Harlesque Academy

Harlesque Academy returns this October 👻!
Empower your sensuality, unleash your inner showgirl, and step into your confidence in a six-week burlesque academy led by Harley Harpurr—aka The Devil’s Trophy Wife.
After a sold-out debut, Harlesque Academy returns starting Sunday, October 5th, now offering two levels of burlesque class and introducing a brand new Boylesque class!
✨ Boylesque Class (all levels) | Sundays 3:30PM -5:00PM
✨ Beginner Burlesque Class | Sundays 5:00PM – 6:30PM
✨ Intermediate Burlesque Class | Sundays 6:30PM – 8:00PM
(Intermediate students must have performed in at least five live burlesque shows.)
Across six weeks, you’ll grow your skills and confidence, all building up to the Harlesque Academy Showcase on Wednesday, November 19th, where you can step into the spotlight with a group routine and your own solo performance, if you’re ready to own the stage.
Whether you’re brand new to burlesque or ready to elevate your skills, this course is a celebration of self-expression, body confidence, and unapologetic glamour. You’ll learn the fundamentals of burlesque performance—movement, musicality, costuming, stage presence, and the sacred art of the tease—all in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Bonus Perk:
Graduates of Harlesque Academy are eligible to stage kitten at official Harlesque Burlesque shows and be considered for future Harlesque productions.
Class Details:
🖤 Sundays: October 5th – November 9th
🖤 Showcase: Wednesday, November 19th
🖤 Location: The Kookaburra Lounge (Los Angeles)
What to Expect:
✨ Judgment-free zone for all identities and body types
✨ Solo + group choreography
✨ A chance to create your own burlesque/boylesque persona
✨ Access to a fabulous community of fellow goddesses
✨ An optional final performance
What to Bring:
💋 Anything that makes you feel bold, sexy, and powerful
💋 Low heels, knee pads optional
💋 Your fiercest, most authentic self
Important Info:
🔸 Must be 21+ to join
🔸 No experience required for beginner class
🔸 Payment plans available—DM for details
🔸 Space is limited, early registration encouraged
🔸 All sales are final. Once your spot is purchased, there are no refunds, as each enrollment secures a limited space in the class.
🔸 Please Note: Participation in Harlesque Academy does not guarantee a solo in the showcase. If your solo is not approved and/or "performance ready" by the showcase date, we have the right to pull from the lineup.
This isn’t just a class—it’s a transformation. Are you ready to strut into your power?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

LIV'ART DANCE STUDIO, 11044 Weddington Street, Los Angeles, United States