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Discover the vibrant world of performing arts in Chicago with classes in acting, dance, and improv, where participants can learn valuable skills in character development, stage presence, and creative expression.

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Unleashing Your Inner Goddess (Intro to Burlesque)

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

You've already got everything you need to feel beautiful. Whether you’re looking to cultivate more confidence in the boardroom or spice things up in the bedroom, you’ll find just what you’re looking for in this introductory burlesque class. Burlesque has a divine reputation for empowering people of all ages, sizes, colors, and abilities! Engage your mind, body, and soul with focused ferocity and align with the smoldering, confident queen that...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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OnSet Media Management: Making the Copy

AbelCine Training

This class is designed to demystify the process of onset media management. The first half of the class will cover all media types, connections and their speeds, and basic computer science. The second half will cover various offloading programs and best practices and will include hands-on time with a number of media offload stations, card readers, and programs. Who Should Attend: This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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The Hot Seat: Seductive Chair Dancing (All Levels)

Vaudezilla Studios

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...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Solo Development (All Levels)

Vaudezilla Studios

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...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Quick Start for Sony Cameras

AbelCine Training

This workshop will get you ready to use Sony cameras on your next project. You will learn the fundamentals of prepping and operating Sony cameras, including what to look out for during a rental prep such as back focus, firmware, and lens mount options.  You will also learn common methods for trouble shooting in the field. You will be taken through menu operation, project set up, user buttons and practical shooting scenarios and configurations....

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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Specialty: Developing Solos

Vaudezilla Studios

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

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Specialty: Boa Dancing

Vaudezilla Studios

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...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Specialty: Video Vixen

Vaudezilla Studios

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

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Specialty: Tricks of the Trade

Vaudezilla Studios

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...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Specialty: Twerking

Vaudezilla Studios

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.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Burlesque Level 5/6 (Advanced)

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...

(14) Advanced 18 and older
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Teen/Adult Choreography

Foster Dance Studios @ 915 Foster St, Chicago, IL

This class is a mix level choreography class for students aged 13 and Up.

(3) All levels 13 and older
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Online: Ciara - "Level Up"

DivaDance Chicago

Once registered, you will receive an email with the access link one hour before the start of the class. If you register within an hour of class time, you'll get the link 5 minutes before.Join us online and slay safely from home - great for ALL LEVELS of dancers. All DivaDance classes start with a quick community question to get to know the squad and kick off with a high energy warmup/stretch. Then you'll get sexy and sweaty while you learn an...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Mariah Carey - "All I Want For Christmas"

DivaDance Chicago

Need a lil liquid courage? Our Sip & Slay class is for you! Complimentary beverage to be served before and after (and during!) class as we sip, strut, and slay in an all-levels class.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Beyoncé - "Countdown"

DivaDance Chicago

Get your slay on each week to a brand new routine to a current smash or throwback fave! Class is for all levels, no dance experience required.  All DivaDance classes feature a stretch, high energy warmup, and a sexy cool down in addition to all levels choreo combination.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Ciara "Goodies"

DivaDance Chicago

Get your slay on each week to a brand new routine to a current smash or throwback fave! Class is for all levels, no dance experience required. All DivaDance classes feature a stretch, high energy warmup, and a sexy cool down in addition to all levels choreo combination.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Chance the Rapper "All Night"

DivaDance Chicago

Get your slay on each week to a brand new routine to a current smash or throwback fave! Class is for all levels, no dance experience required. All DivaDance classes feature a stretch, high energy warmup, and a sexy cool down in addition to all levels choreo combination.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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In-Studio: Chris Brown - "Run It" (2005)

DivaDance Chicago

Join us in-studio for a safe, socially-distanced 1 hour class - great for ALL LEVELS of dancers. All DivaDance classes start with community time to get to know the squad and kick off with a high energy warmup/stretch. Then you'll get sexy and sweaty while you learn an all levels, low-impact cardio dance choreo routine featuring original, fierce choreography influenced by your favorite music videos and pop songs. Before we finish off with a sexy...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Live Stream: Pride Pick: Community Pick

DivaDance Chicago

We celebrate love and inclusion every day at DivaDance but this month we’re celebrating PRIDE in a big way. Our ""Pride Picks"" were curated by our Pride Committee and feature a mix of icons and new, rising artists - all celebrating the LGBTQ+ community! Record yourself dancing to any of our Pride Picks, post it to social media and tag @DivaDanceHQ - and you’ll be featured in our special Virtual Pride Parade video we’ll release at the end...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Ariana, Normani, Nicki "Bad To You"

DivaDance Chicago

Get your slay on each week to a brand new routine to a current smash or throwback fave! Class is for all levels, no dance experience required.  All DivaDance classes feature a stretch, high energy warmup, and a sexy cool down in addition to all levels choreo combination.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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