Workshops
Our company strives to bring you amazing workshops to help build your skillset, learn new tricks and refine your movement.
In the event of another COVID-19 shutdown, classes will continue via Zoom.
All in-studio classes require mandatory mask-wearing to keep our students and teachers safe.
Scholarships: Sponsored BIPOC spots are available. Email us to claim a spot.
Accessibility: The VBC is located on the second floor of a building with no elevator access, accessible via a wide set of stairs.
Payment Plans: Payment plans are available. Please email us with any questions.
Workshops
Our company strives to bring you amazing workshops to help build your skillset, learn new tricks and refine your movement.
In the event of another COVID-19 shutdown, classes will continue via Zoom.
All in-studio classes require mandatory mask-wearing to keep our students and teachers safe.
Scholarships: Sponsored BIPOC spots are available. Email us to claim a spot.
Accessibility: The VBC is located on the second floor of a building with no elevator access, accessible via a wide set of stairs.
Payment Plans: Payment plans are available. Please email us with any questions.
Current Workshops
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Intro to Chair Dance
$30.00 Instructor: Chelsea Hart Date: Thursday, April 4 Time: 6pm – 7:30pm Cost: $30 Pre-requisite to Open Level Chair Cabaret Progressive with Chelsea. Learn some fundamental skills and live out your chair dance fantasies in this one and a half hour intro level workshop with Chelsea Hart. We will work on a saucy piece of choreography and learn a trick or two all while being supported by your new favorite dance partner: the chair. All bodies are welcome! What to wear/bring: Bring water. Wear extra layers on your knees like leg warmers or knee pads. Heels are encouraged but not necessary. -
Sultry Slink
$30.00Instructor: La Dame Derriere
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $30Are you ready to slow it down? Join La Dame Derriere for a step back into a dark, underground jazz club. This workshop will give you a taste of film noir femme fatale, and teach you how to lure the audience into your perfectly manicured claws.
In this choreo-based class, we’ll be focusing on stage presence, slinky movements, and eye-fuckery.What to wear/bring: Wear clothes your feel comfortable moving in, heels optional, and a water bottle.
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Unapologetically Fat: A Fat Burlesque History
$25.00Instructor: Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, Seattle
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 11am – 12pm
Cost: $25Course Experience Level: All
Description: Let’s talk about Fat Baby! In this facilitated discussion we will review a burlesque history timeline surrounding plus size burlesque performers. We talk about classic burlesque to neo-burlesque, and the impact of Fat performers. We’ll dive into the 2017-2018 A Fat Neo Burlesque Movement, examine “Burlesque is for EveryBODY” and of course, talk about fatphobia in burlesque.
What to bring: Something to take notes with and be ready to have a conversation
About the Instructor:
Mx. Pucks A’Plenty is The They Them Yas Queen of Burlesque, The Michelle Obama of Burlesque, and Seattle’s Own Mxtress of Thiccness! They have been ranked in the Top 50 of Most Influential Burlesque Industry Figure for the past three years, landing at #17 in 2023, as voted for by thousands of burlesque fans and peers worldwide by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine, named 2022 Performer of the Year by Seattle Gay News, and was one of the Seattle Pride Grand Marshals in 2023. Spreading their Black Queer Magic wherever they go, Pucks is always in control. Pucks is also the founder and co-producer behind What the Funk?! An All BIPOC Burlesque Fest and Fatlesque Fest NW as well as the Con Director of Fat Con. The Femme Daddy that your mother didn’t know to warn you about, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty. -
Strengthening your Stage Presence through Clowning
$25.00Instructor: Mother Girth, Penticton
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Cost: $25In this experiential workshop, participants will get to practice vulnerability, awaken their senses, and play! Mother Girth will take you through exercises and activities to bring out your inner clown. Throughout the workshop, there will be time to reflect and discuss what you’re learning. This workshop will help you connect with self and be more fully embodied when performing.
What to wear/bring: Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a notebook
About the Instructor:
Mother Girth is a proud fat, disabled, and indigenous burlesque artist from Penticton, BC. They made their debut in Vancouver with their signature act “Water Spirit’s Retribution”. They toured that act in Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, The Kootenay Burlesque Festival, and Isle of Tease. In 2019, Mother Girth won “Most Innovative” in the Edmonton Burlesque Festival’s Bunny Competition. The “two-spirit tease” has been dominating stages for 6 years with their raw sexuality and lively facial expressions. They were recently a Feature Performer in Fatlesque Fest Northwest in Seattle. Mother Girth celebrates their unique identities with joy on stage. -
Classic Showgrrl
$25.00Instructor: Kitty Kin-Evil (Ottawa)
Dates: Saturday, May 11
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Cost: $25Let’s bring things back to the golden era of the striptease! Taking a page out of our legends playbook.
Learn how to slow down, real slow, super slinky, no rushing, make the audience feel your movement with little movement.
We’re gonna ooze sensuality from our cores.What to wear/bring: Ballroom heels, clothing you’re comfortable moving and dancing in, water.
Kitty Kin-Evil is an Indigenous performer and Headmistress of the Ottawa Burlesque Academy.
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Productive Performer
$25.00Instructor: Kitty Kin-Evil (Ottawa)
Dates: Saturday, May 11
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $25Feeling like you’re stuck in place?
Or maybe you’re all over the place?
Want to take things to the next level as a performer but not sure where to start or what steps to take?Be a productive performer!
We’re covering everything from merchandising, self promotion to producers, email etiquette, organizational tips and how to invest in yourself in a streamline way to get to the next level.
What to bring: Note pad/book and pen to take notes
Kitty Kin-Evil is an Indigenous performer and Headmistress of the Ottawa Burlesque Academy.