The Shimmy Shake Berlin Burlesque School hosts a wide variety of exciting burlesque classes. Each class is focused on a different style or skill, to cover all facets of burlesque performance. After each term students have the opportunity to perform the choreography they learned at our graduation event, the Shimmy Shake Show. Whether you are interested in classic Bump and Grind, Costuming, Neo, Characterisation, Movement, Striptease or Styling, with our ever-changing roster and exciting list of guest teachers we have something for everyone. The teachers of the school 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.
*Our classes are suited to all levels of fitness and experience.
SHIMMY SHAKE CLASSES
SHIMMY SHAKE – BERLIN BURLESQUE SCHOOL – Bringing the Ba Da Boom to Berlin!
TERM 1 Schedule
We’re right back with regular classes! All students will have the opportunity to perform at the next Shimmy Shake Show! Every Tuesday we have shimmy fun for you! Our drop-in classes will continue with a regular teacher rotation, each teacher will develop a short routine which you can perform at our show if you choose to.
”In the interest of public health and safety during the Covid 19 pandemic we are currently not offering any classes in studios.
During this period we will have online classes for you via the Zoom program so you can keep shimmy shaking during this difficult time.”
EVERY TUESDAY ** LEVEL 1**
18.30 – 19.30 with Lolita Va Voom
In this workshop you will learn the basics of burlesque – from dancing to styling. Together we develop various movements such as bump and grind, shimmy shaking and the correct pose, as well as a positive body feeling and self-confidence. The ideal introduction to the art of burlesque! During these classes we will develop a series of choreographies.
Price: 15€
EVERY SATURDAY **4.4**
14.00 – 15.30 with La Viola Vixen
In this weekly intensive class we will do a warm up flow, learn the basics of burlesque dance and movement and develop a fun burlesque routine. Theme and teacher will change each week! Details will be posted weekly in the event page.
Price: 25 Euros
To join a class:
*You will need to create a Zoom account here https://us04web.zoom.us/
* Send your fee through Paypal at shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
*Email us to confirm your registration shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com or shimmyshakehamburg@gmail.com
*We will send you the Zoom link 15 minutes before the class begins.
*Open this link when signed in to Zoom on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop your account and join the class.
*Your own video can be on or off as you prefer. For corrections it’s easier if teachers can see you.
Payment options:
We have set prices for our online classes as a guide.
Contributions to our teachers are very needed so if you can afford more, your support would be so helpful.
We also understand that there is a lot of financial difficulty for other people like us, artists, freelancers, immigrants, creatives, queers, womxn and parents right now.
For that reason we are accepting donation payment and will offer some free places to those in need of a shimmy and are experiencing hardship.
Please email us to request a free or donation pay place in any class.
We hope that the joy of a little burlesque, makeup, striptease and shimmies in a time like this can bring some much needed joy to everyone who needs it.
Make sure you have some space, a yoga mat & mirror if possible, water and anything else listed in the class description. We really encourage you to dress up for class to help keep our burlesque hearts happy when we aren’t able to socialise with other beauties.
This is totally up to you though of course 😉
Stay safe shimmy shakers! We are looking forward to seeing you all having fun from home!
Unsere Kurse sind für Beginners und Fortgeschrittene geeignet! Perfekt für die, die Burlesque zum ersten Mal probieren wollen, und die, die mehr Erfahrung haben oder für Studenten die neue Inspiration suchen!
18.30-19.30 Level 1 mit Lolita Vavoom
Register now at shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
**ACT CREATION COURSE with La Viola Vixen **
Starts again on February 18th!
Want to make your own solo show? Or even work on a duo or trio number?
Viola will help you to create your own signature act or re-vamp an older act in this 6-week course! Focusing on choreography, character, theme, costume, music and styling, you will walk away with a polished solo number ready for stage. We recommend coming to class as prepared as possible for best results!
Day: TUESDAY
Term 4 Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26 December: 3 & 10
Time: 19.30 – 21.00
Price: 150€ 6 class pass
40€ Drop-in (Min 3 to perform in show)
Language: English
Level: Open
Class Limit: 8
Bring: Pen and paper and anything you have for your show idea i.e music, costume, props etc.
Location: Imago Tanzstudio
Address: Straßmannstraße 18, 10249 Berlin – Friedrichshain
Level: Open
Mail: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com to register
**limited places**
SHIMMY SHAKE SUMMER SCHOOL
Every Tuesday all summer we have shimmy fun for you!
We will be rotating our teachers so you can drop in to their mini course to get a taste of what they teach before Term 3 starts in September
Summer weekend specialty workshops & teasers: https://www.facebook.com/events/1164427037070292/
TUESDAYS in June, July & August
**18.30 – 19.30**
FB event and details: click here
Rotating Teachers and Styles!
Lolita Va Voom June: 4, 11, 18
Lotti Lieblich June 25, July 2, 9
Anja Pavlova – Аня Павлова July 16, 23, 30
LaLoba Lucía August 6, 13, 20
La Viola Vixen August 27
All classes our suited to all levels of experience! Perfect for those wanting to try burlesque for the first time or more experienced performers and students who would like to learn some new skills.
PRICES:
1 WORKSHOP: 20€
4 Class Pass 70 €
6 Class Pass 100€
“Bring a Friend” for a 10% discount!
Location: Imago Tanzstudio
Address: Straßmannstraße 18, 10249 Berlin – Friedrichshain
Level: Open
Mail: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com to register
**limited places**
COME SHIMMY WITH US!!
**Private Act Creation sessions available with all teachers by request**
TERM 2 Schedule
Mondays@ PAUL STUDIOS, Neukölln.
MARCH : 25
APRIL: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
18.30 – 19.30 – BEGINNER BURLESQUE La Loba Lucia (DE/EN)
19.30 – 20.30- SOLO BLUES BURLESQUE Anja Pavlova (EN)
Tuesdays@ IMAGO STUDIOS, Friedrichshain.
MARCH: 26
APRIL: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
18.00-19.00 – NEO STRIP BURLESQUE La Viola Vixen (ENG)
19.00-20.30 – ACT CREATION COURSE La Viola Vixen (ENG)
Register at: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
**Limited places**
MARCH/APRIL
Mondays @ PAUL STUDIOS, Neukölln.
MARCH: 25
APRIL: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
**18.30 – 19.30 – BEGINNER BURLESQUE La Loba Lucia (DE/EN)**
Workshop Details: click here .
PRICE: 1 WORKSHOP: 20€.
6 WORKSHOPS: 100€
Level: Open
Reguster at: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
**Limited Places**
MONDAYS @ PAUL STUDIOS, Neukölln.
MARCH: 25
APRIL: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
**19.30 – 20.30 – SOLO BLUES BURLESQUE Anja Pavlova (EN)**
Workshop Details: click here
PRICE: 1 WORKSHOP: 20€.
6 WORKSHOPS: 100€
Level: Open
Register at: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
**Limited places**
Where?
MONDAYS:
PAUL Studios Berlin
Ziegrastr. 13
12057 Berlin
www.paulstudiosberlin.com
Level: Open
Tuesdays@ IMAGO STUDIOS, Friedrichshain.
MARCH: 26
APRIL: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
18.00-19.00 – NEO STRIP BURLESQUE La Viola Vixen (ENG)
19.00-20.30 – ACT CREATION COURSE La Viola Vixen (ENG)
**LA VIOLA VIXEN**
Workshop Details: click here .
~18.00-19.00 Neo Strip Burlesque~
Price: 1 WORKSHOP: 20€.
6 WORKSHOPS: 100€
~19.00 – 20.30 Act Creation Course~
Price: 150€ 6 class pass
40€ Drop-in class (Min 3 to perform in show)
Where?
TUESDAYS:
IMAGO Tanzstudio
Straßmannstraße 18
10249 Berlin
www.imago-tanzstudio.de
Level: Open
Register at: shimmyshakeberlin@gmail.com
**Limited places**
**Private Act Creation sessions available with all teachers by request**