BURLESQUE CLASSES
Burlesque Progressives with April O'Peel
It's showtime! Let your inhibitions run wild as you embark on a journey of fabulocity and fierceness. Grab a spot in one of our burlesque progressive classes today and get ready to unleash your inner showstopper. Feather boas, high kicks, and a whole lot of laughter await! Secure your spot now – the stage is calling! 🎉🌈💃
2023/2024 SCHEDULE
Burlesque progressives with April O'Peel are a 5 week intensive study into a skill specific to cabaret and burlesque performance. Our classes culminate with a student showcase routine to be performed at a local event. We have five scheduled start dates for our progressive classes for our 2023/2024 season.
FALL 2023 - SEPTEMBER 18TH - OCTOBER 16TH - RECITAL OCTOBER 21ST
WINTER 2023 - NOVEMBER 6TH - DECEMBER 11TH - RECITAL DECEMBER 16TH
NEW YEAR 2024- JANUARY 8TH - FEBRUARY 12TH -RECITAL FEBRUARY 14TH
SPRING 2024- FEBRUARY 22ND- MARCH 21ST - RECITAL MARCH 23RD
SUMMER 2024 - APRIL 1ST- MAY 6TH - RECITAL MAY 11TH
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Get ready to get intensive at Intro to Burlesque Bootcamp and embark on a journey into the glittery world of Neo Burlesque! This immersive experience is designed for individuals eager to delve into the enchanting realms of burlesque performance featuring both movement and lecture based classes.
Award winning instructor April O'Peel will share her expertise, guiding participants through a dynamic curriculum covering essential aspects of burlesque. From mastering sultry dance moves to incorporating elements of comedy, creating a compelling act, understanding burlesque history, perfecting the art of striptease, and professionalism—this bootcamp leaves no sequin unturned.
Expect a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a celebration of the art of burlesque.
CLASS SCHEDULE
9:00 AM-10:00 AM- Intros/History of Burlesque (Lecture)
10:00 AM-10:15 AM: BREAK
10:15 AM-11:15AM- Basic Bump and Grind & Classic Burlesque Movement (Movement)
11:15 AM-11:30 AM: BREAK
11:30 AM -12:30 PM- How to Strip out of Anything & Everything (Movement)
12:15 PM-1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM-2:30 PM- Comedy/Narrative & Act Creation (Lecture)
2:30 PM -2:45 PM: BREAK
2:45 PM -3:45 PM-Intro to Classic Burlesque Props (Movement)
3:45 PM-4:00 PM: BREAK
4:00 PM-5:00 PM-Business of Burlesque (Lecture)
Cost $250
Date: January 27th
Time: 9AM-5PM
Location: Showpony Studios- 2280 East Hastings
Please email aprilopeel@gmail.com to register. Sponsored BIPOC and Low Income spaces available. Please contact us for more information :)