Happy Holidays! Upcoming classes in 2009! http://ezezine.com Happy holidays, Burlesque Enthusiasts! I hope you've been keeping warm and enjoying this holiday season! We've been taking things a little bit slower around the studio as far as class scheduling in November and December because of holiday scheduling, but we've got plenty of classes and special workshops coming up in the New Year! Most of the classes that start in January are already sold out, but there are a few spots left here and there. See the list below and email me if you want to jump in! Also stay tuned for further exciting announcements: We're working out our 2009 Pinup Workshop Tour locations and dates, Living Legend of Burlesque Isis Starr will be teaching a special workshop in February, and I've got a couple secret projects up my sleeve that I will be unveiling before the New Year! I hope your holidays are warm, joyful and filled with laughter and love. When in doubt, "Shake that fruitcake!" Betty Bombshell Betty Dance http://www.bombshellbetty.net * Recent blog posts: - Performer Marketing 101 aka Shameless Self Promotion - Mailing Lists 101 aka "No one likes a Spammer!" http://bombshellbetty.wordpress.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- IN THIS ISSUE: ---------------------------------------------------------------- BURLESQUERCISE - "Cardio Can-Can" - One spot left in Jan series! Email me if you want it! Feb and March classes open for registration! - "Intro to Burlesquercise" - 3 spots left in Jan series! - "Burlesquercise Intensive" - Jan series is full! Next series starts Feb 10. - "Fan Dancing" Specialty Series: Starts Feb 4 - "Performance Drop-Ins" - Jan and Feb schedules posted! (Details and descriptions below...) * SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS - Fan Making Workshop: Feb 7 - Retro Hair Styling Workshop: Feb 8 (Details and descriptions below...) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING BURLESQUERCISE CLASSES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CARDIO CAN-CAN Get in shape with Cancan Dancing! Each Cardio-Cancan class starts with a ballet based warmup and stretching. Then we go over specific steps and techniques for cancan kick lines, traveling steps and turns. Finally, get your heart pumping with flirty cancan choreography! It's so much fun, you won't even realize you are working out! Appropriate for all levels of skill and flexibility. Please wear soft soled dance shoes or socks. No heels or street shoes. Feel free to wear fun stockings, frilly skirts and flirty knickers! February 2009 Series: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm February 12, 19, 26 & March 5 March 2009 Series: Thursdays, 8:30-9:30pm March 5, 12, 19 & 26 http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * INTRO TO BURLESQUERCISE - 3 spots left! Been looking for a sexy workout or just want more excitement in your life? Come join in on the fun with this special introductory series. In addition to the unique bump-and-grind warmup and workout that Burlesquercise is famous for, you will learn the burlesque strut, how to create your own retro style dance moves and choreography, how to work a boa, twirl tassels (no nudity required) and more! You'll also learn the choreography for the dance numbers most often performed by "Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers," so pull your favorite lingerie out of hiding in the top drawer and let's shake it... with Burlesquercise! Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00pm January 7, 14 & 21 http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * BURLESQUERCISE INTENSIVE Break Into the Bump and Grind! In this 12-week intensive, you will learn everything you need to know to get started in burlesque! By the time you finish this course, you will have a strong foundation in burlesque movement, a solid stage persona, and the ability to fully engage your audience while telling your story through burlesque striptease. You'll know how to incorporate props into your act, including using your clothing as props and twirling nipple tassels. You'll have created signature moves and learned how to invent your own dance moves for the stage. PLUS MUCH MORE! Want to stand out from the crowd? Go from "wanna-be" to "gotta-see" in only 12 weeks! Tuesdays, 8:30-10:00pm February 10 through April 28 http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * FAN DANCING SPECIALTY SERIES Made famous by Sally Rand with her 6 foot wide, luscious white ostrich feather fans swirling about her legs like a glorious ball gown, fan dancing is one of the most iconic, graceful and beautiful of the burlesque arts... and one of the most often requested subjects in burlesque classes! This special series is only offered once a year at the Bombshell Betty Dance studio, so you won't want to miss it! Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11 & 18 http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * UPCOMING "PERFORMANCE DROP-IN" SCHEDULE For those who have already taken Burlesquercise classes and are familiar with the basic movements, these classes are a great way to keep up with current group choreography being performed, prepare for solo performances, and improve your performance skills. Each month, learn the group acts performed by the Burlesqueteers! Various routines are covered each month, which will be performed at upcoming student shows. Are you working on a solo act you would like to perform? Sign up to workshop your act in class and get feedback from a supportive group of your peers while getting experience performing in front of an audience. January Drop-In Schedule: Weds, Jan 7, 7:00-8:00pm Weds, Jan 14, 7:00-8:00pm Weds, Jan 21, 7:00-8:00pm February Drop-In Schedule: Tues, Feb 3, 8:30-9:30pm Thurs, Feb 12, 7:00-8:00pm Thurs, Feb 19, 7:00-8:00pm Thurs, Feb 26, 7:00-8:00pm NOTES: More Drop-In Dates may be added, so check the calendar for up to date scheduling. http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bombshellbetty%40hotmail.com These are intermediate Burlesquercise classes, and knowledge of Burlesquercise skills and techniques is assumed. Previous attendance of Burlesquercise classes is required! At this time, Bombshell Betty Dance is not offering drop-in classes for beginners. Are you new to Burlesquercise and want to find out what all the fuss is about before signing up for a full series? To allow students to try out the classes with minimal commitment, we regularly offer an "Intro to Burlesquercise" 3-class mini session which covers the basics of burlesque dance plus fun group choreography! More info here: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PINUP WORKSHOP AND PHOTO SHOOT (SF) Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshops offer women of every body type, age, and background the opportunity to learn how to look fabulous in front of a camera, improve body image, and come away with MANY stunningly beautiful righ-resolution images of themselves. Workshops are now being booked in cities around the country, so learn how you can be the living, breathing pinup queen you've always wanted to be! January Pinup Workshops: NYC: Jan 24, 12:00-8:00pm SF: Jan 31, 12:00-8:00pm Stay tuned for more dates and locations to be announced on our 2009 Pinup Tour! http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html * BURLESQUE FAN-MAKING WORKSHOP In this hands-on workshop Bombshell Betty will demonstrate several techniques for making burlesque fans, whether starting from scratch after a trip to your local craft store or starting with store-bought fans and transforming them from ho-hum to ooh-aah in a few easy steps. Fan making kits will be discussed, as well as many alternative materials and construction techniques, including a demonstration of how to make your own acrylic fan staves. Participants will make a pair of fans in the workshop! NO PREVIOUS CRAFTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Feb 7, 3:00-6:00pm http://www.bombshellbetty.net/fanmaking.html * RETRO HAIR STYLING WORKSHOP Learn how to look like a Film Noir screen goddess! Expanded from the first class presented at the Tease-o-rama 2007 daytime convention, this class will go into depth on how to create fabulous period looks for yourself using quick and easy modern styling techniques and products. Styles include: 1940's Victory Rolls, the Faux Bob, Pin Curls and more! This one-of-a-kind workshop is appropriate for all levels of styling skill, for beginners or professionals! Feb 8, 2:00-5:00pm http://www.bombshellbetty.net/retrohair.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bombshell Betty Dance Exclusive Home of Burlesquercise!™ Mailing: PO Box 77842 SF, CA 94107 Studio: 715 Bryant St # 102 SF, CA 94107 http://www.bombshellbetty.net Blog: http://bombshellbetty.wordpress.com * Online classes! http://www.bombshellbetty.net/onlinestudio.html * Burlesquercise!™ DVD: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/introdvd.html Pin-Up Workshop in a Book: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinupbook.html National Pin-Up Workshops: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html