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Try Burlesque with our FREE Online Showgirl class with Velma Vouloir!
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!
Getting to Know…Lauren Bok!
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.
Maison Burlesque Online launches 22 August!
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...
Announcing... Maison Burlesque Online!
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!
Getting to Know… Valerie “Va Va” Valentine
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!
Getting to know…Evana De Lune!
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.
Getting to Know…Gina Stirling
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.
Getting to Know…The Strawberry Siren!
The Strawberry Siren is one of the fabulous new additions to our teaching staff, and we couldn’t be more honoured to have such a powerhouse as a part of the Maison Team! With 20 years in the performance industry, Strawberry’s long list of accolades and projects has cemented her as an icon in the burlesque, circus, pole and comedy scenes in Australia. Plus she’s even a qualified fitness trainer and beauty therapist! What hasn’t she done?
Getting to know...Iva Grande!
We sat down with resident Strip Hop instructor, Iva Grande. She's got the gift of the gab with this juicy interview. Settle down, pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this fascinating read.