Burlesque

Welcome to Trent Tigerlilies!

Burlesque is a cabaret styled dance which includes optional strip teases. We are a strong-minded group of empowering individuals with varied dance abilities. You do not have to have any previous dance experience to join us and we do not hold auditions, the club prides itself on its inclusiveness and is open to everyone!

Represent

Join us to learn a variety of routines including traditional burlesque, sassy and rocky numbers. Learn how to freestyle and techniques such as glove and stocking peeling, performing with an amazing group of people whilst watching your confidence rocket! We hold 3 shows a year, usually around Christmas, Valentines and our big May show, however these shows are optional for participation!

This year our club hit over 100 members for the first time in history and it just keeps growing! We hope you will join our Trent Tigerlilies family! You can find us at Freshers Fair or alternatively contact us on any of our social media platforms/email.

We are coached by Nottingham Dance and Fitness with our training schedule being:

Tuesdays: 19:15pm-20:15pm in the City Campus SU Dance Studio (coach led)
20.15pm-21.15pm in the City Campus SU Dance Studio (committee led)
Wednesdays: 18.15pm-19.00pm in the City Campus SU Dance Studio (committee led)
19.00pm-20.00pm in the City Campus SU Dance Studio (coach led)
20.00-21.15 in the City Campus SU Dance Studio (committee led)
Thursdays: 18.15pm-19.15pm in the City Campus SU Dance Studio.

How to join

We hold taster sessions at the start of every academic year, to find out about these please follow our social media accounts @ntuburlesque or come find us at the Freshers Fair during Freshers Week, just drop us a message to find out more information!

You can join at any point throughout the academic year.

To class you can wear any clothes you feel comfortable in, something flexible that you can move in, most people wear leggings and a T-shirt. Most kit is provided such as corsets and larger costume pieces however we do ask you to provide yourself with items of clothing that we do not share for example gloves, hosiery, high heels and underwear.

Join here.