
Term 2 is Now Live!
29th March - 22nd May 2025
Hurry! Before we sell out!

Welcome to Australia’s Largest Burlesque Academy.
Located in a decadent building on St Georges Road in the heart of Thornbury, our beautiful boutique burlesque studio is designed for dance classes, hens parties, catered functions & more!
Far from your traditional studio, our aim at Maison Burlesque is to provide delightful, memorable experiences for show ponies from all walks of life - incorporating a burlesque, vintage, and retro flair!
HENS PARTIES!
HENS PARTIES!
Complete packages for luxurious and unique hens nights, birthdays, functions & events.

What’s On at Maison Burlesque
Besides our regularly scheduled classes and courses, we also run special guest workshops, crafternoons and events!
Enroll now in our Term 1 Courses & Classes!
Commencing SATURDAY January 25th in-studio!
Save the Date: Showcase is scheduled for March 23rd!
Check out our timetable below for the full list of Courses & Classes on offer this term, and book in to grab that spot!
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Learn to make your own super-spinny, super-sparkly nipple pasties with in-house fancy nipple jewellery designer, Winter Greene! In this 4 hour workshop you will be provided with all the tools and know-how you need to create your very own pair of fully rhinestoned pasties with tassels.
Winter Greene is known worldwide for their elaborate, luxe and one-of-a-kind nipple tassels. From classic snowflakes to bananas shaped like dicks, to jellyfish, circus tents and even gorilla nipples - this designer has donned many top performers tatas in the most weird and wonderful designs.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
A FREE Stitching, Mending, Sewing, Glueing, Sticking, Rhinestoning, Sequinning, Costuming Gathering at Maison Burlesque.
Come hang with a cuppa or something a little stronger - after all costuming is more fun with other like minds!
Aimed at getting costumes ready for the Maison Burlesque End of Term Cherry Poppers Showcase but everyone welcome and other projects also fine!
Want to try your hand at Burlesque?
Join Maison Burlesque's fabulous Headmistress, Poppy Cherry, in a fun one hour introductory class that's basically FREE!
Begin with a glass of bubbly on non alcoholic beverage, then Explore the Art of The Tease & learn the classic art of bump and grind burlesque.
Find out more about the classes on offer at Maison Burlesque and have a tour of our fabulous studios.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Are you looking to begin your journey in solo burlesque performance? Or perhaps already performing but looking to hone your craft?
Join not one but TWO seasoned burlesque industry professionals Poppy Cherry & Whisky Falls and learn the necessary steps needed to develop your own performance work - from inspiration, to music, choreography, costume, concepting, developing, refining and more!
Enroll now in our Term 2 Courses & Classes!
Commencing SATURDAY March 29th in-studio!
Save the Date: Showcase is scheduled for May 25th!
Check out our timetable below for the full list of Courses & Classes on offer this term, and book in to grab that spot!
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show featuring some of Melbourne's finest burlesque artists, curated by Maison Burlesque.
Peruse the Maison Burlesque Blog
With an abundance of resources, how-to articles, inspirational journeys, studio updates, and more!
Undecided on which Showcase Course peaks your interest? Are there too many options to choose from? Are you the type of student who chooses their Showcase courses based on the class theme?
Check out the full list below of Showcase Themes for Term 1 2025 at Maison Burlesque, as well as the Casual Classes and Workshops we have running heading into the end of the year!
We are beyond excited to announce that Maison Burlesque will be proudly marching in the Midsumma Pride March on Sunday February 2, 2025!
This year’s march promises to be bigger, brighter, and more fabulous than ever, and we are thrilled to be part of this incredible celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, community, and creative expression.
Undecided on which Showcase Course peaks your interest? Are there too many options to choose from? Are you the type of student who chooses their Showcase courses based on the class theme?
We’ve got you covered!
Check out the full list below of Showcase Themes for Term 1 2025 at Maison Burlesque, as well as the Casual Classes and Workshops we have running heading into the end of the year!
Looking for a burlesque fix these Summer Holidays? Maison Burlesque Summer School is BACK - and it’s BIGGER!
Covering not 1 but 2 weekends of summer, we are offering an online Summer School Schedule of 6 live-streamed lectures, as well as our regular 20 In-Studio workshops.
Undecided on which Showcase Course peaks your interest? Are there too many options to choose from? Are you the type of student who chooses their Showcase courses based on the class theme?
We’ve got you covered!
Check out the full list below of Showcase Themes for Term 5 2024 at Maison Burlesque, as well as the Casual Classes and Workshops we have running heading into the end of the year!
Looking to dip your toe into your first belly dance class? You may think the usual notes to remember are “bring a water bottle”, “arrive to class early”, “wear comfortable clothing” etc etc etc. It’s the same for every dance class! But what are you actually walking into with your first time in belly dancing?
Join Joanna on four essential items to think about when joining your first class in belly dancing that are sure to surprise you!
Undecided on which Showcase Course peaks your interest? Are there too many options to choose from? Are you the type of student who chooses their Showcase courses based on the class theme?
We’ve got you covered!
Check out the full list below of Showcase Themes for Term 4 2024 at Maison Burlesque, as well as the Casual Classes and Workshops we have running heading into the end of the year!
So how did it become the “Art of Tease” we now know it to be?
Join the Queen of Classic, Maple Rose, as she takes you on a brief journey through burlesque history, where we will make a few pit stops to see why we are now able to take our clothes off onstage for audiences who love it.
There is no right or wrong way to create a costume for a burlesque act! But, have you thought about what the goal is of your costume? Maybe you don’t know where to begin? How about the removal portion, or even how to work with stretch fabric?
Our resident costume extraordinaire, Crystal Pegasus Costumes, details her best tips & advice for things to consider when designing your unique burlesque costume.
Burlesque comes in many forms, with many different styles and influences that create the big, sweaty, sexy mess of performance that gets thrown around on stages all over the world. Join award winning comedian and burlesque performer, Lauren Bok, as she unveils her burly inspirations…who aren’t even burlesque artists!
An honest encounter of how emerging Burlesque Artist and Maison Burlesque student, Mae B. Wilde, became the provocative and ever-so-daring force of nature she is today. Discover how Mae began her journey into the Art of Tease, and what inspiring advice she has for today’s budding performers.
Undecided on which Showcase Course peaks your interest? Are there too many options to choose from? Are you the type of student who chooses their Showcase courses based on the class theme?
We’ve got you covered!
Check out the full list below of Showcase Themes for Term 3 2024 at Maison Burlesque, as well as the Casual Classes we have running heading into the end of the year!
Or… ”How I learned to stop worrying and love taking my bra off”. This piece by Mx Burlesque Victoria finalist and seasoned Maison Burlesque pupil, Sallie Cinnamon, reflects on how burlesque shaped her into the professional entertainer and person she is today, in the hopes to inspire the next generation of performers to also chase their dreams.
Stepping onto the stage as a first time burlesque performer can be daunting. Check out legendary burlesque star Domino de Jour’s hot tips for burlesque performers stepping on stage for the first time!
Want to try burlesque? Why not do one of Maison Burlesque’s online burlesque classes from the comfort of your own home!
In this Showgirl Follies beginner friendly burlesque class you can live your ultimate showgirl fantasy and learn to strut, pose, kick and sashay like the feather & swarovski drenched dancers of Paris & Las Vegas with Velma Vouloir!
Between the two worlds of burlesque and comedy, a fine “Jester of Burlesque” rises to the occasion of giving you both butterflies in your stomach, and the ability to snort-laugh at the same time.
Being a multifaceted performer, there are many sides of Lauren.
From 22nd August 2023 the iconic Maison Burlesque studios will now be available to watch on demand from the comfort of your own home!
Maison Burlesque Online features classes and courses on a wide range of burlesque related topics, including burlesque and dance classes, prop-based learning, burlesque fitness, costuming, hair & makeup, solo development tips and so much more...
We're excited to announce the launch of our BRAND NEW hub for online burlesque learning! The iconic Maison Burlesque studios will now be available to watch on demand from the comfort of your own home!
We will be offering an EXCLUSIVE VIP LIFETIME DISCOUNT for subscribers who join us at the time of launch. Head over to the new website to sign up!
For over 25 years, Joanna’s experience in the performing arts has led her to achieve proficiency in numerous dance forms outside of belly dance - including ballet, jazz, and musical theatre.
Joanna’s love of MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic & Turkish) dance has thrusted her into the international realm, where she has performed on festival stages across France, Spain and Greece.
Prepare your fantasies and your nightmares for AZCADELIA - the face that launched a thousand sexual awakenings.
We sat down with the Draglesque instructor and asked some “hard hitting” questions…
Valerie VaVa Valentine is the epitome of Classic Burlesque. She looks like she has literally stepped out of a Marilyn Monroe film, and with a cheeky smile and a silly bump wins hearts across our dear city.
We sat down with Valerie and asked her the hard hitting burly questions. Read on to get to know a little bit more about this bubbling personality!
She’s been part of the furniture for a while now, and who would have thunk it that we never properly “got to know her”?
Well, we finally sat down with the self-described Lizard Queen, the legendary Trundle Bed winner turned teacher, Evana De Lune.
Because we all need more strengthening & conditioning in our lives, we are so honoured to bring you the multi-faceted performance artist, Sham, to our teaching team with her specialised Burlesque Barre class!
We sat down with Sham and asked her some questions to get to know her better!
LOOK WHO WE HAVE SNAGGED AT MAISON BURLESQUE!
Yup, the ICONIC Gina Stirling is putting the 'G' in 'G Spot' as a brand new instructor at Maison Burlesque, and revealing herself as a radical, queer, self-loving act.
We’d love to thank everybody on what was a truly epic Showcase - and our 30th ever here at Maison Burlesque!
Maison Burlesque would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and recognise their continued connection with the land in which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.