We would also like to give a special thanks to Hyena’s Comedy Night Club and their employees for sponsoring Candyland! and accommodating us for this event, as well as our additional sponsors supplying lights and sound system and creating a extraordinary stage experience for our performers, and OMGHairstyles.

Thank you all for the generous toy donations for the Brandon Bass Reach Back Foundation.  See you at Candyland! A Night of Sweets! next year!

Happy Holidays!

All students who attend the BBS “Don’t Tell Mama” workshop will have the opportunity to perform in the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque’s annual holiday charity show Candyland! A Night of Sweets on Sunday, December 11^th at 7:00 pm in Dallas.

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, 75207.

Every Tuesday and Thursday in the month of June is all “teaser” classes – 30-minute dance classes selected from the Bombshell dance program! We are also offering additional “teaser” classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.  $10.00 per “teaser” class or $40.00 for 5-class teaser punch card.

“Teaser Days” June Special:  Try FIVE different Bombshell dance classes at the discounted rate of only $30.00 (plus tax) per day!  The “Teaser” schedule changes every designated teaser day, so be sure to check the schedule.

“Teaser” classes include Yoga, Burlesque Body Sculpt™ Intro, Ballet Intro, Coyote U, Jazz Intro, Rockstar Warm-Up, Tap Intro, Modern Intro, Flirty Girl®, Hoopnotica®, and Hip Hop Hotties.

 “Teaser” Schedule available here. 

Must RSVP at bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com or by calling 682-300-9150.

It’s Cabaret!

Learn a dance to the musical theater classic “Mein Herr” from the Broadway musical Cabaret in this 3-week Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ workshop.  Fosse inspired jazz choreography is integrated into a cabaret style dance utilizing the popular dance prop:  the chair.

At:  The Bombshell Boutique and Studio in Fort Worth, TX.

When:  Saturdays, 1:00 – 2:20 pm

Dates:  March 12, 19, and 26^th.

Cost:  $60.00 (Cash only accepted at this location)

RSVP with Jennifer Ragsdale at 682-551-1846.

Also available at the Fort Worth location:

BBS intro class!

Learn the basic movement of burlesque and cabaret style of dance in this weekly intro class.  Available March 12, 19, and 26^th 2:20-3:20 pm.  Drop-in rate: $20.00 per class.  Pay for class as series at $60. (Cash only)

Bombshell Boutique and Studio is located at 5758 Park Vista Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76244. 

No refunds and no credits forward for other classes.  All classes must be attending for the scheduled classes/workshops listed above.

For more information on Burlesque Body Sculpt ™, visit our website here.

 It’s Cabaret!

Learn a dance to the musical theater classic “Mein Herr” from the Broadway musical Cabaret in this 4-week  Burlesque Body Sculpt ™workshop.  Fosse inspired jazz choreography is integrated into a cabaret style dance utilizing the popular dance prop:  the chair.

At:  The Verandah Club in Dallas, TX.

When:  Monday nights, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Dates:  March 7, 14, 21, 28

Cost:  $60.00 plus tax

RSVP with Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or cara.young@hilton.com.

Also available at the Dallas location: 

Sculpt de Ballet!

Using ballet barre exercises, sculpt your body to a dancer’s physique!Available as a drop-in class. (45 min. class) $15.00 plus tax per class. Monday nights in March at 6:15pm (March 7, 14, 21, 28)

CLASS PACKAGES

*8 classes:  $80 plus tax

Class packages can be any combination of Sculpt de Ballet and BBS class dates and must be paid on the first day of the class you are attending. 

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207, behind the Hilton Anatole. 

 No refunds and no credits forward to other classes.  All classes must be attended in March.

For more information on Burlesque Body Sculpt ™, visit our website here.

Following Hip-Hop Happy Hour is an optional Happy Hour meet-up at the Hilton Anatole’s Counter Offer bar for half price food, including sushi!

5:15 – 6:00 PM

Available on Fridays, February 11 and February 25

$15.00 + tax per class

***Class packages are available for dance students including Hip-Hop, Sculpt de Ballet, and Burlesque.  Visit here for details.***

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207, behind the Hilton Anatole.  If you have any questions, please contact: Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or cara.young@hilton.com.

No refunds and no credits forward to other classes.  All classes must be attended in February.

Express! Workshop

Over a four-week session learn a fun, upbeat dance routine to the song “Express” by Christina Aguilera from the Burlesque movie soundtrack.

(4-week series; 60 min. per class)

$45.00 plus tax for students who pre-register by Feb. 7.  $60.00 after Feb. 7. (Cash only)

Available Sundays (3:00 – 4:00pm) Feb. 13, 20, 27, and March 6.

The Hot Seat!

One of our most popular BBS workshops!  Incorporates burlesque style choreography with the featured dance prop: the chair.

(4-week series; 60 min. per class)

$45.00 plus tax for students who pre-register by Feb. 7.  $60.00 after Feb. 7. (Cash only)

Available Sundays (4:00 – 5:00pm) Feb. 13, 20, 27, and March 6.

BBS intro class!

Learn the basic movement of burlesque and cabaret style of dance in this 45 min. weekly intro class.  Available Sundays 5:00 –5:45pm.  Drop-in rate: $20.00 per class.  Pay for class as series at $60. (Cash only)

No refunds and no credits forward for other classes.  All classes must be attending for the scheduled classes/workshops listed above.

Featured BBS workshop of the month:  Express!

Over a four-week session learn a fun, upbeat dance routine to the song “Express” by Christina Aguilera from the Burlesque movie soundtrack.

(4-week series; 60 min. per class)

$45.00 plus tax for BBS students or new students who pre-register by Feb. 3.  $60.00 after Feb. 3.

Available Monday nights (7:00 – 8:00 pm) – Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Available Saturday afternoons (1:00 – 2:00pm) – Feb. 12, 19, 26, and March 5.

Sculpt de Ballet!

Using ballet barre exercises, sculpt your body to a dancer’s physique!

Available as a drop-in class. (45 min. class)

$15.00 plus tax per class.

Monday nights in February at 6:15pm (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28)

Saturdays in February at 12:15pm (5, 12, 19, 26)

Hip-Hop Happy Hour!

Sculpt your body with dance-fitness class Happy Hour Hip-Hop!  In this BBS class learn the studio-based jazz funk style of dance in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Available as a drop-in class. (45 min. class)

$15.00 plus tax per class.

Friday, February 11 and February 25.

After Hip-Hop Happy Hour head over to the Hilton Anatole for an optional Happy Hour meet up at the Counter Offer bar in the hotel for ½ price food including sushi!

CLASS PACKAGES

*4 classes:  $45 plus tax

*8 classes:  $80 plus tax

*12 classes (Burlesque workshop + 8 other classes): $110 plus tax

Class packages can be any combination of Sculpt de Ballet and/or Hip-Hop class dates and must be paid on the first day of the class you are attending.

No refunds and no credits forward for other classes.  All classes must be attending in February.  Contact Cara Young (214-761-7895) with any additional questions. 

Class times currently available:

Mondays – September 27, October 4 & 11:  7:30 – 8:30 PM

Saturdays – October 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Rates:  All four classes – $45; three classes – $35; two classes – $25, pay per class – $15.

Upon the discretion of the instructor, a student who is not ready by performance time will be required to wait till next performance opportunity.  Additional Performance Prep classes can be added to the schedule upon discussion with instructor, or private lessons scheduled, to ensure each student is confident and prepared for Oct. 17^th. 

 ***Must be a student of the BBS “Spellbound” Workshop to attend the “Spellbound” Performance Prep Workshop.

For the month of September, we are offering the following:  “Spellbound” Burlesque Workshop, Burlesque Basics (weekly drop-in class), and “Insatiable” Burlesque Performance Prep Workshop.  We have also added a Saturday class!  Below are the descriptions and additional information on each September workshop and class offered by the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque.  All classes are held at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX).  To reserve your place in class, please contact Cara Young at the Verandah Club (Cara.Young@hilton.com).

The “Spellbound”

Burlesque Workshop

Work your magic and spellbound your audience with this Velvet Kitten exclusively choreographed dance number!  Each class begins with our originally designed Burlesque Body Sculpt foundation, sculpting your body to a dancer’s physique using traditional dancer exercises, then moves into this month’s themed burlesque style dance number.  The “Spellbound” Burlesque Dance is taught in four one-hour class sessions.  We also provide choreography notes for at home preparation.  Students from our “Spellbound” Burlesque Workshop will receive an invitation to enroll in a Performance Preparation Workshop, and offered an opportunity to perform in a student showcase in October.  Early registration rate:  $45 (must register by September 7^th).  Regular Registration: $60.00. (There is an additional charge to participate in Performance Prep Workshop).

We are offering two different sessions for the “Spellbound” Burlesque Workshop.  Students can sign up for a weeknight or weekend workshop session!

“Spellbound” Burlesque Workshop I – Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Sept. 13, 20, 27, & Oct. 4)

“Spellbound” Burlesque Workshop II – Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Sept. 18, 25, 2,  & Oct. 9)

**All workshops must attain a certain number of pre-registered students prior to the beginning of the session, or session may be cancelled.

Burlesque Basics -

September Schedule

 Burlesque Basics is an introductory burlesque dance class that focuses on the basic foundation of the burlesque style of movement.  This drop-in class is perfect for students curious about burlesque, and desiring to try-out a class before registering for one of our workshops. 

This is also a great class for students who want to learn the burlesque style of dance outside of a workshop, students looking for a beginning dance foundation, and anyone who just wants to indulge in a fun burlesque dance class.

Mondays, 8:30 – 9:15 (Available September 13, 17, and 27)

Drop-in class: $20.00 per class.

“Insatiable”

Performance Prep Workshop –

 September Schedule

The “Insatiable” Performance Preparation Workshop takes the student to the next level.  The Performance Workshop focuses on the previously learned choreographed number taking the student into a “rehearsal” period, and continues instruction on technique, posture, execution, and memory – and prepares the performer to take the stage.  There is also a performance opportunity for the students at the end of this workshop.  It is not mandatory to perform, only an offered opportunity.

Students are required to learn the choreography prior to the performance workshops by attending the workshop or scheduling private lessons prior to Performance Prep Workshop.

“Insatiable” Performance Prep Workshop Schedule-

Monday, Sept 13 – 7:30 –8:30 pm

Thursday, Sept 16 – 7:45 – 8:45 pm

Saturday, Sept 18 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Rates:  All three classes $35.00; two classes $25.00; Pay per class $15 each.

**It is recommended students participate in as many rehearsal classes as possible, but also understand the difficulty of time commitments and are offering this session three options to accommodate. 

Workshops coming up in October/Nov/Dec: 

-         Special two-hour workshop!  Reserve the date:  Monday, October 18^th (6:30 – 8:30 pm) we will offer a one-time only workshop teaching an original Velvet Kittens’ dance number from the VK repertoire! (Choreography by the Velvet Kittens’ artistic director Jana Edele)

Next Featured Workshop with performance opportunity:  “Naughty and Nice” (4 class series)

Special Two-Hour Workshop! Reserve the date:  December 13 (6:30 – 8:30 PM).  One day only holiday themed workshop.  Details to come!