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Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Unleash your inner confidence and embrace your sensual side with the art of burlesque. Learn the fundamental techniques of this empowering performance style in a supportive and inclusive environment. Elevate your self-expression and discover the transformative power of burlesque at Vaudezilla Studios.
This class is designed to not only teach ballet and refine your technique, but will also help you find how to add that beautiful poise, grace, and flexibility into burlesque choreography. Ballet is the foundation of dance so taking this class will help in all areas of movement in your life may it be other dance classes or taking some clumsiness out of your walk. For this class it is acceptable to wear a leotard and tights with ballet slippers if...
This ballet class with Po'Chop is designed to not just focus on traditional ballet technique but will also aid in adding poise, grace and flexibility into your burlesque choreography. As the foundation of most dance, ballet can assist in other areas of movement in your life whether it be other dance forms or simply reducing the amount of "clumsy" moments you experience day to day. Attire for this class can range from the traditional leotard, tights...
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Miss Thing you think you fierce? This class is a femme fatale burlesque-inspired hip hop class with sky-high energy and sky-high heels. If you bring your attitude, focus, and drive, you'll leave feeling like the baddest bitch alive. Heels are not required or provided, but suggested. Please bring your own. 3-5 years dance experience recommended.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Slow dancing has never been better than with this Stepping Style dance class. Stepping is one of the most popular slow-dance styles in Chicago with dance clubs having nights devoted specifically for "Steppers." Stepping combines the grace of ballroom and the two-step; and Chicagoans are well-known for their specific way of doing this slow couples dance. In this two-hour class you will learn the basics of leading and following. Glide across the dance...
In this 8 week class we will combine the polished, high energy spirit and song of a Broadway musical and the sultry boldness of burlesque! We will discuss and explore the different forms of sexy Broadway has to bring to the table, and learn both song and choreography for a big production number! 5,6,7,8! Let's Razzle Dazzle 'em!
This weekly class is geared towards guiding individuals through the many steps it takes to developing a cohesive Broadway burlesque solo. With the musical guidance of Colette Coquette and the character and choreography guidance from Vanna Tease, we will help you build and polish the perfect Sing and Fling number! Through brief lectures, exercises, and peer feedback, this class is sure to be just the push you need to finish that dream act. Students...
Focusing on what developing technical proficiency with your four legged friend, this class is geared toward hobbyists as well as aspiring and professional performers with various dance backgrounds who want to look like a professional using a chair! Using basic dance principles, the teacher will define stances and footwork combos with chair movement that can be used to add pizazz to your repertoire! Using a combination of classic & modern burlesque...
This weekly class is geared towards guiding individuals through the many steps it takes to developing a cohesive solo. Through brief lectures, exercises, and peer feedback this workshop is sure to be just the push you need to finish that dream act. Students must be comfortable developing and performing original work for class each week. All levels and genders welcome. This class offers the opportunity for a short group performance at the end of...
This hour-long weekly class is geared towards guiding individuals through the many steps it takes to developing a cohesive solo. Through brief lectures, exercises, and peer feedback this workshop is sure to be just the push you need to finish that dream act. Students must be comfortable developing and performing original work for class each week. All levels welcome. Prerequisites: None
Focusing on what developing technical proficiency with your long, feathered friend, this class is geared toward hobbyists, as well as aspiring and established performers with various dance backgrounds who want to look like a professional using the boa! Using basic dance principles, the teacher will define stances and footwork combos with boa movement that can be used to add pizazz to your repertoire! Using a combination of classic & modern burlesque...
Have you noticed that a lot of artist are using burlesque inspired movement in their music videos and performances? Have you wanted to learn the sexy backup dancer moves? In this neo-burlesque class we will not only learn how to become video vixens, we will also record our own short "music video". This is a heels class so prepare to learn to strut your stuff for the camera! All genders welcome. Prerequisites: None
Tired of the same old dance moves? Feeling stuck in a rut when choreographing an act? Looking to spice up your dance vocabulary? Well then Zara Estelle's "Ticks of the Trade" class is just for you! Learn various styles of dance to incorporate into a piece for that extra pizazz. From chair dance, to floor work, to twerking and more, you will learn moves that will give your act a climax! Feel free to ask Zara for specific tricks you have in mind as...
This class delivers a fun upbeat workout. Shake and bounce those booties, thighs, and abs into shape. Zara Estelle will have you dancing to great music and learning choreography too good to take to the club.
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
After learning the basics of burlesque and movement, you're ready to start building your own performance. As a class, we will develop a short 10-12 minute show that includes group acts, interstitials, and solos that use all of the burlesque and performance techniques that you've acquired up to this point. The teacher will provide a theme that coincides with an upcoming VAUDEZILLA! Saturday night show, and students will be expected to create their...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Experience the joy of burlesque! Embark on a thrilling journey as you follow the leader, immersing yourself in a world of electrifying bumps, mesmerizing grinds, tantalizing shimmies, and captivating struts. Embracing the power of femininity and celebrate the beauty of your unique shape. Bring your performance to life by seamlessly incorporating choreography into your own acts. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats and embrace your body’s movements...
Whether you are an aspiring or established performers, some of the most important choices you'll make in your burlesque career will involve who to work with, who to turn down, and when to ask for more money. In this class, we'll discuss what characteristics make a performer hireable and how to make the most of your current and potential resources via organization, finding your niche, ettiquette, and even community politics! This class demystifies...
Whether your performance style is sexy or funny, whether you are standing, talking, or dancing, learn techniques that will allow you to become more accessible to the audience. With emphasis on confidence-driven movement drills, facial expressions, and mental focus and calm, this class is geared towards established and aspiring performers who'd like to appear more comfortable on stage. Teacher will guide students through techniques including...
This course will teach you the basics of establishing and marketing your brand as a performer. We'll cover: getting an email address, domain purchasing/hosting, what goes into a performer website, business cards, headshots, social media and more! With almost 10 years of advertising experience for brands such as Microsoft, Glade, Starbucks and bebe - let Shimmy help you get your online life!
Dress sharply head to toe and experience several exercises designed to work your every angle for an audience of one or a sold out crowd. Formalwear required
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