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About Burlesque Goddess
A Galena Original Experience
Burlesque, Dance & Movement Classes by Appointment
Not your average dance class
Intrigued by Burlesque? Always wanted to take a class but something has held you back? Perhaps you’re apprehensive about practicing in front of other students you don’t know? Maybe you’re not sure if you want to commit to a multi-week course? If you can relate, then Burlesque Goddess Galena is for you.
Get ready for a different and unique experience at Burlesque Goddess. This isn’t your standard dance class where you sign up and have no idea of who else will be taking it with you. All classes are scheduled by appointment only. Each class block is exclusively open to groups of friends / people who know each other, or single individuals interested in booking a private lesson. This way you’ll know exactly who will be joining you at the dance studio. Classes are also customized to your taste and comfort level, to ensure a more positive learning experience.
We are ALL beautiful and many of us could use some encouragement to feel more attractive, “sexy” or more comfortable in our own skin. Burlesque Goddess embraces empowerment through dance and movement. Schedule a lesson today and learn to bring out and embrace YOUR inner burlesque goddess!
Confidence
Learn to move, and groove, with confidence and love the skin you're in. You got this!
Beauty
When you feel beautiful you are beautiful! We help empower others to embrace their beauty.
Inclusion
All shapes, sizes, genders and orientations are welcome. Hate has no home here!
Meet your Instructor
Cherish, the “original” Burlesque Goddess
Cherish Criswell
Burlesque and side show performer, producer, and choreographer Cherish Criswell has performed throughout the Midwest as Cherish the Burlesque Goddess. In addition to her individual performances with a variety of Burlesque shows (Red Hot Dames, Dead Girls, Eve's Parlor, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad, etc.) Cherish also co-produced the shows for Chicago Burlesque and Vaudeville and hosted other variety entertainment events. She has appeared on the stages of the Metro, Park West, Berlin Chicago, House of Blues Foundation Room, Double Door, Lakeshore Theater (Chicago), Motor Lounge and Fox Theater (Detroit) and more. A seasoned stage artist and true entertainer, her years of experience performing and entertaining live crowds lend to her expertise and success at instructing others in the genre of burlesque. Cherish and her husband are year-round residents of Galena and own and operate a local bed and breakfast.
