VK Sponsor OMGhairstyles is moving!
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OMGhairstyles is an on-going sponsor of the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque, specializing in color, cuts and fusion extensions. OMGhairstyles is pleased to announce their new location at Imagique. Beginning June 8th, you can visit OMGhairstyles at 8308 Preston Road (RM 239), Plano TX 75024.
OMGhairstyles is currently located at Lola Salon (#22) at 3405 Midway Rd, Plano TX. Schedule an appointment or consultation with OMG by calling 972.692.7421. For more information, visit the OMG website here.
Danny-Boy's tootin' his horn!
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If you missed Danny-Boy's last sax-attack, you're in luck! This VK company member will be performing the celebrated family musical The Night the Music Died at three legendary theaters in the DFW area: Granbury Opera House, Grapevine Palace Theatre, and in Dallas at the Lakewood Theater.
About The Night the Music Died:
Little did the 468 audience members who attended the rock and roll concert on February 2, 1959 at Clear Lake Iowa's Surf Ballroom know that they were witnessing rock and roll history…The last appearance of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper who died in a plane crash shortly after the concert ended.
Read the Fort Worth Star-Telegrams review here.
The Night the Music Died is presented by Texas Family Musicals. For ticket information, purchase, and upcoming shows, visit here.
Fedora Fever is catching!
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RSVP by May 24th for the Velvet Kittens' Fedora Fever Burlesque Workshop and receive the discounted rate of $45 (plus tax)!
Here's how to reserve your spot:
Email Cara Young at the Verandah Club at [email protected] (cara dot young at Hilton dot com) by May 24.
Payment is NOT DUE until the first day of class, June 7th!
And…that's it!
RSVP after May 24th and the workshop rate is $60 (plus tax) and is also due the first day of the workshop. Fedora Fever is filling up, so reserve your spot today!
Can't make June? 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.
Have you heard? Dallas' all new burlesque club!
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Renovated Dallas club Lift is now the all-new burlesque nightclub, Teddy's Room.
Flying in superstars of dance, Teddy's Room promises to offer three nights weekly of famous and renowned performers.
Teddy's Room is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8:00 pm, with first performance of the evening beginning at 10:00-ish.
This weekend Carolina Cerisola will be taking the stage, with DJ Joe Vega and live music by The Rough Riders.
There's no cover to visit Teddy's Room. Teddy's Room is located at 2402 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas TX 75201. Reservations are recommended for bottle service. For more information, visit Teddy's Room website here.
A Burlesque Class Q and A
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Q. I am new to the area and would love to take the burlesque classes for fun, exercise and learning. I have taken belly dancing and salsa for weight loss etc. My question is I am a size 14 at 5’9 so I'm not petite what would your recommendation be for me? You can be honest. Would I be ok in these classes, and which class should I start with? I have lost 140 lbs and have about 40 to go but LOVE to dance! It has always been a goal to take these types of classes. I would love to be a performer. Thank you so much! (From A. R.)
A. Congratulations on all your hard work and success! As a veteran dance instructor and professional dancer, I highly recommend anyone wishing to experience dance to TAKE A CLASS! I personally don't believe in any exceptions to this rule. All you need is the desire, and any reason you can come up with to not take a class is simply an excuse not to try. So go for it!
Regarding the VK's burlesque classes in particular: our studio/fitness classes all begin with a 30-minute warm-up that includes stretching for flexibility and toning. From then, depending on the class, can include across the floor exercises and a dance combination, or if a workshop, then into a specified dance routine. For the summer at the Verandah Club (Dallas, TX) we are focusing on our workshop series, Summertime Blues. In June we will be debuting "Fedora Fever," which focuses on hip and shoulder isolations, and slow burlesque dance movement. This is a great introduction to the stylized burlesque movement. For more information and guidelines on adult dance classes, visit What You Need to Know About Dance Class.
Dance for weight loss: I believe any dance class, whether burlesque, traditional dance, or folk, is a great addition to a fitness regime. However, dance in general is described as anaerobic. To lose weight strictly through dancing would require an extreme amount of hours of dancing. Keep in mind professional dancers attend dance classes, rehearsals, perform, and also workout at gyms, jog, and diet to maintain their dancer physique. Dance is a fantastic way to build muscle, poise, flexibility, and grace - and great addition to your fitness routine, but anyone selling you a couple dance classes a week is all you need for fitness and weight loss is laughing all the way to the bank. Enjoy dance class for the benefits it provides, but also include a healthy fitness and diet practice as well. Visit our section: The Benefits of Dance.
Danny-Boy is playing with "Magic"
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Though some of you might know Mr. Daniel Totten as Danny-Boy from the VK variety spectaculars, Mr. Totten is also quite the accomplished musician. Along with his work as musical director and saxophonist for various in house VK productions, Mr. Totten also manages to lend his musical talents around DFW.
Tonight and Saturday night you can catch Danny-Boy with his sax accompanying some of the finest talent to grace local DFW stages in the upcoming concert, "Broadway Magic."
"Broadway Magic" features Broadway stars Brad Little (The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story), and Barbara McCulloh (The King and I, Peter Pan).
Where & When:
Thursday, May 13: The Palace Theater in Grapevine (300 S. Main St, Grapevine TX). 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 15: The Granbury Opera House in Granbury, TX (historic downtown Granbury). 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25 – $29. For more information, please visit Texas Family Musicals website here.
Frankly my dear, it's "Fedora Fever!"
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The Velvet Kittens are pleased to announce our June burlesque workshop in our Summertime Blues Series: "Fedora Fever!" This burlesque workshop is all about class and style, using the fashionable burlesque prop, the fedora hat, and is set to the sultry and steamy blues song, "Every Night."
"Fedora Fever" begins with our Burlesque Body Sculpt foundation of stretching and toning, and then from our Sugar Moonlight Classic Burlesque Revue, we sass up some of the sexiest blues music with our signature burlesque dance choreography. "Fedora Fever" focuses on slow hip and shoulder isolations and sultry burlesque movement in one choreographed burlesque dance number.
Summertime Blues Workshop Series: "Fedora Fever," June 2010
Our June Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop: "Fedora Fever" is every Monday night in June, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Verandah Club in Dallas, TX (2201 Stemmons Freeway). The dates of the workshop include June 7, 14, 21, and 28. Register by May 24th and receive the discounted rate of $45.00 (plus tax) for the June session. Day of and late registration is $60.00 (plus tax).
"Fedora Fever" is free to all Verandah Club members.
To register for the June "Fedora Fever" Burlesque workshop email Cara Young at the Verandah Club at [email protected] (cara dot young at Hilton dot com).
~Summertime Blues Burlesque Workshop Series (including "Boas and Blues" and "Fedora Fever") is conceived, created, designed, and choreographed by Jana Edele, artistic director and choreographer of the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque.~
Artists Mastermind Group
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For local DFW artists, if you haven't heard, there's a new networking and discussion group gathering every Thursday night, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, at Buzzbrews in Dallas (4334 Lemmon Ave). Hosted by Michael Jackson, the Artists Mastermind Group focuses on topics of interest for the career minded artist.
From Michael Jackson:
Stop Working In The Dark! Share Your Ideas and Let’s Work Together.
Thursday Night Artist Mastermind Group… Calling All…
Musicians
Writers
Painters
Poets
Actors
Comedians
Photographer
Dancers
Studio Owners
As an artist you need others to help you grow your business. You want to “do what you do best” and leave the rest to “someone else”. But that’s not the way it works…even AFTER you’ve made it. YOU need to manager and grow your art and YOUR business.
This Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM I’m gathering ARTISTS ONLY that will meet for the sole purpose of learning how to grow a business and make money at what you love to do. Each week we’ll have a speaker that will share REAL information. No Fluff Allowed. No Sales Pitches Allowed. Questions ARE allowed. Come ready to work. Bring a pad of paper, a pen, an open mind, a thirst for knowledge, and a willing to be open and SHARE.
Agenda:
1. Meet and Greet
2. Introduce Yourself To The Group
3. Speaker and Learning Session
4. Group Discussion
From this group you’ll meet other like minded people with whom you can collaborate, share ideas, be introduced to influential people in your industry, and find resources to grow your business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo artist or a member of a band…You’re In Business.
RSVP at Artist Mastermind Group event invite on Facebook here.
You can still sign up for our May's Burlesque Boas and Blues Workshop!
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The Velvet Kittens' Burlesque Boas and Blues workshop is a combination class of Burlesque Body Sculpt and Boa Burlesque, from the VK exclusively designed burlesque dance curriculum. Boas and Blues runs for two more Mondays, May 10 and 17th.
Contact Cara Young for more information and registration at [email protected] (cara dot young at Hilton dot com).
Where: Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway on Wycliff, behind the Hilton Anatole.
Time: 6:30 -7:30 PM
Boas will be available for pre-registered students during the workshop, or students are welcome to bring their own!
~The Boas and Blues Burlesque Workshop is structured and choreographed by DFW based choreographer and instructor, Jana Edele~
First Annual Dallas Dance-Off
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Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 pm, at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas
Presented by Park Cities Dance
So You Think You Can Dance meets Dancing with the Stars. Local style! See it live! The best dancers in Dallas compete for cash prizes!
First Annual Dallas Dance-Off
The Contestants: Dancers, including six of the most recent “Youth America Grand Prix” semi-finalists, compete for prizes. Dancers from Southern Methodist University, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and other major dance schools compete in a variety of styles. They will be joined by seven professional dancers.
The Judges: Charles Santos (TITAS Exec Director)
Kim Abel (National-level teacher, former Eglevsky Ballet)
Evgeny Lushkin (American Ballet Theatre, Moscow State Ballet)
The Pros: Seven professional dancers dancing everything from tango to ballet. These amazing dancers, all former New Yorkers now living in Dallas have collectively danced for a dozen top companies including Broadway, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Twyla Tharp and more!
The Lakewood Theater is located at 1825 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214. Purchase tickets by calling (214) 821-7469. Price: $15 to $25. Age Suitability: Kids and up
Visit First Annual Dallas Dance-Off on Facebook here.