The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s School of Striptease offers burlesque classes for the hobbyist, the novice, and established performers of all levels. Our classes are guided by the principle that “All bodies are burlesque bodies”, with a commitment to the comfort and empowerment of our students. Furthermore, we welcome all ages (over 18), ethnicities, body types, levels of physical ability, and levels of personal comfort. Learn the art of burlesque from the industry’s top performers of today and yesteryear!

Burlesque for Beginners absolutely changed my life! I’m now confident, joyful, and self-accepting, and I want everyone to find their best selves in this amazingly liberating art form!

Noelle No Goode, Student

Burlesque Classes

Summer 2023 Schedule

Burlesque for Beginners

This is a 5 week course designed for anyone who would like to try their hand at this true American artform! Whether you just started performing or have yet to set foot onstage – This class is for you! Tap into the empowerment that can come from stripping away all inhibitions and taking control of your own autonomy.

Moderated by working burlesque professionals, Buttercup and Darby Fox, students will learn lessons on the history, classic burlesque moves, tassel twirling, fan dancing, tips on jumpstarting your burlesque career and more! 

Class meets twice a week. The final week includes and final dress rehearsal and group performance in the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s Tease: A Burlesque Revue at The Space.

Class is open to all! Class is taught on the motto that, “All bodies are burlesque bodies.” 

Students are responsible to pay for any missed classes. NO DROP INS. Students must commit to full 5 week course to ensure performance opportunity. No refunds for missed classes. All sales are final. No admittance for missed payments. This course is scheduled to be taught in-person. The Burlesque Hall of Fame reserves the right to teach this course virtually, at its discretion. Furthermore, classes may be recorded via Zoom for any students who may need to miss a class. The goal of this class is to prepare students to perform. Performing in the final group performance on July 15th is required to complete this course. The School of Striptease reserves the right to exclude participation in the performance for poor attendance or incomplete work.
Email inquiries to buttercup@burlesquehall.com

Private Group Burlesque Classes

Learn the art of burlesque from professional burlesque performers. Contact us to reserve today.

• Burlesque 101
  This class is geared towards first timers and those wishing to touch up on burlesque basics. Learn a brief history of burlesque and practice classic striptease moves such as working with a boa, glove removal, the “bump & grind” and the shimmy! Gloves and boas provided for use in class.
  Cost – $300 (for up to 10 students, plus $35, per each additional student over 10)
  Duration – 1 hour

• Sally Rand Feather Fan Experience
  Learn everything in the “Burlesque 101” class plus lessons on a very popular burlesque gimmick: the feather fan dance! Feather fans will be provided for use in class.
  Cost – $400 (for up to 10 students, plus $40, per each additional student over 10)
  Duration – 1.5 hour

• Bachelorette Party
  Book a bachelorette or hen party with the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Learn burlesque basics while celebrating you or your loved one’s upcoming nuptials! Complimentary gift for the bride or guest of honor. To book a bachelorette party, contact us.

Schedule of Burlesque Classes

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. 

Meet the Instructors

Bettina May

Bettina May is a Las Vegas-based, Canadian-born burlesque performer, photographer, pin-up model, musician and author and is the first international performer to get an American green card based on her outstanding ability in burlesque. She started her career in 2003, performing and teaching around the world, and went full-time in 2009 when she immigrated to NYC. She’s been featured on The Real Housewives of NYC, NBC News, CBS, FOX News and she has also performed for Brooke Shields, Jude Law and many more. An expert in vintage style, Bettina wrote the how-to book Everyday Bombshell and released two DVDs.

Darby Fox

Darby has been performing as a stripteaser and emcee on burlesque stages since 2011. Drawing from her studies as a trained historian, Darby integrates the naughty playfulness and comedy, that has historically always been a part of burlesque, into her acts. A native to the City of Sin, Darby is also a model specializing in pin-up, bellydancing, and is a life-long yogi. She has been a pose and performance coach since 2013. Using her years of yoga and modeling experience, Darby breaks down body movements for any mobility level, so that anyone can create beautiful shapes with their body on stage or in front of a camera. Darby is currently the collection assistant at The Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Buttercup

Buttercup is a burlesque performer, instructor, and costumer in Las Vegas, Nevada. She hails from New York City where she studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Along with her skilled voice and movement, Buttercup incorporates traditional burlesque elements into her routines. Her fan-dance, bump and grind and tassel and assel twirling create unforgettable acts which embody beauty and eroticism with light-hearted flair. Buttercup has been a featured entertainer in burlesque, comedy and variety shows in Las Vegas and across the country. She is currently the Program Coordinator at The Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Molly Boom Boom

Molly Boom Boom is delighted to be teaching for the Burlesque Hall of Fame and promoting their mission. She is a veteran entertainer teaching Barre fitness in some of Las Vegas’ most exclusive gyms by day, and performing all over Las Vegas and California by night. In 2018 Molly Boom Boom was awarded the Nevada Burlypicks Champion and went on to win “Most Raunchy” at Burlypicks International. She is a diverse performer with acts ranging from silly to downright smoking.