Welcome to Flaunt
Flaunt Dance Studio is proud to be the first studio in San Diego dedicated to the art of burlesque. We have intentionally built the studio from the ground up on the principle that everyone is a dancer. Students have found a home where they can challenge themselves and flaunt what makes them amazing. It’s time to feel good from the inside out. It’s time to flaunt.
The Founders
Coco L’Amour
Founder | Owner | Instructor | Performer
Coco L’Amour hit the San Diego Burlesque scene in 2010 and has been captivating audiences across the U.S ever since. As “the face of fierce”, Coco L’Amour is known for her fiery glances and unique take on neo-burlesque. With her extensive training in both dance and theater, Coco delights by infusing her performances with contemporary dance styles and an abundance of drama! Coco is also a seasoned producer and has produced many successful San Diego productions, including her FLAUNT – Burlesque Shows.
In 2016, Coco took her passion for burlesque and mixed it with her love of teaching dance by opening San Diego’s first studio dedicated to the art of burlesque, Flaunt Dance Studio. At Flaunt, she shares her expertise with students of all levels in her various dance classes, workshops, and Soloist Mentor program.
Beginning Burlesque | Chair Tease | Flow Floorwork | Heels | Sexy & Flexy | Sexy Sculpt
Skky Masters
Founder | Owner | Instructor | Performer
Skky Masters is a professional dancer and choreographer from San Diego, CA. Skky is co-owner of San Diego’s first studio dedicated to the art of burlesque, Flaunt Dance Studio. He started his dance career as a Hip Hop dancer in 2007 and specializes in Groove, Cardio Hip Hop, and Isolations. He also has experience in Jazz Funk, Contemporary, and Burlesque dance styles.
He has been performing Burlesque since 2010 with his wife, Coco L’Amour, in her Flaunt Burlesque Productions. Skky and Coco are known for their upbeat and exciting duets.
Dirty Pop Hip Hop
The Instructors
Pinkie Valentine
Instructor | Performer
Pinkie Valentine is a Long Beach native who shimmed her way down to San Diego in 2012 for college and never looked back. She is a triple threat performer with a background in dance, acting and is an award-winning opera singer & musical theater performer. She made her debut as a solo performer in January 2022 and hasn’t let that fact stop her from performing all over the country. Pinkie is excited to be an instructor at Flaunt Dance Studio.
Beginning Burlesque (Wednesdays)
Ginger N. Whiskey
Instructor | Performer
Ginger N. Whiskey is a Latinx performer and half of the production team, Whiskey & Fuego. She has been a part of San Diego’s Burlesque scene since 2009. She has performed all over the country and internationally and has learned from some of the best in the industry. Ginger has taught Bump & Grind at Flaunt Dance Studio since it opened.
Classic Bump & Grind
Lola Demure
Instructor | Performer
Lola Demure began her ballet training at the age of 4 in Los Angeles, CA. She attended summer intensive programs on full scholarship with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Pacifica and the Rock School of Ballet. Lola later went on to dance professionally with Pennsylvania Ballet in Philadelphia and California Ballet Company in San Diego.
In 2009, Lola Demure traded in her tutu for tassels and has been twirling them ever since. Now known as the “Prima Ballerina of Burlesque”, Lola’s unique fusion of ballet and striptease make her acts one of a kind. Lola has graced the stages of the Las Vegas Burlesque Festival (2013/2015), the Show Me Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival (2015/2019), the Colorado Burlesque Festival (2016), the New Mexico Burlesque Festival (2020) and was awarded a silver medal at the California Regional Burlypicks competition in 2015.
In 2011, Lola Demure’s son was diagnosed with Autism. Lola was looking for a unique and fun way to raise awareness about Autism, while also raising money for research. In 2012, Lola produced her very first show, Breaking the Chains: A Burlesque Benefit for Children with Autism and in three years raised over $15,000 for the San Diego Race for Autism. Thus beginning Demure Productions. Lola now produces a regular burlesque & variety show at the San Diego House of Blues, holding a residency for the last six years.
Lola has been on faculty with Flaunt Dance Studio in San Diego since its inception in 2016. Lola’s signature classes are Ballet for Burlesque, Burlesque Tease and Fantastic Floorwork. Through these classes Lola helps her students create a foundation of skills and strength to build upon regardless if they wish to become performers. Lola has also created a mentorship program for new performers. Through Music Box Burlesque Revue, students learn the ins and outs of burlesque business, costuming, choreography, booking gigs, as well as being provided performance opportunities.
You can follow Lola and her shows on Instagram: @lola_demure & @demureproductions
Burlesque Tips & Tricks | Burlesque Tease | Chair Tease Intermediate
Rules of the House
Attitude is everything
Stepping in the studio give you and the other students a safe place to shake off the day and focus on yourself. We ask that you come with a positive attitude, leave the gripes and frustrations of the day outside, and give yourself a break to enjoy class. Please be mindful that how you come to class will affect everyone. We have an on-the-curb rule: if you must express exasperation with yourself, students, instructors, etc. please do so respectfully in private or wait until you get to your car.
Age Requirement
Children 14-18 are allowed with the supervision of a parent who is also taking the class. Select classes only.
Payments
Please pay for your class online before you arrive. Because we do not have desk staff or carry change, we do not accept cash at the door.
Cancellations
If you have to cancel a scheduled class, please go into your account and take yourself out of the class. Cancelling less that 4 hours before class starts and/or “no shows” will result in a loss of the class credit.
