MK is coming to Tauranga!
Sunday 22 June 2025
I’m excited to teach two burlesque workshops while I’m in town
Classical Tease
Explore the art of tease in this playful classical burlesque workshop, where you’ll learn how to flirt with your audience and command the stage.
You will learn valuable striptease techniques and a delicious burlesque choreography that will have you feeling free and oh-so-sexy.
Suitable for all levels, including absolute beginners.
Details:
Date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $60 per person
Location: KJ Studios, 8/47 Waihi Road, Judea, Tauranga
What to bring: Heels (optional)
Spaces are strictly limited
Photo by Summer Sparkles
Photo by Studio51
Yes Mistress
Take up space, command the stage and bring forth your inner femdom in this gritty, empowering, fetish-inspired neo-burlesque workshop.
I’ll teach you characterisation techniques to grow your performance skills that we will weave into a burlesque choreography playing with a kinky prop and a robe.
Suitable for all.
Details:
Date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cost: $60 per person
Location: KJ Studios, 8/47 Waihi Road, Judea, Tauranga
What to bring: A robe & heels (optional)
Spaces are limited
Student Testimonials
Michelle Kasey is a powerhouse burlesque performer and multidisciplinary movement artist with over a decade of professional stage experience.
Of Samoan and Swiss heritage and born and raised in Aotearoa, she brings a soulful, sensual presence, and technical precision to every performance.
Michelle has graced stages alongside international icons like Snoop Dogg and has worked for leading producers in the burlesque industry including Chris Oh! and Evana De Lune. Her performance career began in circus and competitive pole dance, where she became a two-time national champion, before transitioning into burlesque - a realm where her expressive storytelling shines.
Recognised as one of New Zealand’s top cabaret artists, she is the co-owner of The Velvet Haven, Aotearoa’s leading burlesque academy, where she mentors the next generation of performers.
Michelle brings more than just talent - she’s known for her grounded energy, and a heartfelt presence that lights up the room.
FAQs
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Yes! I actually recommend it.
These workshops flow very well into each other.
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Classical Tease
Wear anything you feel comfortable and confident moving in. Heels are optional - I recommend latin, ballroom or heels dance shoes. If you’re not wearing heels, I recommend socks.
Yes Mistress
As above AND bring a robe, kimono or wrap dress that we will be dancing with.
Email me at hello@michellekasey.com if you have any questions. -
Not. Even though these are striptease workshops, there is no nudity involved.
Classical Tease - we will be stripping off elbow length gloves.
Yes Mistress - we will be stripping robes.
That being said, this is a body-positive space so you are welcome to wear lingerie if you’d like too. No nudity.