2026 – AUCKLAND Term 1 Starts 3rd March – WELLINGTON Term 1 Starts 3rd Feb
Auckland 2026 Classes
– Term One – Starts 2nd March –
– Term Two – Starts 4th May –
– Term Three – Starts 20th July –
– Term Four – Starts 19th October –
Gift Vouchers now Available
Classical Burlesque (Beginners) Wednesdays
This course is suitable for absolute burlesque beginners and more experienced dancers who would like to try their hand at burlesque.
If you have taken our Beginners course before – we’ve got new choreography for you and it’s a good way to hone in and perfect those fundamentals
Wednesdays with Michelle 6pm-7.30pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Classical Burlesque (Beginners) Thursdays
This course is suitable for absolute burlesque beginners and more experienced dancers who would like to try their hand at burlesque.
If you have taken our Beginners course before – we’ve got new choreography for you and it’s a good way to hone in and perfect those fundamentals
Thursdays with Coco 7.30pm-9pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Vamp – Neo Burlesque (Intermediate)
Join us for six weeks in an intermediate-level neo-burlesque course exploring the art of seduction with a focus on delicious chair dance, floor work and stocking peels
Thursdays with Coco 6pm-7.30pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Kink – Neo Burlesque (Intermediate)
It’s time to get kinky and slinky, in this sex-positive burlesque course taught by Kiki Kisses. This is a judgement-free space to explore your kinky side – whether you’re an experienced kinkster, or dipping your toes in for the first time. This course is sex-positive, but not sexual, open to all genders.
Tuesdays with Kiki 7.30pm-9pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Draglesque – Neo Burlesque (Intermediate)
NEW COURSE: Sashay, strip, and reveal in this six-week course exploring the decadent collision of drag and burlesque, with a dash of lip-syncing magic with Kiki Kisses aka Nick Minute! By the end of this course, you’ll have a newfound love for lipsyncing, genderplay, and a toolkit of performance skills to elevate your stage presence — all while embracing the glamour, camp, and theatricality that makes Draglesque utterly irresistible.
Tuesdays with Kiki 6pm-7.30pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Parisian Fantasy (Upper Intermediate)
NEW COURSE: Strut, pose, chainé, and développés in this electric course inspired by the sensual precision of Crazy Horse, Folies Bergère, and Moulin Rouge dancers with Michelle Kasey! Mmmmm… délicieux! This dance-forward course focuses on elegant technique, intricate footwork, and complex heels choreography designed to make your lines long, strong, and utterly provocative.
Wednesdays with Michelle 7.30pm-9pm
Dominion Dance Space – Mt Eden
$240 – 6 weeks
Private payment plans available for all courses – Email us!
Upcoming in 2026…
Solo Development (Speciality)
Unleash your burlesque potential with Kiki Kisses in The Velvet Haven’s exclusive Solo Development Course! Over six weeks, refine your unique persona, build confidence, and create your act with expert guidance. Perfect for those with prior experience. Register now and shine in our student showcase!
Coming in Term Two
Big Boa Energy (Intermediate)
Step into your power and wrap yourself in something fabulously extra – it’s time to unleash the tease with your Big Boa Energy
Coming Soon
Fan Fatales (Intermediate)
Explore the otherworldly poise, seamless sensuality and regal grace of Fan dancing in this intermediate level burlesque course! Learn a comprehensive burlesque routine using the iconic burlesque prop….Fans!
Coming Soon
Cabaret Comedy (Intermediate)
Join our expert of silliness Kiki Kisses for a masterclass in Comedy, an intermediate-level neo burlesque course with a twist that will tickle your funny bone! Embrace the opportunity to explore the lighter side of burlesque and discover how humour can take your performance to new heights.
Coming Soon
Vintage Bombshells – (Intermediate)
Join this stunning showcase troupe course with Michelle Kasey, where you will learn a glorious group burlesque act filled with bumps, grinds, reveals, tease, and tassel twirling in the vintage showgirl aesthetic! Limited to 12 Spots!
Coming Soon
Rebel Tease – Neo Burlesque (Intermediate)
Join Michelle Kasey for Rebel Tease – Rock n’ Roll Burlesque! Think Joan Jett meets Dita Von Teese in this glam grunge burlesque course for those who want to set the stage on fire with zero fucks given. Gritty grinds to dirty rock riffs, theatrical rebellion, and choreography that would melt the faces off of an audience at the Whiskey a Go Go.
Coming Soon
Silk Fans – Classical Burlesque (Intermediate)
Silk fans are a popular burlesque prop for a reason! They’re SHOW STOPPING and feel incredible to flow and tease with. Whether you are an absolute beginner to silk fans, or have previous experience, this course will teach you how to move with confidence, unlock your personal style, and embody your sensual power through silk fan technique, choreography, and performance presence.
Coming Soon