There are few things more powerful, more primal, or more personal than music.
It’s rhythm.

It’s memory.

It’s heartbeat.

It’s permission.

From the deepest tribal drum to the pulse of a bassline, music doesn’t just accompany movement - it creates it. For those of us who move for a living, the body becomes more than a vessel, it becomes the loudest part of who we are.

For me, music has always been the ignition.

Whether it’s the heartbeat pound of a stage performance track, or the quiet thrum of wind through trees, rhythm drives me in my body, my soul, and even in the midst of everyday life.

It allows me to express parts of myself that everyday conversation, polite social norms, and life admin never could, and I know I’m not alone in that.

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE:

In this world of rush-hour stress and digital overwhelm, we forget how deeply human it is to move with feeling.

Music is often our first language of emotion, long before we can even speak.

Through burlesque, cabaret, and expressive dance - whether on stage or in classes and workshops, I’ve watched people return to themselves through music. I've witnessed tears, laughter, and joy as people reconnect with their bodies - sometimes for the first time in decades.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s not even about performing.
It’s about feeling something honestly, and spiritually, and letting that truth move through you.

THIS ISN’T JUST MOVEMENT - IT’S A MISSION, AND I BUILT A BUSINESS AROUND IT:

Creating Velvet Burlesque around this core truth has been an act of devotion.
It’s taken absolute grit, stubbornness to succeed, resilience, and more late nights, Dairy Milk, and caffeine than I care to admit.

Keeping this space fresh and relevant - while still deeply rooted in safety, inclusivity, and joy, is a constant process. People change. Needs change. The rhythm changes.
But the purpose never has.

This business has become more than a platform for art - it’s a sanctuary. For me, and for the tens of thousands I’ve taught, mentored, danced with, and watched transform across the decades.

We’ve danced through heartbreak, rage, illness, grief, and celebration. Together.
And none of it would have been possible without music at the core.

THIS IS YOUR INVITATION:

If you’ve ever felt stifled, stuck, overwhelmed, or just bloody bored - this is your reminder that movement is still there. Your inner rhythm is still there. Your body remembers. And you don’t need permission.

And if you do want a safe, joy-filled, wildly empowering place to explore that connection - I’ve made one for you.

Come dance with us.

Come find your rhythm.

It’s not just dance and fitness. It’s a joyous return to YOU.

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Boss Lady - Lara Gothique

Founder, Curator, Choreographer, Swamp-Witch, and Slightly Feral Producer of The Velvet Burlesque™

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