Drop-in Schedule

Question 1

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

Answer

Stormy Divine started her burlesque journey years ago with Randi Rouge at Dance With Alana and Rouge Studio of Dance. She has been performing regularly on burlesque stages since 2018. She is co-captain of The Rougettes, captain of The Naughty Novas and has a passion for dance and choreography. Stormy is the 2019 Audience Choice winner from the Ottawa Fresh Follies competition and is so excited to be part of the teaching team!

Question 2

SAFFRON ST. JAMES - Burlesque Dance Instructor

Answer

Ottawa's Hourglass and a Half, Saffron St. James can often be found making nerdy mischief with Browncoats Burlesque or producing Cabaret Live!, a burlesque and variety show. She was the winner of the Ottawa Burlesque Festival's 2014 Burlesque Idol competition in her first year of performing, and is known for her expressive face and the energy that she brings to the stage.

Question 3

Emma Flinn - Jazz Funk, Heels & Floor Work Instructor

Answer

Emma Flinn is a dancer of 16 years, with experience as a dance instructor, a competitive dancer, a dance captain, and a CFL cheerleader. Emma has taught the fundamentals of Jazz and Contemporary while also having experience in Heels. She has developed the choreography for multiple dancers in various showcases over several years. She is constantly looking for new ways to grow and share her passion for dance with her students.

Question 4

Bella Barecatt - Burlesque Instructor

Answer

Bella is one of the longest performing burlesque artists in the Ottawa region. She Co-founded the first Neo-Burlesque troupe in 2002, called the Devil Dolls, and is now a member of premiere burlesque troupe Capital Tease. She has performed across Canada and even had the chance to grace the stages in Las Vegas and Paris. She has performed in and produced a great number of shows, private functions, festivals, and everything in between.

Question 5

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

Answer

Stormy Divine started her burlesque journey years ago with Randi Rouge at Dance With Alana and Rouge Studio of Dance. She has been performing regularly on burlesque stages since 2018. She is co-captain of The Rougettes, captain of The Naughty Novas and has a passion for dance and choreography. Stormy is the 2019 Audience Choice winner from the Ottawa Fresh Follies competition and is so excited to be part of the teaching team!

Question 6

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

Answer

Stormy Divine started her burlesque journey years ago with Randi Rouge at Dance With Alana and Rouge Studio of Dance. She has been performing regularly on burlesque stages since 2018. She is co-captain of The Rougettes, captain of The Naughty Novas and has a passion for dance and choreography. Stormy is the 2019 Audience Choice winner from the Ottawa Fresh Follies competition and is so excited to be part of the teaching team!

Question 7

Viva Van Diva - Burlesque Instructor

Answer

With over 15 years of dance experience, Viva has been teasing and pleasing burlesque audiences since 2018. Captain of The Rougettes, she has graced stages all over Ottawa, including appearances at Winter Pride and the Ottawa International Burlesque Festival. Viva is a warm and supportive teacher who loves seeing others shine; she is thrilled to share her passion for diverse, body positive burlesque with students at the Rouge Studio of Dance!

Drop-in Schedule

INSTRUCTORS

RANDI ROUGE

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

SAFFRON ST. JAMES

SAFFRON ST. JAMES - Burlesque Dance Instructor

EMMA FLINN

Emma Flinn - Jazz Funk, Heels & Floor Work Instructor

BELLA BARECATT

Bella Barecatt - Burlesque Instructor

NIKI THEO

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

STORMY DIVINE

Stormy Divine - Burlesque Instructor

VIVA VAN DIVA

Viva Van Diva - Burlesque Instructor