If you still have a question after reading this, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@arabesqueburlesque.com
CLASSES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are your Terms & Conditions for class purchases? Read them here.
How do I make my first solo as a Beginner? There are a lot of different ways to start your solo burlesque journey. We strongly encourage you to take our Class B progressive which guides you through creating your first solo act and finishes with a live student showcase where you’ll be able to perform your act in front of an audience. Class B requires that you have already taken classes at Arabesque Burlesque. Because burlesque is its own unique art form, even with dance or theatre experience, we require that you start with a beginner-level progressive class and continue with a group choreography onstage (Show Ponies) before joining Class B. Building your incredible burlesque solo from zero with our guidance is therefore a commitment of 3 sessions of 10-weeks at Arabesque.
If you can’t make it to the school, you can also subscribe to our On Demand channel to get access to over 60 different classes that will help you discover your burlesque style and practice your dance skills to help you through the process of creating your own solo. If you want more specialized guidance in costuming, act-creation and choreography, you can choose the videos you need on our Specialty Skills channel.
You can also build your solo one-on-one with a burlesque coach. With this type of efficient format, we can usually reach your performance goal in about half the time it would take in group classes.
And finally, you can always make this leap on your own! Go ahead and build your own solo without our guidance. That’s how a lot of us started! You’re already a star :)
The price of the class is keeping me from signing up. What can we do? We have a few options. Sponsored Spots for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Trans folks; reach out to us by email here ! We offer a 50% discount on the total cost of a class to BIPOC and Trans folks who want it. We offer a free sponsored spot to an indigenous student every session. Please email us if this interests you at info@arabesqueburlesque.com. We have an internship program (it’s a one year commitment) that you can learn more about here.
I’d like to sign-up for a drop-in class. Do I need to register in advance? No, you don’t. We have limited space in our studio so it’s always best to do payment and registration in advance. You can register using a credit card online up to 1hr before the class start time. You can also take your chances and show up without registering. You can pay when you get here by credit card as long as there’s room in the class (there usually is!).
I registered for a Drop-in class that I can no longer attend. What’s your policy for cancellations? If you registered for a DropIn class, you have up until 2hrs before the start time of that class to cancel or change your registration. After that, you must pay for that class even if you don’t attend. We have limited capacity in the studio so thanks for understanding! All class purchases are non-refundable so when you cancel your registration for a class, please contact us by email to use your credit towards a new drop-in class registration.
I bought package of Drop-In classes - now what? After buy a pack of 3 or 10 classes (or an unlimited pass), you still need to register for the dates you want to join us. To register, open the email sent by Acuity that confirms your purchase of the pack. In that email you’ll see the “Package Code” you can use to register for your paid classes as well as a link to register for those classes.
What kind of clothing should I wear to class? For drop-in classes, we suggest you wear the same clothing as you would to any movement class. We teach drop-in classes barefoot and most of our students will do the same. You can also wear dance shoes (jazz, ballet or swing) or indoor running shoes that have a flexible soul if you prefer. For our 10-week classes, lots of students will wear the same kind of thing or even wear fishnets or lingerie! If your class require heels or other dance shoes, your teacher will let you know in advance and you will be notified by e-mail.
Where are the classes given? Is there parking? All of our classes are held at our studio #204 located at 7100 st-Hubert street (2nd floor, near Jean-Talon). Just a few steps from Jean Talon metro station! There is paid parking on the street of Saint-Hubert and some parking on nearby residential streets. We don’t have a parking lot.
Are the classes in French or English? It depends! When you register for a class, the language of the class will be noted in the class title (EN or FR). The language is also noted in the weekly schedule.
Are men and/or other genders welcome in your classes? We teach men, women and everyone outside the gender binary. Burlesque can be embraced by all genders.
Who are the classes for? Regardless of age, gender, or body type, you are welcome to join one of our classes. We have students from 16yrs to 75yrs of all shapes and sizes. Requirements re: experience-level and physical abilities vary depending on the class. Please see the class descriptions for further details.
Who teaches your classes? Our classes are all taught by burlesque artists who regularly perform in Montreal. Get to know them here.
When do your classes run? We have three sessions every year, Winter, Spring, and Fall. Winter runs Jan-Feb-March, Spring runs April-May-June, and Fall runs Sept-Oct-Nov. We do not run weekly classes during August but offer a Camp Intensive earlier in the summer.
What is the difference between a drop-in and a 10 week class? For our 10 week classes you are required to sign-up in advance for the entire session (either Winter, Spring or Fall). Our drop-ins are much more flexible. You can sign up for one, two, or come every week to our drop-ins. Also, the content of our 10 week classes is definitely more focused on the tease, choreography, character and sensual energy side of burlesque. The drop-in classes are movement and workout-based classes inspired by sass and freedom.
The 10 week class I want to take is full/has already started. How do I join it? Is there a waitlist? Before each session, we have a registration period for our progressive classes. Registration closes for each class when it is full, or after the first class. Some of our classes are very popular and fill up quickly, so unfortunately you might have to wait until our next session to take that particular class. It’s a great idea to add yourself to the WAITLIST for a progressive class you’re interested in. Email us to do that!
BACHELORETTE - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the payment work?
Pay a deposit to secure the booking through our Acuity reservation system online. Your remaining balance can be paid by credit card, PayPal, or Canadian chequing account when you arrive on the day of your bachelorette experience (unfortunately we don’t accept cash). Participants can pay individually or all together.
Can you bring the bachelorette location to my home or venue?
Yes! For groups of 9 people or more, we can offer our bachelorettes packages at the location of your choice. There will be an extra cost for travel which will be calculated by km. To arrange this, please contact us at bachelorette@arabesqueburlesque.com with the date and location of your choice and will follow up with more information.
What kind of clothing should I wear to my bachelorette burlesque class?
Arrive ready to dance! We suggest you wear the same clothing to our classes as you would to any workout or dance class. Please bring a pair of heels you are comfortable walking in so that we can practice our diva walks.
Where will the class be given? / What is the location of your studio?
Your burlesque class will be held at our Arabesque Burlesque Studio : #204 - 7100 Saint Hubert Street (near the corner of Jean Talon, just a few steps from the metro station). We can also bring our bachelorette experience to a location of your choice! Please email us.
Can pregnant people participate in the class?
Yes! Many pregnant women have participated in our bachelorette experience and had lots of fun doing it. We are happy to replace the glass of champagne with your choice of a non-alcoholic beverage. Some of the dance moves may be difficult for someone in the advanced stages of pregnancy but %80 of the movements remain accessible to all.
What if we arrive late for the the start of our booking?
We offer a grace of 15 minutes if you're late to your reservation. A delay of more than 15 minutes will result in an automatic penalty fee of 100$. Kindly understand that if you’re more than 15mins late, our staff will do their best to still give you the full experience but we may be limited by our other bookings.
What is your cancellation policy? Can I change the number of participants?
You can view the terms and conditions for your booking here.