Classes & Workshops
Workshop with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
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Workshop with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty 〰️
Stop Moving...Please (Stillness on stage)
Saturday September 26th 3:30-5PM
$25
Moments of stillness are important. They give the audience time to take you in, allow photographers to capture a striking image, and provide a moment for you to breathe, collect yourself, and absorb the audience's energy. In this workshop, we're going to slow it down and take the time to be seen and to breathe.
Workshop Goals:
Understand the importance of stillness in burlesque performances.
Learn techniques to incorporate stillness and slow, deliberate movement into acts.
Practice these techniques through guided movement exercises.
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty is The They Them Yas Queen of Burlesque, The Michelle Obama of Burlesque, and Seattle's Own Mxtress of Thiccness! They have been ranked in the Top 50 of Most Influential Burlesque Industry Figure for the past five years, as voted for by thousands of burlesque fans and peers worldwide by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine, named 2022 Performer of the Year by Seattle Gay News, and was one of the Seattle Pride Grand Marshals in 2023.
Spreading their black queer magic wherever they go, Pucks is always in control. Pucks is also the founder and co-producer behind What the Funk?! An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival and Fatlesque Fest NW. A graduate of Miss Indigo Blue's Academy of Burlesque, Pucks is the co-headmxtress of #ShowTHEM Burlesque Basics since 2023. The Femme Daddy that your mother didn't know to warn you about, Mx. Pucks A'Plenty.
Pronouns are they/them/Yas Queen
Late Autumn
6 Week Session
November 2nd - December 11th
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Introductory Sessions
Most people start here!
Some students take classes here for 1-2 sessions, some train here for much longer. Not sure which class is right for you? Shoot us a message and we would be happy to help you find the best fit for your goals.
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Burlesque 101
6-Week Session with Ester Pine
Tuesdays
6-7:30PM | $150
Burlesque 101 is a playful and empowering introduction to the art of tease, self-expression, and storytelling through movement.
Led by the incomparable Ester Pine, this class explores foundational burlesque techniques—posture, walks, gestures, stripping, —and weaves them into a multi-faceted burlesque performance customized to you. Each starts with group stage-setting and journaling, physical warm-up, and confidence-building exercises before moving into learning original choreography. Along the way, students will explore character, musicality, and presence, completing the course having created a unique stage name and performer persona.
Optional in-class performance on the final day. Come discover more of you, with us!
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Intro to Cabaret Choreography
6-Week Session with Aida Endeavor
Thursdays
7:30-9PM | $150
Whether you’re brand new to dance, returning after a break, or seeking reconnection with your body, Intro to Cabaret Choreography is a class you can take again and again—each season offering new music and movement. Learn cabaret fundamentals like counting, musicality, strut, embodiment, and learn an expressive group choreography.
This class will have the opportunity to perform class choreo at Vaudevillingham on November 15th
Find Your Level
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Most people start here!
These classes are for students with no prior experience, or who are returning after a long break. Learn how to learn movements to music, and how to feel comfortable in a dance class. Our goal is for you to feel safe and supported to learn, grow, and try something new. Some students take classes here for 1-2 sessions, some train here for much longer. We are here to meet you where you are at.
Send us a Message if you have any questions!
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Now that you are introduced to the basics, lets train in the foundations! Dancers may stay at this level for 1-2+ years and this is normal and encouraged.
Some prior adjacent experience or starting with an intro class is recommended.
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Advanced Beginner dancers typically have 1–2+ years of regular training and are ready to take their training to the next level.
In choreography classes, dancers at this level are expected to:
Learn choreography in class and arrive the following week able to perform it without following the instructor or other dancers
Practice outside of class and use video review to identify questions and self-correct
Ask specific questions when something feels unclear, rather than waiting for external correction
Receive and apply feedback without repeated reminders
About pacing at this level:
Choreography moves faster and may feel quick to follow in the moment, but the steps themselves remain accessible—the challenge comes from pace and retention, not advanced technique.
Foundations classes move at a faster pace because dancers are expected to have strong familiarity with Level 1 material and comfort with the core fundamentals.
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Typically ~3–4 years of consistent training
Early Intermediate dancers consistently meet Advanced Beginner expectations and are now expected to dance with presence, confidence, and accountability.
At this level, dancers are no longer focused on whether they know the choreography, but on how they are performing it.
This level is defined by:
Confident use of facials, texture, and performance energy
Full commitment to movement choices (no marking or tentative dancing)
Consistent accountability: arriving prepared, engaged, and focused every week
Early Intermediate is the point where dancers move from independent execution to intentional performance.
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Intermediate dancers usually have 5–6 years of regular training and demonstrate a strong, embodied technical foundation that clearly elevates their movement quality.
At this level, technique is visible in every choice—not just known, but ingrained.
Dancers at this level typically:
Execute choreography with precision, clarity, and ease
Show strong alignment, control, and consistency rooted in foundational training
Demonstrate technique that enhances movement quality (often informed by ballet or formal technical training)
Work toward advanced skills while maintaining clean fundamentals
Perform with musicality, clarity, and confidence across styles
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Typically ~7+ years of consistent training.
At this level, technique is visible in every choice—not just known, but ingrained.
Dancers at this level typically:
Execute choreography with precision, clarity, and ease
Show strong alignment, control, and consistency rooted in foundational training
Demonstrate technique that enhances movement quality (often informed by ballet or formal technical training)
Work toward advanced skills while maintaining clean fundamentals
Perform with musicality, clarity, and confidence across styles
Send us a Message if you have any questions!
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Levels are a tool we use to meet dancers where they are and to set clear expectations. Clear expectations help everyone learn more effectively and reduce confusion, frustration, and hurt feelings.
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Placement is based on current skills, consistency, and readiness, not just years of experience.
A good starting point is to ask yourself:
Can I meet the core expectations of this level consistently?
Do I leave class mostly building and refining, rather than trying to keep up?
Am I able to learn, retain, and apply feedback in the way this level expects?
If you’re unsure, that’s normal. We’re happy to help you choose a level, and instructors may offer placement guidance to make sure you’re set up for success.
If a class consistently feels overwhelming or unclear, it may be a sign that a lower level would offer more support. If it feels under-challenging, you may be ready to move up. Our goal is to place you where you can learn effectively and confidently.
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Many dancers fall between levels, and that’s okay. You may be encouraged to train in different levels depending on the class type, focus, or your current goals.