Progressive Series 1: Sultry Songbirds

Class Description

Instructor: Obsidian Schedule: Sundays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Six (6) weeks + student showcase Series 1: 2/9 - 3/16 Dress Rehearsal: 4/18, 7:00 PM Showcase Dates: 5/9 and/or 10 Price: $180 Sing, peel, and make ‘em feel! This beginner sing-and-strip course is for every aspiring singing stripper. Whether you are a complete singing beginner or you’re a naturally gifted vocalist, Sultry Songbirds familiarizes you with a mix of essential singing and burlesque movement such as: • Learning the correct stance and placement of the voice • The best key for you to sing in • How to sustain your breath while moving/disrobing and singing. In the first six series of Sultry Songbirds, you will learn a fully choreographed sing and strip group routine. The first half is a chorus/ensemble dance series that focuses on singing while executing basic burlesque movements to undress, within a group dance routine. Semester Breakdown: Voice/Pitch Easy Costuming Volume/Projection Putting it all together Presence Song and background Movement Peer performance Dress Rehearsal Students are expected to provide basic "dance blacks" - black character shoes, black fishnets, black bra, and black bottoms: skirt, shorts, etc. Student Learning Outcomes: • Learn (1) choreographed group routine • Learn about the voice as an instrument What to bring: • Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2–3-inch heel. • Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot. • Kneepads • Water