🗓 Date: May 18 📍 Location: Evolution Studios ⏰ Time: 11-1pm 🎟 All levels welcome → [SIGN UP NOW] ←
What if the most powerful thing you did… was wait?
In Tease Tactics: Tempo Control, we’re ditching the rush and sinking into the kind of slow, deliberate movement that makes the room stop breathing. This workshop is designed to help you turn restraint into a power move—because you don’t need to move fast to be unforgettable. Whether you are a burlesque performer or not, this workshop will transform your mood, condition your body, and give you the ultimate confidence boost.
This class includes:
✨ A grounding warm-up focused on stretch, conditioning, and breath led control
🔥 A slow, sultry floor combo built around pacing, suspense, and musicality
💃 Tools to enhance your stage presence, tension-building, and emotional control, whether you’re a pro performer or just love to move with intention
No prop required. Just bring your body, your curiosity, and your willingness to take. your. time. 😈
This is for the showgirl who wants to sharpen their tease. For the dancer who’s ready to slow down and pull them in. For the human who’s learning how powerful it is to hold back.
Why This Class?
So everyone one wants to master the “Slow Burn,” but what sets this class apart is that we are focusing on the tactics and HOW to slow down as well as how to use dynamic movements so you keep audiences engaged and focused.
Whether you’re building an act or building your confidence, this is the workshop that will give you the control, the presence, and the power to command any room—without ever rushing.
Who It’s For:
Burlesque performers at any stage who want to refine their pacing and floorwork
Dancers who want to deepen their connection to movement
Sensual seekers who want to feel more confident in their bodies
You, if you’re reading this and thinking: omg this is exactly what I need
→ Secure your spot here← Space is limited (and always fills up fast), so don’t wait—unless you’re doing it on purpose.
GV teaches March 22 for the Hollywood Burlesque Festival
At the Hollywood Burlesque Festival, I’m teaching The Art of the Build-Up: Gloves, a deep dive into one of burlesque’s most iconic peels. Whether you want to ooze sensuality, command the room with power, or leave your audience wrecked with want, your glove peel is a flirty weapon when you know how to wield it.
💋 What we’re doing:
A breakdown of my five pillars of tease and how they apply to gloves
Three distinct glove peels to build tension and keep your audience hanging on every move
A sultry glove tease combo to Closer by Nine Inch Nails
This class is for performers, aspiring showgirls, and anyone who wants to move with more confidence and control. You’ll learn how to own the space, stretch anticipation to its breaking point, and make them beg for more, with just a pair of gloves!
I’ll see you there. Bring your gloves. And maybe a fan, bc it’s gonna get hot. 🔥
What’s the difference between a good glove peel and a show-stopping one?
It’s not just about the gloves—it’s about the build-up and creating tension.
Burlesque is all about anticipation and self expression. And glove peels are so classic when it comes to the art of the tease. I used to really struggle with glove peels because they can feel so uninspired or predictable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re slipping, yanking, biting, or barely letting go, the way you create, build and amplify tension is what makes the moment inspiring and unforgettable. That’s exactly what we’re diving into in my upcoming class: The Art of the Build-Up: Gloves.
This isn’t just a glove class—it’s a full-on masterclass in tease. We’ll work on:
✨ Three different strategies to take off gloves (or anything!) ✨ Controlling their attention so every move lands ✨ Mastering the perfect payoff moment
Plus, we’ll go through a warm-up, conditioning, stretch, and then dive into my original choreo to Closer by Nine Inch Nails (because drama).
✨ Bring knee pads. All levels welcome. Modifications provided.
If I had a rhinestone for every time one of my students or private clients or even my peers confessed that they were struggling from imposter syndrome, I could rhinestone my whole house. So if you often feel like you’re not good enough, you’re not alone.
confidence is a skill we build
it’s not something we are born with. And while “faking it till you make it” can get you out of your comfort zone, nobody wants to be phony – we want authenticity, right? So in my humble opinion, action is the only course to ditch imposter syndrome to the curb because you can’t fake showing up. The only way to stop feeling like an imposter is to keep doing the thing (whatever it is) until you prove yourself wrong.
Another approach is understanding that perfectionism causes imposter syndrome and perfectionism is a tenet of white supremacy which we are actively fighting, so it’s imperative that you do this work. Not even joking.
Think about your first day at your job – you felt awkward and unsure, but now after some experience, after consistently showing up, it gets easier (I hope!).
So next time you’re feeling that Imposter Syndrome kicking in, don’t ask yourself am I good enough, ask yourself, did I show up? That’s all that matters.
If you’re looking to improve your expression through burlesque, check out MemberStrip, where we train, learn and grow together. If you’re ready to step into your confidence, it’s waiting for you. Join here.
THIS JUST IN: I’ve had two considerate friends let me know they can no longer make my SOLD OUT workshop this Sunday, Feb 2. Do you want to join us? Grab your spot now!
class description
There’s magic in making them wait. In this transformative masterclass, I’ll teach you the art of the build-up—the ultimate technique for commanding attention, creating anticipation, and leaving your audience breathless. Whether you’re performing on stage or just walking into a room, this class will teach you how to slow it down, hold the moment, and own your power. Spots are limited—claim yours now. This class includes a conditioning sensual warm up, movement, and a whole lot of fun.
I am so excited to be joining some of my favorite folks to help raise funds for the community of Altadena. Join us for From Ashes to Aide, a spectacular night of live music, burlesque, and variety at the Crown Theatre Pasadena! This benefit show supports the Altadena community, bringing together an all-star lineup of dazzling performers:
