Rubyyy Jones

Subjects taught by Rubyyy:
Burlesque classes

Rubyyy Jones is nothing short of a glittering force of nature. Burlesque Hall of Fame Winner and a self-proclaimed ‘big, fat, fabulous, queer Canadian’!

Trained in dance, voice, and theatre, Rubyyy Jones has been moonlighting in burlesque and cabaret in the UK for the last decade. A provocative MC, an innovative and award-winning neo-burlesque artist, a pioneer of the Queerlesque genre and marvelous mentor to many, Rubyyy is creator, curator, and creature of the night.

From Las Vegas to Paris, Amsterdam to Toronto, Berlin to Hebden Bridge l, Rubyyy has brought their signature ferocious style and focused disruptions to stages and spaces all over the world. From tongue in cheek sing ‘n flings to hardcore, heart-wrenching ceremonies, Rubyyy’s work in burlesque and live art is a balance of dance, queer performance and neo-feminist activism.

In addition to their work as a performance artist and burlesque instructor, Rubyyy is also an actor and director, dramaturge and choreographer of theatre, cabaret and burlesque productions.

“What I especially love about teaching burlesque is the exciting possibilities it offers students to express, understand and support themselves the art form offers!”