Lily LaRue is a burlesque dancer, and pin-up model, that began her career mesmerizing audiences in Detroit in the spring of 2004. Lily has performed with Detroit's olde-tymey vaudeville-style variety show, Torch with a Twist, and Hell's Belles Girlie Revue. She has been a regular performer at Detroit's international erotic art exhibition, The Dirty Show, held annually. She is a graduate from Michigan State University, with a degree in media arts production, and minor in theater/fine arts. Lily was introduced to the world of burlesque when she saw a documentary program on television. She found exactly what she was looking for in a creative outlet, a performing art that allowed her to be classy, sexy, and theatrical. Lily has a wide range of acts from classical fan dances, to rock, metal and even honky-tonk character shows. She is the creator and instructor of "The Art and History of the Burlesque Strip Tease", a seminar and series of classes teaching women confidence and empowerment though learning about burlesque. myspace.com/lilylarue
Class Info: We will be hosting ongoing burlesque classes on Sundays. These four-week classes will teach you the skills to bump & grind, and give you the confidence and attitude to express it! She will also be doing workshops for those who want to try it first. Lessons include signature burlesque moves, costumes and prop work, and LEARN A CLASSIC STRIP TEASE ROUTINE.
Burlesque Level I Learn the "philosophy of the tease" Perfect for ANYONE interested in burlesque, or looking to try something new. This class will teach you to be confident to perform whether you want to dance on stage for a crowd of people, to perform for your significant other, or you want to dance for your self for fun in your bedroom or living room. Lessons include, a brief introduction on the history of burlesque, lite yoga and Pilate's training confidence exercises, signature moves, skills in basic costume and prop work, and pastie making workshop. We will put it all together and learn a basic choreographed classic strip tease routine.
Burlesque Level II A more in-depth study of the “philosophy of the tease.” Students will learn additional methods of strip tease using costuming, and props including chair work and complex prop study including introductory fan dance skills. We will also be training with yoga and Pilate's as a part of every class to build strength and grace. Students will put all the skills together from Level I and II and leave this class with a foundation to create their own original act.
Please join us and learn the art and history of the burlesque strip tease with Lily LaRue at our Ferndale studio. For your first class please bring high heels. You will want to wear fitness pants and a tank top or t-shirt. You will also be emailed a separate list of items to bring for future classes.
and you will learn the history of burlesque, signature moves, hair, costumes and a routine.
Please join us and learn the art and history of the burlesque strip tease with Lily LaRue at our Ferndale studio.
Please bring your heels and an extra bra. You will want to wear fitness pants and a tank top or t-shirt. You will also be emailed a separate list of items to bring.