Class Schedule and Descriptions

CLASS SCHEDULE (with descriptions below):

New 4 wk Basic Session begins the week of June 4th

(basic is required before taking other levels)

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Monday

• 6:15p – 7:15p – Burlesque Costuming w/Vivian Velvet [register ]
• 7:30p – 8:30p – Tease & Tone [ register ]

Tuesday

• 6:15p – 7:15p – Beginning/Intermediate Burlesque [ register ]
• 7:30p – 8:30p - Basic Burlesque [ register ] – begins the week of June 4th

Wednesday

• 6:15p – 7:15p – Int/Adv Burlesque [register]
• 7:30 – 8:45p – Advanced Burlesque (Performance) [ register ]

Thursday

• 6:15 – 7:15 – Tease & Tone [register]
• 7:30p – 8:30p – Beginning/Intermediate Burlesque [ register ]

2012 SESSION DATES

Spring II: May 7 – June 30 (Props for beg/int and int/adv are small hand fans and panties)
(Basic Sessions: May 7 – June 2, June 4- June 30)

Summer: July 2 – August 25
(Basic Sessions: July 2 – July 28, July 30 – August 25)

Fall: August 27 – October 20
(Basic Sessions: August 27 – September 22, September 24 – October 20)

Winter: October 22 – December 15
(Basic Sessions: October 22 – November 17, November 19 – December 15)

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Basic Burlesque – Learn the basics of burlesque to begin your burlesque teasing. The fundamentals of the walk, bump, grind and shimmy will be covered in this class. This class is REQUIRED before taking any other classes.  It can be done in tandem with Tease & Tone and/or beg/int burlesque if that works best for your schedule.  Heels are optional. [ register ]

Beginning/Intermediate Burlesque – Once you’ve taken the short, 4 week Basic session, this is the class for you. Here you will build on what you learned in Basic Burlesque, adding choreography that incorporates props such as boas, gloves, bras, nighties, thigh high stockings, etc. You will work with 3 props in each session.  The props and choreography change for every session, so you can stay at this level and continue to learn something new. There is no nudity in this class. All articles of clothing that are removed are worn on top of your dance wear.
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Intermediate/Advanced Burlesque: If you want to progress in your burlesque, without necessarily performing, this class is the perfect stepping stone.  It is recommended that you take at least 2 beg/int classes before moving into this class.  We will move at a faster pace and choreography will be given to you in a quicker manner. You will learn and use the props from beg/int but you will be taught the choreography in the half the time and then work on building your individual style. [register]

Burlesque Costuming: Chicago Starlet, Vivian Velvet, demystifies costumes once and for all!  She will be teaching you the history, methods of removal, the wheres and hows of materials, and embellishments.  In the 8 weeks, you will learn how to make a belt from scratch (useful as a base for shimmy belts or panel skirts) and adorn a bra.  You will also learn how to work with what you have already and how to make alterations work for you.  This will be a very hands on class.  You will be expected to purchase some materials for the class and some materials will be provided.  [register] – Limit 12

Tease & Tone: This is a burlesque infused exercise class. You will learn 3 burlesque combinations that give you a low impact cardio workout. Then, we finish the class with muscle toning and a stretch.  Some knowledge of burlesque movement is recommended, but if you are unfamiliar, the moves will be broken down before each class.  Please bring a mat and gym shoes are recommended.[register]

Advanced Burlesque (Performance Class) – In this invitation only class, you will be guided and directed towards a final performance. You will develop your own striptease act, becoming responsible for concept, music selection, costume, and choreography. Michelle L’amour will be on hand to lend her Expert-TeaseTM and help polish the act. The students will also learn a group number that will be performed in the show. This is a great way to break out of your box and face your fears. After you’ve done a striptease in front of an audience, there is nothing to be afraid of! This is an invitation only class and there will be skin exposed in this class. [ register ]