Dear Friend of NYSB --
We have so many exciting things going on at NYSB Online! Stay tuned -- as if all the news in this email isn't enough, we will be announcing
new authors in our book club sessions in next week's email.
JUST ADDED!
Big Bad Boa
With Special Guest Instructor Coco Lectric
The feathers go flying in this fun review of classic boa technique with a twist. Learn to wear your boa with pride and become a boa wielding pro. Coco also teaches basic dance steps, turns and walks to accompany boa technique.
Don't Miss This Special One-Time Offering!
Sundays! 1.30 pm EST
Essential Burlesque is online for July! Sundays at 130 pm EST.
You can sign up for the series or take any workshop individually.
Classes include:
This Week! July 5: Striptease Expertise, where you'll learn the logistics and psychology of seduction. Learn to tantalize with mischeif and sensuality as Jo demonstrates how to choose music and clothing, as well as how to tease with an earring, a show, or even a hoodie!
July 12: Chair Dance, with Stocking Peels and Hairography
July 19: Fan Dance
July 26: Classic Moves (again, students are welcome to repeat!) -- Learn a boa, glove, and bump n grind choreography, finishing with a tassel twirl
Tonight and Every Thursday! 8 pm EST
Flirting with Burlesque
is now online! Thursdays at 8 pm EST.
You'll learn fun and flirty choreography designed for people who are new to burlesque. Jezebel Express takes over in July and August
with even more sultry playful choreo! Get moving and enjoy yourself at home.
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS EVENT!
With Hartless Malone and Perle Noire
Rescheduled from April to heat up your summer! A weekly two-hour workshop to help you get fit, strong, and graceful. Floorwork is everyone's favorite and you can learn basic moves and flow to incorporate into your routines!
The Burlesque Handbook Workshops!
This Tuesday:
How to Choose Music For Burlesque Routines
How to Imagine and Assemble a Burlesque Costume
Pastie Making Tutorial! Free!
Check out Headmistress Jo's inexpensive, quick, and easy technique for making your first pair of tasseled pasties:
This week's video recommendation:
We love this guide to anti-racism in burlesque:
More to come! What classes would you like to take?
Coming soon:
Jo Weldon's Hour of Seduction, a 16-section series on striptease.
We offer one on one instruction online!
You can even set up a private group burlesque class for you and your friends on Zoom. Email headmistress@schoolofburlesque.com to inquire. Feel free to reach out to your favorite instructors and find out more about one-on-one online consultations.
As Always:
Want to learn more in the comfort of your home? Headmistress Jo Weldon is the author of a book known internationally as the burlesque bible, The Burlesque Handbook:
You can learn about burlesque on Jo Weldon's blog!
For over a decade, new and experienced performers have referred to this blog for tips, resources, and insightful interviews with professional performers and influencers in the world of burlesque. Use the search function on the blog to find the topics that interest you, as this blog has a huge archive of information. For basics on creating a burlesque routine, Jo's The Burlesque Handbook, available wherever books are sold, is still the gold standard. Let us know what you'd like us to add to the blog next! Our most recent post is a video on hairography, which Jo Weldon learned in strip joints in the 80s and now teaches all over the world.
Click below to see the Hairography tutorial!
What other videos would you like for Jo to make? She's doing short informal clips in the studio before and after classes.
You can also watch Jo's burlesque instruction video programs streaming at
Remember, all of our instructors are available for private solo or group classes. Email glitter@schoolofburlesque.com for rates and introductions. And let us know if there are any classes you'd like for us to offer!
New York School of Burlesque
headmistress@schoolofburlesque.com
Instagram.com/headmistressjo
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