Get ready for a trick-or-tease! This fun, fast-paced crash course has something for everyone—whether you’re brand new to burlesque or ready to level up your spooky sparkle. You’ll build skills, boost confidence, and create a frightfully fun group act full of personality, pizzazz, and just the right amount of mischief.
The grand finale? A dazzling Halloween showcase where you’ll strut your stuff, cast a glittery spell, and light up the stage in true trick-or-tease style.
Key Dates
Sparkle Social! A Pastie Embellishment Day: Saturday October 3rd 1:00-3:00pm at The Rose Academy
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday October 20th at The Rose Academy of Burlesque
Showcase: Thursday October 22nd, 2026 at The Black Hart of St Paul
New Showtime: 7:00pm
We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible.
Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.
Group classes are a great way to explore burlesque while working with others! Your instructor will create choreography for the class to perform together in the end-of-session showcase.
You will create and source your own costumes, with guidance from the instructor to help bring your vision together. Build confidence, connect with your peers, and shine as part of a burlesque ensemble!
No experience? No problem!
This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the basics of burlesque while learning a group routine to perform at the end-of-session showcase.
Unleash your confidence, embrace your creativity, and step into the spotlight with us!
Take your burlesque journey to the next level!
Designed for graduates of our Level One class, this intermediate group class builds on foundational skills with more dynamic choreography and stage presence techniques.
Elevate your confidence, refine your artistry, and shine even brighter in the spotlight!
Pre-Req: Level One Group Performance
Let the Bewitching hour begin!
Gather your coven for an enchanting 8-week group performance experience! Create a spellbinding strip-tease act inspired by the playful glamour of classic vintage pin-up witches. From bewitching choreography to timeless pin-up styling, you'll bring this magical theme to life before casting a spell on the audience in a dazzling showcase.
Pre-Req: Group Performance Level One
Double the tease, double the thrill!
This duet-focused class invites you to explore the magic of performing with a partner. Perfect for Solo Performance Level One graduates looking to expand their skills, this class dives into connection, timing, and storytelling to create a dynamic, collaborative act.
Whether you come with a partner or let us play matchmaker, you’ll develop a dazzling duet ready to wow at the showcase!
Pre-Req: Solo Performance Level One or permission from Deeva
Solo classes offer a unique opportunity to develop your own original burlesque act! You'll create your own choreography and costumes, with guidance from the instructor and valuable feedback from your peers through structured peer review.
The class includes lesson days, workdays for collaboration and practice, and time outside of class for independent creation. By the end of the session, you'll have your very own solo performance ready to take the stage at our showcase.
Dive Deep!
Take your solo act to the next level! In this class, we’ll build on the fundamentals from Solo Level One, diving deeper into character development, storytelling, and stage presence. Explore new ways to embody your burlesque persona with confidence, creativity, and authenticity. Through guided exercises, feedback, and personalized coaching, you’ll refine your style and bring even more depth and charisma to your performance.
Perfect for those ready to expand their artistry and make their act truly unforgettable!
Pre-Req: Level One Solo Performance