Hello darlings!

On Sept 1 we move to our fancy new studio on Capitol Hill – join us for our incredibly expanded roster with an incredibly talented faculty!  All the details including the updated schedule and registration links are LIVE at http://www.academyofburlesque.com.

NEW DANCE CLASSES!

Ballet with Lily Verlaine

MOVE! With Lou Henry Hoover

Burlesque Community Company Class

RETURNING FAVORITES!

Bellydance with Fuchsia FoXXX

Bump & Grind with Inga Ingenue, Ruby Mimosa, & Miss Indigo Blue

BURLESQUE 101

September session SOLD OUT

November session NOW OPEN!

BOYLESQUE 101

Only a few spots left for class starting Sept 7!

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Tassel Twirling

Burlesque Makeup

How to Walk in High Heels

Strip For Your Lover

Miss Indigo Blue

CEO, TwirlyGirl LLC

Headmistress, The Academy of Burlesque

Co-Director of Education, The Burlesque Hall of Fame

Curator, BurlyCon Burlesque Convention

MEET: missindigoblue.com

FOLLOW: twitter.com/missindigoblue

LEARN: academyofburlesque.com

COME: burlycon.com

SEE: winkthemovie.com 

***ADD IT TO YOUR NETFLIX QUEUE NOW!!***

Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque presents…

Hot Summer Burlesque 101 Student Graduation Recital

August 8 at West Hall, Oddfellows Building

On the evening of August 8, a brand new crop of naughty students from Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque are ready to amuse, tease and titillate with a hot summer Tassel Ceremony unlike any other.  Past graduates of Miss Indigo’s tutelage include The Von Foxies, Waxie Moon, and Academy Instructor Shanghai Pearl.  As seen in the film “A Wink And A Smile” and on KING5-TV Evening Magazine, the Academy of Burlesque specializes in helping budding burlesque divas of all ages and abilities get their start.

This summer’s Academy is hotter than too much cleavage in a push up bra.  The student Recital will commence at 7:00 (with a reprise at 9:00) in West Hall, with food and beverage service from The Tin Table.  Tickets are $10 when purchased from any student, $12 at BrownPaperTickets.com, and $15 at the door.  Attendees are encouraged to bring confetti and flowers for their favorite students.  As is our custom, we will raffle off prizes including tickets to upcoming shows, previously-worn undergarments, and other authentic Burlesque Memorabilia.

This show is the preview of the Academy of Burlesque’s move to West Hall on Sept 1, and The Oddfellows Building’s debut as a Burlesque Theater. In addition to the nine novice ecdysiasts, the current Bump and Grind class will also show off their assets in a dance choreographed by Inga Ingenue, Ruby Mimosa, and Miss Indigo Blue.

Hosting the show is Miss Indigo Blue, the Headmistress of The Academy of Burlesque, member of the Atomic Bombshells, and star of the film “A Wink And A Smile”.  Nicknamed “The Chosen Chosen,” she was selected in Heeb 100’s Young Jews to Watch in 2008.  The Headmistress honed her performance skills in 8 years with The Fallen Women Follies, Seattle’s original erotic performance cabaret, and has since delighted sold-out audiences in Seattle and across the world. 

Details:

Date: August 8, 2009

Times: 7:00 (18+) and 9:00  (21+) .

Cost: $10 from a student, $12 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com, $15 at the door

Place: West Hall, 2d floor Oddfellows Building, 915 Pine St, Capitol Hill, Seattle

Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, call 206-478-9475 for front seating.

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/76382

Bolstered by the successful breakout film “A Wink And A Smile”, the Academy of Burlesque is experiencing unexpected growth in the down economy.  Classes fill months in advance and wait lists are long for the risque Burlesque curriculum. To accommodate the growth, the Academy of Burlesque has partnered with the Century Ballroom by moving to the Oddfellows Building on Capitol Hill.  “Indigo’s Academy of Burlesque is the perfect addition to the renovated Oddfellows Hall space,” says entrepreneur Kuperman, “I look forward to the energy and new patrons their audiences will bring.”

The Academy of Burlesque takes up residence in West Hall, formerly known as the Velocity Dance Studio Main Space, beginning in September of 2009.  This moves all Burlesque 101 classes out of the intimate Blue Studio into a 2000 square foot space for the expanding dance class schedule.  “I began teaching classes in 2002 in my living room,” says Headmistress Miss Indigo Blue, “so this is a huge step for the Academy.  Working with Hallie, and being next door to her new Tin Table Restaurant is fabulous!”

For six years, Indigo shimmied her signature Bump & Grind Dance class from studio to studio: Home Alive, Every Body’s Health & Fitness, and most recently Groovy Dancer Studio in the Central District.  The move to West Hall provides a large, airy space for up-and-coming bump-and-grinders to learn the tricks of the Burlesque trade.  “It’s awesome to teach in this renowned site for dance in Seattle – we hope our high heels will honor Velocity’s footsteps!” says dance instructor Inga Ingenue.

All Academy of Burlesque performances, including the 101, 202, and Alumni Recitals seen on KING-5 Evening Magazine and in the “A Wink And A Smile” film, will move to West Hall.  Historically, the Jewel Box Theater was home to the popular Graduation Recitals.  But with enrollment full and audiences growing, the West Hall space was needed to accommodate students and their fans.  “After selling out our shows for several years, we have had to admit that we’ve simply outgrown our original home,” says the Headmistress.  The trial run of West Hall as a Burlesque theater will be August 8, for the Summer Burlesque 101 Graduation Recital. 

The Academy’s Fall Session begins September 2 with a full roster including Burlesque 101, Boylesque 101 (co-taught by Gender Bending Sensation Miss-ter Waxie Moon), Bump and Grind Dance, Ballet with Lily Verlaine, and Belly Dance with Fuchsia FoXXX. Full Schedule: http://www.academyofburlesque.com.

Images of instructors and theater available by request.

NEW LOCATION: Academy of Burlesque

Oddfellows Building, West Hall, 2d Floor

915 E. Pine St,

Seattle WA 98122

SAME MAILING ADDRESS, WEBSITE, PHONE NUMBER: Academy of Burlesque

POB 18373

Seattle WA 98118

www.academyofburlesque.com

206-47-TWIRL

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Passes available here
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69259

Bolstered by the success of the breakout film “A Wink And A Smile”, the Academy of Burlesque is experiencing unexpected growth in this strange economic time.  Classes are filling months in advance and wait lists are long for the saucy and fun Burlesque curriculum.  In order to accommodate this growth, the Academy of Burlesque is delighted to partner with the Century Ballroom by moving to the Oddfellows Building on Capitol Hill.  “Indigo’s Academy of Burlesque is the perfect addition to the renovated Oddfellows Hall space,” says entrepreneur Kuperman, “I look forward to the energy and new patrons their audiences will bring.”

The Academy of Burlesque will take up residence in West Hall, formerly known as the Velocity Dance Studio Main Space, beginning in September of 2009.  This will move all Burlesque 101 classes out of the small and intimate Blue Studio, and afford a 2000 square foot space for the expanding dance class schedule.  “I began teaching classes in 2002 in my living room,” says Headmistress Miss Indigo Blue, “so this represents a huge step for the Academy.  Working with Hallie Kuperman and being right next door to her new Tin Table Restaurant is a dream come true.”

Over the last several years, Indigo shimmied her signature Bump & Grind Dance class from studio to studio: Home Alive, Every Body’s Health & Fitness, and most recently Groovy Dancer Studio in the Central District.  The move to West Hall provides a large, airy space where up-and-coming bump-and-grinders can learn the tricks of the Burlesque trade.  “It’s thrilling to relocate to such a renowned and historic site for dance in Seattle – we hope that our high heels will honor Velocity’s footsteps!” says instructor Inga Ingenue.

All Academy of Burlesque performances, including the 101, 202, and Alumni Recitals seen on KING-5 Evening Magazine and in the “A Wink And A Smile” film, will move to West Hall as well.  For the last six years, the Jewel Box Theater has played host and home to the popular Academy Recitals.  But with enrollment full and audiences growing, the West Hall space was needed to accommodate students and their fans.  “The expansion of our classes has driven us to require longer show times and a larger seating head-count.  After selling out our shows for the last several years, we have had to admit that we’ve simply outgrown our original home of the Jewel Box Theater, ” says the Headmistress.  The trial run of the West Hall space as a Burlesque theater will be on August 8, for the Summer Burlesque 101 class. 

The Academy’s Fall Session begins in West Hall on September 2 with a full roster of classes including Burlesque 101, Boylesque 101 (co-taught by Gender Bending Sensation Miss-ter Waxie Moon), Bump and Grind dance classes, Ballet with Lily Verlaine, and Bellydance with Fuchsia FoXXX.  For more information and a full schedule of classes, please visit http://www.academyofburlesque.com.

Images of instructors and theater available by request.

New location:

Academy of Burlesque

Oddfellows Building

West Hall, 2d Floor

915 E. Pine St,

Seattle WA 98122

Same mailing address, website, and phone number

Academy of Burlesque

POB 18373

Seattle WA 98118

www.academyofburlesque.com

206-47-TWIRL

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STARTS THIS WEEK!....

Bump & Grind Burlesque Dance with Ruby Mimosa, Inga Ingenue, and Miss Indigo Blue!

Thursdays 6-7:30 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48875

Starting THIS THURSDAY! April 9

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Bellydance All-Levels Workout & Combo Class with Fuchsia FoXXX!

Tuesdays 6-7:30 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49445

Starting THIS TUESDAY! April 7

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STARTS FIRST WEEK OF MAY!....

Hula Hips with Ruby Mimosa

Sundays 7-8 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48796

Starting May 3

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Specialty Classes!  LIMITED SPACE!  REGISTER ASAP! Saturdays 12-2....

4/18 Stocking & Glove Removal with The Shanghai Pearl http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52912

4/25 Master Classes with Catherine D’Lish!!  ....

Boas & Robes at 12 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59985

Fan Dancing at 1 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59988

Private lessons by appointment only http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59989

5/2 Tassel Twirling with Miss Indigo Blue http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52915

5/9 Beginning Burlesque Makeup with Ben De la Crème http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49652

5/16 Intermediate Burlesque Makeup with Ben De la Crème http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49651

Bellydance Basics with Fuchsia FoXXX<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />....

Tuesdays 6-7:30

Next session starts Feb 24!

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49445

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Bump & Grind Dance Class with Miss Indigo Blue, Ruby Mimosa, and Inga Ingenue!....

Thursdays 6-7:30

Next session starts Feb 26!

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48875

*performance opportunity on April 11!*

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All this and more at http://www.academyofburlesque.com/

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**Want more than one class a week?  Ask about the NEW B&G classes on Sundays!***

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WINTER SERIES
JAN 17 2009: STOCKING & GLOVE REMOVAL
JAN 24 2009: FOXY FEATHERS! BOAS & FANS
JAN 31 2009: TASSEL TWIRLING FOR THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
FEB 7 2009: BURLESQUE MAKEUP TRICKS
FEB 14 2009: *VALENTINE'S DAY!* WIG STYLING & VINTAGE HAIR TIPS

SPRING SERIES
APR 18 2009: STOCKING & GLOVE REMOVAL
APR 25 2009: FOXY FEATHERS! BOAS & FANS
MAY 2 2009: TASSEL TWIRLING FOR THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
MAY 9 2009: BURLESQUE MAKEUP TRICKS
MAY 16 2009: WIG STYLING & VINTAGE HAIR TIPS

Single classes are $25 or sign up for the whole series and get one
free! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48793

***Location***
Groovy Dancer Studio
18th & Union
Seattle, WA 98122
12:00pm to 2:00pm

For detailed class descriptions see http://www.academyofburlesque.com/

Description
A delicious offering of one-day wonder series, where you can learn secrets of the saucy Burlesque trade with Seattle's sassy starlets from The Academy of Burlesque including Miss Indigo Blue, The Shanghai
Pearl, and Ben De La Creme!

You can purchase WINTER or SPRING series passes for $100/ all 5 classes, or you can buy INDIVIDUAL TICKETS for $25/each by searching for the individual class name at BrownPaperTickets.com.

Register by SERIES START DATE:
The Winter Series starts on JANUARY 17.
The Spring Series starts on APRIL 18.

Saucy!

Le Fine Print: Class fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. They are transferrable to another person or another class held WITHIN 6 MONTHS of first scheduled series start date.

Notes
Materials List (bring to class)
Stocking & Gloves: elbow-length gloves and a pair of thigh-high stockings (some available for loan in class). Wear shorts or a skirt for practicing.
Boas & Fans: your own boa & fans if you have them (some available for loan in class). Bring dance shoes or low heels to practice, and wear yoga or dance clothing.
Tassel Twirling: Pasties and your chest (TwirlyGirl Pasties available for loan and/or purchase in class)
Makeup Tricks: Your own makeup kit, a notebook, and a pen
Wig Styling: problem wigs, pictures of ideal styles, a notebook, and a pen.