Burlesque Basics with Lopez La Lopez
A 4-week journey into the art of tease

Unleash your inner burlesque star with this sultry, sparkling introduction to the world of burlesque. Led by national burlesque performer, Lopez La Lopez – this 4-week series will guide you through the foundational moves, history, and glamour of burlesque—no experience required! DROP INS WELCOME.

Week 1: Back to the Bump

• A Quick Tea & Coffee Chat: burlesque story time 

  • You will learn about the origins of burlesque and the quick dive into the legends

• Warm-up & stretch

• Classic bumps & grinds

  • Learn iconic and classic burlesque moves like bump & grinds and shimmies.

Week 2: Legends & Gloves

• Quick Tea & Coffee Chat: Learn about the iconic titans of burlesque

  • A deeper dive into both international and local legends

• Warm-up & stretch

• Glove peels with flair and finesse

  • Learn glove peel techniques to help unleash your inner diva

  • Play a game focused around storytelling through gloves

Week 3: Ocean State Shimmies

• Quick Tea & Coffee Chat: Rhode Island’s burlesque roots

• Warm-up & stretch

• Shimmies, shakes & bra removals

Week 4: Big Finish, Baby!

• Quick Tea & Coffee Chat: Q&A

  • Answering all your burning burlesque questions

• Boa tricks & stage sass

• Choreography to wrap it all together

• Celebration: enjoy bubbly or mocktail and celebrate your new burlesque journey!

What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, water, optional heels.