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BURLESQUE PROGRESSIVE SERIES

Burlesque Classes in Atlanta - training that fits your schedule

Welcome to Atlanta’s only burlesque school and studio owned and operated by real burlesque performers, producers, and professionals! We offer classes for fun, exercise, and professional training, while supporting the Atlanta Burlesque community.

Our Progressive Series is a lighter commitment than Burlesque Academy—no workshops, no long-term obligations, and no guaranteed spot in the semester showcase. It’s perfect if you’re looking to learn, move, and have fun without the full burlesque performance track.

​Fall 2025 Progressive Enrollment is Open!


Each series runs 4 or 6 weeks, meeting on the same day each week. Your attendance is important—especially for group choreography—so please plan to join every class. Check each class description for session lengths and details.

Not sure what path is best for you?

Learn about our Academy vs. our Progressive Series!

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Five Atlanta burlesque dancers in on stage in a show. They are wearing black leotards and top hats
Atlanta burlesque dancers dressed as chickens in a burlesque show

Fall 2025 Progressives

Bloomtastic Burlesque Progressive with Bleu Pearl. Photo of Bleu posing against a purple background.

Bloomtastic Burlesque


Instructor: Bleu Pearl

Mondays, 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/4 - 2/8 

Series 2: 2/22 - 3/29


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Burlesque Drama Camp with Minnie Mercury. Minnie poses for a photo in front of a purple background.

Burlesque Drama Camp


Instructor: Minnie Mercury

Sundays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/4 - 2/22

Series 2: 3/1 - 4/5

No Class: 1/18 & 2/15


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Academy Photoshoot: TBD

The Atlanta School of Burlesque burlesque two burlesque class

Burlesque II


Instructor: Zara Estelle

Tuesdays, 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1:  1/5 - 2/10

Series 2: 2/24 - 3/31


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Student Showcase: 4/11


The Atlanta School of Burlesque burlesque one burlesque class

Burlesque III


Instructor: Zara Estelle

Mondays, 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/5 - 2/9

Series 2:  2/23 - 3/30


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

The Atlanta School of Burlesque Choreographers toolbox Burlesque class

Choreographers Toolbox


Instructor: Zara Estelle

Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

6 (six) week series


Series: 2/23 - 3/30


Classic Jazz Technique. Leon Von Brown poses for a picture.

Classic Jazz Technique

Level: Intermediate/Advanced 

Instructor: Leon Von Brown

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/6 - 2/10

Series 2: 2/24 - 3/31


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Fat Burlesque. Two plus-size dancers poses against a purple background

F.A.T Burlesque


Instructor: Minnie Mercury 

Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series: 2/26 - 4/2


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Funky Flirty Fans


Instructor: Lola LeSoliel 

Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/7 - 2/18

Series 2: 2/25 - 4/1

No Class: 2/4


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Harlots & Starlets. A dancer poses against a purple background.

Harlots and Starlets


Instructor: Zara Estelle

Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Series: 1/5 - 2/9  

Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Mascuerade Menagerie. A dancer poses against a purple background.

Mascuerade Menagerie


Instructors: Axel & Zara Estelle


Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series 1: 1/8 - 2/12

Thursdays, 8:45 PM - 9:45

Series 2: 2/26 - 4/2

Thursdays, 8:15 PM - 9:15


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

The Atlanta School of Burlesque Kill 'Em with Laughter burlesque class

Kill ‘Em with Laughter


Instructor: Minnie Mercury

Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series: 1/8 - 2/19

No Class 1/15


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

Siren's Call. A dancer poses against a purple background.

Sirens Call


Instructor: Zara Estelle

Sundays,  8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Six (6) weeks + student showcase


Series : 2/22 - 3/29


Dress Rehearsal: 3/21

Showcase Dates: 4/11

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