Burlesquercise classes

WOMEN OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES & AGES WELCOME… GIGGLING GUARANTEED!

BURLESQUERCISE CLASS LEVELS- AlL Classes 18+

Please note that all levels work with various props. What props are necessary will always be clarified when you are looking to register for a course and props can be purchased online. Most classes are 1.5 hrs long with a 45 minute exercise portion followed by a 45 minute dance related component. Specialty performance classes only have a 15 minute warm up so more time is spent on getting the choreography and building your performance confidence. It is also important to note that approximately 25% of our students are plus size. Exercises can be modified to be fitness appropriate so please feel free to join our accepting and crazy-fun Sisterhood. Please email Miss di if you need additional guidance on the appropriate level for you. Miss di also reserves the right to inform you and recommend an alternative if she feels you registered in an in-appropriate class for your level. The descriptions below are a guideline and do not apply to all participants.

BURLESQUE 1.0 (ABSOLUTE Beginner)

BURLESQUE 1.0 refers to someone who is a beginner and has no or very little dance experience. It is not uncommon for participants to repeat this course 2-3 times until they feel comfortable and confident with the basic skills. Ladies that have some experience are still advised to start with Level 1 to ensure they are introduced to the important dance components, theatre skills and the philosophy of Burlesquercise that will be carried throughout the levels.

BURLESQUE 2.0 (ADVANCED Beginner)

Level 2 refers to someone who has a grasp of the basic skills and is not finding the Level 1 class challenging anymore. Most dancers are in this level from 6-24 months. Class time is spent introducing more of a variety skills like spinning, turning, footwork, timing and musicality along with an introduction to various dance genres. These skills are important as they are the building blocks for learning more fun choreography. Various theatre exercises will be presented so you can learn to strut your stuff from the inside out!

BURLESQUE 3.0 (BEG/Intermediate)

A level 3 dancer is someone that has 2-3 years of dance experience and is confident and competent in fundamental dance & theatre skills. These babes are looking for a challenge however they do not want to be bombarded with remembering lots of choreography from week to week.  It is not uncommon to stay in this level for couple of years. Some ladies even stay in this level in-definitely.  Optional performance opportunities usually start at this level at various Galas, events and festivals around town. 

BURLESQUE 4.0 (Intermediate)

A level 4 dancer is someone with 3-5 years experience and is up for any challenge. Instructors push your comfort zone with more difficult skills, choreography and more challenging dance genres. Whether you want to try traditional old school Burlesque, Broadway or Latin inspired material you are now living the life of a Diva. By now you would have worked with most props and have shared the spotlight on stage a few times. 

BURLESQUE 5.0 (INTERMEDIATE+)

Level 5 refers to a dancer that usually has 5 or more years of experience and is not limited physically with any injuries. Instructors have free reign to all their creative ideas and you are along for the ride. Expect any prop and the choreography could be perhaps high intensity or the opposite with  some sultry floor work. Registration for Level 5 classes are by Miss Di's permission only. Please email info@burlesquercise.ca for a class  request.

Speciality Performance Classes

These courses are choreographed routines  that are performed at various Galas, Events and Festivals. Usually 8 weeks long, class warm up is limited to 15 minutes with the focus being choreography and performance confidence. Performance classes come in all levels and are a great way to play with different dance genres and characters as well as a chance to wear various costumes and play with a variety of props. We recommend that you try this at least once so you can cross it off your bucket list!

MISS Jessie’s “JUST DANCE”

Join Miss Jessie every Tuesday at 6pm!

If you volunteer for this army you are guaranteed not only a great time but also great results! Body sculpting, core strengthening and cardiovascular endurance will be Miss Jessie’s focus as she whoops your a**  into shape through her creative dance and fitness combinations. This suffering is suitable for all fitness levels and will no doubt leave you sore but laughing. A great to take care of heart in more ways than one!

Please bring a yoga mat,  fitness shoes, towel and a water bottle.