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Vaudezilla Studios
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(4.2-star rating across 14 reviews)

VAUDEZILLA! is a renowned burlesque show in Chicago that has been captivating audiences since 2008. In addition to their performances, they also offer burlesque classes at their home studio in Old Irving Park, providing a space for people of all ages, sizes, and abilities to practice creativity and confidence.

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Vaudezilla Studios

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Burly Moves: The Classics

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Bump and grind, shimmy and shake with Hannah the Hatchet! Get your hips loose and your shoulders limber, learn to isolate and gyrate using muscles you didn't know you had! This 75 minute workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels.  In this workshop we will learn: basic footwork choreography, titillating moves from head to toe, and a classic burlesque dance piece to take to the dance floor or stage...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Burly Moves: The Sassy Strut

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Let's take it back to the iconic moves of Studio 54! Get your 70's soul-funk-disco on in this sassy dance workshop! From the titillating toes of Prince to the pelvis pops of John Travolta let's get soulfully sexy on the dance floor! This 75 min workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels. In this workshop we will learn: sassy struts, disco dances, and have a chance to improv like it's 1977! Please wear...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Palestinian Dabke

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Dabke (Arabic line dance) is a folk dance done throughout the Middle East by men and women alike, and is very popular in the Levant region (Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Syria) at parties, weddings, and most social gatherings. If you have been to an Arabic club or wedding in Chicago, you have probably witnessed dabke. It is also done by professional dance troupes. This one-hour class will take students through some basic steps and information...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Bellydance

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

If you have always wanted to try belly dance, now is your chance. This abbreviated version of our weekly class at Vaudezilla will present some of the basic movements of oriental dance and get you moving. All levels and genders welcome.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Unleashing Your Inner Goddess Part II (Burlesque)

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Ready to take it to the next level?  In this workshop, we’ll focus on what it takes to develop total and complete comfort on stage. Harness the power of your self-confidence, streamline your intention and develop some personalized techniques for jumping fully into the moment on stage.  Some ideas are meant for just moment, some are meant for a lifetime - let go of what doesn't serve you. Get grounded with dirty, sexy, smooth floorwork...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Yoga and Meditation for Performers

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Complete Course Title: Yoga and Meditation for Performers (and vegetarian potluck) Kundalini Yoga as taught is a lineage that draws heavily from Sikh tradition, incorporates all 8 limbs of traditional yoga, and focuses on raising the energy of awareness. We practice in a way that removes limitations, and develops the ability to think creatively and in line with your intuitions. Dharam Prakash Singh (Justin Fill) is a certified instructor of...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Rockstar Burlesque Fitness

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

A high-energy, fitness-based burlesque/movement class set to sexy rock music. No set choreography, but structured series of sexy movements (hip circles, struts, hair whips and flips, and basic female empowerment) while standing, across the floor, on the floor, and on chairs. Sticky socks, knee pads, and yoga mat recommended but not required.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Dirty Floorwork

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Join Miss Nyxon (The Windy City's Tortured Soul) for a trip to the dark side of your femininity.  Learn to own your body, your movement, and your floor accompanied by electric music and a fun body-positive environment. All levels and genders welcome.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Bad-Ass Heels and Sass

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Join Miss Nyxon as she summons your inner bad-ass. Bring your heels and your love for Rock 'n' Roll as she leads you to follow fun choreography while learning musicality and honing your confidence. Please bring: knee pads or thigh high socks, comfortable clothing that makes you feel great, heels you are comfortable dancing in (combat boots or heels with ankle support are best) and that inner sex kitten!  Don't have her yet? Don't worry - we...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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The Art of Music

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Get your artistic juices flowing! In this hour-long workshop, you'll learn how to mindfully interpret music and sound into visual art. Using oil and chalk pastels and tempera paint, we will create 3 works of art inspired by different musical pieces. We will also have a discussion and feedback session following the creation of your art - this allows us to help put words to our art and more fully develop them into moving ideas.  Note: Please...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Manifesting by the Moon in Virgo

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Working with the Moon is a powerful way to bring in abundance, attraction, increase, or even clear away old habits and banish unwanted feelings. For thousands of years civilizations have marked time by the Moon, planning for optimal growth and newness, and when to reflect and release. The moon has an effect on plant growth and soil quality, and she can help you bloom too! In this 90 minute workshop, you will come away with an understanding of how...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Drag King 101

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

This hour long class is focused on providing the tools to tap into your inner Drag King persona. During this session we will explore the many components that create a noteworthy Drag King performance from costuming, character development, movement and physicality and beyond.  This class will include a warm up but will be mostly focused on learning group choreography. Folks from all experiences are welcome. All levels and genders welcome. ...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Fit for a Queen: Panty Construction

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Empower your inner fashion designer while learning the basics of underwear construction! Imagine your underwear drawer full of your favorite colors, textures, and patterns - all custom made by you! Basic materials and machine will be provided.  However, artists are welcome to bring any of the following: sewing machine 1/2-yard of 4-way stretch material (not too stretchy) 1/4-yard cotton lining 2 yards of 5/8" foldover elastic matching...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Improvised Burlesque (All Levels)

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Planning and preparing a complete burlesque act can be very rewarding, but sometimes it's fun to play with the unpredictability of live performance. Chicago is the improv capital of the world, so why not put some of those skills to use in your burlesque?  In this class, Red Hot Annie will show you some skills that will let you take any act into any environment with the ability to roll with whatever comes your way. All genders welcome and skill...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Clowning Around with Dotti Moscati

Vaudezilla Studios

Berlin's Sexiest Clown is coming back to Chicago and offering a very special workshop to all. Dotti will be teaching clowning techniques that can be used to enhance any style of burlesque performance.  In this workshop we will work through individual performers comedy burlesque aspirations and goals. The workshop will cover topics such as: How to become more confident in one’s comedic timing. How to add comic twists to a classic act....

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Show Me What You Got: A Showgirl Dance Class

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

A Broadway burlesque class open to all levels who want to learn how to dance like your favorite Broadway characters. This class in inspired by classics like Chicago, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, etc. Character shoes are encouraged but not required. Come ready to move to your favorite showtunes! All levels and genders welcome. Every body welcome. This class offers the opportunity for a short group performance at the end of the session! (Not required.)...

(14) Beginner 18 and older
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The Stroll: An Intro to Burlesque

Vaudezilla Studios

Empower yourself and build confidence. The sultry stroll moves are perfect to dip in your toe and bask in the beauty of burlesque. You'll have fun dancing a new routine, satisfy an intrigue and become closer to yourself. Creative minds and bodies moving together in space and lifting each other in spirit conjures your greater tenacity and you're ready to take on the world! All levels and genders welcome. Every body welcome.

(14) Beginner 18 and older
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Improvi-Tease! - Improvising Burlesque

Vaudezilla Studios

Planning and preparing a complete burlesque act can be very rewarding, but sometimes it's fun to steer off the track to play with the unpredictability of live performance. Chicago is the improv capital of the world, so why not put some of those skills to use in your burlesque? In this class, you will learn to use all of your assets (especially the naughty ones) to make your audience scream for more. Vaudezilla C.E.Oh! Red Hot Annie will teach you...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Hustler's Flo

Vaudezilla Studios

JLO showed us how to work it on the big screen, now learn how to work a floor, stage or chair just like the HUSTLERS do.  Miss Nyxon will teach you all the tantalizing tricks up her sleeve to seduce and own all those eyes that happen to look your way. Get dirty with the Wicked Nyx of the West and All of Burlesque with this HUSTLERS inspired workshop! All levels and genders welcome.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Body Positivity - Healthy for All Genders

Vaudezilla Studios

Feeling confident in today's world can be a difficult thing to achieve. With all kinds of stresses around us, our bodies should be the one thing that we are comfortable with. So why can that be so difficult? In this class, we will talk a bit about what body positivity is, and provide some tips as to how best to achieve that for yourself. We will also be on our feet, exploring movement in a few different ways, including some basic burlesque, all...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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