Take Hip-Hop Class with Roger Lee
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House of Funk Theatre Company is hosting a hip hop class with Roger Lee!
When: Today, June 19, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $30.00
Where: Taylor Dance Center (1434 N. Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75069)
For more information or to keep up to date with House of Funk, visit here.
Discounted Tickets for VK Fans - Dream Café
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MBS Productions is offering a discounted rate for all VK fans for it's latest theater production, Dream Café. For Friday, June 18, use the code word "kitten" and receive $10 off your ticket price! This is for Friday night's show only, and you must reserve your tickets by calling 214.477.4942 to receive the discounted rate.
Dream Café runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Stone Cottage Theatre (Addison, TX) until June 26th. For more information, visit their website here.
MBS Productions is an on-going sponsor to the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque.
Burlesque Dance Tip of the Week!
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Fluidity of Movement
For a more complete and stronger presentation of a dance movement, I suggest creating your own resistance. This is especially helpful in slower movements, and creates a more graceful appearance.
How to create fluidity:
Engage all your muscles, and use the imagery as though you are moving underwater. Example: Rather than lowering your arms, pull your arms slowly through the air, and encompass as much space as possible during the process. This will also add the additional benefit of working on toning muscles as well as burning a few more calories!
Also, be sure you're incorporating all of your muscles! Remember, even with isolating one part of the body, you should still be engaging the rest of your body to produce the emphasized movement. A dancer's body, though it may appear to be at rest, never is.
Your Velvet Kitten dance instructor and choreographer, Jana Edele, supplied this burlesque dance tip of the week.
You can still catch the "Fever!"
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It's not to late to try out "Fedora Fever!" Sign up for the three remaining classes of the workshop at $45 (plus tax).
Want to try out a class? $15.00 (plus tax) per class.
"Fedora Fever" continues every Monday night in June, the 14th, 21st, and 28th. There are spots available in the 5:30 pm class. Must get approval from Cara Young to attend the 6:30pm class as a drop-in due to size of the class.
For more information about our Verandah Club classes, contact Cara Young at the Verandah Club Cara.Young@hilton.com (cara dot young at Hilton dot com)
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Summertime Blues Workshop Series: "Fedora Fever," June 2010
Can't make June's burlesque class/workshop series? We'll be back with another workshop from our Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop Series at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX) in July.
Visit our sponsors!
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As a one woman production team I am extremely appreciate of friends, fans, and businesses that lend additional support including research, rehearsal space, performance and class locations, tech, wardrobe, etc. Below are our four on-going sponsors and supports of the Le Cabaret Burlesque productions. Each has been an avid enthusiast and longtime professional associate. For more information about our sponsors, click on the links below.
Looking for an edgy theater experience in N. Texas? Visit our sponsor MBS Productions!
Looking for a hairstylist in Dallas to keep you up to date on the latest trends? Visit our sponsor OMGhairstyles!
Looking for some unique, handmade sparkle to sass up that newest frock? Visit our sponsor Total Glamour!
Looking for a fun night out, full of hilarity and some of the hottest names in comedy? Visit our sponsor Hyena's Comedy Nightclubs!
And a special thank you to our sponsors who continually offer support and assistance to the VK productions and cast!! If you would like to offer sponsorship to our cast, productions, or classes and workshops, please contact us.
Dallas Burlesque Classes
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We will be continuing our Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop Series (Verandah Club, Dallas TX) in July and August, debuting new Burlesque Body Sculpt workshops every month! We will be releasing our July workshops next week, including themes and registration information. Remember, if you RSVP in advance, you receive the discounted rate!
And to answer some of your questions regarding the Velvet Kittens' Burlesque Body Sculpt classes…
What is Burlesque Body Sculpt?
Burlesque Body Sculpt is a dance-fitness class incorporating burlesque style movement for a full body workout.
What are the benefits of Burlesque Body Sculpt?
Some of the benefits of BBS include a stronger core, muscle toning, increase in coordination and flexibility…and it's all presented in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
What is the Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop Series?
Summertime Blues is a specialty workshop combining the Burlesque Body Sculpt formula of 30 minutes of stretching and toning, then 30 minutes focusing on one burlesque style dance number. Every session of Summertime Blues is danced to blues music, and incorporates a new dance prop. (Boas and Blues, Fedora Fever, etc)
What if I really just want to take burlesque for fun, and not really concerned about a workout or stretching?
Any type of dance movement requires your muscles to be used in a particular manner to execute the movement. Some of the movement may be foreign to your body. It is of the utmost importance that whenever you engage in a physical activity, you perform the proper warm-ups for that precise activity. All styles of dance rely heavily on a strong core for safe and proper execution of dance movement as well. Also, as a dance-fitness class, Burlesque Body Sculpt is presented and instructed as a dance class, with the added bonus of also being a fitness class.
If your gym or studio would like to offer one of our Burlesque Body Sculpt classes or workshops, or another course from our program, please contact us.
Be on the look out for our appearance on channel 33 news, featuring our "Fedora Fever" Burlesque Body Sculpt!
~All classes are designed and instructed by VK artistic director/choreographer Jana Edele. Jana Edele has over 15 years experience working as a dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor, training ballerinas to even some of DFW's local burlesque performers. Edele is also available for private instruction and choreography.~
A Night at the Theatre with the Dreamy and Sexy Comedy, Dream Café
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MBS Productions is an on-going sponsor to the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque. Their recent production, Dream Café, has got the theater critics raving! Dream Café runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Stone Cottage Theatre (Addison, TX). Fun tidbit: Dream Café features two of cast members from the Velvet Kittens: Mark-Brian Sonna (aka lovable emcee "Johnny Johnson") and Jana Edele (artistic director/"Skye Vega"). For more information, read below.
From MBS Productions:
“stunning and revolutionary”
The Column
“wonderfully poigniant…Dream Cafe is worthy stop – multipe stops”
Dallas Voice
“terrific performances…The acting is sensational.”
Edge Dallas
This is the show where nightly the audience picks the order of the 6 scenes to be played out, thus creating a new story and new play every night! People who have seen the play more then once have been stunned how the 6 scenes by playing out in a different order do end up telling a different story!
For more information and tickets visit MBS Productions here, or by call 214-477-4942.
**Dream Café' is written by Alejandro de la Costa.**
From OMGhairstyles: Summer Wedding Hair
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OMGhairstyles is an on-going sponsor to the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque. Owner and stylist Bittney Powell has some wedding hair tips for the summer bride.
Summer time weddings may seem picture-perfect, but the weather can do a number on your mane. Here are a few hairstyle tips to get stunning strands for your warm-weather wedding.
Updos
Style: Whether sleek for an elegant look or slightly disheveled for a more rustic style, updos are a perfect way to get chic summer hair. Knots, bun, and twists of all shapes and sizes have made their way to the altar.
Get the look: Comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb and prep your hair with a volumizing mousse to tame flyaways. Blow-dry hair on a low heat setting or let air dry. Once it’s completely dry, curl your strands with hot rollers or use a curling iron and set with Velcro curlers. Leave the rollers in until your hair is cool, which will help retain the curl. Remove the curlers and slightly tease the base of each wave for added volume. Once you’re finished, apply a thin layer of hair serum to your hands and gently tousle. Sweep your tresses back into a low bun, twist, or knot. Don’t worry about getting it perfect — the slightly messy look will exaggerate the soft summer time style.
Down ‘Dos
Style: From long, ethereal waves to glam pin curls, soft, flowing hair provides an instant laid-back look to any warm-weather wedding.
Get the look: Work in a curl enhancer from roots to ends and scrunch. Let your strands air dry and tousle, or blow-dry on the lowest setting with a diffuser to reduce frizz. Set your strands in hot rollers for a more structured, glamorous look, or use a large-barrel curling iron and wrap strands around the outside of the iron for an unruly/beachy style. Spritz with a light finishing spray for hold and shine and finish by adding a little pomade to your fingertips and working it into your roots. Spice it up by adding braids or twists for extra depth.
Highlights
Style: Sun-kissed highlights are the look for summer time tresses. Not only do natural highlights add intensity, they also photograph nicely.
Get the look: Opt for a variety of color levels, which add movement and demension. Brunettes should never go lighter than what the sun would naturally do to their hair. For blondes, the key is depth; add various tones of lowlights for soft color. For a natural, less-structured look that blends with your roots and color, ask your stylist to try a technique called baliage, hand painting highlights and lowlights without foil.
Taming Flyaways
Style: You want shiny, silky smooth hair but humid weather can leave your strands frizzy and out-of-control, while drier climates can create split ends and straw-like locks. Keep your surroundings in mind when choosing your wedding hairstyle.
Get the look: If your hair tends to get frizzy, consider an updo that’s loose around the hairline and nape of your neck, which will conceal any frizz. For hair worn down in drier areas, condition your hair with a mask the night before and apply a curl enhancer and SPF to keep your locks looking refreshed and hydrated. Have pomade and finishing spray on hand throughout the day for touch-ups.
OMGhairstyles specializes in color, cuts and fusion extensions. OMGhairstyles is located at 8308 Preston Road (RM 239), Plano TX 75024. Schedule an appointment or consultation with OMG by calling 972.692.7421. For more information, visit the OMG website here.
Dream Factory
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If you haven't had a chance to catch the pilot episode of Dream Factory from local production company Muller Entertainment, watch it here!
The opening dance sequence was choreographed by VK artistic director/choreographer Jana Edele, and features some of the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque cast. Dream Factory production team includes executive producer Justin Muller, writer/producer Jen Avina, director Joshua Colson, with opening dance sequence hair/make-up by Rick Flores and costumes by Mary Pentalow. Muller Entertainment is located at Las Colinas Studios.
Here are some shots from behind the scenes:
And the premier:
New Burlesque Class added on Monday!!
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Our 6:30 pm "Fedora Fever" burlesque class at the Verandah Club is full. We are adding an additional class at 5:30 pm!!
To register for the 5:30 pm "Fedora Fever" class, contact Cara Young at the Verandah Club Cara.Young@hilton.com (cara dot young at Hilton dot com). Tuition is $60 (plus tax).
If you have pre-registered for the 6:30 pm class and would like to move to the earlier time slot, contact Cara Young.
Can't make June's burlesque class/workshop series? We'll be back with another workshop from our Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop Series at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX) in July.
Summertime Blues Workshop Series: "Fedora Fever," June 2010