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Stage Sirens – Preparing for the Summer Show
Preparing for the Summer Show | 4-Week Term
4 week course €80
We’re delighted to announce a 4-week Intermediate Burlesque course, perfect for dancers ready to build confidence, develop performance skills, and take the next step toward the stage.
This term will focus on learning a fun, dynamic burlesque routine for our summer show, Burlesque at the Movies, taking place at The Button Factory on July 12th. Students will work on musicality, character, clean choreography, and performance quality, all within a supportive and encouraging environment.
Expect sass, storytelling, and show-ready polish as we prepare this routine for a live audience.
Routine – Singing in the rain
Course Dates & Times:
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Week 1: Tuesday 10th March at 7:30 PM
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Week 2: Wednesday 18th March at 7:00 PM (one week only – due to Paddy’s Day)
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Weeks 3 & 4: Back to Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
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Course runs until 31st of March
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Stage Sirens – Preparing for the Summer Show
Advanced Burlesque | 4-Week Term
4 week course €80
We’re excited to announce a special 4-week advanced burlesque term, designed to prepare seasoned performers for our Summer Show.
This short, performance-focused course will centre on learning and polishing a brand-new burlesque routine for our Summer Show Burlesque at the Movies , taking place at The Button Factory on July 12th. Expect strong storytelling, musicality, confident ensemble work, and polished stage presence as we refine the routine for a live audience.
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced dancers looking to sharpen their performance quality, elevate their stagecraft, and work collaboratively in a supportive, high-level burlesque environment.
✨ Sophistication
✨ Sass
✨ Show-ready choreography
Course Dates:
📩 To register, email: info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
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SATURDAY 14TH OF FEBRUARY 1:30 – 3:00pm
€50
Step into your confidence! Own the moment! This Valentine’s Day, the focus is all on you!
Rediscover the joy, confidence, and playful sensuality of burlesque in this immersive Workshop — a celebration of self-expression, movement, and feeling amazing in your own skin.
Guided by the Irish Burlesque Academy, this workshop invites you to connect with your body and your presence through signature burlesque techniques. You’ll explore movements designed to help you feel confident, playful, and fully embodied, culminating in a fun routine that leaves you glowing and empowered.
Participants will:
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Learn burlesque techniques to embody and love your body
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Practice sexy walks, shimmies, hip movements, and other playful exercises
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Explore movement using props provided by the Academy
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Build confidence and stage presence through performance-based exercises
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Bring it all together in a classic burlesque routine to leave feeling amazing
This workshop is an invitation to celebrate yourself, move with intention, and enjoy the transformative power of burlesque. Whether you’re a first-timer discovering the art of tease or a seasoned performer, this is your chance to step into your spotlight, have fun, and feel incredible.
PLACES LIMITED
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Stage Sirens – Master the Spotlight: Advanced Burlesque Course
6 week course €120
We are thrilled to announce our Advanced Burlesque Course starting this January! Designed for seasoned performers ready to take their craft to the next level.
This January, we’re rolling out the red carpet to welcome new advanced students and seasoned performers into an exciting term of high-level burlesque.
Over the course of the term, we’ll refine your technique, elevate your stagecraft, and focus on performance quality as we work towards our summer show in June. This term’s featured routine is “Be Italian” from the musical Nine—a bold, theatrical number packed with character, musicality, and confident ensemble performance. Expect dynamic choreography, strong storytelling, and polished presentation as we prepare this showpiece for the stage.
Expect sophistication, sass, and show-stopping choreography in a supportive, performance-focused environment.
The Advanced Burlesque Course offers a unique opportunity for students to refine their skills, hone their stage presence, and collaborate with a community of passionate performers.
*This course begins on Wednesday the 21st of January and runs until the 25th of Feb*
Please Email us to register – info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
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Step in to the Spotlight: Intermediate Burlesque Course
6 week course €115
We’re excited to introduce our Intermediate Burlesque Course, returning this term with a fresh focus on nouveau commercial burlesque—bold, modern, polished, and full of attitude.
This course is designed for dancers with prior burlesque experience who are ready to elevate their skills, refine their technique, and explore a more contemporary, high-impact burlesque style. We’ll build on your existing foundations, sharpening your bump ’n’ grind, refining burlesque walks, and developing a strong, confident stage presence with a sleek commercial edge.
Course Highlights:
- Strengthen Technique: Build on foundational burlesque skills with intermediate choreography, musicality, and dynamic expression.
- Performance Technique: Develop the confidence and polish needed to shine on stage.
- Collaborative Creativity: Work alongside a vibrant community of performers to create an unforgettable group act.
Enrolment Information: The Intermediate Burlesque Course is open to performers with previous burlesque experience or comparable dance and performance backgrounds.
Booking Essential
(Places Limited)
*This course begins on January the 20th and runs until the 24th of February*
If you would like a payment plan please email us @ info@irishburlesqueacademy.comu
COURSE FULL
6 week course – €115
Unleash Your Inner Diva: Beginners Burlesque Course
Step into the glamorous world of burlesque and discover the art of tease, confidence, and self-expression! Our Beginners Burlesque Course is designed for anyone who wants to explore the joy and elegance of burlesque in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment.
Over the course, you’ll learn:
Silk Veil Techniques: Explore how to move, twirl, and flow with silk veils to create elegant shapes, dynamic accents, and seamless transitions.
Classical Burlesque Techniques: Develop poise, posture, musicality, and expressive movement inspired by traditional burlesque, including confident walks, arm styling, and theatrical flair.
Belly Dance–Inspired Movement: Learn foundational belly dance elements that emphasize isolations, coordination, and expressive torso and hip movement.
Core Strength & Control: Build strength, stability, and body awareness while improving balance, posture, and control.
No prior dance experience is required—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. This class is perfect for anyone looking to improve fitness, confidence, and elegance while exploring multiple dance styles.
This term, we will also work towards learning a full routine that fuses silk veil work with classical burlesque and belly dance–inspired choreography.
Join us for a term of flowing movement, strength building, and self-expression—where confidence meets creativity and your inner sparkle shines ✨
(Places Limited)
*This course begins on Tuesday the 20th of January and runs until the 24th of February*
If you would like a payment plan please email us @ info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
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SATURDAY 13TH OF DECEMBER 2:30 – 4:00pm
€50
Rediscover the timeless power, poise, and sensuality of classic burlesque in this immersive Classical Bump ’n’ Grind Workshop — a celebration of self-expression, movement, and confidence.
Guided by Lisa Darling, Artistic Director of The Irish Burlesque Academy, this workshop invites you to connect with your body through the elegant techniques and rich history of traditional burlesque performance. You’ll explore the foundational vocabulary of the golden era — from isolations and controlled undulations to the dynamic contrast between the bump and the grind — all while refining your sense of rhythm, stage presence, and musicality.
Participants will:
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Learn how to execute classic burlesque movements with precision and grace
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Develop greater body awareness, posture, and fluidity of movement
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Build confidence through performance-based exercises designed to celebrate your individuality
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Master a complete bump ’n’ grind routine featuring panel skirts and classic props (all provided)
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Explore how burlesque can empower, liberate, and reconnect you with your sensuality in a joyful, supportive environment
This workshop isn’t just about choreography — it’s an invitation to celebrate your body exactly as it is, to move with intention, and to experience the transformative power of burlesque. Whether you’re a first-timer discovering the art of tease or a seasoned performer looking to refine your craft, this is your chance to embody confidence, glamour, and unapologetic self-expression.
Step into your power. Embrace your curves. Feel the music. This is burlesque, in its most classic and empowering form.
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The Roaring 20s Charleston – suitable for all levels
6 week course €115
Get ready to step, kick, and swing your way into the party season with style! This high-energy 6-week Charleston course brings the spirit of the Roaring 20s to life — think fast footwork, jazzy flair, and all the vintage glamour your inner flapper could wish for.
You’ll learn authentic Charleston technique, build stamina, and master stylish combinations that are as fun as they are fierce. Expect to sweat, sparkle, and feel fabulous, all while boosting your confidence and performance skills.
This course is suitable for all levels — whether you’re brand new or brushing up your Charleston skills, you’ll be guided in a supportive and upbeat environment that celebrates individuality and fun.
To finish, we’ll put it all together in a fabulous in-studio performance in our final class — the perfect way to show off your hard work and strut into the season with flair.
So grab your dancing shoes and let’s party like it’s 1925 — Charleston style!
Places Limited
*This course begins on Tuesday the 4th of November and runs until the 9th of December*
If you would like a payment plan please email us @ info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
Step in to the Spotlight: Intermediate / Advanced – Showgirl Style
6 week course €115
This term, we’re stepping into the spotlight with true Showgirl Style — a dazzling blend of vintage glamour, poised confidence, and festive charm to have you sparkling just in time for the holiday season. Expect a wink of sass and a twirl of seasonal magic as we glide into the festivities with grace and glitter.
Throughout the course, you’ll refine your technique, deepen your connection to classic burlesque movement, and elevate your stage presence — all while enhancing posture, poise, and performance confidence in an empowering and expressive environment.
We’ll be working on a full showgirl style routine to ‘A Guy What Takes His Time’ and in the spirit of the season, we’ll also be learning a fun and festive choreography to ‘Jingle Bell Rock’.
To finish off the term in style, we’ll celebrate with an in-studio performance in our final class — a chance to shine and show off everything you’ve learned.
Whether you’re here for fun, fitness, or to unleash a whole new side of yourself, you’ll leave each week feeling empowered, confident, and truly fabulous.
It’s time to shimmy, strut, and sleigh this season – Showgirl Style!
(Places Limited)
*This course begins on Wednesday the 5th of November and runs until the 10th of December*
If you would like a payment plan please email us @ info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
6 week course – €115
Unleash Your Inner Diva: Beginners Burlesque Course – Showgirl Style
This term, we’re stepping into the spotlight with true Showgirl Style — a dazzling blend of vintage glamour, poised confidence, and festive charm to have you sparkling just in time for the holiday season. Expect a wink of sass and a twirl of seasonal magic as we glide into the festivities with grace and glitter.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of classic burlesque movement, while improving posture, poise, and confidence — all in a fun and supportive environment. No dance experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind!
We’ll be working on a full showgirl style routine to ‘A Guy What Takes His Time’ and in the spirit of the season, we’ll also be learning a fun and festive choreography to ‘Jingle Bell Rock’.
To finish off the term in style, we’ll celebrate with an in-studio performance in our final class — a chance to shine and show off everything you’ve learned.
Whether you’re here for fun, fitness, or to unleash a whole new side of yourself, you’ll leave each week feeling empowered, confident, and truly fabulous.
It’s time to shimmy, strut, and sleigh this season – Showgirl Style!
(Places Limited)
*This course begins on Tuesday the 4th of November and runs until the 9th of December*
If you would like a payment plan please email us @ info@irishburlesqueacademy.com
