Burlesque, Vaudeville & Drag.

Mission Statement
"Embrace, Empower and Express" 
Embrace your body and it's glorious beautiful curves.
Empower your self to follow your sensuality with out question. 
Express your inner diva. 

Registration is Open ! 


Mission Statement
"Embrace, Empower and Express"
Embrace your body and it's glorious beautiful curves.
Empower yourself to follow your sensuality without question.
Express your inner diva.


Burlesque
Burlesque is art that has been a part of history for it's beautiful performances that showcases cheekiness, confidence, class, personality, style, and the art of the human body.  Burlesque performers are artists with their medium consisting of clothing, movement,beauty and their body.  Our students gain colossal confidence, self-love, grace, style, and all the joys that come with creating art.

Classes and Workshops Now Open for Registration.
Space is limited*
Our Weekly burlesque classes 
Weekly Classes Information

Cleveland Burlesque Academy 18 Week performer training workshop

Weekly
Pre registration required
Sundays
Time 2:00PM to 4:00PM
120 minutes
$300.00 
(Payments available) 
Ask about our payment plan and POC/BPOC discount
Register below OPEN*** 
email clevelandburlesque@gmail.com (Classes) 
Looking to enter the world of burlesque as a novice performer? This is the class for you!
This workshop walks you thru 18 weeks of burlesque history, character & act development, old school burlesque along with neo, the tease & strip, prop work from the boa to feather fans, pastie theory & making, crafting your own costumes this included 1 on 1 costuming time, stage make-up, technical show information, kittening (stagehands), How to promote yourself & expand your bookings to national tours and this includes a live debut at one of our international award winning burlesque shows.

This workshop also includes-
20 Self Read PDF Materials
Video Workshop
Online Forum Support
One on One Instructional
Costuming Programs
Stage make up and more!

Late Registration by September 16th

Full syllabus can be made available to the student via email prior to registration via email.

Weeks 1 and 2:
History Class                                 
Week 3:
Expressions Fitness Studio                             
Routine Development .
Week 4:                                        
Expressions Fitness Studio
Parade, Pose and Bump and Grind
Week 5:                                         
Expressions Fitness Studios
Routine Development
Week 6:
Expressions Fitness Studio                              
Routine Development Dance edition and Improv    
Week 7:                                     
Costuming basics and intermediate technique    
Week 8:
Pastie Making
    -Bring your own supplies for your pasties.
Costuming basics and intermediate technique
Week 9:
Expressions Fitness Studio  
Tassel Twirling / Biographies
Week 10:
Expressions Fitness Studio
Using your costumes as props
Week 11:
Expressions Fitness Studio
FUNdamentals of Burlesque
Week 12:
Expressions Fitness Studio
Peels with skill
Week 13:
Expressions Fitness Studio
Prop Work Workshop
Week 14:
Expressions Fitness Studio
Take it off!
Week 15:
Expressions Fitness Studio
Get Down! Floor & Chair Work
Week 16:
Improv
Week 17:  
Emotion thru the stage
Week 18:
Pulling All Together
Week 19 DEBUT****
Week 20 Video Review*
Review your video with your other classmates.




Disclaimer:
This workshop is a safe space for everyone specially WOC, BIPOC, POC, QPOC and members of the LGBTQA community along with those with disabilities.

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Away From Class Continuous Learning 
20 Self Read PDF Materials 
Video Workshop 
Online Forum Support 
One on One Instructional

Life after Burlesque Debut*
After debut you are invited to join local veteran troupe Le Femme Mystique Burlesque / Ohio Burlesque 
if you wish to take up a career of burlesque or simply perform once in a while.
Refund Information 
A non-refundable deposit of $100  is required to hold your place in the class,
Once paid in full and class worksheets have been received and first class rendered if request of a refund is made first to 
the instructor verbally or by email you will be prorated per class* per class taken. ($50.00) Per individual 2 hour class. 
There will not be a refund for the deposit as you reserved your spot in class, If you paid in full the deposit is still not refundable. 
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Mentorship Program Information
*Coming soon* 
Register to The Cleveland Burlesque Academy 
Below details for registration are available, Please insure you read the information. 
Disclaimer this workshop reserves the space you take and the deposit along with full price is not refundable. 
We can make sure you are automatically signed up for another workshop or work with you privately. 
Instructors 
Dottie Comma
Dottie Comma is a Chicago-trained, Cleveland-performing burlesque artist. Specializing in nerdlesque and themed performance, Dottie Comma is a little nerdy, a little dirty, and a little flirty! Dottie has been performing for over 3 years and is ready to shape your dreams into reality. 
 Bella Sin
Hailing originally from Juarez, in the state of Chihuahua, Bella Sin is a proud Mexican-Immigrant woman who holds the honor of being named “One Of Cleveland's Most Interesting People 2011” along with the run running tittle of “Cleveland Burlesque Queen”.  She has been the Executive Producer of the Ohio International Burlesque Festival for its entire 8 years, and is the owner of the long running Le Femme Mystique Burlesque. Bella Sin is celebrating her 15th anniversary in burlesque in 2018