The Little Red Schoolhouse of Burlesque: Professional $250.00
Instructor: Scarlett Letter
This workshop will be held Saturdays from 3-7 pm for 5 weeks starting September 11, 2010.
Sign-ups must be in by September 8, 2010. Class is limited to a total of 3 sign-ups. Waitlist will be available.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1 - Sept 11th
Dress: Workout/loose clothes, the shoes* you intend to perform in...
Needed: 1 yd of fringe, dangle bead or tassel trim for belt shimmies
Lecture: Intro to class, schedule, history of burlesque
Content of a number, Classic vs. Neo & Post -Neo Burlesque character, names & music choices
Choosing & researching Stage names
Movement: Posture, entrances, exits & walks
Bumps, grinds, shimmies & shakes
Homework: Practice posture, entrances, exits & walks...bumps, grinds, shimmies & shakes
Come up with 3 songs for a routine & consider style of costume you might want
Also - come up with the "name" that you will use to perform
Week 2 - Sept 18th
Dress: Workout/loose clothes, the shoes* you intend to perform in...
Gloves & boa, scarf or large piece of fabric
Shimmy belt
Needed: Gloves & boa, scarf or large piece of fabric, thigh high stockings
Lecture: Costumes, the reveal and the magic of removal, props
Pasties, stockings, shoes, accessories & tricks of the trade
Movement: Boas & gloves, fans and other props
Chairs and floorwork
Homework: Write out a draft of your routine, start gathering the items you need for your costume
Week 3 - Sep 25th OFF/No Class
Week 4 - Oct 2nd
Dress: Workout/loose clothes, performance outfit if available, performance shoes,
props and any other related items for your final perfomance
Needed: Performance outfit if available, performance shoes, props and any other related items for your final performance
Lecture: Eye contact, audience participation, hair and make-up
Movement: "Dancing in shoes you shouldn't be walking in"
Review: Group discussion, routine troubleshooting, graduation preparation and students choices
Homework: Final costume decision, finalize routine & music
Week 5 - Oct 9th
Dress: Workout/loose clothes
Needed: Your costume & accessories..music chosen for routine & routine
Lecture/Movement: Dry run of each student performance, crafting the costume into completion
Homework: Finish costume
Week 6 - Date to be determined
Graduation Performance (Optional)
Date & Location for perfomance will be announced at the end of the workshop.
General Dress: Workout/loose clothes, comfortable heels or character shoes. *6" heels are available for your use if you prefer.
General Items to Bring: Notebook & Pen, Water
Dates & times subject to change without notice. In the event workshop is cancelled - you will be refunded.
This workshop will be held at StageLight Studios - 1987 E. Main St. #B, Ventura, CA. 93001
For further information regarding payments, sign-ups, or course outline, email scarlett@scarlettlettera.com
If you want a lighter course with no graduation visit:
http://stagelightstudios.com/the_little_red_schoolhouse_of_burlesque_workshop.html
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