Classes
Buttercup has been teaching burlesque since 2013. She has taught burlesque performance and costuming as a private instructor and at the Las Vegas Burlesque Studio. She is Program Coordinator and classroom instructor at The Burlesque Hall of Fame School of Striptease.
She teaches classic burlesque movements including boa work, feather fans, bump & grind, panel skirts, chair dance, and striptease. She also assists working professionals in act development.
Upcoming Schedule
Chairlesque
hosted by the School of Striptease by the Burlesque Hall of Fame
Starts March 2026
Private Lessons
virtual and in-person available
Group, bachelorette, hen, divorce or any other celebration party!
Buttercup has been teaching her Burlesque 101 format for many groups celebrating their special occasion in Las Vegas! This 50 minute class covers classic burlesque movements, glove removal and feather boa play. Glove and boas are provided for use in class. Contact Buttercup for more information.
Grant
Buttercup has received the Folklife Artist Grant by the Nevada Arts Council in 2020 made possible by the State of Nevada and the National Endowment for the Arts.
With this grant, Buttercup was able to offer Panel Skirt lessons to select students. This mentorship included lessons on construction and performance movements of the iconic burlesque costume piece. A burlesque performer's costume is a very important tool, helping to set a performer apart and ensure a lasting career in the art form. With this mentorship, Buttercup hopes to share and pass down the lessons she has learned from burlesque legends and from her experience as a professional performing artist.
