Burlesque: Feather Fans

Are you ready to shake your tail feathers !?

Whether you’re a trained dancer or a total novice, feather fancy dancing is a sassy and sultry way to get moving, find joy in your body and gain some fun new skills, in a compassionate and open-minded space.

Classical burlesque fan dancing is a low-impact, slower form of expressive dancing, where each week you’ll bump n’ grind in sultry pinup style, all while learning the techniques to twirl, tease and reveal. 

Burlesque Feather Fan Dancing for beginners is a 12 week course in which you’ll twirl your way through the fundamental movements of fan dancing and learn a sizzling classical fan routine.

Burlesque at its core is about self expression and finding joy in your body. Please wear whatever makes you comfortable to classes and feel free to reveal as much or as little as you’d like.

No prior experience necessary. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Everyone welcome. All abilities will be catered to.

Please bring Feather Fans to each session. 

If for any reason you cannot source feather fans, please don’t let it stop you - you can borrow from the tutor, although the number available is limited so please email hello@crescentarts.org to make enquiries. 

About Tutor

Rita Peach has been performing as a burlesque dancer since 2018, and has been a resident cast member at Belfast’s own Cabaret Supper Club since 2020.

A Doctor in a previous life, Rita began her burlesque dreams at the Crescent Arts Centre, herself attending beginner classes back in 2017! 

Now regularly performing as a burlesque and singer, as well as producing Derry/Londonderry’s own cabaret, The Maiden City Tease, Rita is ready to pass on her skills and grow Belfast’s loving burlesque community.