Chicago Burlesque Classes for Adults

Burlesque classes for adults in Chicago — beginner-friendly, confidence-building, and rooted in presence, not perfection.

Beginner-friendly burlesque and cabaret dance classes in Chicago for adults who want confidence, stage presence, sensuality, and expressive movement.

Vaudezilla classes are led by Red Hot Annie and are designed for adults who want more confidence, presence, sensuality, and command in their bodies.

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Sunday Burlesque Confidence Drop-In

Every Sunday at 11:00am in Chicago
Join any week. No series required. No experience needed.

Vaudezilla Studios
1229 N Branch St
Chicago IL

$40 Single Class

Book the $40 Chicago Class

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A beginner-friendly weekly class for adults who want to move, be seen, and build confidence in a supportive room.

Best for you if you want:

  • an in-person class
  • beginner burlesque
  • confidence through movement
  • a no-pressure way to start

Chicago burlesque classes taught by professional performers in a studio setting

The Room: A Burlesque Game

Live virtual experience · $27

A 60-minute live room where you practice presence, authority, and how you are read by others in real time.

Best for you if you want:

  • to play from home
  • real-time feedback
  • confidence without waiting for a stage
  • a sharper sense of how you come across
Enter The Room — $27
Women gathered in a cinematic Chicago studio during a burlesque confidence class led by Red Hot Annie practicing posture movement and visible presence in a moody noir inspired atmosphere for The Room A Burlesque Game

Private / Custom Coaching

For performers, professionals, and women ready for deeper work

For choreography, stage presence, act development, embodiment, or visible authority work – learn more about working with Red Hot Annie

Looking for a Burlesque Show Tonight in Chicago?

Check our current show calendar for upcoming Vaudezilla cabaret, burlesque, and immersive nightlife performances.:

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UPCOMING CHICAGO BURLESQUE SHOWS & CABARET IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES:

Into The Shadow
Immersive Cabaret Experience

Into the Shadow | Immersive Burlesque Speakeasy Cabaret Show Chicago
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Friday, May 29
9:00 PM

Chicago Actors Studio
2040 N Elston
Chicago

VOLTAGE! Speakeasy
Immersive Cabaret Thriller

Voltage Speakeasy immersive cabaret thriller in Chicago
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Friday, Jun 26
9:00 PM

Chicago Actors Studio
2040 N Elston
Chicago

MIDNIGHT CONFESSION
Immersive Film Noir Cabaret

What to do in Indianapolis Friday night burlesque cabaret Midnight Confession White Rabbit Cabaret
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new dates coming soon!

Femme Fatale Burlesque in Chicago
Vaudezilla’s immersive shows and Red Hot Annie’s performance worlds blend burlesque, cabaret, femme fatale storytelling, noir atmosphere, and audience participation.

Why Vaudezilla?

Vaudezilla has been part of Chicago burlesque since 2008. These classes are not about copying someone else’s version of sexy. They are about learning how to arrive, take up space, and become harder to ignore.