A Burlesque Class Q&A
Posted by Jana Edele | Filed under News
Question:
Hi there! I had the pleasure of seeing the Velvet Kittens perform at Rembrandt’s last year. You guys are amazing! I would love to start taking burlesque classes, and I’m just trying to find out the schedule. I used to perform with a modern dance company in Houston, and I’ve had ballet and jazz training as well. But that was several years and quite a few pounds ago, so I am a little nervous about getting back on the dance floor. Any suggestions for classes? Thanks! (LDG)
Answer:
I currently have three different options for you to choose from!
Option One:Â Two-hour one-day workshop on Monday, Oct. 18th (6:30-8:30pm). We begin with stretching and toning, then will focus on learning a fun intermediate level dance.Â
Option Two: Naughty and Nice Burlesque Body Sculpt workshop (6:30-7:30pm). Beginning Oct. 25th we begin our 4-class session workshop. Each class begins with stretching and toning, and then throughout 4 class sessions I teach one dance number. Following the conclusion of Naughty and Nice we move into a Performance Preparation Workshop, in which get the dance ready for a performance. The performance is optional for each student, and by taking the workshop you are not obligated to perform.Â
Option Three: Burlesque Basics, Monday nights, 8:30-9:15pm. Burlesque Basics is an introductory class. We begin with stretching, and then go into across the floors, then a short dance combination. Each class is structured around the individuals in the class.
As a dancer, I complete understand your nervousness about getting back into classes and dancing. I think you’ll find these classes are structured as any dance class, and the familiarity will be comforting. I also move at a slow and steady pace so that the material will not be overwhelming to learn. With your background, I think the two-hour workshop or Naughty and Nice would be a good fit. Burlesque Basics is more of a beginner class, and most students have little to no dance background. The workshops tend to have a variety of non-dancers and dancers. Pricing for classes listed below.
Oct. 18 two-hour workshop:Â $35 (if registered by Oct 15); $45 day of.
Naughty and Nice Workshop:Â $45 (if registered by Oct 20); $60 day of.
Burlesque Basics:Â $20 per class
All classes are held at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX)