OUR TEACHERS
ROXY TORPEDO (she/her)
Graduate from l'école supérieur de théâtre and owner of a bachelor in communication, Roxy joins her knowledge of the performing arts and her communication skills to teach her vision of the art of burlesque. She has been a burlesque artist since 2014 and is also a graduate from our school!
Photo by Julie Soto
IG @roxytorpedo
THE LADY JOSEPHINE (she/they)
Josephine grew up a trained dancer and studied in mime and theatre before diving into burlesque. She toured North America to learn from her burlesque idols and taught her first workshops alongside her mentor, BonBon Bombay, in 2012. She is founder and director of the Academie Arabesque Burlesque. Josephine's passion is to dissect the art of the tease in a way that is systematic and easy to understand. Her students are her greatest inspiration.
Photo by Julie Soto
Website: https://theladyjosephine.com/
CRIMSON DUCHESS (she/her)
As a training actress, Crimson Duchess has been a performing artist since childhood. Through her theatrical productions, her musicals and the circus art, she also followed and taught numerous dance formations in different styles. The art of Burlesque, allowing her to combine her many passions, seemed perfect! She now produces many Burlesque shows in Montreal and immerses her audience in various universes she loves so much to create. Her limitless imagination makes her a creative performer with explosive expressions! Dive with her in her reveries, you can only have fun!
GIGI (she/her)
Gigi has a passion for dancing that she brings to her booty grind class. She started dancing ballet as a kid and transitioned to hip hop. She has been pole dancing for the last 6 years and placed 3rd in exotic pole. She finds shaking her hips therapeutic and loves getting her student to break a sweat and let loose!
MALINKA MOLOTOV (she/her)
A 2022 Arabesque graduate and a rising star of the burlesque scene, Malinka Molotov captivates with her unforgettable stage presence and explosive performances. With a rich range from classical to neo-burlesque, from comedy to scorching sensuality, Malinka is a force to be reckoned with. She regularly performs at some of Montreal’s legendary burlesque venues, including the Wiggle room, Le Lion d’or, and Café Cleopatre. Malinka has headlined shows in Toronto at Buddies in bad times theatre and has danced at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. In 2024, she was invited to perform at Studio TD at Place des Arts as part of the Bagel Burlesque Expo. Known for her narrative-driven acts, her shows often explore themes of liberation and rebellion. Malinka approaches teaching burlesque as a form of somatic therapy. Through her provocative humor and dedication to the art of burlesque, Malinka will guide you through a transformation that is not only scenic but also deeply intimate.
MADROSE (she/her)
Madrose is an international burlesque performer who has been elevating her craft for the past 10 years and never fails to seduce the audience with her fiery passion. She skillfully unfolds each moment dripping in emotion, utilizing theatrical poetry and polished elegance. She has shared her art in New York, Vancouver, Prague, Berlin, New Orleans, Hollywood and more. She is on her « X » everytime she performs.
https://decadencedivine.wixsite.com/mariedoroftei
MINA MINOU (She/Her)
Mina Minou, a queer Iranian-American performer with 10 years of experience known for her creative character work, her sensual movements, and her deconstructive politics. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing witch and over 10 years of experience facilitating growing containers for vulnerable bodies and marginalized voices, Mina believes in working towards solidarity, joy, and expression in all avenues.
LARA LUSCIOUS (She/her)
Lara is a burlesque artist who lives and breathes the art of sensuality. Outside of burlesque, Lara's work and passions revolve around coaching and knowledge-sharing, which she applies to her approach as a teacher. Lara loves to play and believes in the healing powers of burlesque. This Italian diva is either dancing, laughing, or eating big plates of pasta. There's no in-between. Her mantra? Have fun, be kind, and check your privilege.
FREYA MOON (she/her)
A graduate of Arabesque Burlesque, Freya Moon started by teaching Bachelorettes and is now co-teacher of the Introduction to Burlesque course with Kinky Karma.
Instagram : @freyamoonburlesque
MALINKA MOLOTOV (she/her)
Recent graduate of the Montreal burlesque academy Arabesque Burlesque.
Outside of burlesque, Malinka is a cultural worker and a documentary filmmaker. She has various experiences teaching photography and film to students of all ages. In recent years, she has also taken on the role of mentoring filmmakers without formal training in the creation of their first short films. Malinka has worked for several years as a tour director for cultural immersion tours in cities throughout Canada and the US, in which she has taught French through a hands-on immersive approach. Malinka's approach to teaching and learning is through experience. Our failures sometimes teach us better than any success ever will.
Instagram : @malinkamolotov