Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes
Classes in Chicago
VAUDEZILLA! is a renowned burlesque show in Chicago that has been captivating audiences since 2008. In addition to their performances, they also offer burlesque classes at their home studio in Old Irving Park, providing a space for people of all ages, sizes, and abilities to practice creativity and confidence.
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Joy of Burlesque! Dance Fitness
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Experience the joy of burlesque! Embark on a thrilling journey as you follow the leader, immersing yourself in a world of electrifying bumps, mesmerizing grinds, tantalizing shimmies, and captivating struts. Embracing the power of femininity and celebrate the beauty of your unique shape. Bring your performance to life by seamlessly incorporating choreography into your own acts. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats and embrace your body’s movements...
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Who, Me : Workshop
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 906 N Ashland Av, Chicago, IL
Join the empowering "Who, Me" workshop at Vaudezilla Studios to boost your confidence and unleash your inner performer. Led by Egypt Bfree, this dynamic session combines burlesque, self-love, and confidence-building techniques to help you step boldly into new versions of yourself. Prepare for two hours of inspiration, play, connection, and love as you embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment.
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$50
For the Greater 'Gram: An Instagram Workshop
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
"The 'Gram" (as you should never call it without sounding ironic) is the most popular and fastest growing social media platform for Millennials and Generation Z. Its diverse and active communities make it a prime tool for those looking to grow their brands to gain popularity with their target clientele. Simply posting a picture with a couple of hashtags is not enough, however, and sometimes can only be a detriment. This workshop will teach you how...
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$20
Take It On: Stage Presence Workshop
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
This sleek and sly workshop is designed to help you develop stage presence, find a performance style that works for you, and connect with an audience. Theatre and movement exercises will be used to guide you in preparing for stage work or just upping your public speaking confidence. These exercises draw from burlesque/cabaret tradition, acting styles, and improv techniques. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes.
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$15
Making the Most of Social Media
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Annie-Mae Allure will show you in the ins and outs of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to know how to best promote yourself or your show without spending tons of money on advertisement? Learn the tips and tricks to get around algorithms that keep your posts from being viewed, widen your audience, and get noticed! This is a lecture workshop. Please bring something to take notes with and your main social...
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$25
Confidently Speaking
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Speaking confidently is useful in so many situations, but we rarely take the time to practice it. In this workshop, Midge will demonstrate presentation styles and provide her tips for speaking with confidence, whether it's a stage, conference room, or classroom. Then participants will work through three exercises to practice extemporaneous speaking in a safe environment of the workshop group
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$30
Reclaiming Your Sexuality (Intro to Burlesque)
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Whether you've got an eye on taking the stage, spicing things up in the bedroom, or simply looking for a different way to work up a sweat, this introductory level burlesque class can accomplish all three. Vaudezilla's best known teachers & choreographers teach you fundamental stage terms and helps you get comfortable expressing yourself through dancing and using your body. In this class, you'll be encouraged to recognize 8-counts and remember...
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$20
Arm Knitting
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Super chunky knits are the rage. Did you can know you can make them without any equipment - just your arms? In this class, we'll use felt to make chunky yarn and learn arm knitting. You'll go home with a new cowl or scarf! Class fee includes materials.
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$35
Strong & Sexy: Kicklines
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Channel your inner Rockette! This class is part toning workout that is beneficial to dancers (glutes, core) and then festive choreography that utilizes and further builds strength, including some jazzy kicklines! Scalable for all fitness and dance levels. Bring a yoga mat and/or kneepads for the workout. All levels and genders welcome.
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$20
Meditation and Intention Setting as Artistic Practice
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Use your own power to manifest the life you want and deserve. This workshop will teach you how to tap into energies to attract abundance in all forms. Through creativity, self love, and mindfulness we can raise our vibration to live our best lives. You don't need to be an artist to create.
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$25
Burly Moves: The Classics
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Bump and grind, shimmy and shake with Hannah the Hatchet! Get your hips loose and your shoulders limber, learn to isolate and gyrate using muscles you didn't know you had! This 75 minute workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels. In this workshop we will learn: basic footwork choreography, titillating moves from head to toe, and a classic burlesque dance piece to take to the dance floor or stage...
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$20
Burly Moves: The Sassy Strut
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Let's take it back to the iconic moves of Studio 54! Get your 70's soul-funk-disco on in this sassy dance workshop! From the titillating toes of Prince to the pelvis pops of John Travolta let's get soulfully sexy on the dance floor! This 75 min workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels. In this workshop we will learn: sassy struts, disco dances, and have a chance to improv like it's 1977! Please wear...
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$20
Palestinian Dabke
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Dabke (Arabic line dance) is a folk dance done throughout the Middle East by men and women alike, and is very popular in the Levant region (Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Syria) at parties, weddings, and most social gatherings. If you have been to an Arabic club or wedding in Chicago, you have probably witnessed dabke. It is also done by professional dance troupes. This one-hour class will take students through some basic steps and information...
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$15
Intro to Bellydance
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
If you have always wanted to try belly dance, now is your chance. This abbreviated version of our weekly class at Vaudezilla will present some of the basic movements of oriental dance and get you moving. All levels and genders welcome.
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$20
Unleashing Your Inner Goddess Part II (Burlesque)
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Ready to take it to the next level? In this workshop, we’ll focus on what it takes to develop total and complete comfort on stage. Harness the power of your self-confidence, streamline your intention and develop some personalized techniques for jumping fully into the moment on stage. Some ideas are meant for just moment, some are meant for a lifetime - let go of what doesn't serve you. Get grounded with dirty, sexy, smooth floorwork...
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$40
Twerkout
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
"Twerkout" is a high-intensity cardio dance workout with a focus on booty shaking and sass. Wear comfy gym shoes and whatever clothing you feel most confident working out in. Class does include some optional floorwork, so knee pads can be helpful, though not necessary! All levels and genders welcome.
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$20
The Art of Music
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Get your artistic juices flowing! In this hour-long workshop, you'll learn how to mindfully interpret music and sound into visual art. Using oil and chalk pastels and tempera paint, we will create 3 works of art inspired by different musical pieces. We will also have a discussion and feedback session following the creation of your art - this allows us to help put words to our art and more fully develop them into moving ideas. Note: Please...
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$20
Manifesting by the Moon in Virgo
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Working with the Moon is a powerful way to bring in abundance, attraction, increase, or even clear away old habits and banish unwanted feelings. For thousands of years civilizations have marked time by the Moon, planning for optimal growth and newness, and when to reflect and release. The moon has an effect on plant growth and soil quality, and she can help you bloom too! In this 90 minute workshop, you will come away with an understanding of how...
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$20
Drag King 101
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
This hour long class is focused on providing the tools to tap into your inner Drag King persona. During this session we will explore the many components that create a noteworthy Drag King performance from costuming, character development, movement and physicality and beyond. This class will include a warm up but will be mostly focused on learning group choreography. Folks from all experiences are welcome. All levels and genders welcome. ...
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$35
Improvised Burlesque (All Levels)
Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes See all classes by this school @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Planning and preparing a complete burlesque act can be very rewarding, but sometimes it's fun to play with the unpredictability of live performance. Chicago is the improv capital of the world, so why not put some of those skills to use in your burlesque? In this class, Red Hot Annie will show you some skills that will let you take any act into any environment with the ability to roll with whatever comes your way. All genders welcome and skill...
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$35
Reviews of Vaudezilla Burlesque Classes
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Women's Nude Yoga
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Intro to Burlesque
My friends and I attended this class for a bachelorette activity and it was such an enjoyable class! I loved the instructor and she made it a very inclusive and shape friendly space. I HIGHLY recommend. -
Intro to Burlesque
It was super fun! Will do again! -
Intro to Burlesque
The instructor was a sweetheart and very talented just would have liked for us to dance more -
Dirty, Sexy, Smooth Floorwork (All Levels)
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Dirty, Sexy, Smooth Floorwork (All Levels)
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Unleashing Your Inner Goddess (Intro to Burlesque)
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For the Greater 'Gram: An Instagram Workshop
Not advertised for what it’s really for -
For the Greater 'Gram: An Instagram Workshop
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Guiding Your Process: Facilitation Techniques
Midge was great! Very informative and engaging session. -
Halloween Makeup / Gory
I did leave a review last week - it looked like a different form than this one. I thought it was a terrific class! Our instructor, Ashley, is a wonderful teacher - very encouraging and so generous with her knowledge. I can't wait 'til Halloween!! -
Halloween Makeup / Gory
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Halloween Makeup / Gory
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Showgirl Sculpt
The class was great. I really enjoyed myself. The teacher was friendly and class instruction was easy to follow. I would definitely take this class again if offered. I wish they offered drop in classes on the weekend.
