Stage Confidence and Tassels and Assels Workshops With Khandie Khisses

An Empowering Burlesque Workshop Experience in Yorkshire

On 22 April, burlesque dancers from across Yorkshire came together for a special workshop day with the incredible Khandie Khisses. Hosted as part of the Burlesque With Paris workshop series, the event featured two inspiring sessions focused on performance confidence and classic burlesque skills.

Participants left the day feeling empowered, confident, and ready to step into the spotlight.

Building Presence and Power Through Stage Confidence

The Stage Confidence workshop focused on learning how to command attention and connect with an audience. Khandie guided participants through the importance of posture, eye contact, and intentional movement when performing on stage.

Rather than hiding nerves, dancers learned how to transform nervous energy into confidence and presence. Through simple but powerful techniques, participants discovered how to own the stage, communicate without words, and project assurance through their movement and gaze.

This workshop encouraged performers to trust themselves and embrace their natural charisma.

Exploring Playfulness in Tassels and Assels

The Tassels and Assels workshop introduced dancers to the playful and flirtatious side of burlesque. Participants learned the fundamentals of tassel and assel twirling in a fun, supportive, and laughter-filled environment.

Khandie demonstrated how tassel work is about expression, personality, and storytelling, not just technique. With guidance and encouragement, dancers explored movement, rhythm, and confidence while embracing body positivity and self-expression.

This session celebrated individuality and reminded participants that burlesque is about joy, confidence, and connection.

A Celebration of Confidence and Burlesque

Both workshops offered a safe and uplifting space for dancers to grow, explore, and build confidence. The day was a true celebration of burlesque as an empowering art form that supports creativity, self-love, and personal expression.

If you would like to be part of future workshops and events, keep an eye on Burlesque With Paris updates for upcoming opportunities.

Kind Words From Our Workshop Wonders

Atomic Storm - Hull Honeys

“I really enjoyed Khandie’s workshop as I found khandie to be an enthusiastic and energetically inspiring person, Khandie provided a lot of sound advice and tips and shared examples of her experiences as well as answering questions from people in a down to earth way. Khandie was very encouraging and her humour made the class very enjoyable. Xx”

Fifi Redhead - Doncaster Divas

“Absolutely loved the Stage Confidence workshop with Khandie Kisses. Khandie is very inspiring and encouraging. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect but she soon put us all at ease and we had great laugh strutting our stuff. Khandie is a great burlesque teacher and definitely knows how to get the best out of people.”

Roxy Starr - Featherstone Follies

“I attended both of Khandie's workshops - what a fantastic Saturday morning! I learned so many tips about confidence on stage, and the Assels and Tassels workshop was so much fun! Khandie is a brilliant teacher and we had so much fun!”