The Shimmy Shake Berlin Burlesque School hosts a wide variety of exciting burlesque workshops. Each class is focused on a different style or skill, to cover all facets of burlesque performance. We are proud to welcome award winning teachers from around the world so you can learn from the best in the burlesque industry.
Whether you are interested in classic Bump and Grind, Costuming, Neo, Characterization, Movement, Striptease or Styling, with our ever-changing roster and exciting list of guest teachers we have something for everyone!
Our regular and guest instructors are also able to offer special private classes for those wanting to hone existing skills or that prefer to start learning in a private environment.
Guest Workshops 2025
| Date | Instructor | Theme | Time | Day | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.03.25 | Joe Morel | Class and Sass | 16:00-17:30 | Saturday | 45€ |
| 02.04.25 | Viola Panik and Mr. Punch | Tropical Divas | 18:00-19:30 | Wednesday | 45€ |
| 12.07.25 | Sugar Vixen | Floorwork | tbd | Saturday | 45€ |
| 27.07.25 | Cadbury Parfait | Theatricality of Burlesque | 16:00-17:30 | Saturday | 45€ |
Class & Sass: Dance and Burlesque Fusion with Joe Morel
This program merges the elegance and discipline of dance with the empowerment and playfulness of burlesque. It’s a unique fusion that focuses on self-expression, builds confidence, and enhances artistry. This course provides a supportive and fun environment to explore creativity and movement, for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Foundational Dance Techniques: Learn essential techniques tailored to support burlesque performance.
Burlesque Basics: Discover foundational burlesque steps and the art of the ‘tease ’within choreography.
Flexibility: Master and improve flexibility, for any levels
Saturday March 22, 16:00-17:30, 45€
Joe Morel is an International experienced showman and an Award winning Burlesque Performer. Born in Italy and with his blood being half Parisian, the Glamour was already set to shine. Graduated at the National Academy of Dance in Rome, he started his path in the world of show-business since the tender age of 10 , studying the craft of acting.After his graduation, Joe danced for the main choreographers on the best stages in Italy, having the opportunity to expand his skills into the Musical Theatre as well. Fascinated by the Golden Era of Hollywood, he developed a strong interest in the fine art of Burlesque which viewers can enjoy today.
Tropical Divas wtih Viola Panìk & Mr. Punch
Rico! Sabrosoooo! Eeeeeee Chica Chica Boom!
Empowerment that smells like Coconut, Mango and Passion fruit!
90 minutes dedicated to being possessed by the essence, shape and rhythm of the tropics to become an authentic Tropical Diva!
During the workshop we will learn:
– The Art of Posing: secrets and techniques for creating harmonious and wonderful poses that amaze at first glance, tell the story of our characters and, above all, activate and channel within us the power of the tropical archetypes that we will use.
– Instinctive Imitation: We will have fun imitating the most exotic and colorful animals to make our body their home. If our body reacts, then our head rejoices!
– Tropical Routine: We’ll create a mini routine to integrate the ingredients and it will immediately be Chica Chica Booooom Time!
Participants just need to come in comfortable but snug clothes and bring their own dance shoes if they want.
Performers, actors, dancers, pleasure-seeking enthusiasts, and true lovers… Viola Panik and Mister Punch are a Venezuelan duo full of energy, boldness, and creativity with a clear mission: to make you burst with joy! A cocktail of burlesque, Carribbean madness, swing, boogie-woogie, Charleston, sensuality, retro style, irony, and color.
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