
Grab your stilettos and unleash your inner vixen! This class focuses on the fundamentals of dancing in heels, including techniques, transitions, and choreography. Under the expert guidance of Anastasia Arsenic—renowned performer, choreographer, and instructor—you’ll learn to move with control, grace, and attitude. Bring your favorite pair of dance heels and get ready to strut your stuff and own the floor! Open to all levels—no prior experience needed!
Students Should Bring:
Dance heels
About the Austin Academy of Burlesque:
The Austin Academy of Burlesque is dedicated to the instruction of burlesque performance and history. We teach movement, character development, performance development and fitness in a positive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We resolve to build the local burlesque community by creating a safer, inclusive space, and uphold the values of a just, feminist, and humanist society.
About Your Instructor:
Anastasia Arsenic is the product of a strong foundation in the performing arts, namely that of classical dance and acting. She has a wide and varied history in dance and theater companies showcasing her talents as not just a performer but also as choreographer, stage manager and producer. Anastasia relocated to Austin, Texas in pursuit of new opportunities and to further her career in entertainment and the perfection of her craft as an artist.
In Austin, her adaptability to diverse and experimental forms of dance theater was taken to new heights as she has collaborated with various dance and theatrical groups and companies such as The Austin City Showgirls, Crash Alchemy, Dancing with the Austin Stars, and guest-artist appearances with the Third Rail Project (NYC). Having broad reach and recognition in the entertainment industry, Anastasia Arsenic has performed internationally and participated in a multitude of burlesque festivals and multimedia showcases.
She is an active member of the Austin Burlesque Alliance and a "core agent" of the erotic theatre and cabaret house, The Girlie Revue. As an instructor at the Austin Academy of Burlesque, she contributes to the education and training of aspiring performers. With a diverse range of experiences in dance, theater, and burlesque, Anastasia Arsenic's career is marked by her devotion and dedication as a performer, choreographer, producer, and instructor. Her involvement in various projects and collaborations underscores her commitment to the arts and her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry. Having built a rich and varied career, her contributions to both traditional and experimental forms of entertainment showcase her versatility and passion for the arts.
48-hour Class Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration and get a full refund when you contact the Academy more than 48 hours before the start of class. When you contact us with less than 48 hours notice, your fee is not refundable. You may however, transfer your spot to a friend or donate your spot.
A 3 student minimum will be required for a class to take place. In the event a class needs to be canceled due to low attendance, students and will be given 48 hrs notice and will be fully refunded.