[Burlesquercise News] A whole lotta shaking going on! http://ezezine.com Happy Birthday, Burlesquercise! March is a big month for Burlesquercise, and we've got more going on than you can shake a pastie at. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the new companion ezine to this newsletter at http://bombshellbetty.net/zine.html ... It's packed with burlesque news, fun tips, and other goodies for your enjoyment! Read about Burlesquercise on FoxNews: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,187882,00.html IN THIS ISSUE: 3/22: First ever Performance Salon 3/23: Burlesque Be'elzapalooza: A damned sexy circus! 3/24: House of Burlesque 3/29: Intro to Cancan Dancing with guest instructor Lauri Costigan 4/08-4/09: Pinup Modeling Workshop! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3/22: First time ever! Variety and Burlesque Performance Salon Are you working on a new act that you’d love to get some feedback on? Would you like to meet more people in the performance community? Do you want to see what the competition is up to? Well, whether you’re a social butterfly or you want the kind of feedback you’d get from working in a troupe - without actually working in a troupe - join us for the first ever SF Bay Area Variety and Burlesque Performance Salon! Bring whatever number you’re working on (if you’re working on one), a sense of humor, and a sense of style. Oh, and BYOB! The Here Here Studio 3435 Cesar Chavez between Mission and Valencia Wednesday, March 22 6:30-9:30pm $5 - $10 sliding scale... BYOB * * * * * 3/29: Introduction to Cancan Dancing with Lauri Costigan For the first time ever, Bombshell Betty Dance has teamed up with local dancing diva, Lauri Costigan, a former dancer and choreographer for San Francisco’s own Le Cancan Bijou, to present a one-of-a-kind Cancan Dancing and Flexibility Workshop. Starting off with a ballet warmup specially modified for cancan dancing, we will then progress into traditional cancan kicks and poses, traveling steps and stationary moves, kick lines, petticoat manipulation and the art of flirting. Bring a petticoat or full skirt, if you have one, and be sure to wear low, comfortable heels you’ll feel be able to hop, kick and dance in! Wednesday, March 29 7:00-9:30pm (arrive early to get ready!) 3435 Cesar Chavez, between Mission and Valencia $30 general registration, $25 for Burlesquercisers Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended. Go to http://bombshellbetty.net/cancan.html for more info and for registration! * * * * * 4/08-4/09: Pinup Modeling and Retro Styling Workshop! Whether you are looking for some glamorous new promo shots or you simply want to dazzle your loved ones and shock your enemies with your fabulous new self, this one-of-a-kind combination workshop and photo shoot will transform you into the living, breathing pinup queen you’ve always wanted to be! With photographer Ruby Rieke (http://www.riekephotography.com) and styling wizard Evan Kaminsky (http://www.ouithreequeens.com). See pics from the January Workshop! http://bombshellbetty.net/pinupws2.html DAY ONE: PINUP POSING AND BOMBSHELL MAKEUP LESSON Jon Sims Center for the Arts in San Francisco Saturday, April 8 12:00pm - 6:00pm DAY TWO: RETRO HAIRSTYLING LESSON AND PHOTO SHOOT Darkroom Theater in San Francisco Sunday, April 9 12:00pm - 6:00pm NO PREVIOUS MODELING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! ALL SHAPES AND LIFESTYLES WELCOME! 18+ $245 general enrollment / $175 for Burlesquercisers. Pre-registration required. Go to http://bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html for more info and to register! Skin and Ink will be running a feature on the workshop! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PERFORMANCES! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3/23: The Burlesque Be'elzapalooza: A damned sexy circus... The Burlesque Be'elzapalooza! A Damned Sexy Circus... http://redirx.com/?7gi8 San Francisco's most devilish performers have joined the circus, but move over Barnumand Bailey, because this is the Greatest Show in Hell! * Bombshell Betty's Debut-Taunts – featuring Tola Mae Ham of Bottoms Up! Burlesque, Sloe Gin Sally, Isabelle Peach and many more! * Roger That and the Ship Disturbers – pirate funk music! * Twist My Balloons! – wacky clown burlesque featuring Bombshell Betty, Sweet Cheeks, Miss Banana Peel and Coconut Cream! * Kingfish from Spectacular! Spectacular! * Kitten on the Keys * The Flying Fox * Cherry Lix and the Twilight Vixen Revue * Peekaboo Burlesque * The Indra * MJ Paul * Lily le Rouge * Odessa Lil * Rose Pistola * Cracker Jack Salteen * Sailor Billy * Stigmata Hari Acrobatics and circus sideshows by Circus Finelli, Kerri Kresinski and many more! Mystic Midway and the Great Diablo - the portable puppet show! Snatchy the Clown's "Messy Kissing Booth" The Living Dead Girlz - zombie sexpots! Cyclecide - Bicycle Rodeo Clowns! Carnival booths, freak show, photo booth and more! ***Costume contest: Dress up as your favorite fiendish famous person who died and went to hell to win nefarious prizes! Contest sponsored by: Costume Party! 1058 Hyde Street, San Francisco Thursday, March 23 DNA Lounge 375 11th Street @ Harrison Show at 9pm, so show up early! 21+ with ID $15 * * * * * 3/24: Madam Maraschino's House of Burlesque Come help Celebrate Madame Maraschino's Birthday with an Intoxicating Showcase of Burlesque Superstars and Comical Satire!! Our Favorite Villain of Vaudeville Banter, KINGFISH, Master of Ceremonies! Featuring: Isis Star, Bella Beretta, Harlem Shake, Velvet Siren, Sailor Billy, Ruby Sparks, Lady Monster, Margot Montmartre, CrackerJack Salteen, Bombshell Betty, Gorilla X, Banana Peel & Coconut Cream. Friday, March 24th 9pm door/ 10pm show Benders Bar 806 S. Van Ness Ave., SF $8