Term 2 2020 Class Details
The Bombshell Burlesque Academy’s second term for 2020 is an incredibly special one as we are celebrating 10 years of Bombshells in March! Last year our students were asked to vote on their favourite routines and you’ll see the results in our timetable offering this term. Some classes will be performing new interpretations of the existing routines and others will be faithful recreations! If you’re a returning student, keep an eye out for some classes with a Back For More rate for students who have already learnt the choreography and have a costume ready to go!
These routines will be showcased in a very special graduation show Bombshell Burlesque: By Request in the glorious Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre, complete with cabaret table seating, on Friday 24th April. This performance will require you to be available from 2pm on Friday afternoon, so ducking out from work early would be required, but so worth it to experience the full, professional performance experience of the Powerhouse Theatre. Keep an eye out for full show details, available soon!
Check out all the details below and join us for some glamour, giggles and glitter!
Questions? Check out our FAQ page.
RSVP at our Facebook event for updates!
SIX WEEK COURSES
Commencing the week of March 16th – check the class description for day and time
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm.
DISCOUNTS: Book into two or more 6 week courses for the full term in the same transaction and receive a 10% discount!
TERM BOOKINGS: Head to our online store and locate the Term 2 6 week course item. Select the class/es of your choice and add them to your cart. If you’re booking for multiple classes, please add them to your cart then use code MULTIDISC on checkout to receive 10% off. Your payment receipt is your booking confirmation.
PLEASE NOTE: No casual attendance is available for this term. If you would like to attend a one off class, please check out our Workshop page.
CLASS LEVEL OVERVIEW
BEGINNER: For those who are new to burlesque or want to polish their skills.
We recommend that all students start with a dedicated beginner class to learn the history and essential moves of burlesque. If you have a dance or performance background, one or two terms of beginner may suffice, though you’re welcome to take as many beginner classes as you choose as the routines change each term.
OPEN/ALL LEVELS: Suited to absolutely everyone! Once you’re comfortable with your skills learnt in Beginner classes, move to Open classes to try new styles and develop further. If a Beginner class doesn’t suit your schedule, start with an Open class.
INTERMEDIATE: Suited to those with 2+ years of Burlesque experience and/or dance training in modern styles.
ADVANCED: Suited to those with 3+ years of Burlesque experience and/or significant, recent dance training in modern styles.
~ MONDAY NIGHTS ~
Commencing 16th March 2020
NEO BURLESQUE – MY BOY ***SOLD OUT***
Inspired by old fashioned chorus lines, alt pop and burlesque elements fused with jazz dance, Lila Luxx brings back highly requested routine “My Boy” by Billie Eilish utilising canes and tailcoats!
This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Lila Luxx
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 6:15 – 7:15PM MONDAY NIGHTS.
DATES: 16/03/20 – 20/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, black cane with white ball top, clothes you can move in and heels with a strap.
LYRICAL BURLESQUE – DO YOU REMEMBER
Lila Luxx returns to her burlesque roots with this class with her signature performance style of Lyrical Burlesque. In its purest form lyrical dance is the fusion of Ballet and Jazz with contemporary dance techniques. Returning for the third time, Do You Remember is about moving away from the traditional moves of the Bump and Grind, and developing new dance skills whilst adding flow and dynamic elements to neo burlesque routines.
This class is best suited for students at Intermediate experience level.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Lila Luxx
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: $115
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): $75
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
TIMETABLE: 7:15 – 8:15PM, MONDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 16/03/20 – 20/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, clothes that you can move in.
NEO BURLESQUE – RUN THE WORLD
Who are we? What do we run? We run the world! Who run the world – GIRLS! Back for the third time, Lila Luxx’s high energy routine takes to the stage to close the huge Bombshell Burlesque: By Request event.
This class is best suited for students at Advanced experience level.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Lila Luxx
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: $115
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
TIMETABLE: 8:15 – 9:15PM, MONDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 16/03/20 – 20/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, clothes you can move in and heels with a strap.
~ TUESDAY NIGHTS ~
Commencing 17th March 2020
CHAIRDANCE - SAIL ***SOLD OUT***
The number one most requested routine from The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, Lila Luxx brings back Sail for the third – and final- time. Get ready for chairdance while blindfolded with an iconic routine featuring slick, detailed choreography.
This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Lila Luxx
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 6:15 – 7:15PM TUESDAY NIGHTS.
DATES: 17/03/20 – 21/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, black Stefan Chair from Ikea, clothes you can move in.
SHOWGIRL BURLESQUE - IGNITION ***SOLD OUT***
It's one of the Bombshell troupes most requested routines, choreographed by Lila Luxx, and performed as part of the Australian Burlesque Festival, as well as opening the show for A Brief History of Burlesque. And, now you can be part of the magic, too! Polish those feathers, prepare those kicks and turns, and take centre stage as one of the emerald showgirls of Ignition!
This class is best suited for students at Intermediate experience level.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Evie Libertine
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
TIMETABLE: 7:15 – 8:15PM TUESDAY NIGHTS.
DATES: 17/03/20 – 21/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, clothes you can move in, heels with a strap
BEGINNER NEO BURLESQUE – RUMOUR HAS IT ***SOLD OUT***
Whether you want to take to the stage, build your confidence or learn some techniques for everyday life, this class is for you! Beginner Neo Burlesque will teach you the basics of the art of the tease with a modern twist! From walking with poise, confidence (and a little bit of attitude), to learning a cheeky routine to Adele’s Rumour Has It, this class lets you step into the glittery world you've been dreaming of. Burlesque performer Lenore Noire will teach you the techniques of the tease and how to have a bit more fun with the body you've been blessed with, in a fun, comfortable environment with like-minded students.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Lenore Noire
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
TIMETABLE: 8:15 – 9:15PM TUESDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 17/03/20 – 21/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, clothes you can move in, heels with a strap
~ WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ~
Commencing 18th March 2020
BUMP, GRIND AND SHIMMY – DRUMS A GOGO ***SOLD OUT***
Want to know what goes bump in the night? On Wednesday nights it will be you! This high energy class is great for toning that tummy and letting everything else fly free. Learn a cheeky routine in homage to one of the Bombshell’s original routines – Drums A GoGo by The Diamond Dahlia. Embrace your curves, build your confidence and learn a fun, energetic routine with professional Burlesque performer Betty Lovecat.
This class is suitable for all experience and fitness levels.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Betty Lovecat
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 6:15 – 7:15PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 18/03/20 – 22/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Water, heels with a strap, clothes that you can move in.
FLOORWORK – BIG BLACK BOOTS
We all love our high heels, and that extra stretch of leather or PVC that takes a boot to the knee makes us feel a little extra powerful. Magnolia explores the sensuality and command of Big Black Boots in this experimental, neo routine with a focus on floor work and musicality. Inspired by Crazy Horse Paris, fetish fashion and all of those hours that you’ve spent in front of the mirror admiring your boots, this routine aims to please.
This class is suitable for all experience and fitness levels.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Magnolia Knife
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: $115
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): $75
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 7:15 – 8:15PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 18/03/20 – 22/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Clothes you can move in and your big, black boots. A large proportion of the choreography involves lying on your back, so please bring a yoga mat or towel to make rehearsals more comfortable.
NEO BURLESQUE – JOHN WAYNE ***SOLD OUT***
Giddy-up cowgirl, it’s time to grab your boots and fling your fringe to one of our most requested routines – John Wayne, originally choreographed by Jacqueline Furey. It’s a cheeky, sexy time, so get ready to get down and dirty!
This class is best suited for students at Intermediate experience level.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Martini McFly
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
BACK FOR MORE (Discount available to students who have previously performed this routine with BBA): SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
TIMETABLE: 8:15 – 9:15PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 18/03/20 – 22/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Comfortable clothes that you can move in, water, heels with a strap
~ THURSDAY NIGHTS ~
Commencing 19th March 2020
BEGINNER CLASSIC BURLESQUE – MINNIE THE MOOCHER ***SOLD OUT***
Whether you want to take to the stage, build your confidence or learn some techniques for everyday life, this class is for you. Beginner Classic Burlesque will teach you the basics of the art of the tease, in the traditional, vintage burlesque style! From walking with poise, confidence (and a little bit of attitude), to a routine that lets you step into the glittery world you've been dreaming of, burlesque performer Cello Bordello will teach you the techniques of the tease and how to have a bit more fun with the body you've been blessed with, in a fun, comfortable environment with like-minded students. This routine is very special – a tribute to the very first Bombshells class routine!
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Cello Bordello
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: SOLD OUT
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 6:15 – 7:15PM THURSDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 19/03/20 – 23/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Comfortable clothes that you can move in, water, heels with a strap
1920’s CHARLESTON – CRAZY IN LOVE
During the roaring 1920's, there was no dance style that was more popular than the Charleston. This lively and energetic class will introduce you to the hot jazz sounds of the best decade ever, and have you moving with speed, vitality and expression! You will learn authentic Charleston and other 1920's dance moves and be able to put technique into practice with fun choreography inspired by Jacqueline Furey’s group routine to the Gatsby soundtrack version of Crazy In Love.
This class is suitable for all experience and fitness levels.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Cello Bordello
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: $115
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 7:15 – 8:15PM THURSDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 19/03/20 – 23/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Comfortable clothes that you can move in, water, heels with a strap
BELLYESQUE VEILS – IMMIGRANT SONG
Love the poise and passion in bellydance as well as the cheeky sex appeal of burlesque? Now you can explore both in one class! Shimmer presents a unique opportunity to learn a burlesque/bellydance fusion routine that will have you bumping, grinding and shimmying to Karen O’s cover of Immigrant Song, original performed by Bombshells 8 years ago, utilising the beautiful art of the veil.
This class is suitable for all experience and fitness levels.
Students will have the opportunity to perform this class routine at Bombshell Burlesque: By Request on Friday 24th April.
TEACHER: Shimmer
COST: 6 WEEK TERM: $115
SKILL LEVEL: Open/All Levels
TIMETABLE: 8:15 – 9:15PM THURSDAY NIGHTS
DATES: 19/03/20 – 23/04/20
VENUE: The Rehearsal Room, The Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse
BRING: Comfortable clothes that you can move in, water, veil (chiffon or silk) approximately 2.5 meters wide (have at least half a meter of material overhanging when held with arms outstretched).
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private coaching can often be the key to taking your concept or stage persona to the next level! As part of Term 2, our tutors are offering private lessons to suit your timetable.
These sessions can focus on narrative, choreography development, presentation & performance skills, polishing and refining an existing act, creating a new routine or competition prep. Past students coached by our tutors include winners of Miss Burlesque Queensland, Miss Burlesque Brisbane, Miss Burlesque Gold Coast, Miss Burlesque Perth, Burlesque Idol Brisbane, Burlesque Idol Newcastle, title holders of the Miss Pinup Australia competition and many more.
Whether you are working on an existing act, creating something new, developing your persona or preparing for competition season our tutors are here to help you think out of the box, calm your nerves, meet criteria and have you bumping and grinding bigger and better than ever!
CUSTOM PRIVATE LESSONS: Available at a time and location of your choosing @ $150 for two hours (+ travel or studio hire if required) - any additional hours at $50 p/h.
IN STUDIO PRIVATE LESSONS: By appointment only – a limited number of in studio sessions can be booked with our tutors from 9:15 – 10:15pm at $80 per session.
BRING: Pen & Notebook, ipod with headphones, inspiration (pictures, books, movies, drawings etc), costume ideas, music, props and anything else relevant to your act. If you’re working on a competition act, please bring the rules with you.
Please email contact@bombshellacademy.com.au to enquire.
By enrolling in any of the above courses, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms & Conditions of enrollment. If you require assistance, please email us at contact@bombshellacademy.com.au
We look forward to seeing you in class soon!
xoxo Lila & The Bombshells