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Shimmy Shake Burlesque School, based in Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighbourhood, has returned from its summer hiatus with a new season of programming that includes a six-week act creation course and a refreshed roster of weekly drop-in classes.
The school, which operates out of the Imago Tanzstudio on Strassmannstrasse 18 in Berlin, is positioning the coming months as a busy period for both new and returning students, with limited spots available across several of its offerings.
Act creation course launches with international instructors
The headline addition to the school’s calendar is a six-week act creation course, which begins on September 1.
The course is being led by two performers with international touring experience. Burlesque Artist, Lolita Va Voom, is an internationally touring queer burlesque performer, while Burlesque Performer, Kara Leva, has toured across Europe and is herself a graduate of the Shimmy Shake school.
Together, the pair will guide participants through the process of developing a solo or duo act from the ground up. The curriculum spans costuming tips, choreography support and character development, all delivered within a small group format.
Students who complete the course will be given the chance to take their finished act to the stage at the Naughty Market event in December, offering a live performance opportunity as the culmination of the program.
The school has flagged that only two places remain in the course. Interested participants can book by emailing shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com.
Weekly drop-in classes return on Mondays and Tuesdays
Alongside the act creation intensive, Shimmy Shake is continuing its regular weekly drop-in classes, held on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The sessions are being led by Instructor, Seliquere, alongside new addition to the teaching team, Lucy Charm. The school has indicated that its Level One class is close to capacity, while a handful of spots are still open in Level Two.
The drop-in format is designed to accommodate a broad range of interests within burlesque performance. Topics rotate across sessions and include classic bump and grind, costuming, neo burlesque, character development, movement techniques, striptease and styling.
Classes are open to participants of all fitness and experience levels, and the school has emphasised that the rotating roster of instructors means variety is built into the program.
Those looking to book into the weekly sessions can do so through the school’s online booking page.
Private tuition and gift cards on offer year-round
For students seeking a more tailored experience, all of the school’s instructors are available for private lessons throughout the year.
Shimmy Shake offers one-on-one tuition for those looking to develop existing skills or for newcomers who prefer a private setting for their introduction to burlesque.
The school also runs bachelorette party workshops and private group classes for various occasions. Gift cards are available for those looking to give a lesson or experience as a present.
Hamburg branch offers courses and private workshops
Beyond its Berlin home base, Shimmy Shake also maintains a presence in Hamburg, where it offers courses and private instruction.
The Hamburg arm of the school runs private burlesque and striptease courses alongside bachelorette party workshops. Bookings for the Hamburg location can be made through the school’s Hamburg booking page.
The school can be found on Instagram and Facebook, with the Hamburg branch maintaining its own Instagram account. A YouTube channel is also available.
