Class
Burlesque Class: Big Boa Energy
Nov. 19, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm Queen confidence, feathered ridiculousness, and “yes, I know what this sounds like” energy.
- Organizer
- B.O.I.N.K.
Overview
About the Class:
Get ready to fluff, flirt, twirl, drape, whip, and work your way through the deliciously ridiculous art of boa burlesque. In this playful, campy workshop, we’ll explore classic boa techniques, dramatic reveals, playful floorwork, teasing transitions, and all the gloriously over-the-top ways to make a pile of feathers look like the most important thing in the room.
We’ll play with movement, musicality, character, and audience interaction while learning how to make your boa part of the performance rather than something you accidentally strangle yourself with halfway through your routine.
Bring your sass. Bring your strut. Bring your BIG BOA ENERGY.
Feathers are encouraged. Subtlety is absolutely not.
What to Wear: Anything that you feel comfortable, fabulous, and can move in. Heels are optional; if you have dance heels, please feel free to bring them!
About the Instructor:
Carmen Celeste
The Sultry Senorita of the Stage
Carmen Celeste, the Sultry Senorita of the Stage, is a burlesque performer with a heavenly body and she knows how to use it. As her name suggests, Carmen infuses her acts with sass, seductive allure, and her signature Spanish flair. Carmen started her professional burlesque journey in May of 2022 as an original member of the andPasties Burlesque Revue produced by Ladybird Vixen. Since then, she has graced the stage in shows in her home state of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York.
Carmen favors a classic style of burlesque and loves incorporating boas, fans, and oh-so-delicious reveals in her acts. Her favorite element of performing is audience engagement and she delights in that connection. Carmen is also an experienced emcee, who loves taking her audience on an unforgettable ride through the magical and alluring world of burlesque. Carmen believes that burlesque is for everyone - at any age - and she has found empowerment, acceptance and joy in the art form and in the burlesque community. She looks forward to sharing her love of this incredible art form with a new generation.
Be prepared to let Carmen sweep you away to a world where inhibitions fade away and desires run wild.
Why go
Queen confidence, feathered ridiculousness, and “yes, I know what this sounds like” energy.
Venue & travel
Holyoke, MA
Venue BOINK LLC
Address 358 Dwight St
Parking Free on-street parking is available on both sides of the street and around the whole block. Additionally the Holyoke Train Station on the corner of Main St. and Dwight St. offers free parking. (In the cold season, please be mindful of any local parking bans that may apply.) The entrance is on the ground floor and easily accessible.
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