The Bombshell Burlesque Academy & Events

🤑Save a pretty penny and snap up our Early Bird Tickets, available for both July shows!✨

Revel in a display of sheer delight at The Bombshells Ball, a dazzling spectacle that celebrates Brisbane’s freshest faces on the stage! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of glitz, glam, and a dash of cheeky charm at the Arcana’s Empress Theatre.

Witness the debut performances of our term 4 graduates from The Bombshell Burlesque Academy as they take the stage alongside seasoned professionals. From tantalizing tassels to mesmerizing teases, this show promises more sparkle, sass, and garters than you can shake a feather at! So, come on down, hoot and holler, and cheer on your favourite Bombshell at The Bombshells Ball!

Featuring performances by graduating students of The Bombshell Burlesque Academy

Vera Thorne
Clara Cupcakes

Introducing:
Ceci Sugar
Cali Carmine
Cleo DeFleur
Honey Buttons
Venus Luxuria
Lara Lime

Saturday 11th July @ 5pm & 8pm
Arcana’s Empress Theatre, 46 Evesham St, Moorooka QLD 4105

🎟️Early Bird GA Ticket available until 5pm 27th June - $30 + BF
🎟️Final Release GA Ticket - $40 + BF
🗓️Tickets on sale until dates stated, unless exhausted earlier

🎪 Book now via the link in our bio or direct at: https://events.humanitix.com/bombshell-jul2026

Recommended for audiences 18+. Contains adult themes and implied nudity.⁠
Full event terms and conditions at https://www.bombshellburlesque.com.au/eventtermsandconditions

📸 Marvellous Mrs Maisel performed by students at The Bombshell's Ball on August 3rd 2024 ✨

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In the words of award winning burlesque artist Salem Moon: “Lila has an incredible eye for the moments that make an act unforgettable. Through both practical coaching and thoughtful conversations around storytelling and character work, she helped shape some of the most impactful moments in my acts.

Her insight genuinely upskilled me as a performer, and the skills I gained from working with her continue to influence my performances.”

PRIVATE COACHING WITH LILA LUXX 🖤
There are very few people in the burlesque and cabaret world who can look at an act and immediately understand what it’s trying to be, and then tell you, with precision and warmth, exactly how to get it there. Lila Luxx is one of them.

With over 15 years in the industry, formal theatre training, and the eye of a director AND the instincts of a performer, Lila brings something rare to her coaching: she’s seen what separates a good act from an unforgettable one, and she can articulate it. ✨

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest in your performance, this is it. 🌟

📍 IN STUDIO PRIVATE LESSONS in Brisbane, now booking Tuesdays 5-6pm in July/August, plus by appointment

📧 CONCEPT CONSULT tailored written feedback on acts still being built, no video needed, accessible worldwide

🎬 ACT REVIEW targeted, supportive feedback on a specific problem in an existing act

💎 PERFORMANCE POLISH detailed beat by beat notes on ex*****on, timing, movement, and staging

💻 THE CATBIRD SEAT a 6 week online coaching program for intermediate and advanced performers ready to level up, online in their own time

If you’re ready to take your act to the next level, Lila is ready for you. Follow the link in Lila Luxx’s bio or head to www.bombshellacademy.com.au/private-coaching-with-lila for all the details ✨

Photo of Salem Moon 🌙 by Lachie for Vanguard Burlesque, altered for promo 💕

By popular demand... we've added a THIRD workshop with Maple Rose! 🪶✨

Whether you're brand new to feather fans, or you're looking to refine your technique, this is your chance to learn from one of Australia's most celebrated fan dancers.

🪶 Ruffle Those Feathers: Beginner/All Levels Feather Fans
3:00pm – 4:30pm

From waterfall tribute fans to her iconic pink and blue plumes, Maple Rose has captivated audiences around the world with her unique lyrical style of fan dancing. Now she's sharing the foundations that make feather fans feel effortless, expressive and entirely your own.

In this beginner-friendly workshop you'll strengthen your wrists, condition your shoulders, learn fan tricks and technique, and explore how to develop your own style with the fans in your hands.

You'll also dive into fan design, construction and clever tweaks that can help your feather fans work better for you.

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026, 3 - 4:30pm
📍 Bombshell Burlesque Academy, Paddington

✨ All levels - No previous fan dance experience required, however you must BYO your own pair of feather fans

If you've ever wanted to start your feather fan journey, this is the perfect place to begin.

Places are limited and Maple's workshops have been filling fast! Follow the link in our bio or head directly to https://www.bombshellacademy.com.au/product-page/burlesque-workshops-with-maple-rose to snap up your spot!💌

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20 GA tickets have been added for the Icon Awards tonight! Don’t miss out!

Buy The Icon Burlesque Awards & Artist Showcase 2026 tickets, QLD 2026 | Moshtix Buy The Icon Burlesque Awards & Artist Showcase 2026 tickets for 2026 at Moshtix. Taking place at THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE on June 21st, 2026, you can find more ticket and event information, lineup, artists, set times and extra show dates online.

Additional spots added - don't miss out! Learn from The Queen of Classic Burlesque at Bombshell Burlesque! ✨🪶

For one day only, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible Maple Rose to our studio for two exclusive workshops packed with history, technique, artistry and a whole lot of glamour.

With 16 years in the industry, international teaching credits (including tutoring the Moulin Rouge Fan Dancers 💅), and five consecutive appearances in the 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists, Maple is one of Australia's most celebrated burlesque educators.

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
🪶 Feather Fan Flow: Tricks, Twirls & Zippers
11:00am – 12:30pm
Ready to level up your fan dancing? Maple will break down the mechanics behind twirls, zippers, weaves and windmills to help you create seamless, fluid fan flow.

👠 Floorwork Like A Lady
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Inspired by the glamour queens of burlesque's golden era, learn elegant slides, rolls, kicks and floor transitions without needing extreme flexibility or overtly erotic movement.

Places are strictly limited and we expect these to fill quickly, so book via the link in bio or at:
bombshellacademy.com.au/product-page/burlesque-workshops-with-maple-rose

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❤️‍🔥Magandjin Bombshells, brace yourselves!❤️‍🔥
On Sunday 9th August, Kitty Obsidian is bringing their award-winning artistry to Bombshell Academy for one day only. Fierce, fat and FAboriginal, Kitty is a proud Wiradjuri/Gamilaroi trans performer, father of Haus of Obsidian, and holder of more titles than a royal: Mx First Nation Australia 2025, MEADES Burlesque Performer of the Year 2025, Trans Person of the Year 2024, and #33 on the 21st Century Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists. This is your chance to learn from one of the most decorated and boundary-pushing performers in the country.

🖤 1pm – 2:30pm / SLOW, BABY, SLOW! Master the art of anticipation, tension and slow seduction.

🖤 3pm – 4:30pm / K!NK IN PERFORMANCE / The ethics, legality, safety and history of k!nk on stage.

$60 each, or book both in one transaction for 10% off. Suitable for all levels, all experience, all gender expressions.

Places are limited, so grab your spot now! To book, follow the link in our bio or head directly to: https://www.bombshellacademy.com.au/product-page/burlesque-workshops-with-kitty-obsidian ❤️‍🔥

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