Miss Mina is Headmistress of The Boston Academy of Burlesque Education (or B.A.B.E.), New England's only burlesque dance school. She is available for private and semi-private lessons and for speaking on burlesque topics. Besides classes at B.A.B.E., she has also taught at other venues including The Great Burlesque Exposition, BurlyCon, The Windy City Burlesque Festival, ABurlyQ Burlesque and Sideshow Spectacular,  Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival, The Buckeye Burlesque Academy, RuffleCon, Mensa, Shake Fitness, Moxie in the City, and Center Stage Fitness.

Planning a bridal shower, bachelorette party, birthday bash, or girls' night out? Spice things up by adding a little burlesque lesson to your party! One of B.A.B.E.'s Burly-Q Parties will make for a unique and memorable celebration.

For the current class offerings, please see below. For private lessons and other classes, please contact Miss Mina.
 

“Thank you for teaching such a fun, fantastic Burlesque for Beginners class! You teach with humor, compassion and I really enjoyed the class.”

— Linda (B.A.B.E student)

B.A.B.E. Class Schedule

Introduction to Burlesque #4

Introduction to Burlesque #4

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Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St, 1st Fl., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

This four-week course teaches all the basics of burlesque: dance moves, striptease fundamentals, and so much more fun stuff. This week's move is Tassel Twirling -- the ultimate burlesque trick! The striptease lesson is Removing a Bra and The Big Reveal. For extra fun, we'll be playing with Feather Boas, that quintessential burlesque accessory.

$35 drop-in, $30 pre-registered. Please note: pre-registration ends 24 hours prior to class. The drop-in price is payable at the door.

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Fantastic Fan Dance 101

Fantastic Fan Dance 101

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Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St, 1st Fl., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ever since Sally Rand first brought ostrich feather fans on stage, the fan dance has an indelible part of burlesque. The flirty feathers can be used to tease, flirt, conceal.... and reveal.

Join Miss Mina Murray, New England's Queen of the Fans, for an introduction to the secrets of fan dancing. You will learn classic fan dance moves, poses, and transitions. We will look at types of fans, holds, care, and fan dance history.

$120 for 4 classes

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Fantastic Fan Dance 201

Fantastic Fan Dance 201

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Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St, 1st Fl., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ever since Sally Rand first brought ostrich feather fans on stage, the fan dance has an indelible part of burlesque. The flirty feathers can be used to tease, flirt, conceal.... and reveal.

Join Miss Mina Murray, New England's Queen of the Fans, to learn a slinky summertime fan dance that will make your audience sweat!

$120 for all 4 classes

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Introduction to Burlesque #1

Introduction to Burlesque #1

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Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St, 1st Fl., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

This four-week course teaches all the basics of burlesque: dance moves, striptease fundamentals, and so much more fun stuff. Start things off right in class #1 with some Burlesque Basics. You'll learn that classic burlesque move, The Bump, plus how to turn your everyday steps in struts and slinky walks. For the striptease lesson, you'll be learning how to remove Long Gloves.

$35 drop-in, $30 pre-registered, $115 for all 4 classes, $99 Early Bird (ends one week before course starts). Please note: pre-registration ends 24 hours prior to class. The drop-in price is payable at the door.

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Fantastic Fan Dance 201

Fantastic Fan Dance 201

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Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St, 1st Fl., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ever since Sally Rand first brought ostrich feather fans on stage, the fan dance has an indelible part of burlesque. The flirty feathers can be used to tease, flirt, conceal.... and reveal.

Join Miss Mina Murray, New England's Queen of the Fans, to learn a slinky summertime fan dance that will make your audience sweat!

$120 for all 4 classes

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Available Classes

These are a few of the workshops that Miss Mina is currently available to teach.

Costuming

Movement

History

Achieving Closure

Nothing can ruin a stripteaser's day faster than a closure which opens too soon...or won't open at all. Closures range from the simple to the esoteric, and each one has an ideal use. Master costumer Miss Mina Murray teaches you the advantages and disadvantages of different types of costume closures, from adhesive to zippers. There will be hands-on examples of closure for students to test out.

Length: 1 hour

Below the Belt

Dance with your whole body! This advanced workshop highlights your lovely legs and more! Learn the secrets of the sexiest stocking peels (and which stockings to use). Take your burlesque to a whole new level — literally — with floor- and chairwork. Please bring thigh high stockings (not pantyhose) or tall socks; a garter belt is optional. A yoga mat is recommended for the floorwork section.

Length: 2 hours
Requirements: Chairs

A Who's Who of Classic Burlesque

Know your roots! Burlesque historian Miss Mina introduces you to the women who shaped the Golden Age of burlesque and inspired the stars of today.  This informative and entertaining multi-media presentation and talk is a lively trip through our shared history, highlighting the influential performers in burlesque from the Victorian Era to the 1960s.

Length: 1 hour
Requirements: Projector