LIVERPOOL burlesque workshops

Liverpool Are You Ready for a Day of Burlesque, Empowerment and Self Expression ?

Join Daisy DeVell on 1st February 2026 at Arts Bar studios, Hope street for three themed burlesque workshops—you can choose to join one, two or all three workshops.

Workshops:

• Classic Burlesque:

  Explore the golden age of tease through classic bump and grind and playful character-driven clownery. This workshop blends timeless glamour with fun, teaching the technique behind bump and grind while paying homage to the mid-century strippers and helping you shimmy like the O.Gs.

• Sleaze & Tease:

  Dive in dirty and discover the art of Sleaze & Tease. Learn how to combine attitude, rhythm, and unapologetic energy to create a performance that’s equal parts grit, empowerment, and seduction.

• Stage Presence:

  Dive deep into understanding stage presence and learn the DeVell Method for better confidence and charisma, on or off stage. This workshop focuses on performance skills, including body language, facial expressions, storytelling, and connecting with your audience. You’ll explore ways to bring personality, character and heart to every movement, transforming your routine into a fully realised performance. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned performers

Everybody is welcome:

Open to all levels, these workshops welcome newcomers and seasoned performers alike. While the routines are beginner-friendly, the motifs and styling offer layers of creativity and challenge for experienced performers.

Our workshops celebrate all bodies, genders, ages, and backgrounds, providing a safe, fun, and inclusive space to empower and connect with your body, boost confidence, and explore the joy of movement and self-expression.

Schedule:

• 12:00pm - 01:30pm | Classic Burlesque

• 01:30 - 02:00pm | BREAK

• 02:00pm - 03:30pm Sleaze & Tease

• 03:30pm - 04:00pm BREAK

• 04:00pm - 05:30pm Stage Presence

What to bring:

• Comfortable Dance Clothes: Wear breathable, flexible attire that allows you to move freely. Gym wear, dancewear, fishnets, or lingerie all work—whatever makes you feel comfortable and empowered! We recommend avoiding corsets as they can restrict movement. Dress up or dress down, the choice is yours.

• Optional Knee Pads: If you would like to protect your knees during the warm up and cool down. Knee pads are advised but are not necessity, we encourage for extra protection if the attendee has any knee injuries.

• Heels or Alternatives: Go for comfy, stable heels OR feel free to dance barefoot or socks. Dance heels are recommended due to the fabric bottom, which can bring ease to your movements and burlesque walks. Pleasers can be a little tricky due to the nature of gliding through burlesque movements, but if you prefer to rock your please and feel comfortable in doing so then pleaser do. ( please note some studios don't accept heels to protect the floor, in this case bare feet or socks will be recommended )

• Water Bottle: Hydration is your best friend forever and always especially whilst learning sizzling moves, most studios have refillable taps but incase there is no access to water please be prepared with plenty of water.

• Snack: if you’re joining both workshops – fuel up and stay energised. The bar on ground floor serve hot & cold drinks aswell as food.

• Note taking equipment: for stage presence workshop. I.E pen, pad, laptop, phone.

Travel:

Location

• Address: 22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY. Liverpool Arts Bar+2Liverpool Arts Bar+2

• The venue is located in the “Hope Street Quarter” of Liverpool city centre.

Accessibility:

• At the entrance: there are steps at the front entrance to the building; the venue can provide a portable ramp. Liverpool Arts Bar

• After the entrance: there are eight further steps before reaching the main venue areas. The venue acknowledges that this creates a barrier for some visitors and states they are working toward a permanent accessible solution. Liverpool Arts Bar

• While inside is step-free, if you require step-free entrance with no steps at all, you will need to check and possibly use alternative entrance routes or contact the staff in advance for assistance.

• The accessible parking / drop-off information is not clearly detailed in their public accessibility statement—so if you are arriving by car and need a Blue Badge or drop-off bay, it is advised to call ahead and confirm.

Rail access – major train stations:

• From Liverpool Central railway station: around a 10‑minute walk to Hope Street. hopestreettheatre.com+1

• From Liverpool Lime Street station: also about a 10‑minute walk to the venue. hopestreettheatre.com+1

• So if you’re arriving by train, these are your best options for access.

Car & parking:

• On‑street pay & display parking is available around Hope Street though spaces may be limited. Maxium stay of 4hrs. hopestreettheatre.com+1

• Nearby secure car parks: e.g., the car park at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (Upper Duke Street) is a 5‑minute walk away.

• Important tip: If you’re driving, allow extra time for parking, especially during busy evenings or events.

Arrival tips:

• If arriving by train, aim to get to either central station listed, then walk to Hope Street—no further transport needed.

• Studio 3 is located on the top floor of the Arts Bar, there is a lift available to use. I will be waiting in the bar area downstairs 20 minutes prior to workshop then head upstairs 10 minutes before workshop starts.

Final Reminders:

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daisy via the website’s contact page, as direct messages may experience delays.

A reminder message will be sent 24 hours prior to the workshop. All relevant information is provided above for your reference.

Please Note: Due to limited spaces, no refunds or cancellations are available. By completing payment, you are confirming that you have read and accepted this policy. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to transfer or sell your ticket. For urgent matters, please reach out to Daisy through the contact page.