Miss Spent Youth’s Tease Academy
Burlesque Class Series Start April 26th
Spring Early Bird Discount -$50 off discount taken at register though April 20th
Space is Limited
Level 1
This class series is geared towards beginners who are curious about burlesque, want more confidence in their body or just want to have fun being sexy! We’ll cover everything you need to create your first solo burlesque act and feel confident taking it of either on-stage or for a private 1 on 1 treat for your lover!
New performer looking to refine and expand your technique and build some classic foundation? This class is perfect for you as well!
At our graduation show you’ll have the option to perform your new solo act! Not ready for a solo ? We’ll also be doing a fun group number you can perform in! If you aren’t interested in performing and just want to do it for fun, no sweat performing is not required.
Package includes professional photo and video of your graduation performance and access to Miss Spent Youth’s private facebook group for students and IG casting group.
Each class we will work on the different burlesque elements and techniques you’ll need to put together an act – whether your performing it in the bedroom or on stage! Bring your dancing shoes! No Dance Experience required! With Graduation Show including professional photos and videos of your debut act!
Burlesque Queen Package includes props, gloves, stockings and practice boa to use in class and access to Miss Spent Youth’s private facebook group for students.
Each week you’ll receive homework to reenforce what you learned and keep you moving forward on your sensual journey.
Classes are held at Crown City Dance in Pasadena
Jan 4th: Free Bonus Class for Signup for before Dec 25th – New Year, New You! Let’s get in our bodies and get ready for a sexy year ahead!
Week 1 April 26th: Body Confidence and Burlesque Basics – We’ll work on body confidence and conveying sexuality in your own unique way! We’ll learn about character and how to move to different styles of music, how to tell a story and build anticipation with your act.
Week 2 – May 3rd VIRTUAL: Costuming and Music Selection. We’ll explore how different costume pieces can be used and taken off on stage. We’ll talk about the costume pieces you plan on using in your solo routine. Plus we’ll look at how to narrow down your music choices
Week 3 May 10th: Taking It Off – You’ll learn how to take different clothing pieces off with different techniques for glove and stocking peels. We’ll talk about building anticipation during your act and teasing the audience. Week 2 is also when you’ll bring in the music you’ve decided on for your solo act and we’ll discuss your vision and ideas for the number.
Week 4 May 17th Props and Costuming -We’ll learn how to work a boa, then we’ll work on basic dance moves and combinations you can incorporate in to your routines and work on connecting with your audience and turning up the sex appeal! We’ll learn the group routine for graduation
Week 5 May 24th: Moving with Sensuality – We’ll work on putting all the techniques together and adding transitions, creating stage pictures, traveling across the stage and engaging with the audience.
May 31st – No Class work on your solo
Week 6 June 14th – Act Review and Rehearsal (Performance Option Students Only)We’ll review your solo act, get feedback and tackle trouble spots. Then rehearse the group number and make sure everyone has everything they need to be ready for the Graduation show!
Graduation Show June 21st : This is your debut performance! It’s going to be amazing! We’ll get photos and videos of your act that you can can use to submit to other burlesque shows or to leave your friends in awe. Solo performances from graduating students, student group number plus some special guest performances from inspiring LA performers. If at any time you want a private one-on-one to work on specific areas we can always book something. I want you to feel sexy and confident and I’m here to assist you in any way possible.
And Beyond: Everyone who takes my classes gets access to my exclusive IG Group where I share on-going tutorials and offer tips and tricks to help you continue on your burlesque journey. Plus you can communicate with other students and learn from each other!
