Upcoming Classes
Come explore the history and choreography of retro shake dancing!
Join Bebe Bardeaux online at 10am Sunday, September 13th for a fun and informative one-hour class on the basics of this old-school style of burlesque dance popularized by the trailblazing Black showgirls of yesteryear.
This class is for all levels and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Prior registration with your full email address is required.
Wear whatever dance or athletic gear makes you feel comfortable from bare feet to high heels or samba shoes or socks - anything goes with shake dancing!
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee and your email address to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Past Classes
Are you ready to learn how to bump, grind, shake, & shimmy like the burlesque star you are?!
Led by Bebe Bardeaux, this burlesque series at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
On Sunday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m., it's all about MUSICALITY! We will practice active listening to classic burlesque jazz and modern music, in addition to learning transitions, "movement mapping", and other techniques to add to your burlesque choreography skills. Feel free to bring any props (feather fans, gloves, boas, etc.) that you regularly use!
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for everyone and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Are you ready to learn how to bump, grind, shake, & shimmy like the burlesque star you are?!
Led by Bebe Bardeaux, this burlesque series at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
On Sunday, July 26th at 10:30 a.m., it's all about BUMPS, GRINDS, SHAKES, AND SHIMMIES! We will focus on using musicality to move our hips and shimmy to different styles of music, from classic jazz to modern pop. Bring your favorite shimmy belt if you have one; there will be a couple of extra shimmy belts just in case!
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for everyone and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Are you ready to learn classic burlesque choreography?
Led by Bebe Bardeaux, this burlesque series at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
This week, we'll be focusing on CHOREOGRAPHY! We will learn a short and beginner-friendly burlesque routine to a classic burlesque song. Feel free to bring any props (robe, gloves, boas, etc.) that you would like to practice using during your choreography!
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for everyone and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Are you ready to dive into classic burlesque musicality?
Led by Bebe Bardeaux, this burlesque series at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
This week, we'll be focusing on MUSICALITY! We will practice active listening to classic burlesque jazz and modern music, in addition to learning transitions, "movement mapping", and other techniques to add to your burlesque choreography skills. Feel free to bring any props (feather fans, gloves, boas, etc.) that you regularly use!
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for everyone and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Are you ready to dive into the classic art of the tease?
Led by Bebe Bardeaux, this burlesque series at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
This week, we'll be focusing on PEELS - bring those gloves, stockings, robes, or anything else you like to put on just to "take it off"!
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for everyone and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can register via PayPal below, or you can send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
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Come sweat it out in this burlesque workout class!
Bebe Bardeaux's burly-fitness class at Dance Exchange incorporates burlesque choreography into exercise by combining rhythmic dance routines with fitness principles. Set to today’s pop and R&B hits, this fun high-energy class is sure to help you build stamina and strength!.
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Sneakers and workout attire are highly encouraged! Feel free to bring low-impact weights and/or resistance bands. Walk-ins also welcome.
You can also send $20 class fee to:
Paypal:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Come explore the history and choreography of retro shake dancing!
Join Bebe Bardeaux at Dance Exchange on 12pm Sunday, May 18th for a fun one-hour introductory class on the basics of this old-school style of burlesque dance. This class is for all levels and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
Wear whatever dance or athletic gear makes you feel comfortable. Note that no heels/shoes are allowed in the studio!
You can also send $20 class fee to:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot
Learn all about the art of the tease!
Bebe Bardeaux's burlesque class at Dance Exchange covers classic moves and foundational skills from showgirl posture and stage walks to shimmies and crafting your own “signature style” of bump-and-grind.
All levels welcome, from beginners to experienced performers. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and sexy! This class is for all levels and all bodies, with no dance experience required! Walk-ins also welcome.
You can also send $20 class fee to:
Paypal:
CashApp: $bebebardot
Venmo: @bebebardot