The teachers are so professional and knowledgeable, yet they are able to create such a supportive and welcoming atmosphere that builds such camaraderie among teachers and fellow students. They have such a full package approach that focuses on classic burlesque moves, costuming, and performance. All of which is great preparation for a wonderful introduction into the burlesque community. Best of all, the class was great work and lots of fun!
-Ruby Rounds, Former Student

I highly recommend going here for learning burlesque. The instructors have many years of experience, and amazing credentials, and show you everything from make up, hair, costume, and how to build a routine! A real confidence builder!
-Melissa Ozzy, Former Student

All that Glitters Burlesque Academy is a burlesque focused studio that is owned by Holly Dai. The Burlesque 101 workshops are taught by Holly Dai and Kissy LaMay. Curious to know a little more about your instructors? Read more below!

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Portland’s long legged lovely, Holly Dai, debuted in 2009 alongside the Rose City Shimmy. She founded the very first school in Oregon to teach burlesque and has been teaching since 2010. Notable performances include the Windy City Burlesque Festival; Chicago Illinois, The Great Burlesque Exposition awarded Most Classic 2011; Boston Massachusetts, The Las Vegas Burlesque Festival. Holly Dai has toured the West Coast performing from Seattle WA, Portland OR, Oakland CA, Ventura CA, San Diego CA. She has taught classes for the local Portland belly dance convention JamBallah and has been accepted to teach classes for the national convention for burlesque instruction, BurlyCon.

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Kissy LaMay was born for the stage. After a lifetime of acting, dancing, and singing lessons, she paraded into burlesque over 4 years ago and never looked back. She has performed in festivals across the country and can regularly be found onstage in Portland, Oregon where she lives and works. She is 1/3rd of the Bees Knees Revue, a burlesque troupe known for keeping it classically weird with their vintage-inspired dance routines. Kissy has performed in the St. Louis Show Me Burlesque Festival and the Oklahoma City Burlesque Festival. In addition to performing, Kissy is also the stage manager for the Oregon Burlesque Festival and for Portland’s long-running classic burlesque show, Papermoon Cabaret. She is the newest instructor at All That Glitters Burlesque Academy and she is looking forward to shaping the next generation of burlesque dancers.

Want to know a little more about Burlesque History? Check it out here. Got questions? Look at our FAQs!

We attended a stripping technique class taught by Jo “Boobs” Weldon there yesterday, and it was just wonderful! Intimate setting in a cozy atmosphere, and gracious hostesses. Not to mention wonderful pointers by Miss Weldon herself. Highly recommended.
-Whiskey Tango, Performer

What do I love about the teachers at All That Glitters Burlesque Academy?!? They love women and totally celebrate everything fun and sexy about being a lady….
-Ariel Z, Former Student

I love dance. I’ve always wanted to perform and had no clue how to go about it… until one day at the analog I seen these flyers for classes. I am so glad that I took both a fan dance and burlesque 101 with these beautiful ladies…They are so much fun and talented. Thank you.
-Sassy Cassie, Former Student

I have grown so much as a dancer and person due to this lovely studio! I’m super excited to have a home away from home to go to weekly classes and meet more burlesque performers.
-Cardinal Vixen, Former Student