Date(s) - 11-04-2017
Location
Detroit School of Burlesque
483 W Marshall St
Ferndale, MI
The Detroit School of Burlesque empowers everyone to give themselves permission to be sexy! Whether you’re looking to spice things up in the bedroom or launch into your burlesque career, the Detroit School of Burlesque has created a comprehensive course that fits your desire!
BURLESQUE CLASSES FOCUS ON BODY-POSITIVE WORKSHOPS.
ALL WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN CLASSES REGARDLESS OF AGE, BODY TYPE, ETHNICITY, OR OCCUPATION.
Award-winning performers Miss Holly Hock & Leena Allure will guide you through an 8-week course of burlesque instruction covering everything from how to create choreography & costuming for your first routine to how to market yourself as a performer. On the 9th week, you will show have the opportunity to show what you’ve learned in the student showcase! Students will also receive a certificate of completion at the showcase. Class sizes are limited and spaces fill up fast, must be 21+. No prior dance or burlesque experience is necessary.
This is a comprehensive class covering all aspects of burlesque, not simply basic dance class. While we absolutely show you some fun dance moves, chair moves, glove and stocking peels, we also cover things like hair and makeup and the business aspects of burlesque. This class is great for any aspiring performer to build a foundation of knowledge that will help them get started. If youre looking for a strictly dance based workout style class we highly recommend checking out our Burlyrobics classes!
Detroit School of Burlesque – 9 Week Course – Starts Sat, Nov 4
11/4/17 11am-12pm – Week 1 – Intro to Burlesque
In this class we will cover some basics, including important tips and tricks every showgirl should know, how to choose your burlesque name & how to get involved with the burlesque community. Then we will help you learn the basics of the Bump & Grind!
11/11/17 11am-12pm Week 2 – Poise & Belly Dance in Burlesque
In this class we will help you perfect your poise and pose which is useful both on stage and in front of the camera. We will also be learning some fun basic bellydance moves that you can incorporate into your burlesque routines!
11/18/17 11am-12pm Week 3 – Costuming
In this class we will cover costuming tips and tricks, different clothing removal methods, construction and embellishment methods, how to choose your costume pieces to best tell your story and more. (plus how to adhere pasties which you will need in the next class)
(No class 11/25 because of the holiday)
12/2/17 11m-12pm Week 4 – Choreography, Sultry Moves & Stage Prescence
In this class we will cover creating a routine, how to plan your choreography and some sultry crowd pleasing moves you can incorporate all while learning to have a strong, confident stage prescence.
12/9/17 11Am-12pm Week 5 – Stockings, Tassels and Chairs…Oh My!
In this class we will teach you the how to’s of, feather boas, glove & stocking peels and even some sassy chair moves! And get out those pasties because we will be teaching you how to twirl your tassels!
12/16/17 11am-12pm Week 6 – Hair & Makeup
In this class we will teach you some hair styling and makeup tips to help you create that perfect showgirl stage ready look! We will even show you how to apply those pesky false eyelashes!
(No class 12/23 because of the holiday)
12/30/17 11am-12pm Week 7 – The Business of Burlesque
In this class we will cover how to market yourself as a burlesque performer, how to get booked for shows, burlesque etiquette, how to write a bio and an act intro. We will also have a
Q & A session to answer any questions or review anything covered in the course.
1/6/17 11am-12pm Week 8 – Photo Shoot
This week put those hair, makeup & pose tricks you learned to work! We will be doing performer headshots for each student. Please come dressed and hair & makeup ready.
TBD – Week 9 – Student Showcase at Ant Hall
Time to show off what you’ve learned. In this student showcase you can invite family and friends to watch you make your debut! Tickets will be available for attendees a couple of weeks before the actual event. 21+ only
*These classes can not be purchased individually
*Refund requests can only be processed 1 week prior to the first class and will be refunded in the form of a class credit good for one year.
Detroit Burlesque by Miss Holly Hock