Welcome! You’ve found Studio L’amour, the sexy home of Michelle L’amour, the Chicago Starlets and Chicago burlesque. Since 2004, Michelle L’amour has been teaching women all over the world how to tease and take it off for fun and fitness. Her burlesque classes and workshops have been taken by more than 3000 ladies. If you’re looking for a sexy place to take a class, attend a magical event, host a bachelorette party and more – Studio L’amour is your new home.
Pirates and Pin Ups
August 30, 2010On Sept. 10, Naked Girls Reading goes on a Treasure Hunt!
Giving ya their best pirate is Greta Layne, Dominique Trixx, Mimi First and Michelle L’amour. And, returning for another read is Ray Ray Sunshine, the winner of ‘So You Wanna be a Naked Girl.’ Also, test your pirate knowledge with our very special treasure hunt!
Then on Sept. 12, we have a pin up workshop!
Jeff Millies, aka Pez, is your photographer, Mimi First and Vivian Velvet do hair and make up finishing touches, and Michelle L’amour perfects your poses. The cost is $90 and that gets you an 8×10 and 3 high res images on CD. Please bring heels, costume ideas, and your base make up. There will be props to borrow as well. Only 3 spots left! Register here.
Also, the next 4 week basic session begins the week of Sept. 20th. This session, we are introducing a new friendship deal at Studio L’amour. We realize a lot of you love to share your burlesque experience with your friends, so now you can! You and a friend can get buy one, get one half off. That’s a $30 savings! This applies to the Basic Burlesque classes only.
Best Friends Forever
August 25, 2010We are introducing a new friendship deal at Studio L’amour. We realize a lot of you love to share your burlesque experience with your friends, so now you can! Now you and a friend can get buy one, get one half off. That’s a $30 savings! This applies to the Basic Burlesque classes only. The new basic classes start this week!
Also, we know you want your men to get in on the action.
Nuts ‘n’ Bolts is back on Aug. 29th at 2pm with Ray Gunn from the Stage Door Johnnies. Please bring 2 white tanks to the workshop.
Superstars of Burlesque – Aug. 20-21
August 16, 2010The fall session begins on Aug. 23. Registration is open for all classes. The salon series for the 1st four weeks of the session is Salome – Behind the Veil. This is $30 for 4 weeks for the current students of the fall session, or $60 for 4 weeks for non-students.
And now, the event of the summer…you do not want to miss this show!
We are bringing the best to Chicago Aug. 20-21 at the Music Box Theater. All the performers have won titles at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Pageant in Vegas. The show is staring:
Michelle L’amour (Chicago) – Queen of Burlesque 2005
Dirty Martini (NYC) – Queen of Burlesque 2004
Roxi D’Lite (Canada) – Queen of Burlesque 2010
Kitten DeVille (LA) – Queen of Burlesque 2002
Tigger! (NYC) – King of Burlesque 2006
Hot Toddy (Chicago) – King of Burlesque 2009
Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey (Baltimore) – Best Duo 2005 and King of Burlesque 2010
Dolls of Doom (Chicago) – Best Variety 2010
The Chicago Starlets (Chicago) – Best Troupe 2010
All hosted by Mr. Showbiz, Murray Hill (NYC)!
Get your tickets now! You can also get your tickets with cash or check at Studio L’amour.
August at a Glance
July 27, 2010The Fall Session begins the week of August 23rd. Registration is now being accepted for all classes.
We’ve also got some fun events, shows, and workshops coming up this month. Hang on tight!
August 13th – So You Wanna Be a Naked Girl?
This is your chance to be a naked girl reading. If you would like to participate, please email michelle@michellelamour.com. The winner of the contest will receive a prize package worth $350!
August 15th – Dr. Sketchy’s – Spaghetti Western
Draw Dottie La Vie and Cash the Bull! See Cherokee Rose dance! Have dueling sketches! Sketching in a cowboy hat is optional.
August 20-21 – Superstars of Burlesque show
Don’t miss the event of the summer! The show is jam packed with award winning talent. Tickets are available online, and also at the studio with cash or check.
August 27th – Bordello Artists put the Naughty in Nautical
The artists of the Bordello Artist Series are having their first annual Yacht Party upon Lake Michigan. Only 14 artists will be accepted to this very intimate event. To make your reservation now, click [ HERE ]
August. 29th – Nuts and Bolts
And finally, we close out the month with another men’s workshop. Ray Gunn from the Stage Door Johnnies whips you into a sexy shape that is sure to please!
