in burlesque festivals across the country and perform regularly around the City.
Ms. Bea’s Former Students
Class of 2006
Lyra Belecqua
2008 – 2009
Coo D’Twat
Faustina von Feist
Petite Moll
Honey La Fleur
2010
Don Chanel
Jiggles O’Lafferty
Mena La Vey
Millie Mae
Rosy Mounds
Titty Perkins
Queerella
Tipsy Von Taco
Performers who got their start with Girlie-Q (our illustrious alums) and Ms. Bea’s former students have gone on to establish their own troupes, feature in burlesque festivals across the country and perform regularly around the City. (Guess it helps to learn from the best!) Check out our illustrious alumni:
Girlie-Q Alums
Backdoor Aly, producer of Varietease Cabaret
Lyra Belecqua
Mae the Bellydancer, founding producer of Varietease, producer of Knock-Knock Hot Spot
Maiden Sacrifice, producer of Flesh Tones Burlesque (featured in the Twisted Tassel Festival)
Ms. Bea’s Former Students
Class of 2006
Lyra Belecqua
Class of Spring 2008
Red Hot Annie, producer of Vaudezilla (featured in the Twisted Tassel, Vancouver and Texas Burlesque Festivals)
Class of Winter 2008/Spring 2009
Coo D’Twat
Lula Houp-Garou (featured in the New Orleans Burlesque Festival)
Honey La Fleur
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