LEEDS HALLOWEEN BURLESQUE CLASS

Burlesque Drop-In: Wicked Power

Step into your evil skin and celebrate spooky season in this 90-minute burlesque experience designed to empower, inspire, and devour the art of burlesque .

We’ll explore:

• Wicked new moves that highlight your body’s natural power

• Facial expressions & character development to unleash your wicked alter ego

• Performance skills to own any stage—or to stride through life with more confidence

• Empowerment & embodiment—revel in your “evil wicked oats” and embrace your most unapologetic self

Highlights Include:

• Vampish warm-Up: Kick things off with an energising movement series to fire up your body and charge your confidence.

• Learn a fierce routine: Learn burlesque basics with punchy precision, attitude, and unapologetic power.

• Explosive expression: Learn the art of stage presence — from facial performance to full-body confidence — and discover how to channel that magnetic energy both onstage and in your everyday life.

• Group power performance: Unleash your inner showstopper in a high-energy group piece that’s all superpowers and kapow.

• Optional video capture: Want to see your wicked transformation? You’ll have the option to film your final performance — a keepsake of your unstoppable energy.

Why Burlesque?

 Not only is burlesque a celebration of body positivity and self-expression, but it’s also a fantastic way to meet new friends and invite feel good energy collectivly. These workshops are a welcoming space for all ages, genders, shapes, sizes and backgrounds— everyone is invited to step into their power. 

What You Need:

• Comfortable Dance Clothes: Choose breathable and flexible clothing that allows for easy movement.

• Comfortable Heels: Opt for heels that provide support and stability, ensuring you can dance with confidence. Bare feet or socks if you prefer to opt out of heels.

• Water: Stay hydrated, especially in the sizzling heat, to keep your energy levels up.

Join Us!

 Whether you want to perform on stage or your just looking for that feel good spooky energy, we welcome all in burlesque and we promise you'll leave with a smile, some new moves, and maybe even a few new friends! Come for the fun, stay for the fabulousness, and let the magic happen!

Need to Know

• Please read the above and make a note of what you need. A reminder email is sent out 24hrs before class with an attachment of the description above including the things that you need.

• PARKING

  Free Evening and Weekend Parking is available in the complex.

  Disabled Parking/Access

  Please let us know in advance if you require disabled parking so we can reserve a space in the complex.

  Mill 6 (Main Office, Studio 1 & 2) is only accessible via stairs – please call us if you need assistance.

  Mill 3 (Studio 3) is located on the ground floor – please inform us if you require a wheelchair ramp.

  Cycling to the Studios

  Mabgate Mills has a secure bike store where you can lock your bike during your time at the studio. If you would like to use the bike store, please ask at reception upon your arrival and we’ll assist you from there.

  Walking to the Studios

  Please be aware that access to Mabgate Mills is via the entrance on Macaulay Street. When leaving the complex please exit through the same gate and not on foot via the automatic gates opening onto Mabgate. If you find the gate is locked exiting via the Macaulay entrance in the evening, please press the button on the right hand side of the pedestrian gate to release the door.

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  BUSES

  To DSL: Route 42 – Direction ‘Fearnville’ Stop Number 450 10293 (This bus stop is located across the road from the Mill complex on Lincoln Green Road).

  To City Centre: Route 42 – Direction ‘Old Farnley’ Stop Number 450 10292 (This is located a few mins walk along Lincoln Green Road).

  TRAINS

  If you are travelling into Leeds by train we are located a 20-25 minute walk from the station.