Burlesque Workshops with Maple Rose!
Known as the “Queen of Classic Burlesque”, Maple Rose is a household name in the Australian burlesque scene after 16 years in the industry. She’s here to prove that “classic burlesque” doesn’t have to be boring. Either with feather fans or tapping toes, Maple will take you on a deep dive into burlesque history.
Maple is known the world over for teaching and mentoring in the art of burlesque. She’s even tutored the Moulin Rouge Fan Dancers online! Join Maple in her array of classes to fine tune your grinds, lubricate those wrists and finesse your fan dancing! With a focus on burlesque history, mindful movement, and fan dance technique, Maple’s classes are for anyone keen to find their inner sensuality encouraging play and performance skills.
Maple Rose has been voted as one of the most influential Burlesque Artists in the world in the 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Lists in for 5 years running (2021-2025). She competed for “Best Debut” at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2025, won the 1st Runner-Up Crown at the Mx Burlesque Australia Grand Final 2018 as well as the title of Mx Burlesque Melbourne 2018. Maple was honoured to headline the world’s largest burlesque festival in October 2020 & April 2022 - The Australian Burlesque Festival.
~ SUNDAY 26th July 2026~
11:00am – 12:30pm: Feather Fan Flow Tricks, Twirls & Zippers with Maple Rose
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Floorwork Like A Lady with Maple Rose
3:00 - 4:30pm: Ruffle Those Feathers: Beginner/All Levels Feather Fans with Maple Rose *NEW*
ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
FAN FLOW FLOW TRICKS, TWIRLS & ZIPPERS WITH MAPLE ROSE
Step into the dizzying world of fan-flow with this technique focused workshop led by fan dance dynamo Maple Rose! Known worldwide for her online fan classes, Maple breaks down the fundamentals of fluid fan flow while teaching the mechanics behind twirls, zippers, weaves and windmills.
In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore how to make your fans feel like an extension of your body, rolling effortlessly from one movement to the next. Maple will break down the technique of alignment, grip management and posture while also explaining the difference between each move, so you can perfect each twirl and build combinations that feel clean and intentional.
TEACHER: Maple Rose
TIMETABLE: 11am – 12:30pm, Sunday 26th July 2026
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - This workshop is perfect for experienced fan dancers who are ready to take their fan manipulation skills to new heights.
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Your own pair of burlesque feather fans, wear comfy, form-fitting clothing that does not restrict your movement. Heeled dance shoes are optional.
FLOORWORK LIKE A LADY
Did you ever see Tempest Storm plonk her bum on the floor? Absolutely not! In this 1.5h dance intensive workshop, we’re going to learn how to get down and dirty the lady-like way. Explore the floor work stylings of the queens from the glory days!
Focusing on getting up and down off the floor, we will play with slides, rolls, kicks and bends to get that desired drop without the need to be uber flexible or overtly erotic.
TEACHER: Maple Rose
TIMETABLE: 1pm – 2:30pm, Sunday 26th July 2026
SKILL LEVEL: Open – Suitable to ANYONE keen to learn floor tricks from the past. Options for any level experience will be given.
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: A pair of low dance heels (socks are also fine), wear long leggings for slippage, and a pair of small knee pads will help keep your knees bruise free.
RUFFLE THOSE FEATHERS - BEGINNER/ALL LEVELS FEATHER FANS WITH MAPLE ROSE
As Sally Rand famously said, “The fan idea is as old as Cleopatra.”
Making it your own and unique can be a challenge, but let Maple Rose teach you a few tricks to add to your repertoire!
Here’s your chance to learn from the tornado herself. From her large waterfall tribute fans down to her pocket sized iconic pink and blue plumes with tiny dinosaur arms, Maple has been gracing the stages across the world showcasing her unique lyrical style of fan dancing.
In this workshop we’ll be strengthening those wrists, conditioning those shoulders, and learning the foundations to fan-cy tricks to improve your technique and hone in on your own personal style.
We will also chat about fan design and tweaks to make your set of fans work for you.
TEACHER: Maple Rose
TIMETABLE: 3pm – 4:30pm, Sunday 26th July 2026
SKILL LEVEL: Open – Suitable to ANYONE keen to learn feather fan dance, including Beginners.
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Your own pair of burlesque feather fans, wear comfy, form-fitting clothing that does not restrict your movement. Heeled dance shoes are optional.
Please check out our blog for tips on purchasing your first set here: https://www.bombshellacademy.com.au/single-post/how-to-select-your-first-feather-fans
COST
11:00am – 12:30pm: Feather Fan Flow Tricks, Twirls & Zippers with Maple Rose (1.5hrs) - $60
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Floorwork Like A Lady with Maple Rose (1.5hrs) - $60
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Ruffle Those Feathers - Beginner/All Levels Feather Fans with Maple Rose (1.5hrs) - $60
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Burlesque Workshops with Kitty Obsidian!
Fierce, fat and FAboriginal! Kitty Obsidian is a proud Wiradjuri/Gamilaroi trans performer specialising in slow seduction, ferocious fetish and sickening sideshows. They once broke a man's nose with their boobs (true story!), and their body is so banging the ABC televised them completely nude.
Father of Haus of Obsidian, an all-BIPOC queer burlesque and drag house, Kitty holds more titles than a royal: Mx First Nation Australia 2025, MEADES Burlesque Performer of the Year 2025, Trans Person of the Year 2024, and #33 on the 21st Century Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists. The Don of the Melbourne Queer Mafia: it's Kitty Obsidian.
Their fearless approach has earned them admiration around the globe, and now they are sharing their skills at Bombshell Academy for one day only on August 9th!
~ SUNDAY 9th August 2026~
1pm – 2:30pm SLOW, BABY, SLOW! with Kitty Obsidian
3pm – 4:30pm KINK IN PERFORMANCE with Kitty Obsidian
ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
SLOW, BABY, SLOW! with Kitty Obsidian
Kitty Obsidian guides performers in mastering the art of anticipation and teasing the audience to its fullest potential. Slow it down, baby, take your time! From posture and muscle control to breath, pause and presence, this workshop covers how to create and control tension, slow down your movements, and take up space and time in your act. You'll learn to capture perfect photo moments through attention-grabbing poses and shapes, leaving a lasting impression both on stage and in the spotlight.
With a focus on body awareness, you'll explore dynamic shapes and textures through movement, playing with pace and presence to turn stillness into a powerful tool for seduction. Drawing on their experience in burlesque and fetish performance, Kitty will show you how to hold your audience's attention with grace and magnetism, leaving them wanting more with every slow, deliberate move. Perfect for slow seduction at any level.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Kitty Obsidian
TIMETABLE: 1pm – 2:30pm Sunday 9th August 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Shoes you can move/dance in, notebook/pen or notes taking app, water bottle, comfy clothes that you can move in.
KINK IN PERFORMANCE with Kitty Obsidian
Let's break down kink in performance! This workshop covers the ethics, legality, safety risks and history of kink as it intersects with stage and performance spaces. Whether you're curious about incorporating kink elements into your act or already working with them, this is the workshop for you.
Kitty will walk you through the resources available to performers navigating this space, how to find and vet instructors, and why vetting matters. Drawing on 14 years of industry experience across burlesque, fetish performance and education, they'll give you the knowledge and confidence to engage with kink in performance responsibly, safely and with full awareness of the landscape around you.
No prior kink experience necessary. Come curious, leave informed.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Kitty Obsidian
TIMETABLE: 3pm – 4:30pm Sunday 9th August 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Shoes you can move/dance in, notebook/pen or notes taking app, water bottle, comfy clothes that you can move in.
COST
1pm – 2:30pm SLOW, BABY, SLOW! with Kitty Obsidian (1.5hrs) - $60
3pm – 4:30pm KINK IN PERFORMANCE with Kitty Obsidian (1.5hrs) - $60
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Tease & Feather Fan Workshops with Fortuna Maxima!
Two of burlesque's most iconic skills, two brand new workshops!
Learn the art of the tease to have your audience begging for more, then float across the stage in a cloud of feathers with Fortuna Maxima's signature ethereal fan work.
No experience needed, just a willingness to play!
Whether you're brand new to burlesque or brand new to tease and fans, these workshops are your perfect starting point.
~ WEDNESDAY 2nd September~
6:00 – 7:30pm – TEASE, PLEASE: Intro to the Art of The Tease
7:30pm – 9:00pm: FEATHER FAN-DAMENTALS: Intro to Feather Fan Dance
ONE NIGHT ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
TEASE, PLEASE: Intro to the Art of The Tease
We all love a good reveal, but what makes a good reveal GREAT? Tease!
Join Fortuna Maxima, crowned Mx Burlesque QLD in 2022 and the 2026 Titan of Tease: Performer of the Year at the Icon Burlesque Awards QLD, for a masterclass in teasing and pleasing. Using gloves, a tried-and-true staple of burlesque, you’ll learn how to maximise your reveals, level up your choreography, and have an audience calling for an encore.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Fortuna Maxima
TIMETABLE: 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Wednesday 2nd September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Clothes you can move in, heels with a strap, water, and a pair of gloves.
FEATHER FAN-DAMENTALS: Intro to Feather Fan Dance
Dive into the enchanting world of feather fan dance with Fortuna Maxima!
You’ll learn the basics of holding and moving with your fans, foundational poses and transitions, and get a taste of Fortuna’s signature fan dance style - slow, ethereal, and utterly captivating!
Whether you’re a fan fledgling or a well-plumed enthusiast, you’ll leave with renewed skills and confidence in moving with your gorgeous feathery accessories.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Fortuna Maxima
TIMETABLE: 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Wednesday 2nd September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Wear something comfy or sexy, your favourite dance heels or sneakers and your own pair of burlesque feather fans. Please check out our blog for tips on purchasing your first set here: https://www.bombshellacademy.com.au/single-post/how-to-select-your-first-feather-fans
COST
6:00 – 7:30pm – TEASE, PLEASE: Intro to the Art of The Tease (1.5hrs) - $55
7:30pm – 9:00pm: FEATHER FAN-DAMENTALS: Intro to Feather Fan Dance (1.5hrs) - $55
Book in to both workshops with Fortuna Maxima in one transaction and enjoy 10% off the price of both!
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Burlesque Workshops with Curvella!
Join the unforgettable burlesque artist and producer Curvella on Sunday, 13th September, for two fierce workshops!
Hailing from the city of churches with a body of sin, Curvella has seduced the stage over the last 15 years with her hip-notic performances making her one of burlesques' icons.
Multi award winner with titles such as Mx Burlesque Adelaide and Mx Burlesque South Australia along with a Miss Viva Las Vegas finalist spot, this isn't her first rodeo. She brings her exper-tease to the stage and studio.
~ SUNDAY 13th September~
2pm – 3:15pm GRINDHOUSE BLUES with Curvella
3:30pm – 4:45pm GRUNGE-LESQUE with Curvella
ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
GRINDHOUSE BLUES with Curvella
Step into the smoky, low-lit world of grindhouse blues. This class is all about grit, tension and slow-burn seduction, teasing through fierce, gritty movement as the harmonica howls and the guitar solos snarl. We'll explore stillness, texture and raw attitude, building sequences that feel dangerous and deliberate. Expect a dark, cinematic energy with plenty of room to bring your own edge to the choreography. Perfect for anyone who wants to dig into something moody, atmospheric and a little bit dirty.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Curvella
TIMETABLE: 2pm – 3:15pm Sunday 13th September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Shoes you can move/dance in, a cheeky little nightie
GRUNGE-LESQUE with Curvella
Trade the glamour for something wild in this routine built on attitude, floorwork and pure rock and roll energy. You'll learn a grungy choreography set to a hot and heavy tune, full of dirty movement and raw self-expression. This class is about sinking into the floor, working every slow, sultry drop and getting lost in the grind. Wear your favourite band tee and get ready to bring your most rebellious self to the floor.
This class is suitable for students of all levels of fitness, all levels of experience, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Curvella
TIMETABLE: 3:30pm – 4:45pm Sunday 13th September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Shoes you can move/dance in, Bring fishnets, knee pads and your favourite band tee.
COST
2pm – 3:15pm GRINDHOUSE BLUES with Curvella (1.25hrs) - $60
3:30pm – 4:45pm GRUNGE-LESQUE with Curvella (1.25hrs) - $60
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Sunday Session Workshops with Bettie Bombshell!
Brisbane Bettie Batties – we know you want more of The Glam Reaper, so she's back by popular demand!
Described as "Flawless" (Voice Mag UK) and "The best in Australia" (Hifiway), Bettie Bombshell is a force to be reckoned with. A Miss Burlesque Australia titleholder and Guinness World Record holder, she’s graced the world’s biggest stages, from the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Vegas to headlining the Australian and Perth International Burlesque Festivals. A standout in 'ORACLE' and a regular with The Kaye Hole, YUMMY, and top burlesque shows worldwide, Bettie’s mix of power, comedy, and Hollywood vixen allure makes her unmissable.
~ SUNDAY 20th September~
4:30 – 6:00pm Own The Stage – Stage Presence Workshop (Open/All Levels)
6:00pm – 7:30pm Floor Flow – Lines, Tricks, & Combinations (Intermediate/Advanced)
ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
OWN THE STAGE – Stage Presence Workshop (Open/All Levels)
No burlesque experience necessary to attend this class! Come as you are and let's dance darling. This is a low impact class meaning it's friendly on the joints.
Don’t just enter the stage, own it.
Step into your power and learn how to captivate a crowd with confidence, charm, and intention. This workshop explores stage presence techniques, how to authentically connect with your audience, harness your energy, & use musicality with tease to build anticipation and draw them in. Designed to help you move boldly, perform fearlessly, and leave your audience wanting more.
This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell
TIMETABLE: 4:30 – 6:00pm, Sunday 20th September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
WEAR: Anything that makes you feel comfortable darlings! I want you to feel gorgeous, so wear whatever helps you feel that way. Is it lingerie? Is it active wear? It is a giant garbage bag? Whatever it is, wear it! Heels are optional in all my classes, bare feet is absolutely fine by me.
FLOOR FLOW – Lines, Tricks, & Combinations (Int/Adv)
Got your basics down? Go you good thing, let’s take our work down low, up to the next level!
Build confidence, control, and strength while we explore gorgeous lines, interesting transitions, and eye catching tricks.
You’ll learn impressive floor combinations designed to improve flow, musicality, and performance quality. Blend technique with style to create movement that’s both captivating and stage ready. Perfect for performers wanting to add drama, elegance, and impact to their floorwork.
This class will be thick and juicy and full of information. You will walk away from this workshop a little sore, but you will be overflowing with new ideas. Bettie will teach you a piece of burlesque choreography to perform at the end of class in groups. It's sexy, it’s powerful, it's so much fun.
This class is suitable for those at an intermediate and beyond level.
TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell
TIMETABLE: 6:00 – 7:30pm, Sunday 20th September 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
WEAR: KNEE PROTECTION! Anything that makes you feel comfortable darlings! I want you to feel gorgeous, so wear whatever helps you feel that way. Is it lingerie? Is it active wear? It is a giant garbage bag? Whatever it is, wear it! Heels are optional in all my classes, bare feet is absolutely fine by me.
COST
4:30 – 6:00pm Own The Stage – Stage Presence Workshop (Open/All Levels) (1.5hrs) - $65
6:00pm – 7:30pm Floor Flow – Lines, Tricks, & Combinations (Intermediate/Advanced) (1.5hrs) - $65
Book in to both workshops with Bettie Bombshell in one transaction and enjoy 10% off the price of both!
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Burlesque Workshops with Winter Greene!
Two parts emo boy and one part Disney princess, it’s the androgynous burlesque drag kid of your fever dreams, Winter Greene!
An award winning versatile artist, Winter is a BHoF Best Debut Finalist 2026, the winner of the MEDEA Burlesque Rising Star Award (2024), and titleholder of Mx Burlesque Melbourne (2023). They have entertained crowds across the nation; including touring Australia with Bonez Alternative Queer Party, and performing at events such as the Perth International Burlesque Festival, Melbourne Fringe, WorldPride 2023, and many, many, (many) more.
~ SUNDAY 11th October 2026~
12:30pm – 2:00pm Vampire Chair Dance with Winter Greene
2:30pm – 4pm Musicality & Intentionality for Burlesque with Winter Greene
ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Vampire Chair Dance with Winter Greene
Every dark denizen of the night needs a throne, and there’s no reason yours should be left off the stage. Let local vampire prince Winter Greene teach you how to command attention and demand obedience respect!
In this workshop we will explore:
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A choreographed piece with a chair
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Finding your own vampiric burlesque energy
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Simple chair tricks!
This workshop is open to all experience levels, all fitness levels, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Winter Greene
TIMETABLE: 12:30pm – 2:00pm Sunday 11th October 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: A water bottle, and your favourite sturdy chair (Ikea Stefan or Pinntorp recommended)
Musicality & Intentionality for Burlesque with Winter Greene
Philosophy - not just for nerds anymore? Ask the big questions to get the big results, and find that X factor to bring your acts to the next level, feel the music and tie it all together with the one and only Winter Greene, lover of music AND questions alike!
In this workshop we will explore:
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How to perform with intention
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How to move to and with your music
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How to weave these ideas together!
This workshop is open to all experience levels, all fitness levels, and all gender expressions.
TEACHER: Winter Greene
TIMETABLE: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Sunday 11th October 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Please bring a water bottle, a notebook, a phone (or tablet/laptop), and an open mind! This is a hybrid movement and theory workshop
COST
12:30pm – 2:00pm Vampire Chair Dance with Winter Greene (1.5hrs) - $60
2:30pm – 4pm Musicality & Intentionality for Burlesque with Winter Greene
(1.5hrs) - $60
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