Hi there, thank you for visiting my website. My name is Jo King and I am the founder and principal of the London Academy 0f Burlesque (LAOB).
When I formed the LAOB, it was the very first school of its kind in Europe. My ethos was, and still is, to help all women to feel fabulous about themselves, regardless of age, shape or dancing ability.
I am the only British burlesque performer and teacher with over 30 years experience in this exciting and provocative art-form. I have six fully trained teachers and am in the process of training six more. We don’t just teach women the art of burlesque and striptease, we teach MUCH more than that, including how to reconnect with your sensuality, improve your body image and increase your fluidity and elegance in movement.
In the last 12 years alone, more than 10,000 women have attended the London Academy of Burlesque and gained invaluable confidence along with the joy of liberating their inner showgirls.
I have personally taught and choreographed over 30 percent of Europe’s current professional burlesque performers, including some of the UK’s most popular burlesquers including; Agent Lynch, Audacity Chutzpah, Bettsie Bon Bon, Cherry Shakewell, Crimson Skye, Emerald Fontaine, Duchess Divine, Felixy Splits, Folly Mixtures, Ginger Blush, Honey Lulu, Immodesty Blaize, Kiki Kaboom, Liberty Sweet, Luna Rosa, Miss Polly Rae, Miss Rose Thorne, Ooh La Lou, Siren Stiletto, Sophia St. Villier, Tallulah Tempest and Trixee Sparkle (to name just a few).
Triumphantly, 2008 marked my 30th year in the burlesque industry. In June 2008, as Goodtime Mama Jojo, I performed at the “Legends” night for the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 52nd Annual Reunion Showcase in Las Vegas. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my career. I was celebrated as a “Burlesque Legend”. I am the first British performer to ever be awarded this recognition and I cannot express how much it means to me.
I love what I do with unbounding passion and I truly believe that every woman has the right to discover, liberate and enjoy the essence of her sensuality!
My teachers are currently available to teach individual classes and private functions such as hen parties, birthday parties and corporate events. For more information just click on the General Classes button on the left. Please also go to my Contact Us page and sign up for our Fab! Newsletters.
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