Bella has taught thousands of women (and a handful of men!) the art of burlesque.  Each workshop includes many different elements of burlesque including basic moves, the art of striptease, characterisation, music for routines, prop usage and of course, how to develop your very own burlesque name just to mention a few!  Bella also teaches specialist workshops to develop skills such as tassel twirling, stocking removal, fan dancing, poses and choreography. 

No previous dance or theatre training is needed to take part in the workshops nor do you have to be a certain age, weight or height.  The only important thing is that you are in good physical health and are prepared to have lots of fun!

Workshops take place in Manchester, Leeds, Chester, Huddersfield, York, Liverpool, Birmingham and Newcastle currently but are available in other cities too. Bella also has packages available for hen parties, birthday parties and any other special occasion that needs an injection of fabulousness! All workshops and packages are reasonably priced, contact Bella for more details.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS STUDENTS....

"I took Bella Besame's Beginners' Guide To Burlesque course and can honestly say that it was a highlight of my year. Bella was a fabulous teacher, who is caring, genuine and obviously very passionate about teaching her students well. Bella taught with a playfulness and ease and in my experience made every single member of the group feel confident and talented.

Bella taught us all the basics that we would need to know to feel equipped and able to choreograph and present a burlesque routine, and indeed she encouraged us to do so in a safe environment at the end of the course. I enjoyed Bella's classes so much that I returned to her 'Tassel Twirling and Stocking Removal' one day course and again was delighted with what I learnt and the way in which is was presented.

Bella gave me the confidence and skills and inspiration needed to perform in shows and for that I am eternally grateful '.

Claire, 25, Manchester

“I'd been wanting to try Burlesque for a while but was always a little nervous and shy about the whole experience however Bella's wonderful approach made each lesson exciting and everyone easily forgot their worries. You'll be left feeling amazing with a new found confidence and sex appeal.... I’d recommend classes with Bella to anyone xxx”

Laura, Manchester

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“A fabulous experience from start to finish. Bella was extremely friendly and professional.  I have not had soooo much fun for such a long time, thank you.”

Wendy, 46, Manchester 2007

“My experience tonight was fantastic!  I came along for one night to get a feel for burlesque dancing and loved every minute of it. Bella made me feel very comfortable, she was down to earth, fun to be with and very confident in her approach. The dancing made me feel sexy and open, loved the experience!”

Liz Stringer, reporter forPure 107.8 FM

'One person who oozes burlesque from every stitch of her boned corset and kitten lashes is Bella Besame, who is a professional burlesque artiste and conducts lessons!'

Vanessa Lees, MANCHESTER CONFIDENTIAL