STAGE SKILLS FOR BURLESQUE! (INT)
CLASS INFO
This class runs Thursday evenings 8-9pm ET, Dec 15-Jan 19. Links below!
Wear whatever you want to class. Go as sexy or as comfy as your mood dictates but... just be ready to move. Heels, flat shoes, sneakers or bare feet are all fine.
This class bridges the gap from learning basic burlesque movement to the skills you need to create an act on your own. If you are new to imagining yourself onstage, this class is an excellent sandbox for thinking about what kinds of characters you could create for yourself, and what stories you want to tell
In the last half of the class, we will be working with striptease moments for clothing, so if you know that you want to take off a particular item in a future act, it’s a good idea to keep it close by so we can use it practically in class!
CLASS LINKS+ RECORDINGS OF CLASSES
This section contains links for upcoming classes.
DEC 15: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81348723350
Click here for RECORDING OF DECEMBER 15
DEC 22: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83837617161
Click here for RECORDING OF DECEMBER 22 CLASS
DEC 29: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87106006162
Click here for RECORDING OF DECEMBER 29 CLASS
JAN 5: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349170064
Click here for RECORDING OF JAN 5 CLASS
JAN 12: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81073248612
Click here for RECORDING OF JAN 12 CLASS
JAN 19: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86700310661
Click here for RECORDING OF JAN 19 CLASS
After each week’s class is over, this section will contain a link to the video of the class for students who were unable to attend. The video will only be available during our six-week session of Flirting with Burlesque, and will be removed afterwards.
LINKS INFO + INSPIRATION
STUFF I MENTIONED IN CLASS:
Burlesque Costume Resources: As I mentioned, most costumes are cobbled together from multiple sources. I often buy a bra and underwear set one place, a corset another, a dress a third place and my gloves or accessorries somewhere else.
Etsy is a great place to search for burlesque costumes - there are a ton of sellers but I can say for sure that Daisy Cutter and Delilah/ Burluxe are Gothfox reputable people who have affordable custom options that you can embellish yourself. For rhinestones, Looking Glass Gems is a great resource that is owned by burlesque industry folks. For corsets, Orchard Corset and Corset Story are good options for sized and pre-made (not custom fitted) corsets. I like TT Dancewear for dance shoes because they are inexpensive-ish, and you can select your heel height and shape on many of their shoes. They also offer some styles in a wide variety of colors which can make buying shoes that match costumes easier.
These are just a few starting points - you will want to spend a little time on google and see what options for burlesque costuming come up that inspire you!
INSPIRATION:
Jo Weldon’s book The Burlesque Handbook contains extremely useful information on everything from how to choose a name to how to twirl tassels. I highly recommend it as a companion to your journey into burlesque.
Our class playlist is HERE if you’d like to listen to some of our music!:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6377odIVywjIdKULuUGel3?si=862d72dc5e994a55