If you have been looking to dip your tassels into burlesque, this is for you! In this class we will focus on basic burly-q movement including bumps, grinds, poses, shimmies, struts, and beyond. Class will be taught at a slow place with emphasis on accessibility to all levels.

The first section will include an introduction along with a warm-up and breakdown of basic steps. During the second section you will learn a choreographed combination utilizing movement learned throughout class. There will be time allotted at the end of class for discussion.

Experienced students are welcome to attend, but please keep in mind the content and pacing will be geared for those taking their very first burlesque class.

ALL BODIES ARE BURLESQUE BODIES! All bodies, gender identities, ages (18+), races, and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to join this and all classes at the Philadelphia Burlesque Academy! Prepare to feel sexy in your own skin in a positive and encouraging online atmosphere.

What to wear: Comfortable clothing you can move in. We will warm up barefoot. Heels you can easily move in are recommended for the remainder of class, but not required!

What you need:

A computer, tablet, or phone.

Enough space to take a few steps forward, back, and side to side.

Water.

Sliding scale $15-$25.

Click philadelphiaburlesqueacademy.com for a full listing of classes.

Ginger Leigh has been combining her classical dance training with her larger-than-life sultry stripteases since 2006. She is the Director of Burlesque Education at the Philadelphia Burlesque Academy and currently co-produces Launchpad Burlesque, a show for performers of all levels to present new work. Ginger performed with, and was the Assistant Director of, The Peek-A-Boo Revue neo-burlesque show for 12 years. Although only 5 feet tall, she has earned the tag line, “6 Foot 8 and Will Kick You in The Face” due to her commanding stage presence.

Among Ginger’s achievements are: a BA in Dance Studies from the University of South Florida, The Peek-A-Boo Revue’s title of Best Troupe from Burlesque Hall of Fame 2008 and 2012 (Las Vegas), multiple performances in Berlin, headlining with the PAB in the Munich Burlesque Festival, group performances in the Vancouver, New York, Colorado, and Philadelphia Burlesque Festivals as well as America’s Got Talent. Spreading the love of burlesque through education and entertainment brings Ginger Leigh unparalleled heart-singing joy!