Brisbane's Longest Running Burlesque & Variety School

2026 School of Performance Dates:

TERM 1 - Back to School

Monday 12th January - Thursday 5th March

CaBBaret Saturday 7th March

TERM 2 - Australian Music

Monday 23rd March  - Thursday 14th May

CaBBaret Saturday 16th May

TERM 3 - Movies

Monday 1st June - Thursday 23rd July

CaBBaret Saturday 25th July

TERM 4 - The Best of the 80's

Monday 10th August - Thursday 1st October

CaBBaret Saturday 3rd October

TERM 5 - CaBBaret Buffet

Monday 19th October - Thursday 10th December

CaBBaret Saturday 12th December

 

BBSOP SCHOLARSHIPS:

Apply yourself or Nominate a Friend. BBSOP is committed to being an all-inclusive community of like-minded people. If you identify as First Nations, have a Diverse Cultural Background, Disability, or want to voice your LGBTIQ Gender Identity and Expression; then we want to give you a hand up to invest in your dance, circus, arts training, and give you the opportunity to express yourself as a performer. Must be 18+ to be considered. Students must personally cover costs for any travel to and from classes, props and costumes for classes or solos. The successful applicant will be selected by the entire teaching staff of BBSOP and will be awarded a Free Course of their choice and be featured on our BBSOP socials and website.

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Apply yourself or Nominate a Friend. BBSOP is committed to being an all-inclusive community of like-minded people. We understand that our classes are a luxury item for most. If you have experienced financial struggles but would love to take a class we would love to have you. You can apply for a one-off Free Course or if you'd like to pay a reduced course fee that can also be discuss. Must be 18+ to be considered. Students must personally cover costs for any travel to and from classes, props and costumes for classes or solos. The successful applicant will be selected by the entire teaching staff of BBSOP and will be awarded involvement in a course of their choice and be featured on our BBSOP socials and website.

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Term 1, 2026 Class Timetable

It’s Summer and we’re heading back to school! Catch ups in the hallway between classes, Games at lunch time, or is your favourite subject Chemistry and you’re ready to hit the books? Pop it in your diaries now – Back to School CaBBaret - Saturday 7^th March.

Check out the schedule of classes below and enrol in by emailing the school – bblebuffsop@gmail.com

When you enrol by email you will be sent payment information. Payment for full term classes must be received no later than Saturday 17th January, if you cannot finalise payment by this date it is recommended that you sign up for casual attendance. All casual classes must be paid by bank transfer, cash or card payment on the night of class.

All Burlesque & Fire classes are 18+ and open to all gender expressions; LGBTQIA2S+ welcoming.

Our Perry Lane Studios venue does have accessibility issues, so please email if you have any questions around this – bblebuffsop@gmail.com

 

TERM 1 DISCOUNTS:

**you must quote the discount code when enrolling to be eligible**
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Pay your term fees in full by Saturday 27th December  to receive a further 5% discount from your term fees. Not eligible for classes with a 50% discount already applied.

MULTIPLE CLASSES: Book into more than one full term class on different nights & receive 15% discount from your total Term Fees, only available when no other discounts apply.

ONE NIGHT STAND: Book into classes on the same night, pay for 1 full term class and receive a 50% discount from each additional full term class booked.

DOUBLE DATE: Sign up to class with one of your favourite friends and you’ll each pay $110 term fee (1 hour class) or $145 (1.5 hour class)  **Only 5 Offers Available** Not eligible for Early Bird Discount or Signature Act Creation

TRIPLE TREAT: Grab 2 of your besties and get to classes, you’ll pay one full term fee and each friend joins for only $32.50! That’s $75 each for a full term  **Only 3 Offers Available**

TAKE HALF OFF: Book into a full term 8-week course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 3 Offers Available**

 

**2 CLASS VENUES – PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF WHERE YOUR CLASSES ARE BEING HELD**

 

Perry Lane Studios – 10 Perry Lane, Spring Hill

MONDAY

Monday 12th January – 2nd February

7:00-8:00pm

4-Week Commercial Heels Intensive - Teacher: Ja’mie Displays

Kick up your heels and start your year with a bang! Each week you’ll focus on learning group Commercial Heels choreo and Ja’mie will help you fine tune a solo feature as well. Filming in the last week from multiple viewpoints for maximum practice angles before CaBBaret. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

4-week Term: $80

Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: Dancers with Previous Experience

 

Monday 9^th February – 2nd March

7:00-8:00pm

4-Week Hula Hoop Intensive - Teacher: BB le Buff

School yard lunch times were always filled with games, especially spinning the hula hoop! We’re turning up the heat and you’ll learn a very sassy Twin-hoop routine incorporating some partner skills. Previous hoop experience required. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

4-week Term: $80

Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: Hoopers with Previous Experience

 

Monday 12th January – 2nd March

8:00-9:00pm

Hallway Heat – Teacher: La Nicolasa

It’s the first day of school; Summer’s over and you’re reconnecting with friends, you see your holiday crush and you’re totally psyched for your senior year. La Nicolasa brings a sensual latin dance – Bachata - that embodies nostalgia, excitement, friendship, and the lighthearted drama of the school hallway. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160
Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

Song: I Want It That Way by Prince Royce

 

 

Studio1 - 190 Station Road, Yeerongpilly

TUESDAY

Tuesday 13th January – 3rd March

6:30-7:30pm

We Are The Weirdos – Teacher: BB le Buff

Who’d want to be popular when you can be a witch instead? We’ll call the corners and invoke Manon; come and harness your primal force in this gothic burlesque routine inspired by the movie, The Craft. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160
Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

 

 

Tuesday 13th January – 3rd March

7:30-8:30pm

Chemistry Chorus Line – Teacher: Roslyn Rouge

Modern showgirl routine proving science is sexy. Grab your lab coat, clipboard and safety goggles. Our favourite parts of Chemistry are the laws of attraction. Smart is sexy! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160
Casual Class: $25

Song: She’s a genius by Jet

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

 

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday 14th January – 4th March

7:45-8:45pm

Clueless – Teacher: BB le Buff

We’re heading to Beverley Hills where these students are, like, totally dedicated…dedicated to fashion! Grades can be debated and no ball sports! What’s your favourite fashion moment from the movie? Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160
Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

 

THURSDAY

Thursday 15th January – 5th March

7:00-9:00pm

Signature Act Creation – Teacher: BB le Buff

That’s right! We’re taking this class to 2 hours for maximum creative time, space and rehearsals! A great opportunity for competition preparation as well as debut soloists. This class is aimed at aspiring performers as well as experienced artists, class is limited to 7 people or groups. Your BBSOP teacher will assist you to create a signature act of your own, streamlining your own ideas and inspirations. All students are offered the chance to première this act as a Paid Performer at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

Suitable for: Performers looking to create their own solo or group routine. Previous experience with the skill you want to create a routine in is required.

Have an act prepared that you’d like to workshop and get feedback on? Sign up for a 2-week or 4-week workshop course. Pop in casually to perfect your routines for competition and stage.

Group discounts available for troupe acts.

8-week Term: $220

4-week workshop: $115

2-week workshop: $65

Casual Class: $35

 

 

Perry Lane Studios – 10 Perry Lane, Spring Hill

THURSDAY – Enter through the alley next to the Church at 430 Ann Street (follow the signs)

Thursday 15th January – 5th March

6:15–7:15pm

Ti rākau – Teacher: Polly Neesha

Across the ocean, we’re heading to New Zealand for school recess. Ti rākau is a traditional Māori stick game played by rhythmic tapping, throwing, and catching sticks between players, in time with a song. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160

Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

Songs: Pink Floyd The Wall 2

 

 

Thursday 15th January – 5th March

7:15–8:15pm

Rydell High – Teacher: Susie Liqueur

It's a new academic year at Rydell High. Learn the dance routine from the opening scene from Grease 2. Choose your favourite character - Pink Lady, T-Bird, Jock, Nerd, Coach, Teacher… Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret - Saturday 7th March.

8-week Term: $160

Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

Song: "Back to School Again" from Grease 2

 

Thursday 15th January – 5th March

8:15-9:15pm

Go! Wildcats! Boylesque – Teacher: Zelphia Mann

Get your head on the game! High school musical inspired class routine with BALLS!! (Basketballs that is). Try on the iconic red and white and rally the school for the Wildcats in this boisterous boylesque routine with Drag King Zelphia Mann.

8-week Term: $160

Casual Class: $25

Suitable for: All Levels of Experience

Songs: Get your head in the game from High School Musical

And: All I do is Win by DJ Khalid ft T-Pain

BYO: Basket ball required

 

 

 

PRIVATE CLASSES

Book your Private Class with the BBSOP teacher of your choice.
All of the BBSOP teachers are available for one-on-one sessions which are perfect for perfecting your new solo or group acts, polishing up for a Pin-Up Pageant or to master new skills (movement, prop or confidence). The one-on-one environment allows your teacher to focus on your personal strengths and weaknesses and help to make you a stronger performer. You can choose a suitable time and we will arrange the venue and teacher. Please contact the school directly to request a private booking – bblebuffsop@gmail.com
COST: 1 HOUR $100, 2 HOURS $180 - any additional hours at $70 p/h.

Book 4+ hours (can be over multiple booking dates) pay only $75/hour.

****Enrolled in a Term 2 class? Book in with your teacher at these discounted rates: 1 HOUR $80, 2 HOURS $160. Book 4+ hours (can be over multiple booking dates) pay only $70/hour.
AVAILABILITY: By Request
BRING: To be discussed with your teacher.

VENUE: To be discussed upon booking


HENS PARTIES
BB le Buff’s School of Performance offers custom Burlesque, Hula Hoop, 1960s Go-Go, 1970s Disco, Amped for the 80s and 90s, Mad Men and Great Gatsby themed hens events. Our popular hens parties are now available across South-East Queensland so make your enquiry now! Enjoy a fun night to remember with your best gal pals and we’ll bring everything to you! Add some memorable moments to your hens night; it’s an excellent way to loosen up before your big night out and for your party to get to know each other. LOCATION: Your place or ours!
COST: $300 for 10 people for a standard 2 hour party. Each additional guest costs $15.
For more information, please visit BB’s website:
http://www.missbblebuff.com/infopage/book-miss-bb-to-perform-or-model
**If you’re a BBSOP student you will receive a special price on hens parties. Please email the school to confirm these rates.

PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR TERM ENROLMENTS:
Bank Deposit:
Suncorp
Account Name: BBSOP
Account Number: 600604402
BSB: 484799
Reference: YourName ClassName

**Please confirm your enrolment by email: bblebuffsop@gmail.com

OR PAYPAL to missbblebuff@gmail.com
**All PayPal payments will attract an additional $5 charge to account for the PayPal fees incurred. Please include the name of the class or workshop as well as your name, email address and phone number in the details of your PayPal payment.

**Unfortunately, BB le Buff cannot offer refunds. If you have a medical reason BB is happy to negotiate make-up classes or class credit, based on the date you notify her. 

 

Teacher Profiles

BB le Buff - Director - School of Performance BB started out her dance training in traditional dance styles such as, jazz ballet, contemporary, funk and tap; and her love of classic musical movies took her at the tender age of 7 to pursue training in competitive Ballroom Dance as well. She studied Burlesque with Lola the Vamp in 2007 and after one Term of classes was invited to perform on her national tour. She has never looked back and has been performing burlesque ever since! BB started her School of Performance in 2009.  BB started her circus training with Vulcana Women's Circus and then also took classes at Circa and attended intensive workshops at the Tasmanian Circus Festival; as well as many other short courses. She went on to work for Circa and is still a casual trainer for Vulcana. You have seen BB perform on tours and the festival circuit across Australia and internationally. Including Woodford Folk Festival, Australian Burlesque Festival, Gorelesque, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Perth International Burlesque Festival, Splendour in the Grass and more! BB le Buff's School of Performance on Facebook: click here BBSOP Social Collective: Follow BB on Facebook: click here Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bblebuff/

Ja'mie Displays Ja’mie is a Brisbane/Meanjin born Dancer, Singer, Drag Queen and Choreographer. Ja’mie received his Diploma of Dance after training at Queensland Dance School of Excellence and his Certificate IV in Performing Arts after 12 months study at ED5 International in Sydney. Jamie then made the move overseas living in London, LA, Tokyo, Singapore and Beijing working alongside world class Choreographers and Directors. Jamie’s career highlights include- Choreographer/Assistant Show Director at Universal Studios Beijing (Park Grand Opening) Performing “West Side Story Tribute” inside Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II and The Royal Family. Chosen to be the Opening Cast for 6 Production Shows with Princess Cruises. New York City Press Launch of Stephen Schwartz’s “Born To Dance”  Jamie is excited to share his expertise with other dancers and encourage them to unleash their true potential.

Zelphia Mann Zelphia Mann (Mr Mann if you’re nasty) is a non-binary drag and burlesque performer in Meanjin QLD. They may look like an Eshay but this mulletted, muscled hottie has a sensitive and sensual side often infusing the art of tease and a high dose of camp in their performances. Having performed at Jungle Love Festival (2022), Birkenstock (2023) and Wynnun Fringe (2023); you can spot them sporting a jock strap for any occasion. It will never be boring when Mr Mann is around. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/zelphia_mann/

Lord Sev Sev Faust (he/they) is a disabled trans queer multidisciplinary artist, performer, comedian, MC, producer and surrogate father figure of the Brisbane drag scene as Lord Sev. Sev is deeply committed to disability advocacy, visibility and improving accessibility in the arts and LGBTQIA+ community. He’s proud to champion body neutrality, fat liberation, trans excellence and disability representation through his art and advocacy. In drag he’s a solo powerhouse of hosting charisma, comedy and authenticity, as well as a dynamic and dramatic lip sync super villain. They are also a member of drag king super group M4M4M and the Kings of Kaos drag troupe. Sev is the 2024 QLD Kinkster title holder, and he is the current producer of the Brisbane Pride Adult tent, President of QLD Leather Pride, head judge of Altimate Showdown Magandjin 2025, accessibility champion for Brisbane Festival,  a 4ZZZ radio host on Tranzmission and a member of the Melt Reference Group. Titles / awards: 2024 QLD Kinkster 2021 Trans Pride Brisbane Drag Royale Mr Congeniality

Archie Arsenic Is that garlic bread and leather in the air? Or just the scent of danger? Either way, Archie Arsenic has arrived. The Draglesque Demon & Sideshow Shapeshifter with curves that slay and gender that won’t behave, Archie is here to leave you ignited, aroused - and maybe even a little hungry. Archie fuses burlesque’s seduction, drag’s audacity, and sideshow’s danger—performances that detonate like glitter bombs wrapped in barbed wire: subversive, unforgettable, and hot enough to melt steel. They’re not just an in demand fringe performer - they’re a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts, flying their non-binary and bisexual flags proudly, and showing that disability is never a limitation to excellence. Whether winning QLD Queens Ball Performer of the Year 2024, being crowned Mr Sporties 2025 and most notably QLD Ms Leather 2025 amongst other accolades - Archie doesn’t just take the stage, they own it. Archie Arsenic is a fire starter, a heartbreaker and burns through boundaries while taking no prisoners.

Atlas Grey Atlas Grey is known for their unwavering passion for dramatic lighting, feathers and all things that sparkle! With a foundation in classical ballet, they’ve elegantly transitioned away from the tutu (though not entirely) to pursue a path of allure and seduction. Referred to as “Champagne Bubbles of Joy,” this entertainer is well-acquainted with the art of popping corks. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/atlas.grey/

Susie Liqueur

Polly Neesha Polly Neesha serves as our dedicated dance instructor specialising in Pacific Island traditions. Hailing from New Zealand, she is a native Maori with deep ancestral connections to Tahiti and Hawaii. Dance is woven into the fabric of her identity, practiced daily as a vital expression of her heritage. Growing up in a vibrant multicultural community of Polynesians, she embraced the opportunity to exchange and celebrate diverse cultural traditions.