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For burlesque, cabaret, and variety performers alike! Come learn more about tech notes. Learn what information is and isn't useful to technicians, stage managers, and running crews. Learn how to know when you've given enough info, and when you haven't. Come and refine your tech notes! Your future crews will thank you!
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!
Podcasting Fundamentals: How To Develop, Produce, + Launch Your Own Podcast Podcasts are bigger than ever now, from Serial to Radiolab to WTF with Marc Maron. In fact, a recent Pew Research Center study stated that about a third of all Americans have now listened to at least one podcast. Which means there's never been a better time to launch your own podcast. This course will teach you how. Veteran podcaster Jaime Black (Dynasty Podcasts) will...
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...
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...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Curious about our weekly burlesque classes, but not sure it's a good fit for you? Try out some basic burlesque moves with our teachers from Vaudezilla Studios, who will have you bumping, grinding, & shimmying in no time. In this 90-minute taster workshop, you'll have fun and learn more about the art of burlesque! All levels and genders welcome. Every body welcome.
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...
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 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....
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...
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