Welcome to Term Break Casual Classes at Maison Burlesque Thornbury!
Join us Monday 14th-Thursday 17th October at 6.10pm for Open Level classes, and at 7.20pm for Intermediate level classes while some of the teachers take a break between terms.
Casual classes can be booked as a single drop-in, or also using one of our value 4- 8- or 16- class passes.
Burlesque Basics (Open Level)
This is the perfect starter course for any budding burlesque babe! Feel free to drop-in just for an "amuse bouche", or sign up for all 8 weeks for the full smorgasbord! Each week will focus on a different aspect of burlesque.
Burlesque Basics is a beginner friendly course where you'll learn all of the key skills every burlesque novice needs in their tool kit.
Skills covered:
- Bumps and Grinds
- Showgirl Feet
- Lines, extensions and hand movements
- Fan Dance
- Feather boas
- Floorwork
- Chair Dance
- Simple Striptease and more!
Develop a basic understanding of the art of burlesque! This is the perfect class to join before jumping into the deep end with our 8 week showcase courses!
Suitable for all genders with no experience needed!
What to Bring: Wear clothing you feel comfortable and sexy to move in.

• 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors are 15% viscose and 85% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Cropped length
• Ribbed crew neck
• Dropped shoulders
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double-needle hems
• Preshrunk
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!