Classes and Workshops

All workshops take place at Screaming Chicken’s dance studio located in East Vancouver. For more information or to register for upcoming classes contact Melody Mangler at school@screamingchicken.net or (604) 779-7782. (Dates and prices may be subject to change)

Strip, Rip and Twirl

Strip, Rip and Twirl' is a 5 hour long workshop teaching the history, reason and technique of striptease and it's place in burlesque. Learn a routine and all the fancy moves to remove your everyday clothing! Tuition includes a pair of pasties.

Teacher – Melody Mangler
Next Start – Saturday September 8th (register by Sept. 1)
Duration – 5 hours

Burlesque Aerobics

'Burlesque Aerobics' run every Sunday from 7-8pm. Shake your booty and laugh your ass off! Cardio combined with strength training using traditional burlesque props. Why use soup cans when you can use cute fans?

It's bump n' grind for your body n’ mind!

Teacher – Melody Mangler
Next Start – Every Sunday at 7pm
Duration – 1 hour

Becoming Burlesque

Becoming Burlesque' is a two month intensive workshop series that culminates in a final Graduation Recital. This class covers everything one need to know to get their start as burlesque performer including: dance and movement; comedy; hair, makeup and costuming; lighting, sound and tech; and professionalism. Tuition includes a fabulous, hand tailored burlesque outfit including pasties, glamour photos and bonus personal studio time. This is a great course for anyone who wants to get involved in performing burlesque in a comfortable, friendly, supportive environment.

Teacher – Melody Mangler, Violet Femme and guests
Next Start – Wednesday September 26th
Duration - 2.5 hour weekly classes (8) plus optional rehearsal and instruction time and final public performance