Calgary Burlesquercise Classes
All classes are for ages 18+.
Intro to Burlesquercise (Level 1)
*Yoga mat and feather boa required. Use your own or purchase boas for $45 during checkout. Boas are pink or black, 5.5 ft long, 180grams. Yoga mats are available for $40 during checkout.
Tone up and get fit with this unique fitness dance class with a burlesque twist! Develop your core strength with principles used from jazz, ballet, latin and pilates and gain body awareness through some basic dance exercises and drills. Learn all the basic walks, struts, kicks and turns as well as the all important "boa basics" to get you well on your way to being a diva! Go home with a mini-routine that will leave you both gigglin' and feeling HOT HOT HOT!! Women of all ages, shapes and sizes welcome. Heels are required for some portions of the class. No dance experience necessary.
Sundays, Jan 22–Feb 12
SORRY, THIS CLASS SOLD OUT! Burlesque 101 (Mini Intro Course Level 1)
Time: 1pm–2:30pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Leslie
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Tuesdays, Jan 31–Feb 28
(No class Feb 14)
Burlesque 101 (Mini Intro Course Level 1)
Time: 7:30pm–9pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Leslie
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Sundays, Feb 19–Mar 25
Time: 1pm–2:30pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Annick
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Saturdays, Feb 25–Mar 31
Time: noon–1:30pm
Location: Vecova
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (162 hours)
Tuesdays, Mar 6–Apr 10
Time: 7:30pm–9pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Leslie
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Sundays, Apr 1–May 27
(No class Apr 8, May 20)
These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 1pm–2:30pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Saturdays, Apr 14–Jun 2
(No class May 19)
These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: Noon–1:30pm
Location: Vecova
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Tuesdays, Apr 17–May 29
These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Sundays, Jun 3–Jun 24
Burlesque 101 (Mini Intro Course Level 1)
Time: 1pm–2:30pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Leslie
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Tuesdays, Jun 5–Jun 26
Burlesque 101 (Mini Intro Course Level 1)
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Annick
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Chair Tease (Level 2)
*Yoga mat and feather boa required. Use your own or purchase boas for $45 during checkout. Boas are pink or black, 5.5 ft long, 180grams. Yoga mats are available for $40 during checkout.
Now that you are well on your way to being sexified, its time to get a little more naughty! Tone up your entire body by combining the use of a chair and your body weight. Our show piece this time will also incorporate the chair as a prop. Expect some great fitness results as well as discovering a side to yourself you didn't know you had! Heels are required for some portions of the class.
Sundays, Jan 22–Feb 12
SORRY, THIS CLASS SOLD OUT! Required props: yoga mat & feather boa
Time: 2:30pm–4pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Leslie
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Tuesdays, Apr 17–May 29
"Red Hot & Blue" Required props: Yoga mat & feather boa These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 7:30pm–9pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Tuesdays, Jun 5–Jun 26
"Cowgirl Chair Tease" Required props: Cowboy hat & yoga mat
Time: 7:30pm–9pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Annick
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
Fan Fundamentals (Level 2)
Sundays, Feb 19–Mar 25
Required props: TWO fans
Time: 2:30pm–4pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Annick
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Salsa-i-licious Burlesque (Level 2)
*Yoga mat and feather boa required. Use your own or purchase boas for $45 during checkout. Boas are pink or black, 5.5 ft long, 180grams. Yoga mats are available for $40 during checkout.
Get sizzlin’ for the Calgary International Salsa Congress on April 20-22! Workshops, shows and international talent all weekend long!
Tuesdays, Mar 6–Apr 10
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Cabaret Canes (Level 2)
Bring your own cane or rhinestoned canes are available during checkout for $40. Yoga mat also required.
This class is for vixens that have done at least 1 session of "Intro to Burlesquercise" or have previous dance experience. (No beginners.) Tone up and get fit with booty ballet and get your heart pumpin' with the cardio can-can. Live your fantasy as a broadway dancer and learn a choreographed routine with a naughty cane by your side!
Sundays, Apr 1–May 27
(No class Apr 8, May 20)
"Pin-up Bettie"Required prop: Cabaret cane These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 2:30pm–4pm
Location: Calgary JCC
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Burlesque Bootcamp (Level 2 & up)
*Yoga mat required.
Dance technique, drills & core conditioning. Topics include: spinning, body rhythm, latin hip action, kicks, floor work along with general jazz technique and principles. Each week a new combination! A must for anyone interested in a performance troupe.
Tuesdays, Jan 17–Feb 28
(No class Feb 14)
SORRY, THIS CLASS SOLD OUT!
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Tuesdays, Jun 5–Jun 26
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
“MTV” Cabaret Canes (Level 3)
*Cabaret Cane required
Each week will be dedicated to a different musical icon with new choreography. Get hot with Mr. Big Stick!
Saturdays, Feb 25–Mar 31
Feb 25: Beyonce, Mar 3: Janet Jackson, Mar 10: Britney Spears, Mar 17: Madonna, Mar 24: Jennifer Lopez, Mar 31: Fergie
Time: 10:30am–noon
Location: Vecova
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $162 / 6 weeks (9 hours)
Chair Tease (Level 3)
Saturdays, Apr 14–Jun 2
(No class May 19)
"Secrets in Lace" Required props: Fan, gloves, stockings These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 10:30am–noon
Location: Vecova
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $189 / 7 weeks (10.5 hours)
Coyote Ugly (Level 3 & up)
*Cowboy hat & yoga mat required
Tuesdays, Jun 5–Jun 26
Time: 7:30pm–9pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Kim
Price: $108 / 4 weeks (6 hours)
The Sizzle Girls (Level 3)
For those divas that wish to take their dancing to the next level Sizzle is for you! Enjoy the challenge of more difficult choreography as you build various technical, dance and performance skills. This troupe works as a team while showcasing vixens of various shapes, sizes and ages. Members in this class are COMMITTING to the showcase Gala on Dec 10th. Although no additional practices are required & it is understood that classes cannot be missed as choreography is more complex and often done in synchronization or in pairs. This is in consideration of the group.
Tuesdays, Mar 6–May 29
"The Pole Cats" Required prop: Feather boa. Members in this class are COMMITTING to the June 2012 Gala. Costumes not included. (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 6pm–7:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Di
Price: $351 / 13 weeks (19.5 hours)
Heat Performance Troupe
This sassy burlesque performance team is for the intermediate dancer wanting to rapidly improve and perform more regularly. HEAT shows are classy and fun and and have a variety of numbers to showcase at various local festivals, events as well as private functions. This troupe requires an additional practice once a week along with occasional volunteering. Quality dancing expected as well as an extended commitment from March 2012-August 2012. Members in this troupe are COMMITTING to the June 2012 Gala. Costumes not included.
BY invitation only. Inquires email Di at:
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Tuesdays, Mar 6–May 29
"Heat (Level 4)" - "Rockabilly Bikers" Props TBA. These participants have the option to perform at the Rockabilly Blues Gala on June 8th or 9th (date to be confirmed) (Gala fees not included in this course)
Time: 7:30pm–9:30pm
Location: Ballroom & Country
Instructress: Miss Annick / Miss Di
Price: $468 / 13 weeks (26 hours)
The Little Vegas Dance Company (Level 5)
This classy professional performance troupe is for those babes wishing to experience the glitz and glamour of a Vegas showgirl without the nudity. Fabulous dancing with outrageous costumes! Performances will be throughout the year at various corporate events, trade shows, festivals and dance events. By invitation only. See the Little Vegas Dance Company page for more information or to fill out an application form.
LVDC auditions to be announced.
BOY-lesquercise Dance Fitness
Open to all men who wish to tone up and get fit while learning how to dance. Using elements from ballet, jazz, hip hop, pilates and latin... you will learn body isolations and body rhythm through basic dance skills and drills. Expect simple yet dynamic choreography to increase both your body awareness and confidence. Suitable for all levels. Yoga mat required.
"BOY-lesquercise for Divas"
Finally boys you can discover your alter ego! Tone up with some pilates/ballet core strengthening and gain body awareness through some basic dance exercises and drills. Learn all the basic walks, struts, kicks and turns as well as the all important "boa basics" to get you well on your way to being a diva! New & Delicious choreography every session. No dance experience required.
Heels encouraged for those who dare! Yoga mat and feather boa required.
Class dates to be announced
Burlesquercise For The Plus Size Woman
Brought to you by request, this class covers all the basics but allows for more consideration of your fitness level. Tone up and build body confidence in this light hearted atmosphere. Don't forget your boa!
Heels are required for some portions of the class. Yoga mat and feather boa required. Use your own or purchase boas for $45 during checkout. Boas are pink or black, 5.5 ft long, 180grams. Yoga mats are available for $35 during checkout.
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