The Bombshell Dance Studio will be hosting our grand opening party on Saturday, June 11, 2011.  We will be raffling off BDS punch cards, workshops, Girl’s Night Out parties, and personalized choreography for solo, duet or trio by independent choreographer/BDS artistic director and creator the Velvet Kittens of LCB and the Burlesque Body Sculpt â„¢ phenomenon, Jana Edele.  Performing at the BDS grand opening will be both Dallas and Fort Worth Burlesque Body Sculpt â„¢ students and the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque.  Doors open at 6:00 pm for mingling, drinks, and appetizers. To get on the guest list, email ... Continue Reading »

For the month of June our Dallas workshops are focusing on working with the dance prop the fedora!  We are also offering two different workshops, one for beginner students, and the second for intermediate/advanced.  The Dallas classes are held at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207).  Read below for more information about our classes: Monday Nights:  June 13, 20 and 27 (3 - week series; 75 - minute classes)  “Fedora Fever” – 6:45 pm  This is a beginner/intermediate level class.  All students are welcome.  This is the original Fedora Fever choreography class that was offered last summer.  “Fedora Fab” – 8:00 pm This ... Continue Reading »

Just announced!  Jennifer Ragsdale, of the Bombshell Boutique and Studio, and Jana Edele, of the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque and Burlesque Body Sculptâ„¢, have teamed up to bring Fort Worth a whole new dance experience:  The Bombshell Dance Studio! The Bombshell Dance Studio is a dance-fitness and performance studio for adults located minutes from downtown/Sundance Square, and blocks from the famous Stockyards.  At BDS our philosophy is “don’t dance to be fit; be fit because you dance!”  From Flirty Girl Fitness®, Burlesque Body Sculptâ„¢, to our specialty designed dance classes, you’re guaranteed to find something to get your body ... Continue Reading »

We will be offering a special 2-hour Burlesque Body Sculpt â„¢ workshop on Saturday, May 28 at the Verandah Club (2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207) for students who have not learned a dance yet but who are interested in either simply learning a dance quickly or learning a dance to actually perform on June 11 at the Ft. Worth show. It will be $25 per person, from 5-7pm and is called "The Stripper" and the prop will be a boa. RSVP with Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or [email protected].

For the month of May, we will be offering a BBS workshop on Monday nights (May 2, 9, 16, 23), 7:00-8:00 pm, at the Verandah Club in Dallas.  Students will be learning a dance from the Velvet Kittens repertoire. This dance incorporates hats, canes, and chairs, and is set the song “If Loving You is Wrong.”  Class size is limited, and students must rsvp in advance with Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or [email protected].  There are no refunds or credits forward to other classes.  All classes must be attended on dates listed for each class/session. Tuition:  $45 if rsvp inadvance. ($60.00 ... Continue Reading »

In April the Velvet Kitten dancers will be making a guest appearance with local band Bender!  Bender Backyard Burlesque Party with our special guests the Velvet Kittens this Saturday, April 2nd, at Capital Bar!!! Don't miss the best dance floor in town, the best drinks in town, the best light show in town, the best hits by BENDER......and of course.....your very own Velvet Kittens this Saturday at Capital Bar!!!  Capital Bar is located at 3107 Morton Street, Fort Worth TX.  Bender takes the stage at 9:30 pm.

 “Welcome to Burlesque” Monday Nights (April 4, 11, 18, 25), 7:00 – 8:00pm Learn original dance choreography to this musical selection from the Burlesque movie soundtrack.  Rehearsal classes optional in May, and as well as a BBS performance opportunity in June.  Tuition:  $45 if rsvp by April 1st; $60.00 after April 1st. RSVP by calling Cara at 214-761-7895 or [email protected] Dallas classes held at the Verandah Club (2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). There are no refunds or credits forward for other classes.  All classes must be attended on dates listed for each class/session.

“Le Danse Hot” Available on: Saturdays (April 2, 19, 16, 23), 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Or Sundays (April 3, 10, 17), 3:00 – 4:20 pm. Learn original dance choreography to student selected music. Rehearsal classes optional in May, and as well as a BBS performance opportunity in June.  **Saturday and Sunday workshops will be learning different dances.  Also available on Sundays: “It’s Cabaret!” (April 3, 10, 17), 4:20 – 5:40 pm Learn a dance to the musical theater classic “Mein Herr” from the Broadway musical Cabaret in this Burlesque Body Sculpt workshop.  Fosse inspired jazz choreography is integrated into a cabaret style dance utilizing the popular dance prop:  ... Continue Reading »

The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque will be performing on Saturday, March 12th at J. Gilligans! Featuring an all-star cast of professional singers, dancers, actors and comedians, come enjoy an evening of theatrical cabaret style of entertainment! Showtime:  9:00 PM Admission:  $5.00 J. Gilligans is located at 400 East Abram in Arlington, TX 76010.  Visit their website here.

Our featured Burlesque Body Sculpt â„¢ in March is:  It’s Cabaret! Learn a dance to the musical theater classic “Mein Herr” from the Broadway musical Cabaret in this 4-week Burlesque Body Sculpt â„¢  workshop.  Fosse inspired jazz choreography is integrated into a cabaret style dance utilizing the popular dance prop:  the chair. At:  The Verandah Club in Dallas, TX. When:  Monday nights, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dates:  March 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost:  $60.00 plus tax RSVP with Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or [email protected]. Also available at the Dallas location:  Sculpt de Ballet! Using ballet barre exercises, sculpt your body to a dancer’s physique! Available as a drop-in ... Continue Reading »