Have you heard of burlesque? This fun, saucy art form blends theatrics and striptease to create one-of-a-kind entertainment.
This class runs for four weeks with live calls every week. At this time, this class is only open to people in female bodies or who identify as female.
For this class, you don't need sparkling gowns or tiaras and heels - you just need your wonderful body and a desire to learn some foxy new moves!
Blending burlesque movement with self-inquiry and reflective exercises, Burlesque Emergence is a class designed to bring you into your heart and body with peace, joy, and celebration.
In every class we will:
learn different elements of classic burlesque movement, including glove peel, boa play and stripping out of your robe!
explore opportunities for a deeper, inner journey of self-love, compassion, and forgiveness.
learn about burlesque history
dance!
You will need a clear, open, private space where you can move around easily.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes that you love moving around in. You are welcome to have a notebook and pen handy if you wish.
Please note that every participant is expected to remain clothed the entire time. No nudity is allowed.
You are encouraged to source props for the last three classes. You do not need to buy new things unless you want to! Below is the list of props/wardrobe items that you will need for each class. You will receive this list again upon registration.
Class One - only you and your lovely body!
Class Two - Gloves - long satin gloves are ideal, but if all you have are oven mitts, gardening gloves, winter gloves, clean rubber gloves, costume gloves, etc - bring them! As long as you have two gloves that fit you, you’ll be good to go. Feel free to bring a few pairs of gloves with you to class to play and see what suits.
Class Three - Boa or scarf - if you can get your hands on a feather boa, that is ideal. However, if all you have are scarves, bring them instead! Be sure that the scarves are soft and not scratchy - we want them to feel good on your skin.
Class Four - Robe or wraparound dress. You’re welcome to bring any dress you want but be sure that it is easily removable, aka only one zipper that is easy to reach and smooth to unzip.