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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Spectacular

 After three sell out shows we are back and celebrating the biggest Burlesque show ever seen in Ireland with over 50 women taking part and 17 never seen before solo acts!

Join us for an enchanting evening packed full of original Burlesque acts and fabulous show girls as the ladies from The Irish Burlesque School cast their spell and whisk you off into a haunting Midsummer Night’s Burlesque Dream.

Tickets available on tickets.ie – Link to tickets HERE

There will be a limited number of tickets available on the door on the night. 

Date: Saturday 20th of June

Venue: The Button Factory, Temple Bar.

Doors Open: 7:30pm

Show starts: 8:00pm

We have two new ‘Flirting with Burlesque’ Beginners 8 week courses starting in Dance House, Dublin 1. (16th & 21st of April)

Feel safe and learn from an experienced professional how to walk and dance in high heels. This Beginners course is designed to introduce you to the core Burlesque movements and techniques while also giving you a great workout. This term we will focus on garter removal techniques, hula hooping and perfecting the classical glove peel in a sultry Burlesque routine.

No experience whatsoever is needed to take the course, it’s perfect for all ages. All levels of skill can be catered to, whether you’re a dancer/actor/performer or have never taken a dance class in your life, either way you will finish the course feeling like a glamorous burlesque dancer.

Props Provided

(Places Limited)

Dance House, Foley Street, Dublin 1 (VIEW MAP)

Starting the 16th of April / Thursdays / 7:30 – 8:30pm(Places available)

NEW START DATE – Starting the 21st  of April / Tuesdays / 6:30 – 7:30pm(Places available)

To book your place BOOK ONLINE.  For any questions, email info@irishburlesqueacademy.com

We are delighted to announce our new term of Burlesque courses commencing the week of the 13th of April in Temple Bar & Dance House, Dublin. We have new ‘Flirting with Burlesque’ (beginners), Intermediate and Advanced performance workshop.  Places are limited and booking is essential. All information and timetable available HERE

Back by popular demand! We are delighted to announce the return of our special 5 week Roaring 20’s Charleston courses commencing on the 11th of March in Temple Bar. All info HERE XXX

Due to popular demand we have added a New Flirting with Burlesque course starting on the 9th of Feb in Temple Bar studios, Curved street, Dublin 2. Brighten up those dark evenings by releasing your Inner Showgirl! Booking essential – More info HERE 

Looking for something different to try in 2015? We are delighted to announce our January course schedule. We have Flirting with Burlesque (Beginners), Intermediate Burlesque and Advanced Performance Workshop. Places are limited and booking is essential. See HERE for all information XXX

We would like to announce our Christmas Party for all of our students ‘Prom Night – Class of 2014’ in BelloBar Venu, Portabello on Friday the 14th of November. The evening will be packed full of performances from our Intermediate & Advanced ladies. Prizes for best dressed!  Dress coade : Prom night!

Venue: BelloBar Venue (Portabello)

Time: 8pm

Ticket €5

We are very excited to announce that Australia’s burlesque sensation Sheena Miss Demeanour will be teaching a Vintage Bump n Grind Workshop on Saturday the 15th of November at the Irish Burlesque School while she is touring for the Dublin Burlesque Festival.

Sheena is known for her sassy grinds and vintage moves along with her delectable fan dancing.

Vintage Bump n Grind Workshop

Saturday the 15th of November 3:00- 4:30pm in Dance House, Foley st, Dublin 1.

€30

In this workshop you will learn sexy vintage and retro dance moves from the 1950’s with a focus on bumping and grinding with the lower body. Cheeky facial expressions to match your moves will be explored along with vintage finishing poses and shimmy work for both lower and upper body. This class is a workout and a half so no corsets – wear something flirty and comfortable and don’t forget to bring your high heels.

You will be giggling, hip flicking and grinding in no time within a safe and fun environment. The class will end with a Bump and Grind off – a survival of the fittest , with the winner being awarded a special prize! The most fun you can have working your thighs!

Places limited.

To book please contact – info@irishburlesqueacademy.com

Back by popular demand! We are delighted to announce the return of our Nouveau Burlesque & Roaring 20’s Charleston courses. Are you a Nouveau grinder or a Charleston flapper?? Both starting in November all information is on our classes page HERE