Been looking for a sexy workout or just want more excitement in your life? Come join in on the fun with this special introductory series. In addition to the unique bump-and-grind warmup and workout that Burlesquercise is famous for, you will learn the burlesque strut, how to create your own retro style dance moves and choreography, how to work a boa, twirl tassels (no nudity required) and more! You'll also learn the choreography for the dance numbers most often performed by "Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers," so pull your favorite lingerie out of hiding in the top drawer and let's shake it... with Burlesquercise!

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
July 14, 21 & 28


GENERAL REGISTRATION: $60 for all 3 classes!

In this 12-week intensive, you will learn everything you need to know to get started in burlesque! This course presents ALL the skills and techniques needed for effective burlesque performance in just ONE series. Additional specialty subjects are offered in shorter series, but this will be the most important course to take to get a solid basis for burlesque! By the time you finish this course, you will have a strong foundation in burlesque movement, a solid stage persona, and the ability to fully engage your audience while telling your story through burlesque striptease. You'll know secrets to taking it off gracefully without tripping on your frilly nothings, how to incorporate props into your act (including using your clothing as props and twirling nipple tassels), you'll have created signature moves, learned how to invent your own dance moves for the stage, and so much more!

Want to stand out from the crowd? Go from "wanna-be" to "gotta-see" in only 12 weeks!

This course also covers:

* DIY "no sew" costume design
* Makeup for stage
* Finding and booking gigs
* Marketing and promotional basics

Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00pm
June 17 through September 2

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $225 for all 12 classes!

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Jun 17-Sept 2, Weds, 8:30-10:00pm

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Jun 17-Sept 2, Weds, 8:30-10:00pm

Designed for those with performance experience and/or who have taken the Burlesque Intensive series, this 12-week series will take your performance career to the next level! Building on the material from the Burlesque Intensive, we will cover advanced Bump-n-Grind dance moves, advanced pinup choreography, and improve stage presentation and the ability to interact and create a "dialogue" with the audience while performing. By the end of the series, you will have new solo AND group choreography (created in class).

* Advanced prop work: Fan dancing, parasols, clothing, canes, etc.
* Hands-On Advanced No-Sew Costuming Workshop included!
* Basic and Advanced Pastie Making w/ guest instructor Randy Johnson, the "Pastie King of San Francisco"!
* Personalized counseling for performance career development!
* Negotiation Basics: How to get paid to perform!

Tuesdays, 8:30-10:00pm
June 16 through September 1

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $225 for all 12 classes!

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Jun 16-Sept 1, Tues, 8:30-10:00pm

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Jun 16-Sept 1, Tues, 8:30-10:00pm

(Intermediate Level - "Intro to Burlesquercise" or other dance experience is recommended, though not required.) Pull your lingerie out of the back of the drawer and get ready for a unique and sexy workout, because "Burlesquercise!" proves that exercising can be sexy and FUN!

Combining toning exercises with lively burlesque dancing and fun choreography, this class will have you shimmying and shaking your way through fun dance routines and unique workouts that will have you giggling so much you won't even notice you're working out - until you see the results! So throw on your stockings, grab a boa and let's shake it!

Each class starts with a fun and sassy Bump-n-Grind warmup followed by one of several burlesque-themed workouts (themes include Floor Work, Chair Dancing, Synchronized Swimming, Jungle Fever and more!) and finishing up with lively and sexy burlesque choreography.

All of the routines taught in the "Burlesquercise Dance Workout" classes are performed at shows around the San Francisco Bay Area. If you're interested in performing with the Burlesqueteers, all you have to do is attend classes to learn the techniques and choreography, and then sign up when a show is coming up, get your costuming together (this is usually very easy and inexpensive), come to the rehearsals, and you're in! There is no audition process. Performing with the Burlesqueteers is all about showing up and putting in the effort. It's a very inclusive group open to anyone who has taken the classes.

July 2009 Series:
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
July 8, 15, 22 & 29

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $60 for all 4 classes!

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JULY, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

This unique and non-intimidating beginner's dance class will focus on movement and stage presence, and your body awareness will improve dramatically. You will increase your perfomance value, strengthen and develop your core, improve your flexibility, and learn basic dance skills that you can already do without even knowing it! This class will be invaluable as you pursue burlesque and other dancing interests!

In this series, you will learn choreography for the Fosse classics and will instantly recognize dance moves made popular by pop artists in the 60s 70s and 80s that Fosse originally choreographed in the 50s. Don't miss this unusual and fun class series!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: MJ Paul can be found teaching various workshops and master classes throughout California. He is the longtime assistant to Emmy award winner Suzy Miller and has been dance director/resident choreographer for SF boylesque for the past 18 months. His varied theatre background has included working on productions such as: Cabaret, Damn Yankees, A Christmas Carol with the renowned Gilbert Reed Ballet, 12 days of Christmas with Ballet theatre of SLO, Kathy Mata Ballet, Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers, and Fieldwork at Shotwell studios. His main dance influences include Bob Fosse, Suzy Miller, Rob Marshall, Teresa Slobodnik, Gilbert Reed, Katy Warner, and Carlos Carvajal.

July 2009 Series:
Thursdays, 8:00-9:30pm
July 9, 16 & 23

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $60 for all 3 classes!

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July, Thursdays, 8:00-9:30pm

Get in shape with Cancan Dancing!

Each Cardio-Cancan class starts with a ballet based warmup and stretching. Then we go over specific steps and techniques for cancan kick lines, traveling steps and turns. Finally, get your heart pumping with flirty cancan choreography! It's so much fun, you won't even realize you are working out!

All students in Cardio-Cancan classes are eligible to perform in Bombshell Betty's newest performance project, "Bombshell Betty's Knicker Kickers"!

Appropriate for all levels of skill and flexibility.
Please wear soft soled dance shoes or socks. No heels or street shoes.
Feel free to wear fun stockings, frilly skirts and flirty knickers!

July 2009 Series: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
July 9, 16, 23 & 30

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $60 for all 4 classes!