Introduction to Burlesque (December 2025)

Through a series of lessons and demonstrations which build upon one another, students will learn the fundamentals of burlesque dance. At the end of the course, you will have the building blocks to create your own fun and flirty dance routine. Over the four weeks we'll discuss burlesque-related topics like music selection, the art of costuming, and performing for an audience. Burlesque is a terrific form of expression for anyone. It builds confidence, comfort with your own body and it's great exercise too!&nbsp; No previous experience is necessary. This series of classes was designed and created with the novice dancer in mind, but experienced dancers looking to learn classic burlesque moves and techniques will also greatly benefit.&nbsp; Classes are designed to be stand-alone. Take just one to try it out or all four for the maximum burlesque experience. More information at&nbsp;<a href="http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque">http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque</a>

Tony Williams Dance Center

Introduction to Burlesque (October 2025)

Through a series of lessons and demonstrations which build upon one another, students will learn the fundamentals of burlesque dance. At the end of the course, you will have the building blocks to create your own fun and flirty dance routine. Over the four weeks we'll discuss burlesque-related topics like music selection, the art of costuming, and performing for an audience. Burlesque is a terrific form of expression for anyone. It builds confidence, comfort with your own body and it's great exercise too!  No previous experience is necessary. This series of classes was designed and created with the novice dancer in mind, but experienced dancers looking to learn classic burlesque moves and techniques will also greatly benefit.  Classes are designed to be stand-alone. Take just one to try it out or all four for the maximum burlesque experience. More information at <a href="http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque">http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque</a>

Tony Williams Dance Center 

Introduction to Burlesque (September 2025)

Fan Dance

Ever since Sally Rand first brought ostrich feather fans on stage, the fan dance has an indelible part of burlesque. The flirty feathers can be used to tease, flirt, conceal.... and reveal. Join Miss Mina Murray, New England's Queen of the Fans,&nbsp;for an introduction to the secrets of fan dancing.&nbsp;You will learn classic fan dance moves, poses, and transitions. We will look at types of fans, holds, care, and fan dance history.&nbsp; You will need a pair of fans, any size, preferably feather. Please wear comfortable clothes and dance shoes.

Introduction to Burlesque (June 2025)

Introduction to Burlesque (May 2025)

Burlesque Floorwork

In this course&nbsp;we'll explore burlesque floorwork over three weeks. Students will learn how to get down to the floor and how to get back up again, classic floorwork moves, traveling, and transitions.&nbsp; We'll be spending a lot of time on the floor, so please bring a yoga mat for comfort. You may also want kneepads. Students should have taken&nbsp;Introduction to Burlesque&nbsp;or the equivalent.

Not Just Sitting Pretty:  Intro to Acro Chair Flow

Kerri N'Fuego, guest instructor from Denver, brings her award-winning chair dance expertise to Boston! In this class you will learn introductory safe movement on a regular metal folding chair to apply to your future chair dance experiences. We will work through a flow sequence on the chair that will not only let you revisit your relationship with chair dance but also broaden your knowledge of the chair as something more than just something to sit on.  This class will consist of sexy ashtanga yoga and pole dancing moves on a folding chair so please wear yoga pants or tights and a full back coverage top to make your experience more comfortable. This workshop is limited to 16 students. There are only be limited chairs available. Please bring your own metal folding chair. Please stay after the workshop for refreshments and a brief performance from Kerri!

Weighted Veils with Gaea Lady

Silk ripples like water &amp; flows like air.&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong, supple, sensual, and steeped in story, process, myth silk invokes dramatic magic for the human senses.&nbsp; Join internationally renowned performance artist, Gaea Lady, in this exploration of movement with silk!&nbsp;<ul><li>Learn specific patterns, philosophies, and techniques to integrate the body with fabric.</li><li>Explore dynamic whips, dreamy floats, infinite-recursive spins, weaves, drapes, wraps, and the art of improvisation</li><li>Ignite your senses and tap into unique creativity</li><li>Learn the basic technical patterns of manipulating Gaea’s specialty weighted veils.&nbsp;</li></ul>Gaea will have a limited amount of weighted veils available for borrow &amp; sale.&nbsp;

Introduction to Burlesque (August 2024)

Through a series of lessons and demonstrations which build upon one another, students will learn the fundamentals of burlesque dance. At the end of the course, you will have the building blocks to create your own fun and flirty dance routine. Over the four weeks we'll discuss burlesque-related topics like music selection, the art of costuming, and performing for an audience. Burlesque is a terrific form of expression for anyone. It builds confidence, comfort with your own body and it's great exercise too!&nbsp; No previous experience is necessary. This series of classes was designed and created with the novice dancer in mind, but experienced dancers looking to learn classic burlesque moves and techniques will also greatly benefit.&nbsp; Classes are designed to be stand-alone. Take just one to try it out or all four for the maximum burlesque experience. More information at&nbsp;<a href="http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque" target="_blank">http://studyburlesque.com/introduction-to-burlesque</a>

Introduction to Burlesque (July 2024)

Introduction to Burlesque (June 2024)

Introduction to Burlesque (May 2024)

Introduction to Burlesque (February 2024)

Burlesque Your Way

You've learned some burlesque moves but you want to take your tease to the next level. Now what? How do you put your personal spin on all those bumps and grinds to create one smooth, sexy number? Burlesque Your Way will show you how!  This class is designed for those students with basic burlesque training who want to develop a striptease routine from start to finish and perform it for an audience. This intensive course covers everything from picking music to costuming to story-line and choreography. Throughout the class, students will polish their burlesque skills, while learning performance tips and getting advice and guidance on all aspects of burlesque performance from Miss Mina (B.A.B.E. headmistress) and Scratch (BeauTease Burlesque director). Burlesque Your Way is recommend for students who have taken our Introduction to Burlesque classes or who have had some other burlesque instruction. In this course, students will develop their own complete burlesque routine. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to perform their creations at a Student Showcase in March. Enrollment in this intimate and intensive class is limited to ten students to ensure that each student is afforded the personalized coaching needed to perfect their routine.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

babe

Experiences