Class Details

Chicago Burlesque Classes 4-Week Session | $125 Sundays | 2–3 PM February 22 – March 15 House of the Lorde | 2233 S. Throop St., Suite 502 Maximum: 15 participants | Minimum: 5 participants Intro to Burlesque: Art of the Tease Intro to Burlesque: Art of the Tease is an entry-level, 4-week course focused on presence, posture, and intentional arrival in burlesque. This session centers how the body meets the room before movement begins. Participants will work with weight, balance, legs, arms, and spatial awareness to build grounded stances that feel rooted, confident, and embodied. We will explore how stillness, gaze, and subtle shifts in posture can hold attention and communicate intentional choice. Robe work is introduced as a foundational tool for understanding burlesque as the art of the tease, emphasizing pacing and building tension. No prior burlesque or dance experience is required. All bodies are welcome. Suede or rubber-bottom shoes or heels are encouraged but not required. Scholarships Two scholarship slots per class are reserved for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and queer folks for whom finances are a barrier. Apply at www.houseofthelorde.com/scholarship Safety Masks are required at all times to help ensure a safer and more inclusive space for all participants.