About Lady Velvet Cabaret
Lady Velvet Cabaret burst onto Perth’s burlesque scene in 2009 and has since grown into a leading performing arts academy and entertainment provider, renowned for its professionalism, creativity, and strong sense of community.
Under the direction of Rachel Rose, Lady Velvet Cabaret has built a trusted reputation for high-quality training and performance, supported by well-trained teachers, polished hostesses, and award-winning performers.
Adult Classes & Training
Operating from a central studio in Subiaco, with additional classes at Loftus Recreation Centre, Lady Velvet Cabaret offers a wide range of adult dance and burlesque classes.
Styles include:
The studio prides itself on offering true beginner classes for adults, welcoming all bodies and all backgrounds — even if you’ve never danced before. Friendly, experienced instructors create a supportive environment where students can build confidence, strength, and performance skills at their own pace.
Enrolments are accepted year-round, with intermediate and advanced classes available in selected styles as students progress. Regular performance opportunities are offered (always optional), giving students the chance to experience performing at an industry-standard level.
Lady Velvet Cabaret also offers private tuition in dance, piano, voice, and coaching for pageants and pin-up parades.
In 2015, LVC partnered with local photographers to introduce popular one-day vintage pin-up workshops, giving pin-up enthusiasts the chance to participate in themed workshops and professional photo shoots, producing stunning results.
Performers & Entertainment
Lady Velvet Cabaret is home to a diverse collective of talented performers, including award-winning artists whose passion for their craft has taken them across Western Australia, nationally, and internationally.
LVC performers appear regularly in shows, festivals, private events, and touring productions. Their achievements include Fringe World weekly and People’s Choice awards, STAR awards, Businesswoman of the Year nominations, Miss Pinup Australia titles, and the Miss Burlesque WA 2016 crown with a national First Runner-Up placement.
LVC offers fully customisable entertainment packages for events, including popular
hens party experiences in styles such as
Burlesque,
Hula,
Lapdance,
1920s Flapper / Gatsby and more.
Friendly, professional hostesses attend hens nights, birthdays, and celebrations across Perth and surrounding areas, creating fun, supportive environments complete with props, prizes, and games.
Community & Industry Involvement
Lady Velvet Cabaret is deeply committed to fostering a strong, supportive performing arts community. The studio regularly collaborates with photographers, venues, schools, solo artists, touring productions, and performance troupes across Western Australia.
LVC participates annually in the Fringe World Festival, with performers also touring regionally and appearing in burlesque and fringe festivals nationwide.
To find out more about Lady Velvet Cabaret, enquire about classes or entertainment, or submit a resume or showreel for consideration, please get in contact with us.
