07552936404

glitzyliciousloves@gmail.com

My name is Sharon Cauldwell AKA Dorothy Darling and I live in Derbyshire.
I came across Burlesque Chair Dance about 5 years ago whilst looking for a fun fitness class to attend.
I needed some motivation in life again, After staying at home with the children for many years I got a bit lazy and out of shape.
I couldn’t find a class in my local area but I saw the instructor course advertised.
As I have always loved Dance and all things Burlesque I thought I’d give it ago.
I was so nervous about doing my instructor course, I put it off for almost 18 months.
I finally plucked up the courage and passed!!
I then went on to do my level 2 a year after.
Since then I have loved teaching BCD so much.
I have hosted and performed shows with my class members, We have Built an amazing and supportive Burlesque family over the years.
Burlesque Chair Dance has completely changed my life.
I couldn’t imagine my life without it!!

07454665166

linafabi.kf@gmail.com

Hi ladies, my name is Karolina (aka Moon Cherry).
Sincve being a little girl I have always loved to dance. Unfortunately only to my reflection in the mirror because I was overweight and shy. One day I saw post on Facebook about burlesque dance classes and I knew this was something for me. I fell in love with burlesque at first sight. Now I am a Burlesque Chair Dance Instructor and I want to share my passion with all the ladies in Glasgow!
Believe in yourself, you can do it too! Come over to have fun, lose weight and build your confidence; just as I did.

I can’t wait to meet you,

Moon Cherry xx

07951482527

cazza-33@hotmail.com

Hi
Welcome to Burlesque Chair Dance, My Name is Carol – (aka) Gin A Ling Sparkle.
About me – I am 50 years old, a Mum and Nana.
I danced tap, ballet, modern, jazz and acro from the age of six, travelling all over the Country with my dance school and my mum for competitions. The shows were amazing, being up there on stage, the shining lights and the bling and sparkle of the costumes.
I left dancing at the age of eighteen to have a baby and never found the time to return. I loved the stage; I would go to theatres and watch others perform wishing I could be back up there.

Slowly, I had lost my confidence and put on weight, I tried exercise classes, going to the gym but it was not me. One day I saw an advert for Burlesque Chair Dance, I thought to myself “I could do that, it looks fun” so I booked a class. Scared, nervous and anxious I arrived at my class, and I loved it! Everyone made me feel welcome, I was buzzing and could not wait until my next class the following week. 8 weeks or so later an advert came up on Facebook for Instructors I applied, I studied hard, I took the exam, passed and the rest is history.

I love the laughs, the giggles, the routines, the music and more importantly the friendships I have made along the way. My confidence is back, I feel good about myself, and I have lost a bit of weight too. Oh…… and I get to dress up and get back on stage doing something I love.

Taking the first step is the hardest, the rest is easy – it doesn’t matter about age, shape, or size, come and give it a whirl, you will love it!!

Can’t wait to meet you,

Gin A Ling Sparkle xx
(Carol)

07895765327

mitzicascabel@gmail.com

Hi. My name is Mitzi Cascabel and I love to dance, but I have never worked in the performing arts.
My background is in social work (23 years!) and garden design and maintenance (21years!) and I am now a qualified archery coach and training to be an archery judge. So my dancing has only been for fun.
I have tried various styles, ballroom and latin, jazz, adult ballet and burlesque and although I have only been attending Burlesque Chair Dance since October 2021, I love the classes so much that, when the current instructor said that she was leaving, I agreed to take over.
Burlesque Chair Dance classes are for women from all walks of life, of all shapes and sizes and any level of fitness. You do not have to have danced before – classes are all about increasing your confidence and fitness, stimulating your mind through learning the routines, and, most importantly, having fun.
We have a really friendly, supportive group of ladies, who build each other up and show how empowering it is to accept your own body, with all its limitations and wobbly bits, and just dance!
I can’t wait for you to join us!
Mitzi xx

07305103224

hodson.stevielyn@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Trixie a’la Pole, I’ve been an instructor for about 4 years. I am a ‘Twerkspert’ who loves nothing more than adding a bit of spice to routines! Burlesque for me takes me away to a totally different head space, where women are strong, confident and independent.
It’s a safe place, where we can a feel truly ourselves.
I think every woman should try a class…so what you waiting for?? Message me to book now!

07581448045

rachelkendall2014@gmail.com

Wow…. How do I squeeze the amazing experience I have had with the Burlesque Chair Dance community into a short biography !!!

I guess we should start at the beginning … I started dancing with the amazing Pixie Jazz (Sarah) back in Autumn 2017 ! After one class I fell in love with this dance style, I was welcomed into my local community of burlesque beauties with open arms.

I have always been a little quirky and different and with Pixie Jazz’s classes I found acceptance and with this I grew massively as a woman who was slowly beginning to love herself for who she was. The classes gave me more than just a workout, they gave me support and encouragement even with my fellow dancers never knowing my inner turmoil.

Following 6 months of dancing with Pixie Jazz, she gave me the opportunity to dance in her troup at the Burlesque Chair Dance Annual show! The experience of going on stage and performing in front of an amazing supportive crowd blew my mind and gave me the push to perform again the following year but as a solo dancer representing my second instructor, the twerktastic Trixie ala Pole (Stevie).

I was awarded the honour of becoming Miss Burlesque Chair Dance UK 2019 and won the annual competition for solo student dancers, and thanks to Covid up to now (March 2022) I still get to keep my title that little bit longer.

As with most people Covid 19 really stripped away who I was and even to the point where I felt embarrassed of how I had let my physique and self confidence slip. This made me a shadow of myself when even going into my local Tesco made me fear seeing someone I knew who would then see I wasn’t the same bubbly, slender woman I used to be. So when classes started up regularly mid of 2021 I decided to come back and commit to learning to love me again.

As my confidence slowly returned, I realised I wasn’t the only person who had lost themselves through the pandemic. I would look around at Pixie Jazz’s classes and notice that week by week each one of us grew in self love again and became stronger mentally due to our burlesque community. This is where I realised I wanted to become an instructor, I wanted to help women the way Pixie Jazz helped me!

So here we are March 2022 and I have just qualified as Burlesque Chair Dance Instructor and Flex It Trainer, excited to build up and empower the women who attend my classes and the classes I still attend as a student.

Burlesque Chair Dance is for all women of all backgrounds, it is a place to leave your problems at the door and learn to love yourself for the person you are!

07702786050

linda.barton73@gmail.com

Hi Gals !
My name is Ruby Lou Belle also known as Linda Barton. I live in Glenrothes, Fife with my springer spaniel Sam and work in a local dental practice.
I did Highland Dancing & Tap Dancing as a youngster but gave up around 16 years old. As a (younger!) adult I have danced in a few amatuer musicals which I loved.
I went along to a Burlesque Chair Dance (BCD) class with a friend 6 months ago and I am hooked!
At class I had an hour out of my week where I could forget real life. At BCD you can release the fun, flirty, fabulous female we all still have inside us. She will help you build your confidence and your self belief.

You may come to your first class shy and nervous but you will leave on a high… I promise.

07581414508

healthynewu@live.co.uk

After a break during lockdown I am super excited to be returning to teach classes ,
I began my BCD classes in 2015 and over the years met so many wonderful and inspiring ladies , when the pandemic hit I was unfortunate and became unwell with Covid the suffered effects both physically and mentally and needed to take some me time to recover , in august 2021 I began exercising again eating well and found my strength again. Now I am back refreshed , fit and health and 4 stone lighter!!!

I am so excited to see all my amazing dancers again and of course get on that chair and tone the body!! And point those toes obviously!

Jett Starre is officially back in action!

07845178152

fenixxfatale@gmail.com

Fenixx Fatale (Leighlou) is a creative entrepreneur and wearer of many hats. She is a Producer, Photographer, Performer and now a Dance Instructor. Leighlou has been dancing since a young age and has always enjoyed the creativity and expression that it inspires. Though it wasn’t until 2018 when she started Aerial Hoop that her true passion was realised. Burlesque, Cabaret and Circus performance have allowed Leighlou to grow into a person she never thought she would be and she’s truly excited to be sharing her love of these arts with others.

Thanks,
Leighlou ❤