Burlesque Classes in Chicago: Beginner Guide + Where to Enroll

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Burlesque Classes in Chicago: A Beginner Guide

Learn burlesque with Red Hot Annie. Start with one Sunday class, build your skills through Foundations, or create a private experience.

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Planning for 2027? Start with the Burlesque Chicago 2027 guide, then use this page to compare class formats. Actual instruction and enrollment remain with Red Hot Annie.
New to all of this? Start with how to learn burlesque and Can Anyone Do Burlesque?. This page is the Chicago class hub; actual instruction and enrollment remain with Red Hot Annie.
Adults learning burlesque movement together during a beginner-friendly Chicago group class.

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Your introduction to burlesque

Burlesque combines theatrical movement, music, character, stage presence and the art of a well-timed reveal. You can come for confidence, creative play, performance training or simply because you are curious. No previous experience is required to begin.

01 / BEGIN

Sunday Drop-In

Every Sunday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at Crafty Cats, 3713 W Division St, Chicago. $40 per class. Begin any week.

02 / BUILD

Four-Class Foundations

For students who want continuity, repetition and individual feedback. Four classes for $222.

03 / FOCUS

Private Coaching

Personalized instruction for new students and working artists developing acts, characters and stage presence.

04 / CELEBRATE

Private Group Experience

A playful, polished experience for a bachelorette, birthday or private group, designed around the people attending.

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What happens in your first class?

If you want a step-by-step beginner orientation before enrolling, read Your First Burlesque Class: What to Expect.

Expect a welcoming, skill-centered introduction to walking, posture, musicality, movement and presence. You don’t need heels, stage experience or plans to perform. Comfortable clothing you can move in is enough.

Some students simply enjoy taking a class. Others go on to choreography, creative development and professional performance. Both paths belong here.

Choosing the right format

If your long-term goal is performing rather than simply taking class, see how to become a burlesque performer before moving into artist resources.

Want to try it once? Book the Sunday drop-in. Want progress and feedback? Choose Foundations. Want a personal approach or an artist-development plan? Request private coaching. Planning with friends? Ask for a private group class.

Classes are offered directly through RedHotAnnie.com, where you can review current dates, formats and enrollment.

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