The secret isn't just taking it off.

It's making them wait for it.

Something provocative is coming to The Velvet Burlesque™ this December.

STRIPTEASE BASICS - Learn the Art of Burlesque Striptease is a fun, supportive 2.5-hour introduction to the art, technique, and performance of burlesque striptease, taught by multi-award-winning choreographer, teacher, performer, mentor, and producer Lara Gothique.

Striptease is about far more than simply removing clothing.

It is about tease, timing, anticipation, musicality, eye contact, body language, confidence, control, and knowing how to make even the smallest movement count.

A glove can take an entire musical phrase to remove.

A jacket can become a prop.

A zip can become a moment of anticipation.

And sometimes, the pause before the reveal is far more powerful than the reveal itself.

During this workshop, Lara will introduce you to practical burlesque striptease techniques before bringing them together in a simple step-by-step routine, with plenty of opportunity to experiment, practise, and bring your own personality and performance style to the choreography.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Sunday 6 December 2026

3.00pm-5.30pm

Venue open from 2.30pm for arrivals.

Chapeltown Community Centre

Orchard Court

Burncross Road

Chapeltown

Sheffield

S35 1TH

Adults 18+

Free private car park on site.

WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE

During the afternoon, you will explore:

Building tease and anticipation before removing an item

Working with clothing rather than simply taking it off

Smooth, deliberate clothing removals

Timing removals to music

Eye contact and facial performance

Body language, posture, and presentation

Pauses, stillness, and changes of pace

Conceal and reveal

Transitions between clothing items

Making simple actions feel polished and intentional

Confidence and stage presence

Handling those inevitable moments when clothing refuses to behave

Bringing your own personality, character, and performance style into the movement

The emphasis is on how you perform the removal - not how much clothing you remove.

BEGINNERS WELCOME

No previous striptease, burlesque, or dance experience is required.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, regular dance-class attendees, and more experienced dancers or performers who would like to refine their striptease technique and stagecraft.

The routine will be taught carefully and step by step, with plenty of repetition and space to work at your own level.

OPTIONAL CLOTHING REMOVAL

You are always in control of what you choose to remove.

You can learn and enjoy the complete routine without removing any clothing at all.

If you would like to explore clothing removal, you might choose to remove one item, several outer layers, or work towards a fuller traditional burlesque striptease sequence.

Those wishing to perform a fuller striptease may remove upper-body clothing down to nipple tassels or pasties. Lower-body clothing may also be removed, provided that a minimum of knickers or pants remains in place.

Full nudity is not permitted within the workshop.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Sportswear, leggings, stretchy tops, tights, bodysuits, shorts, or similar dancewear are all suitable.

Layering is recommended.

You are also encouraged to bring a selection of items that can be incorporated into the striptease technique, such as:

Satin gloves

A robe, wrap, jacket, pashmina, or shawl

A scarf, tie, or tulle boa - no feathers, please

A sarong, skirt, or loose trousers

A shirt or blouse

A bra or harness worn over your workshop clothing

Nipple tassels or pasties if you wish to explore a complete burlesque striptease sequence

Do not worry about buying anything special. Bring what you already have, and Lara can help you choose suitable pieces during the session.

FOOTWEAR

Heels are optional.

You are welcome to wear dance shoes, comfortable heeled shoes or boots, flat shoes, socks, or work barefoot.

For safety reasons, slingbacks, platforms, and pole dance-style shoes are not permitted.

WHY LEARN WITH LARA GOTHIQUE?

Founder of The Velvet Burlesque™, Lara Gothique - also known professionally as Hells Belle - is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, producer, mentor, and teacher with decades of professional experience.

Her work and The Velvet Burlesque™ have received numerous awards for performance, choreography, burlesque tuition, and entertainment.

Lara's workshops are about far more than copying steps. You will explore technique, timing, musicality, confidence, individuality, and genuine performance quality in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Advance booking and payment are required to secure your place.

Workshop bookings are non-refundable. A minimum of 72 hours' cancellation notice is required for any request for a transfer or workshop credit.

Filming during the workshop is prohibited unless explicitly authoris

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