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Fan Dance (Intermediate Level) at Maison Burlesque

  • Maison Burlesque 48-50 Bridge Road Richmond, VIC, 3121 Australia (map)

Take your Feather Fan Dance technique and repertoire to the next level in this 8 week Showcase course! Learn all the essentials of dancing with ostrich feather fans, including: poise and basic fan technique, burlesque fan moves, the art of hide and reveal, stage presence and character! Plus put your moves together into a fabulous group routine!

In this course we will:

- Learn classic and creative fan dance moves and poses, in a classic vintage showgirl style or modern neo-burlesque routine.

- Further develop the art of tease, hide and reveal with feather fans.

- Work with both neo- and classic- grip styles and further develop your confidence with grip changes and more complex moves and transitions

- Learn how to incorporate striptease elements into your fan dancing

- Learn how to incorporate character and tone into your fan dance


Prior experience in fan dancing is required for this class. It is recommended to complete at least 2 x Beginner Fan Dance courses before proceeding to Intermediate level (if unsure as to suitability please contact us).

It is recommended to complete at least 2 x Intermediate Fan Dance courses before proceeding to Advanced level. Open to all genders.

Ostrich fans are provided for use during the class.

Please note this class involves striptease and may include a pastie reveal.

You will learn a routine and have the option to perform at our end of term Cherry Poppers Showcase on March 17.

2024 Term 1 Theme: Vegas Showgirls

Please note this is a Showcase class. All enrolments are for a 8 week course in our studio in Richmond. Casual drop-ins are not available for this class.

Class numbers will be capped at a maximum of 10 students.