BURLESQUE Workshop

with Evelyn Tosi

 

1. an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something especially in a literary or dramatic work: a

parody (a comic interpretation of a writer, artist or politician etc.)

2.humor that depends on comic imitation and exaggeration; absurdity.

3. a variety show typically including striptease.

 

Being the dancers that we are we will be focusing on #3 a variety show typically including striptease. We will explore some of the comedic side of burlesque with body language and facial expressions.

 

Using a variety of music, this 2 hour workshop will begin with a 15 to 20 minute warm up which will include isolating hips and torso to ease us into sensual and sexy burlesque moves. We will play with a variety of basic and traditional burlesque walks in front of the mirror, take those moves across the floor and add some facial expressions. I will show you how to use a boa effortlessly & effectively and share a variety of ways to smoothly remove gloves. Using what was learned in class we will end with a burlesque choreography.

 

Bring your sassy, sexy, funny, strong self and express yourself in a comfortable environment.

 

AND......if you have a boa and a pair of, at least elbow length, evening gloves please bring them. If you do not, I have lots of boas and some gloves for you to use. And other class members might bring extras. Also, just in case...bring a top of sorts (pullover, snap closure, zippered etc. easy to remove) to go over your class attire. If time we will play with different ways to remove it.

 

No dance experience necessary. This is an all levels class.