QUESTIONS WE ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT our BURLESQUE CLASSES
Burlesque is the new way to feel good about yourself although burlesque is historically a form of cabaret. Modern burlesque is about posture, stage presence, lavish costumes, eccentricity, the art of striptease and much more. A burlesque artiste captivates her audience with beauty, dance and tease. Burlesque is such a wide subject it is hard to tie it down with just a few lines so a simple google search should help you with your quest. Why not search for modern day burlesque belles such as Catherine D'Lish and Dita Von Teese
We encourage students to wear whatever they feel comfortable in. Shoes with a heel are not essential for burlesque and if you cannot comfortably walk in them please do not wear them in class as you will be doing movements that you might not be used to doing in a heel. Given time we will teach you to walk in heels
Clothes-wise, something comfortable - leggings, shorts, dance wear is great. Some students say they feel more the part by 'going for it' and wearing corsets, tea dresses, fascinators. It really is up to you.
It is natural to feel nervous in your first class but it is surprising how quickly you’ll relax and dishevel your inhibitions and release your inner goddess. When you arrive at school you will be introduced to the other ladies in your class. There is a maximum of students in each class so you get the attention that is required when learning a new art form.
Women of all ages and all walks of life attend our classes. There are a number of reasons women enjoy learning burlesque dancing. Everyone does it for the enjoyment some also do it to feel sexy and empowered, others for a great workout. The classes are great fun, and you are learning a skillful art whilst exercising your body in the most feminine way.
Many women these days have swapped their gym memberships for regular workouts in our studios.
Unless otherwise noted, a dance background is by no means necessary to enjoy the Scarlet Ribbon Burlesque experience: both novice and advanced dancers will be able to discover the joy and challenge associated with a persona-based style of movement and performance like burlesque fusion.
Yes, you have to be over 18 to attend our burlesque classes although we can run private sessions or community activities for those under 18 in posture and self confidence.
No, the whole idea of our burlesque classes is that they are private and intimate. To enable participants to gain confidence it is essential that we keep the classes away from prying eyes.
