Where can I find information on classes at The Bombshell Burlesque Academy?
\n\nFull details of our current classes can be found on our Timetable page here.
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\n\nI can't make classes every week, do you have one off classes?
\n\nWe sure do! You can view one off workshop details here.
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\n\nWhere do you hold your classes?
\n\nOur classes are held in The Whitlam Space, Level 4, Metro Arts, 109 Edward St, Brisbane City. To find The Whitlam Space, enter the foyer at street level and take the stairs marked "Reception and Studios" up to level 4.
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\n\nWhere do I park?
\n\nThere is no on site parking at Metro Arts. We recommend public transport with Central Train Station a few blocks away and bus stops close by. You may find a street park, which is easier after 7pm due to Clearway regulations, or you can park in many of the paid garages close by, including Wilson Parking at 123 Albert Street.
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Who can attend classes?
\n\nAnyone aged 18 and over! Due to the striptease elements of burlesque, classes and performances are restricted to those aged 18 or over, however all levels of fitness and experience are welcome. Read more about our Ts & Cs here.
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\n\nI've never done burlesque or danced before. Can I still join in?
\nAbsolutely you may! We have dedicated Beginner classes, many of our classes are for all experience and fitness levels and some are best suited to those with previous experience. Read each class description here to choose the class that best suits you.
\n\nWhat class should I start with? What do the different levels mean?
\n\nBEGINNER: For those who are new to burlesque or want to polish their skills.
\nWe recommend that all students start with a dedicated beginner class to learn the history and essential moves of burlesque. If you have a dance or performance background, one or two terms of beginner may suffice, though you’re welcome to take as many beginner classes as you choose as the routines change each term.
OPEN/ALL LEVELS: Suited to absolutely everyone! Once you’re comfortable with your skills learnt in Beginner classes, move to Open classes to try new styles and develop further. If a Beginner class doesn’t suit your schedule, start with an Open class.
\n\nINTERMEDIATE: Suited to those with 2+ years of Burlesque experience and/or dance training in modern styles.
\n\nADVANCED: Suited to those with 3+ years of Burlesque experience and/or significant, recent dance training in modern styles.
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\n\nIf I join in the classes, do I have to perform? What do I wear? How much are we taking off?
\n\nClasses are presented just like a dance class - wear comfortable clothing that you would wear to the gym and bring a pair of heels that you can move in. Performance is always optional. The only time that we'll be bearing our pasties will be at our student performances at the end of term, but how much you reveal is always up to you!
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\n\nWait - what is burlesque anyway?
\n\nThe Bombshell Burlesque Academy specialises in authentic burlesque in the style made famous by Gypsy Rose Lee and, more recently, Dita Von Teese. Combining dance, comedy, parody, theatre, circus and striptease, the performance involves peeling numerous layers of extravagant costume to reveal pasties & a g-string, where desired, and an expert execution of the art of tease.
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\n\nHow do I book in for a class?
\n\nYou can view a step by step guide to completing enrollment here.
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\n\nDo I have to book in? Can I just show up to the class?
\n\nAll students must enroll online in advance, including for one off workshops.
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\n\nHow do I find out when new classes are open for enrollment?
\n\nYou can join our mailing list by clicking here.
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\n\nWhere can I buy shoes to wear to class?
\n\nFor shoes, any comfortable heel will do. You can invest in ballroom dance heels or character shoes, otherwise, try retailers like Payless, Target, Betts and Myer for mary-jane style heels.
\n\nFailing that, any closed toe court shoe with elastic in a loop around the outside of the shoe to act as a strap will do. Happy shopping!
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\n\nThe class I want to do is sold out. What do I do?
\n\nPlease email us to be placed on the waitlist for the class and we'll let you know if a place becomes available.
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\n\nCan I try one class out before committing to the term?
\n\nNo, all students must be booked and paid for the term before participating.
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\n\nOnce I've booked in for a 6 week course, can I go to any classes offered in that term?
\n\nNo, our bookings are course specific. Eg. If you book for a 6 week term of Beginner Burlesque at 7pm on Monday, that's the 6 classes that you have booked for.
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\n\nCan I come in and watch a class?
\n\nNo, to maintain a safe space for our students, spectators are not permitted to watch or sit in on classes without participating. You can see what the class routines are like by searching for the class name on our YouTube channel.
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Can I talk to your students to find out what classes are like?
\n\nYou sure can! You can join our Facebook social group here and ask any questions you may have.
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\n\nI'll miss a class. Is that ok?
\n\nWe understand that life happens, so missing a class or two is not a problem. The exception to this is if you wish to perform, you must be in attendance at the week 6 class in order to perform. If you don't want to perform, this is not a problem.
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\n\nI have missed a class. Can you organise a makeup class for me or can I go to another class instead?
\n\nNo, your term booking includes the 6 sessions of the course that you have booked only. Our tutors will always endeavour to catch you up on content within class time.
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\n\nI booked in for a term that has already started but I can't make it. Can I get a refund?
\n\nThe Bombshell Burlesque Academy does not offer refunds. If you have enrolled and notify us in writing 7 days prior to class commencement we can offer you a class credit for the following term or transfer the booking to another name. We cannot offer class transfers or credits once term has commenced.
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\n\nYes, most of our student groups require a costume in order to participate. Your tutor will provide you with all of the information for the costume of your particular course during the classes. We aim to keep all costumes as cost effective as possible and repeat elements to keep costs down.
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\n\nWhere are performances held?
\n\nOur student performances, "The Bombshells Ball", is held at The Lumen Room, Ground floor, Metro Arts, 109 Edward St, Brisbane City.
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\n\nHow often are the student shows held?
\n\nWe present 6 student shows a year, one at the end of each term.
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\n\nCan my friends and family come and watch?
\n\nThey sure can! Tickets will be available for purchase in the lead up for each event. You'll receive information via email and on our Social Media pages.
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\n\nDo I need a ticket to perform?
\n\nNo, performers don't need to purchase a ticket unless they wish to sit in a seat between performances.
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\n\nWhat's required to perform in addition to the six week course?
\n\nIn order to perform, you must attend dress rehearsal which is in your 6th week class and be available during the day of the show to attend a run through on stage and a pre-show briefing. All students must be available for both sessions of the student show.
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\n\nIf I take classes, do I have to perform?
\n\nPerformance is always optional and the only time that we'll be bearing our pasties, but how much you reveal is up to you!
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\n\nPasties? Is that a pastry?
\n\nPasties (pay-stees) are the decorative coverings applied with adhesive to conceal the nipples, revealed at the end of most burlesque routines. They vary in size and are usually not much larger than the performer's areola.
\nPasties are currently worn by most neo-burlesque performers. Burlesque pasties may feature tassels which hang from their centers, which the performers often twirl while performing. You can read more about pasties and how to apply them here.
\n\nIf I'm getting my pasties out on stage, will photos end up all over the internet?
\n\nAt The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, we aim to create a safe space for all of our students. As many of our students have professions that would frown on burlesque or are not comfortable having pastie images out in the open, we do not release footage or images of pastie reveals from group numbers. This allows everyone to fully express themselves without fear of their image ending up online. Audience members are prohibited from taking photos or video as we have official photographers and videographers to capture the show.
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\n\nWhat do I do with my hair and makeup for the show?
\n\nStudents must arrange their own hair and makeup for performances. We offer a Vintage Styling course every second term which will give you the skills to do this, you may engage a professional artist to make you up before arriving at the theatre or many makeup counters offer application with purchase.
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\n\nOur sister event company, Bombshell Burlesque, presents a range of exciting hens packages hosted by professional tutors. View more about what's on offer here.
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\n\nCan I book entertainers or a show for my event?
\n\nProfessional entertainers and full scale productions can be booked through our sister event company, Bombshell Burlesque. View more about entertainers at your event here and professional productions here.
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\n\nAre you hiring?
\n\nThe Bombshell Burlesque Academy's tutors are hand selected, professional burlesque performers. We do not accept unsolicited applications to teach.
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\n\nHow do I become a professional burlesque performer?
\n\nProfessional burlesque performers start by taking a range of classes before developing a repertoire of self devised solo performances and building their profile to book performances.
\n\nThe Headliners: Act Development Masterclass course at The Bombshell Burlesque Academy includes details and guides on professional development.
\n\nCurrently, there are no full time contracts for burlesque artists in Australia and the vast majority of burlesque artists in Australia have another income stream in addition to freelance burlesque income.
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\n\nCan I book a burlesque photoshoot?
\n\nWe recommend The Platinum Pinup Perfection Experience for a photoshoot experience that is both glamorous and cost effective. This event is offered by our sister events company Bombshell Burlesque.
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