This workshop is a comprehensive introduction to Burlesque that will introduce you to the basic techniques as well interactive discussion about Burlesque as an art form, it’s historical importance and a little bit of philosophy in a fun, easy going atmosphere. This is a 2 day offering but you can take one or both days. Each day will offer a light lunch and champagne/wine/sparkling water.

Day 1 will cover the absolute basics, including some background on the art of burlesque and a discussion of the roots and evolution of burlesque as a performance art. We will then move through a dance warm up together and then explore some basic movement concepts of burlesque, we will finish with a discussion on vulnerability and how the art of Burlesque meets vulnerability for each of us.

Day 2 will dive right into Burlesque moves/technique and basic choreography including closing with a discussion on the concept of developing stage persona / stage name. We will move through a warm up together, followed by learning The Bump, The Grind, The Shimmy and more. We will put it all together and finish with a dance all together.

This workshop is $50 for one day or $80 for both. Each day is 1pm-4pm