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Ever watched a burlesque show and thought “Wow! That looks like fun, I’d love to do that!” Well, now you can learn to strut your stuff in a sexy and lighthearted class atmosphere. Learn techniques of burlesque performance and get in shape while shimmying and shaking your way through fun dance routines! 

These are not "strip in your bedroom" classes. You will gain confidence in yourself and in your body image, and since you will have many opportunities to perform, you can decide for yourself when and if you are ready. You will also be able to participate in the development of your fellow-students' numbers!

Invented by Bombshell Betty,Burlesquercise! has been going strong for over four years and has grown into a dynamic and supportive community. Students are encouraged to keep in touch through the Burlesquercise! Group at Yahoo, which is a great resource for current and past students for organizing the student shows, outings to other local shows, and hosting small get-togethers to help students get to know each other and develop a support system within the local performance community. Come be part of an ever-growing community of local women who share your interests and your lust for life! 

All of the routines taught in Burlesquercise 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.

Read about Burlesquercise! in the press!
Subscribe to Burlesquercise News!
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Check out the Intro to Burlesquercise DVD!
February 2009 Burlesqueteer shows at the Uptown in Oakland and Stagewerx Theater in SF. Can you tell we have a lot of fun?
Come out and see us some time!

Read about Miss Lascivious Carriage's experience becoming a burlesque performer in her column!

Most photos by Luke Thomas of Fogcityjournal.com

Upcoming Classes
For info on currently running classes, check out the calendar!

Starts July 14,
2009



"Intro to Burlesquercise" Mini-Session


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!



Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.

Starts June 17,
2009




Bombshell Betty's "Beethoven's 5th" Act



Burlesquercise Intensive:
Breaking Into the Bump and Grind


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!

Pay in full:

Select Series:
Reserve spot with $100 deposit:
NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The balance is due 7 days before the course start date.
Select Series:
Reserved a spot with a deposit? Pay $125 balance:
NOTE: The balance is due 7 days before the course start date.

Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.

Starts June 16,
2009




Bombshell Betty's "Beethoven's 5th" Act



Burlesquercise Intensive II:
Advanced Burlesque Performance


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!

Pay in full:

Select Series:
Reserve spot with $100 deposit:
NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The balance is due 7 days before the course start date.
Select Series:
Reserved a spot with a deposit? Pay $125 balance:
NOTE: The balance is due 7 days before the course start date.

Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.

Starts July 8,
2009







Burlesquercise Dance Workout Series


(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!

Select Series:


Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.

Starts July 9,
2009



Poster for Fosse movie


Bob Fosse in studio shot.


"Fosse-esque": Burlesque Jazz
with guest instructor MJ Paul


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!

Select Series:


Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.





Cardio-Cancan


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!



Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.


Bombshell Betty's "Beethoven's 5th" Act


Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly in
Singing in the Rain


Burlesqueteers performing Miserlou
at Tease-o-Rama 2007!

NEW! Burlesqueteer Performance Drop-Ins!

For those who have already taken Burlesquercise classes and are familiar with the basic movements, these classes are a great way to keep up with current group choreography being performed, prepare for solo performances, and improve your performance skills. Are you working on a solo act you would like to perform? Sign up to workshop your act in class and get feedback from a supportive group of your peers while getting experience performing in front of an audience.

Various burlesque techniques and subjects are covered by request or as appropriate for the choreography taught each month.

NOTE: These are intermediate Burlesquercise classes, and knowledge of Burlesquercise skills and techniques is assumed. Previous attendance of Burlesquercise classes is required!

At this time, Bombshell Betty Dance is not offering drop-in classes for beginners. Are you new to Burlesquercise and want to find out what all the fuss is about before signing up for a full series? To allow students to try out the classes with minimal commitment, we regularly offer an "Intro to Burlesquercise" 3-class mini session which covers the basics of burlesque dance plus fun group choreography!


June 2009 Drop-In Schedule:

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00-7:00pm
Friday, June 12, 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, June 18, 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, June 25, 7:00-8:30pm

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $15 per class. Cash only.

Save money with a MULTI-CLASS CARD:
$70 for 6-class card. (Less than $12 a class. Save $20 on 6 classes - that's over 20% off!)



Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies.

SCHEDULE: For current class schedule information, see the table above or you can search for classes by date by having a look at the Burlesquercise Calendar. To be the first to know when new classes and workshops are scheduled, sign up for the"Burlesquercise News" email newsletter!

LOCATION: Bombshell Betty Dance is located at 715 Bryant Street, Suite 102, @ 5th Street in San Francisco's SOMA district. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: We are near the Powell Street BART Station and Muni lines 47, 45, 27, 12, 9, and more (for more info, go to 511.org

DRIVING: We are near Highways 101, 280, and 80, with plenty of street parking. 

REGISTRATION: Register online with your credit card or Paypal account. Just click the appropriate link in the table above, easy as pie! Contact Bombshell Betty for additional registration options.

Pre-registration is required for most classes and space is limited, so please register early to be guaranteed a spot in the class. Day-of-class registrations will be accepted on a space available basis before the beginning of the first class. Contact
Bombshell Betty for availability.

Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please notethat there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes.
Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies

Private Group Classes

Looking for a really fun way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or bachelorette party? What could be better than a private bump-and-grind dance lesson created specifically for you and your friends? Bombshell Betty Dance offers a great package including a class customized to your wishes, free instructional handouts, plus boas and pasties to take home with you at a reasonable additional rate. Shimmy and shake your way to better body confidence and throw a party to remember!

Contact
Bombshell Betty for rates and availability.

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