Introduction to Burlesque (September 2026)

Through a series of lessons, 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 also 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

Burlesque Your Way: Halloween Edition

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? Love Halloween?&nbsp;Burlesque Your Way is the course for you!&nbsp; 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 and Devastasia. In this course, students will develop their own complete burlesque routine with a Halloween theme! Students who successfully complete the course will be able to perform their creations at a&nbsp;Student Showcase&nbsp;in October. Enrollment in this intimate and intensive class is limited to&nbsp;ten&nbsp;students to ensure that each student is afforded the personalized coaching needed to perfect their routine.

Tony William Dance Center

Introduction to Burlesque (October 2026)

Through a series of lessons, 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 also 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.

Introduction to Burlesque (June 2026)

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>

Burlesque Floorwork Routine

In this course&nbsp;we'll learn a complete burlesque floorwork routine over four weeks. In addition to floorwork moves and transitions, we will also be stripping out of stockings! No experience necessary, just a willingness to play on the floor! We'll be spending a lot of time on the floor, so please bring a yoga mat for comfort.

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.

Introduction to Burlesque (May 2026)

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>

Springtime Striptease

Spring has sprung! Let's celebrate with a sweet and sassy burlesque routine featuring a parasol. Students will need: dance shoes, a parasol or umbrella, gloves, a dress, a bra, pasties, and a fake flower (optional).

Introduction to Burlesque (April 2026)

Introduction to Burlesque (March 2026)

Introduction to Burlesque (February 2026)

ValenTease

In honor the most sensual of holidays, we're offering a special Valentine's Day burlesque routine to perform for that someone special! Learn a sultry striptease to tantalize your Valentine and classic burlesque moves to win hearts (and other body parts). No experience necessary!

Introduction to Burlesque (December 2025)

Introduction to Burlesque (October 2025)

Tony Williams Dance Center 

Introduction to Burlesque (September 2025)

S22: conversations

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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.

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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.

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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.

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