Panel Skirts
November 23rd 1:30 - 3:00
House of Hips Buffalo NY
$25 sign up here
Swish, Sway, and Slay: Panel Skirt Tease Techniques
Step into the glamour and flirtation of classic burlesque costuming! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a panel skirt as both costume and prop — transforming fabric into a tool for storytelling, seduction, and style. From cheeky peeks to full reveals, this class covers how to move, pose, and peel with intention.
Heels encouraged but optional
We will have a few extra panel skirts but encourage you to bring your own
Dance like a Ho-Ho-Ho
Saturday December 6th 1:00 - 3:00
The Cherry Arts Space Ithaca NY
$35 sign up here
Unwrap your inner vixen and sleigh the stage at our festive, flirty Dance Like a HoHoHo Workshop! Whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere deliciously in between, this 2-hour workshop is your invitation to tap into your sensual side and strut into the season with confidence and glitter.
1:00–1:45 PM — Tap into the Taboo with Seraphina Supernova
Warm up your body and your alter ego with movement designed to unlock your unapologetic sensuality. Expect playful teasing, boundary-pushing expression, and the freedom to explore your inner HoHoHo.
1:45–2:00 PM — Break
Sip, stretch, and strut—it’s time to reset before the boa fun begins.
2:00–3:00 PM — Big Mean Boa with Tessa TrueHeart
Shimmy, slink, and twirl through sultry choreography using that most iconic of burlesque props—the boa! You’ll learn to command the room with confidence, flirtation, and a whole lot of sparkle.
Please bring a Boa if you have one, but we'll have extras to share!
Because you are the present, baby.
Witchy Winter Solstice
Sunday December 21st 4:00 - 7:00pm
Bees Knees Burlesque Cortland NY
$40 sign up here
Join us for our last event of 2025 (dont worry we have SO much good stuff brewing for 2026)
Love up on your inner Witch as Seraphina Supernova and special guest Ember Fae take us through a night of movement spells, Meditation, Cozy Journaling and Coventry to close the portal of 2025 in your peace and power.
Please Bring:
Comfy warm clothes to roll around in with something that feels sensual to you underneath
a journal
pillows and/or blanket
a snack to share (if you'd like)
What the Improv with Tessa TrueHeart
POSTPONED UNTIL 2026
Bees Knees Burlesque Academy
$35
Members can use class card or membership credits
What the Improv?!
An Improvisation Workshop for Burlesque Dancers
Ever blanked on stage and had no idea what to do next? Or maybe you're ready to ditch the choreography and let your body tell the story in real time? "What the Improv?!" is your invitation to explore the thrilling, freeing, and essential art of improvisation for burlesque!
In this workshop, we’ll dive into tools and techniques to help you perform with confidence—whether you're dancing completely off-the-cuff or recovering from a mid-routine brain fog. Through guided exercises, musicality drills, and playful prompts, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, stay in the moment, and keep the tease alive no matter what.
Perfect for all levels, this class is especially helpful for performers who want to:
- Embrace full-song improvisation
- Add moments of spontaneity to choreography
- Recover gracefully when things don’t go as planned
- Build confidence and presence on stage
Come ready to move, play, and discover how improvisation can elevate your burlesque, boost your confidence, and turn "oops" into "ooh la la!"
Class held at Bees Knees Burlesque Academy
in the Cortland Corset Factory
75 East Court Street, Cortland NY
3rd Floor
Limited Space! Please Register Here