Meet the Instructors

Mary Lynn Mayhem

Founder / Instructor

With a vision for building something meaningful for the local burlesque industry, Mary Lynn brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. She is an award-winning burlesque performer, instructor, and costumer from Dallas with over two decades of performing arts and teaching experience. Since beginning her burlesque career in 2012, Mary Lynn has traveled across North America performing and developing a signature style rooted in classic burlesque, comedy, neo burlesque, musicality, costuming, and props. Known for her creativity, strong stage presence, and passion for performance, Mary Lynn creates an encouraging and engaging learning environment that helps students build confidence, expand their performance vocabulary, and discover their own unique artistic voice.

Della Dainty

Instructor

Focused, approachable, and driven by personal growth, Della is all about building a strong dance foundation. Della Dainty was born and raised in Denton, Texas, where she discovered her love for dance at a young age. She trained classically at Denton Dance Conservatory and The Ballet Conservatory, later refining her technique at Texas Woman's University with a focus in Dance. Della has performed and taught for over a decade, with experience ranging from line dance at Gilley's Dallas to choreographing for Denton ISD Ballet Folklorico and cheer teams. Since 2018, she has also been lighting up burlesque stages across the DFW area. For Della, dance is more than movement, it's a source of healing and joy.

Vixie St. Claire

Instructor

Equal parts precision and sparkle, Vixie’s expertise lies in creating unforgettable moments through intentional movement, dazzling choreography, and undeniable stage presence. Vixie St. Claire has been a member of the Dallas burlesque community since 2019. She’s an award-winning burlesque performer with more than 20 years of classical training & holds a Bachelor’s degree in performance dance. Specializing in musicality, improv, and act development she’s dazzled audiences from Las Vegas to New Orleans and looks forward to sharing her love of classic burlesque.

Photos by The JRM Aesthetic