A playful and fun introduction to the art of burlesque with a focus on promoting body positivity and taking up SPACE. Suitable for all genders and ages (+18) - no need to take off anything but your gloves! Beginner friendly and no dance experience required.

No stripping required. Please wear comfortable clothes such as leggings and t-shirt. Heels are acceptable, otherwise please wear trainers or bare feet.

"Pupin’s classes are warm, supportive and fun, and you will never be pushed to step out of your comfort zone (although I suggest you do: it’s so liberating!)"

Pupin DeVert is Hastings own Silver-Haired showgirl and loves to put Age on Stage! Producer of The Gorgeous Show, Burlesque teacher, MC, grey model and all-round badass, Pupin first stomped down the stage in 2018 and since then has continued to unleash her pouty charm and some general silliness on an unsuspecting public. Pupin loves to show the world that burlesque is for EVERYONE and that older performers have the sass, creativity and sexiness to shine in the burlesque scene.

Pupin has been running burlesque classes in Hastings for over three years. Always valuing ‘Uniqueness not Uniformity’ these classes are not just a dance or fitness class, but rather they are focused on helping students find the individual strengths and style, developing these to the max to make you learn to celebrate yourself and stand out from the crowd!

We aim to be inclusive and welcoming of people of diverse age, body type, gender, sexuality and physical ability. We are always body and sex positive.

WHAT HER STUDENTS SAY…

“The best evening course I have ever done!”

“Pupin is a wonderful teacher and the classes are friendly, inclusive and fun…(she) always goes the extra mile for her students”

“Pupin is an exceptional teacher. For me she's an absolute trailblazer…of bad assery with a capital B…(and she) promotes visibility”

“It has done so much for my confidence, as well as being so much fun. I see myself differently when I look in the mirror now…It’s hard to explain, but I wanted to thank you for your encouragement and support. Your classes are awesome and you’re a great teacher”

"Why does anyone choose to go on a Burlesque course Maybe because we feel life could be lived larger, brighter, with more panache... If you have a latent urge to run away and join the circus, whilst living in the comfort of your own home, this is the closest you'll get!"