I am pleased to announce our first workshop ever with San Francisco local and Living Legend of Burlesque, Isis Starr! There are lots of opportunities coming up in February to shake it with Burlesquercise and learn some fabulous new skills such as Retro Hairstyling and Burlesque Fan Making, so take a peek at the list below!
- 2/15: The Spirit of Burlesque with Isis Starr
- Vote for my student from the UK, Anna Fur Laxis, in the burlesque competition for this year's Viva Las Vegas! http://www.vivalasvegas.net/intranet/vote_main.php
2/4: Intro to Burlesquercise Mini-Session
2/4: Fan Dancing Specialty Series
2/7: Burlesque Fan Making Workshop
2/8: Retro Hair Styling Workshop
2/10: Burlesquercise Intensive: Breaking Into the Bump and Grind
2/12: Cardio Can-Can
2/15: LEARN FROM ISIS STARR, San Francisco's own Livng Legend of Burlesque
Announcing our first workshop with guest instructor Isis Starr, "The Spirit of Burlesque." Come see why Isis Starr has received standing ovations during her performances at the Tease-o-Rama Burlesque Convention! This workshop will provide you with a perspective on burlesque and other stage performance that you will not be able to find anywhere else!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/isisstarr.html
*
2/4: INTRO TO BURLESQUERCISE: Starts February 4! Want to join in on the fun, but you can't commit to the whole enchilada? Learn the basics of burlesque dancing and shake your stuff with some fun choreography in the next 3-class Intro to Burlesquercise Mini-Session.
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html
*
2/4: 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!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html
*
2/7: 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!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/fanmaking.html
*
2/8: RETRO HAIRSTYLING 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!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/retrohair.html
*
2/10: 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!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html
*
2/12: 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! All students in Cardio-Cancan classes are eligible to perform in Bombshell Betty's newest performance project, "Bombshell Betty's Knicker Kickers"! Appropriate for all levels of skill and flexibility.
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.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
Be an Everyday Bombshell! http://everydaybombshells.wordpress.com
*
Online classes! http://www.bombshellbetty.net/onlinestudio.html
*
Join my mailing list! http://home.ezezine.com/992
Burlesquercise!™ DVD: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/introdvd.html
Pin-Up Book: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinupbook.html
National Pin-Up Workshops: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html