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Thornbury-based burlesque school, Maison Burlesque, is heading into a busy August with a student showcase at Max Watts in Melbourne’s CBD, a two-week term break class program and the launch of yoga and Pilates offerings at its St Georges Road studio.
The school, which operates from 308 St Georges Road in Thornbury, runs a structured term-based class program across a range of burlesque and dance styles, taught by a rotating roster of instructors.
Cherry Poppers Showcase At Max Watts
The Cherry Poppers Showcase is scheduled for Sunday 2 August at Max Watts, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne. The event features group performances by Maison Burlesque students presenting routines developed across the term.
Two separate shows will run on the night, each with a different cast. The early show opens doors at 5pm for a 5.30pm start, while the late show opens at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Attendees are advised to check which show features the acts they wish to see before purchasing tickets, as the lineups do not overlap.
The early show features performances from twelve groups including Hot But Lazy Chair, Le Jazz Hot, Vintage Varietease, Noughty 90s, Inter Fan Dance, Burlesque Boas, Burlesque Fundamentals, Latinesque, Metalesque, Silk Fan Flow, Floor Show and Femme Dommes.
The late show includes Hot But Lazy, Alternative Showpony, Dirty Jazz, Les Folies Modernes, Cabaret Showgirls, Open Fan Dance, Comic Strippers, Boudoir Burlesque, Boylesque, Femme Fatale Flow, Belly Dance Deities and Beginner Silk Fans.
Tickets are available through Oztix. Those wishing to attend both shows will need a separate ticket for each.
Term Break Casual Classes
Between Tuesday 4 August and Thursday 13 August, the school is running a two-week term break casual class program at its Thornbury studio. Classes are priced at $30 each, with a Burlesque Teaser trial class available for $20, which includes a $15 class voucher.
The first week’s schedule runs across three evenings with two classes per night.
On Tuesday 4 August, Instructor, Whisky Falls, leads Slow Seductions at 6.15pm followed by a Burlesque Teaser Class at 7.30pm. Both are open to beginners.
On Wednesday 5 August, Instructor, Cora Noire, teaches Beginner Floor at 6.15pm and Pop Punk Party at 7.30pm.
On Thursday 6 August, Instructor, Iva Grande, leads Les Folies Modernes at 6.15pm and Hot But Lazy: Chair Edition at 7.30pm.
The second week follows a similar format. On Tuesday 11 August, Instructor, Domino de Jour, teaches Tango at 6.15pm and Rock, Sweat and Rears at 7.30pm. On Wednesday 12 August, Instructor, Egson Ham, leads Strut at 6.15pm and Boylesque at 7.30pm. On Thursday 13 August, Instructor, Juniper Fox, takes Floor Tricks at 6.15pm and The Sleepy Stripper at 7.30pm. The Thursday classes are listed at intermediate level, while the remaining sessions are open level.
Casual class passes are also available through the school’s booking page.
Weekend Specials
On Sunday 9 August, the school is running two standalone events.
Cat Pilates, a Pilates class held alongside cats, runs from 11am to noon and is priced at $30. It is taught by Instructor, Poppy Cherry.
A three-hour Feather Fan Making and Maintenance Crafternoon follows from 1pm to 4pm, also led by Cherry, and is priced at $60.
Yoga And Pilates Added To Timetable
Maison Burlesque has expanded its regular timetable for Term 4 with the addition of yoga and Pilates classes at its Thornbury studio. All sessions are open level, catering to complete beginners through to those with existing experience.
To mark the launch, all yoga and Pilates classes throughout Term 4 are being offered at an introductory rate of $12 per class.
Three formats are on offer across the term.
Hatha Flow Yoga runs as an eight-week course and includes breathwork, yoga postures, flowing sequences and energy practices aimed at building strength, balance, flexibility and mental clarity. Options are provided throughout for different experience levels. Students need to bring their own mat, though a limited number of studio mats are available by prior arrangement.
Mat Pilates, also an eight-week term course, focuses on core strength, posture, flexibility and stability through floor-based exercises using controlled movement. Most exercises are bodyweight, with some classes incorporating small props such as resistance bands or balls. The school notes that students who have had recent surgery, a major injury, are pregnant or have recently given birth must have medical clearance before attending. Participants must be able to get on and off the floor.
Slow Flow into Yin Yoga begins with gentle flowing movement before transitioning into longer-held yin postures supported by props. The class incorporates breathwork, floor-based poses and awareness practices aimed at supporting flexibility and nervous system regulation.
The full class timetable and booking system are available on the school’s website.
Studio Details
Maison Burlesque is located at 308 St Georges Road, Thornbury, VIC 3071. Reception hours run Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 8.30pm and weekends from 9.30am to 1.30pm, with additional availability by appointment.
The school can be contacted on 0422 104 426 or at info@maisonburlesque.com.au.
