Burlesque Academy: Burlesque II

Class Description

Instructor: Talloolah Love Tuesdays, 8:45 PM - 10:15 PM Twelve (12) weeks + student showcase Session 1: 10/15-11/19 Session 2: 12/3-1/21 No Class: 11/26, 12/24 & 12/31 Dress Rehearsal: January 19 Student Showcase: February 7 & 8 Price: $750 Talloolah Love teaches burlesque with an edge, exploring the deeper facets of dance expression in a group dynamic. Still sexy, still fun, but sometimes thought-provoking, statement-making, or just plain silly! Come prepared to move! Come prepared to think, but most of all, come prepared to dance!   Burlesque II is a chorus/ensemble series that focuses on cabaret dance and burlesque movement within-group dance routines. Students will learn the depth of burlesque storytelling from a place of authenticity. Students will also have the opportunity to help create their costumes, laying the foundation for the DIY nature of the burlesque industry. You will learn 2 different choreographed routines being taught focusing on storytelling and characterization in an ensemble setting. • Session 1: A feather fan dance class with a twist! It is recommended that students have taken fan dancing classes with Lola LeSoleil or have had the equivalent previous experience handling fans, executing combos, and creating formations with fellow dancers. We will focus on the students' relationship to the fans and each other. • Session 2: It's time to talk about that chair! This is a classic chair course with sass for that supported @$$! Learn to use the chair for formations and as a prop, how to adjust for space, and how to transition seamlessly from chair to floor to standing, while incorporating a simple strip. Learning outcomes: • Two (2) choreographed routines. • Evaluating movement skills in terms of space, time, and force and reproduce accurately through the movement of your body. • Analyze a dance performance in terms of choreography, performance, and props. What to bring: • Session 1: Ballet shoes or jazz shoes in your skin tone. • Session 2: Black shorts, a black firm-cup bra, and fishnets. Shoes will be determined based on class needs. • Water Included Workshops: • It's Called Show Business • Backstage Etiquette and Professionalism • Burlesque History and Ethics • The Burlesque Storyteller • Pics, Reels, and Peels: Digital Media for Burlesque This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students. Photoshoot Date: TBD.

Cancellation Policy

You must notify Metropolitan Studios at least 3 hours before class starts, or class will be deducted from your account and considered “used” even though you were not present.

Contact Details

• Metropolitan Studios, Inc., Metropolitan Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA