Ballarat Burlesque Workshops

I'm excited to be offering my Burlesque workshops for you all in Ballarat. My workshops are open to everyone, no previous experience is required. 

Location

The Academy of Classical Ballet

9 Grenville St Sth, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

Date

Sunday 1st October

Beginners Burlesque

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

For those who are wanting to try Burlesque or are new to the art form, this workshop is for you.  Exploring posture, glamour, bumps, grinds, shimmies, strutting and extravaganza, let's perfect your runway walk and learn a show stopping group choreography. 

What this workshop covers:

• Pose, posture, walk
• Bumps, grinds and shimmies
• A fun and flirty group routine
• Building confidence and feeling sexy

Inner Vixen

Time: 11:45am - 1:15pm

Release your inner vixen and learn how to captivate your audience using the art of the tease and commanding stage presence. Builidng on what we learnt in Beginnger Burlesque, we will channel the femme fatales of days gone by and feel powerful in our bodies in a jaw dropping group choreography. Exploring glove peels, chracterisation, comedic timig and how to add your own unique brand of spice.

What this workshop covers:

• Fierce facial expressions
• Glove peels
• How to incorporate the art of the tease
• Commanding the stage and audience
• Character development
• Poise and Posture

My Misson

The thing that I have always loved about Burlesque is that it has been a safe space for me to explore my creativity, my body and sexuality. I love providing that feeling for others, and so being able to share this time with you feels so special to me. Whether you are new to dance or have some experience, my workshops are open to all levels and I encourage everyone to learn at their own pace. My workshops are beginner friendly, open to all genders, bodies, identities, individuals of all backgrounds, skill levels and are sex positive. Ultimately my aim is to empower you and to hype you in the celebration of who you are, through the art of Burlesque.

What to wear and bring

It’s important to me that you feel confident and sexy during my workshops, so wear clothing that is comfortable, easy to move in and makes you feel empowered. Often people wear leggings, crops, sports bras, singlets or shorts. For shoes you can wear heels, jazz shoes, sneakers, flat dance shoes or you can do barefoot. Please bring knee pads if we are doing floor work together. Don’t forget your water and if you want to bring a notepad and pen to take notes you’re more than welcome.

I would like to acknowledge that I live, work and play on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and recognise their continued connection with the land in which I operate. I pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.