The Austin Academy of Burlesque

The Austin Academy of Burlesque is a performance arts school in Austin, Texas that specializes exclusively in burlesque education for performers of all levels. The venue runs a structured Quarterly Course Series that progresses through foundations, skills and props, act development, and performance refinement, alongside specialty technique classes in areas like chair work, floorwork, and fabric manipulation. It's a body-positive, gender-expansive community where students develop stage presence, creative expression, and personal artistry, culminating in a year-end student showcase.