"Taking classes with the Striptease Symposium was a life changing experience.  I've gained confidence, made new and fabulous friends, learned how to make both men and women holler and fallen in love with rhinestones.  Jewel of Denial and Penny Star Jr. are incredibly talented, caring and generous teachers."

Iza La Vamp
Burlesque Performer
Los Angeles, CA

"I would like to say that I feel extremely fortunate to have participated in the Striptease Symposium.  Jewel and Penny are two of the classiest, talented, beautiful, and benevolent ladies ever.  I still to this day remember the terror I felt strutting my stuff for the first time in front of the class, Jewel and Penny showed me that Burlesque can be fun, campy, quirky, and classy. It lets you be free to let out that crazy wild child, or show your shy, demur side  (all in the same night!)."

Amanda Allure
Founder, Valley Burlesque Society
Frenso CA

"If anyone can help you find your inner diva, Penny Starr, Jr. and Jewel of Denial can! Striptease Symposium is more than a dance class, more than a seminar. It’s a supportive, inspiring whirlwind of fun. You smile while you sweat and shine while you learn fundamental basics of stage presence. They provide a wealth of knowledge that can only come from the experience of seasoned professionals.
I am more than grateful for the encouragement and mentorship I have had from these classes and workshops. Every tip and trick shared is worth its weight in gold, and I would do it all again and again, because there’s always one more thing to learn and one more detail to take in. Learning classy burlesque from two of the classiest dames I’ve ever met… can it GET any better?"

Joie de Vivre
Founder, Valley Burlesque Society
Frenso CA

"I have just moved up to Idaho and found out that there are several women that are professional belly dancers who love my burlesque class.  I am so grateful to Jewel and Penny for the training I received."

Benita Conway
Instructor, Burlesque 101 at Body IQ
Twin Falls, Idaho

"I have met so many talented and amazing women, many who are very experienced and have been a huge inspiration, and many that I am "growing up with" and also inspired by. Since my first day of class last June, I feel like I have gotten so much more comfortable with my body and this carries over off the stage and into daily life as well. I am more confident being who I am and feel like I don't have to prove myself to others, that if you don't like me, it’s not my problem. I have learned many techniques and steps that I can use and build on. All of the handouts are a great reference that I refer to when I need to boost my brain. I have also learned how fun it is to sparkle and be pretty."

Fleur Mystique
Burlesque Performer,
Frenso, CA