Australian Burlesque Festival

Workshops

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Zyra Lee Vanity

Bump n' Grind 101

10 0ctober to 2 November 2025

WORKSHOP 1

Workshop Title: “Bump n’ Grind 101!”

What to Bring: Clothing item to tease!

Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory!

Style: Short Lecture + Movement Exercises + Choreography

Language: English.

Description: Bump n’ Grind is apart of the foundations of classic burlesque movements! In this workshop Zyra will teach you what bump n’ grind is and how to do it!

This class will start with a mini lecture on the history of bump n’ grind movement and its historical significance within burlesque routines! We will then get into learning how to bump, and how to grind as well different variations on bumps and grinds. Afterwards we’ll explore learning how to be bump n’ grind to not just standard burlesque jazz music, but also modern music such as HipHop, rock and pop! We’ll conclude the class with a mini bump n’ grind choreography lesson and learning how to incorporate a tease into our bump n’ grind!

Overall Objective: Learn how to bump n’ grind in burlesque!

Class Length: 60 or 90 minutes depending on city.

 

Lyra la Belle Empress Eerie

Lyra La Belle

Go Slow

10 October to 2 November 2025

WORKSHOP 1

Workshop Title: Go Slow

What to Bring: Something comfortable to move in.

Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory!

Style: Technique & Choreography

Language: English.

Description: Feeling the need for less speed? Lyra la Belle is peeling back the layers and slowing it right down. Focusing on slow intentional movements and combinations.
Learn how to sit comfortably in those heart-stopping, jaw-dropping moments of audience​ connection.

Testimonials for Go Slow:
“ Go Slow with Lyra was a game-changer for me. It built my confidence while providing me with​ the fundamentals to stop and take a moment while performing. It allowed me to think about and​ feel my body in a way that built excitement and intensity all while going slow. I would hands​ down recommend this intensive to anyone who’s wanting to take a step back from the fast pace​ to learn more precise, controlled movements and stage presence while still looking absolutely​ delicious!”

“I had the opportunity to do an intensive with the one and only Lyra la Belle. I love the way she​ pulled us right back and taught us all to ‘go slow’ savouring the moment, connecting with our​ bodies and with the audience. Burlesque is not dance, it’s an art form.”

Overall Objective: Learn how to ‘Go Slow’ in burlesque!

Class Length: 60 or 90 minutes depending on city.

WORKSHOP 2

Workshop Title: The Art of Tease

What to Bring: Clothing item to tease!

Experience Level: Beginner/All Levels!

Style: Technique & Choreography

Language: English.

Description: Do you want to be remembered? In a lineup of performers, do you want to be the one that sticks out in their memories? To be remembered you must engage with your audience – you need to get them to emotionally participate – and not just one of them – all of them. Smash that fourth wall!

This workshop teaches you the concepts of tease (the antici…pation) some you may know​ already and some of Lyra’s own personal tricks. Culminating in a sexy and sultry group routine.

Overall Objective: Learn how to stand out, concepts of tease!

Class Length: 60 or 90 minutes depending on city.

 

Zyra Lee Vanity

Zyra Lee Vanity

Traplesque 101

10 October to 2 November 2025

Workshop 2

Workshop Title: Traplesque 101!

What to Bring: Clothing item to tease!

Experience Level: Beginner/All Levels!

Style: Short Lecture + Movement Exercises

Language: English.

Description: Known as Canada’s Traplesque seductress, Zyra often uses elements of classic costuming and movement against trap music to create dynamic, edgy and fun neo acts.

Performing to trap music is all about attitude, unapologetically living and having fun! In this class  Zyra will teach you how to own all of that! This class will answer the questions, what is trap music? what are the benefits of using trap music in a burlesque routine? How does one create an exciting Traplesque number? Zyra will explain to you how to create a dynamic traplesque routine through fun movement based exercises. She will also discuss & showcase the 4 elements of a Traplesque number as well as present a mini lesson on the history of trap music!

Overall Objective: Learn how to tease to trap music and create a Traplesque routine!

Class Length: 60 or 90 minutes depending on city.

What is Trap Music? 

Trap music is a style of hip-hop that sprung out of the southern rap scene in the 1990s. Trap music is typified by its multilayered and percussive sound.

Lyra la Belle by Soda Street

Lyra La Belle

Art of Tease

10 October to 2 November 2025

WORKSHOP 2

Workshop Title: The Art of Tease

What to Bring: Clothing item to tease!

Experience Level: Open to intermediate

Style: Technique & Choreography

Language: English.

Description: Do you want to be remembered? In a lineup of performers, do you want to be the one that sticks out in their memories? To be remembered you must engage with your audience – you need to get them to emotionally participate – and not just one of them – all of them. Smash that fourth wall!

This workshop teaches you the concepts of tease (the antici…pation) some you may know​ already and some of Lyra’s own personal tricks. Culminating in a sexy and sultry group routine.

Overall Objective: Learn how to stand out, concepts of tease!

Class Length: 60 or 90 minutes depending on city.