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Pasties are one of those burlesque basics that almost all performers should be proficient in. In this workshop, you'll learn about different Pastie making materials, shapes, and embellishments. We'll also address speciality and novelty pasties, as an added bonus! If you have a costume that you'd like the pasties to match, or any materials you think you'd like to incorporate into pasties, please bring them along. All skill levels welcome!
Up, down, round and round! Tasseled pasties are probably one of the most ubiquitous hallmarks of burlesque. Learn the basics of twirling, including different directions, one tassel at a time, and different body positions that encourage tantalizing twirling! We'll also take a side step into the world of assles, too. Note that you will be required to bare your boobies for this workshop. Please bring a pair of tasseled pasties and application adhesive,...
Useful for any dance performer, this class will teach you how to go beyond manipulating the cloth and seamlessly move across stage with your new dance "partner." Veils available for use.
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Sally Rand style fan dancing with those giant ostrich fans certainly looks effortless, and tons of fun! However, there are many technical aspects to this performance style. We'll learn just the basics, like proper fan handling, fan upkeep, and a few, fun, feathery moves. If you have fans, please bring them, otherwise there will be a rental charge of $10 for a set. No dance experience required.
Learn the mechanics, the methods, the dos and don'ts of creating your own logo. Using compasses, rulers, and graph paper, students will create a logo that can be scanned onto a computer for digital use.
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Get ready to break a sweat! The first 45 minutes are dedicated to a chair workout that targets your core, arms, and butt -- get it toned! We follow that up with 15 minutes of stretching. Barefoot or gym shoes please!
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Whether you've got an eye on taking the stage, spicing things up in the bedroom, or simply looking for a different way to work up a sweat, this introductory level burlesque class can accomplish all three. Vaudezilla's best known teachers & choreographers teach you fundamental stage terms and helps you get comfortable expressing yourself through dancing and using your body. In this class, you'll be encouraged to recognize 8-counts and remember...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Channel your inner Rockette! This class is part toning workout that is beneficial to dancers (glutes, core) and then festive choreography that utilizes and further builds strength, including some jazzy kicklines! Scalable for all fitness and dance levels. Bring a yoga mat and/or kneepads for the workout. All levels and genders welcome.
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Bump and grind, shimmy and shake with Hannah the Hatchet! Get your hips loose and your shoulders limber, learn to isolate and gyrate using muscles you didn't know you had! This 75 minute workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels. In this workshop we will learn: basic footwork choreography, titillating moves from head to toe, and a classic burlesque dance piece to take to the dance floor or stage...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Let's take it back to the iconic moves of Studio 54! Get your 70's soul-funk-disco on in this sassy dance workshop! From the titillating toes of Prince to the pelvis pops of John Travolta let's get soulfully sexy on the dance floor! This 75 min workshop includes accessible warm up and choreography for dancers and movers of all levels. In this workshop we will learn: sassy struts, disco dances, and have a chance to improv like it's 1977! Please wear...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Dabke (Arabic line dance) is a folk dance done throughout the Middle East by men and women alike, and is very popular in the Levant region (Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Syria) at parties, weddings, and most social gatherings. If you have been to an Arabic club or wedding in Chicago, you have probably witnessed dabke. It is also done by professional dance troupes. This one-hour class will take students through some basic steps and information...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
If you have always wanted to try belly dance, now is your chance. This abbreviated version of our weekly class at Vaudezilla will present some of the basic movements of oriental dance and get you moving. All levels and genders welcome.
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Ready to take it to the next level? In this workshop, we’ll focus on what it takes to develop total and complete comfort on stage. Harness the power of your self-confidence, streamline your intention and develop some personalized techniques for jumping fully into the moment on stage. Some ideas are meant for just moment, some are meant for a lifetime - let go of what doesn't serve you. Get grounded with dirty, sexy, smooth floorwork...
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Join Miss Nyxon (The Windy City's Tortured Soul) for a trip to the dark side of your femininity. Learn to own your body, your movement, and your floor accompanied by electric music and a fun body-positive environment. All levels and genders welcome.
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Join Miss Nyxon as she summons your inner bad-ass. Bring your heels and your love for Rock 'n' Roll as she leads you to follow fun choreography while learning musicality and honing your confidence. Please bring: knee pads or thigh high socks, comfortable clothing that makes you feel great, heels you are comfortable dancing in (combat boots or heels with ankle support are best) and that inner sex kitten! Don't have her yet? Don't worry - we...
Tutore @ 2755 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Elevate your breakfast game with our immersive series, where you'll master the art of crafting delectable pastries and accompaniments. From perfectly laminated biscuit dough to homemade compound butter, discover the secrets to creating breakfast delights that will impress every palate. Join us to refine your culinary skills and learn to start your day with gourmet flair.
Ever wonder how your favorite burlesque performers get such extravagant costumes? The answer is, more often than not, a lot of DIY! The Dirty DIY series is here to teach you to make your very own costume. Ready to take your pasty game to the next level? Need a shape that isn't your standard heart or circle? You'll learn to use a free computer program to create a pasty pattern that's unique to you. You'll also learn some advanced-level tricks to making...
Step away from the pole, ladies, and strut your stuff to this "Sexy Burlesque Fitness" workshop. We'll use floor work, the wall, and the everyday folding chair to help sneak effective toning exercises into sexy dance movement (belly dance, latin, hip hop and burlesque). Torch that booty, shred that core, stretch those arms and rollllll those hips to a mix of killer music and dim lights. You'll leave glistening and empowered, with a sassy smile on...
Learn the methods of interpreting your inner vision onto paper using pens, colored pencils, pencils, markers. All skill levels welcome. Students will do a variety of projects that teach useful drawing techniques.
Your face is one of your most powerful tools in performance. Are you getting the most out of it? Come to Vaudezilla for a session of play and exploration, along with tips and tricks for conveying authentic emotion and clarifying communication with the audience. Bring a smile and a hand mirror.
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