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Getting to Know…Lauren Bok!
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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.

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Getting to Know…Joanna!
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Getting to Know…Joanna!

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.

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Getting to Know… Valerie “Va Va” Valentine
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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!

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Getting to know…SHAM!
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Getting to know…SHAM!

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!

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Getting to know… Egson Ham!
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Getting to know… Egson Ham!

Our Boylesque instructor is really a character. Born into a world of dance, Egson Ham's whole career revolves around moving and shaking, with his name bedazzled in neon lights. Read up on our dirty, jazzy instructor and be sure to catch him at his next show! He truly becomes everyone's favourite person after the first bite.

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