Telluride Theatre & The House of Shimmy Shake present 

Beginning Burlesque Class - $400 

Burlesque is a celebration of femininity, the weird & wild and letting it all go. The class is a fun-filled journey into this incredible art form, ultimately empowering women's creative, sensual, feminine beings. Telluride Theatre's own Sasha Cucciniello & Melissa Sumpter who have been teaching burlesque for over 14 years, guide new students through the world of burlesque. Starting with the basics – history, dance moves, striptease, creating a character, and owning your space. Students then develop their very own burlesque character and walk away with a full routine and a set of pasties.

At the close of the class, students have the option to perform at BURLESQUE, a live variety show on the Sheridan Opera House stage at the end of March. (Performing at this Telluride Theatre benefit event is optional.)

A few things:

- Open to women and women identified ages 21+ 

- You must be able to attend all 8 classes. (emergencies, illness obviously permitted)

- Students planning to do the AIDS Benefit cannot do both (you will miss too much time & will not be able to make it up) 

- For tuition assistance/payment plan/scholarship options please email melissa@telluridetheatre.org 

- New this year! 8 weeks of class (we have done 7 in the past) 

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER - full transparency

- The March Cheap Thrills show is a fundraiser for Telluride Theatre. If you choose to participate, this is part of the performance process.

- Costumes for the beginning class are your responsibility. You can choose to spend $ on it or use things you already have or have access to. We supply some craft supplies and have various items to pull from, but will not offer a budget or alteration services. We will guide you in this process during the class.

Sundays 6pm - 8pm

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January 18

January 25

February 1

February 8

February 15

February 22