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Burlesque Schools | Instructors | And More

Burlesque Schools

Want to learn burlesque? Sharpen your skills? Maybe even expand your skills sets? Below are the schools offering classes to do just that!

Chicago Academy of Burlesque
ChicagoAcademyOfBurlesque.com

The Chicago burlesque community's hub where newcomers can explore the magic of burlesque and established performers can advance in the art of tease.

Join a community that is passionate, supportive, and excited to watch you grow! Whether you’re here for fitness, professional development, or a sexy new artistic outlet, we’ve got exactly what you need. We strongly believe in creating a space that celebrates all body shapes and sizes, genders, sexual orientations, races, ability statuses, ages (18+), and religious affiliations. The Chicago Academy of Burlesque is a brand new collaborative project by Willy LaQueue and Camille Leon. We aim to provide a hub for the Chicago burlesque community where newcomers can explore the magic of burlesque and established performers can advance in the art of tease.

Vaudezilla 
Vaudezilla.com

For over 10 years Vaudezilla has served Chicago through burlesque shows and classes. Vaudezilla is Chicago's longest-running burlesque show and offers burlesque classes and workshops to people of all ages, sizes, and skill levels.

For information about our Chicago Burlesque shows, classes, and extraordinarily talented (and sexy!) cast & crew, please visit: http://vaudezilla.com

Burlesque Instructors

The following are instructors that lead periodic workshops and classes. Want to learn a new skill, brush up your social media skills, or develop a new act? Look them up for guidance from the pros! Join their mailing lists and follow them on social media to be abreast (eh HEM) of upcoming opportunities! Search this database by pressing "command F" on a Mac and entering the search term desired. Terms will be highlighted and you can scroll though the options for your desired skill. Enjoy!