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Vaudezilla Studios
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VAUDEZILLA! is a renowned burlesque show in Chicago that has been captivating audiences since 2008. In addition to their performances, they also offer burlesque classes at their home studio in Old Irving Park, providing a space for people of all ages, sizes, and abilities to practice creativity and confidence.
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Guiding Your Process: Facilitation Techniques
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Decision-making, whether in groups or individual, can be a stressful process. Facilitation, the practice of guiding a meeting or process, can have a positive impact. This workshop will explore facilitation techniques that you can apply to meetings, collaborations, or individual pursuits. Midge will describe ways to effectively break down steps, keep moving towards a goal, address contentious opinions (others or your own), and break through roadb...
$30
Unleashing Your Inner Goddess (Intro to Burlesque)
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...
$40
Women's Nude Yoga
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Come for an evening of healing the Divine Feminine in a creative, supportive and safe space. Female-identifying yoginis of all shapes, colors and sizes uniting in an evening of radical self love and self acceptance. YOGA FLOW: Hatha Yoga. Open to ALL levels of practitioners from first-timers to seasoned practitioners. Prepare for moments of breath work and meditation throughout the evening. What to Bring: BYOYM = bring your own yoga mat!...
$25
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Intro to Burlesque
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.
$18
Hip Hop Burlesque
If you love burlesque and hip hop dancing but haven't really found a way to combine the two, this workshop is here to help. We'll warm up, examine different styles and intersections of hip hop and burlesque, and learn a routine that will inspire you to move, whether you do so in your underwear in your bedroom or in your underwear on a stage. All levels of dance are invited, and this is a safe space for people of all identities.
Specialty: Butch Burlesque
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Butch it up with sportscoats, waistcoats, ties and tophats; all bodies, all sexes fitness and striptease. Get hairy with finesse and learn about burlesque. Build a repertoire of reveals and gain some group dancing skillz.
Specialty: Solo Costuming
This 90 minute weekly class is aimed at helping solo performers design and create a professional, unique costume. Learn to design a costume to suit your solo, set a budget, source pieces, and alter and embellish to completion. Each week will focus on a specific crafting skill, with time allotted to give help and feedback for each member's costume. Can be taken before or in conjunction with Developing Solos, or independently. All skill levels wel...
The Hot Seat: Seductive Chair Dancing (All Levels)
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...
Solo Development (All Levels)
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...
Specialty: Developing Solos
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
Specialty: Boa Dancing
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...
Specialty: Video Vixen
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
Specialty: Tricks of the Trade
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...
Specialty: Twerking
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.
Burlesque Level 5/6 (Advanced)
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...
Afro/Caribbean Dance Explosion
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
A high-energy dance fusion class that takes influence from the rich influences of the African diaspora. Each session will include a short stretch and warm-up, cardio/dance fitness routine and will end with learning a portion of a choreographed Afro/Caribbean dance. The final step will include performing the dance piece at the Vaudezilla student showcase! If you want to enjoy the chance to learn and experience a facet of African diaspora culture...
Bellydance Repertory: Focus on Floorwork
This 45-minute weekly class will teach performance pieces that implement the skills taught in the Bellydance Technique class, with the focus or specialty of each choreography announced in advance of each session. Students will use the choreography taught to perform in the student showcase and various haflas (bellydance community events) around the Chicago area. Students registered for Bellydance Rep must also be registered for the Bellydance...
Dirty, Sexy, Smooth Floorwork (All Levels)
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
This class is geared towards providing folks of all genders with the skills to perfect movement specifically on the floor. Get grounded while we define proper body carriage, incorporate modern dance and burlesque techniques, and introduce choreography that will be the dash of flavor you were hoping to find. Students with previous knee problems should wear knee pads. All levels and genders welcome. Every body welcome.
$20
Tits & Tips: Burlesque Adornments that Dazzle
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of burlesque costume fabrication from international showgirl and professional customer Red Hot Annie at Vaudezilla Studios. Create your own statement pieces like rhinestone tassels and feather headdresses that will dazzle on stage. Don't miss this chance to twirl and shine with the ultimate burlesque accessories.
$75
Joy of Burlesque! Dance Fitness
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Experience the joy of burlesque! Embark on a thrilling journey as you follow the leader, immersing yourself in a world of electrifying bumps, mesmerizing grinds, tantalizing shimmies, and captivating struts. Embracing the power of femininity and celebrate the beauty of your unique shape. Bring your performance to life by seamlessly incorporating choreography into your own acts. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats and embrace your body’s movements...
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