Intro, Intensive, Fosse-esque, Special Class in the South Bay, Pin-Up Tour, Shows and MORE! http://ezezine.com Hello burlesque and pinup fans! I hope you Bay Area folks have been enjoying the amazing weather lately! Zowie! Spring has certainly sprung and it's feeling summery to me. Any reason to remove a few more layers of clothing sounds good to me, how about you? ;) Wow, there is so much to catch up on! We have a lot of classes starting up at the beginning of April, and most of them only have a few spots left, so sign up sooner rather than later if you want to attend. The 2009 Pinup Workshop Tour is going strong, and the photos from the "Luxury Edition" workshops in LA and here in SF are amazing! Our next stop is Chicago, and I'm looking forward to it. Keep reading for more details about upcoming classes, special workshops, and shows! And remember... When in doubt, "Shake it!" Betty http://www.bombshellbetty.net * * * In this issue: - 3 spots left in Intro - 4 few spots left in the Burlesquercise Intensive - 3 spots left in the next SF Pin-Up Workshop - "Fosse-esque" Burlesque Jazz classes with MJ Paul - Monday, 3/30: 3-hour burlesque intensive in the South Bay - Performances for April * * * 4/9: INTRO TO BURLESQUERCISE: Starts April 9th! 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. Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm April 9, 16 & 23 >> 3 Spots left as of Sunday night the 29th of March << http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * * * BURLESQUERCISE INTENSIVE: starts April 7th! Breaking 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 secrets to taking it off gracefully without tripping on your frilly nothings, how to incorporate props into your act (including using your clothing as props and twirling nipple tassels), you'll have created signature moves, learned how to invent your own dance moves for the stage, and so much more! Want to stand out from the crowd? Go from "wanna-be" to "gotta-see" in only 12 weeks! This course also covers: * DIY costume design * Makeup for stage * Finding and booking gigs * Marketing basics * Negotiation - how to get paid to perform! Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pmpm April 7 through June 30 GENERAL REGISTRATION: $225 for all 12 classes! DEPOSIT: You can reserve your spot with $100 deposit. The balance is due 7 days before the course start date. (NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.) >> 4 Spots left as of Sunday night the 29th of March << For more info and to sign up go to http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html or reply to this email for alternative registration options. * * * "FOSSE-ESQUE": BURLESQUE JAZZ with MJ Paul Do you want to learn to dance, but you're too intimidated to attend the "beginner" dance classes at most dance studios that seem "advanced" to you? This unique and non-intimidating beginner's dance class will focus on movement and stage presence, and your body awareness will improve dramatically. You will increase your performance value, strengthen and develop your core, improve your flexibility, and learn basic dance skills that you can already do without even knowing it! This class will be invaluable as you pursue burlesque and other dancing interests! In this series, you will learn choreography for the Fosse classics and will instantly recognize dance moves made popular by pop artists in the 60s 70s and 80s that Fosse originally choreographed in the 50s. Don't miss this unusual and fun class series! ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: MJ Paul can be found teaching various workshops and master classes throughout California. He is the longtime assistant to Emmy award winner Suzy Miller and has been dance director/resident choreographer for SF boylesque for the past 18 months. His varied theatre background has included working on productions such as: Cabaret, Damn Yankees, A Christmas Carol with the renowned Gilbert Reed Ballet, 12 days of Christmas with Ballet Theatre of SLO, Kathy Mata Ballet, Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers, and Fieldwork at Shotwell Studios. April 2009 Series: Thursdays, 8:30-10:00pm April 9, 16 & 23 -or- May 2009 Series: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm May 14, 21 & 28 http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html * * * PIN-UP WORKSHOPS: Upcoming dates for the 2009 "Luxury Edition" International Pinup Workshop Tour - Coming to your area soon! 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 HUNDREDS of stunningly beautiful high-resolution images of themselves. "Luxury Edition" workshops take place in a posh suite of a luxurious hotel, providing multiple beautiful backdrops for your transformation and photo shoot. Experience a day of pampering and girly fun in a supportive and body-positive environment! NO PREVIOUS MODELING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! ALL SHAPES, AGES AND LIFESTYLES WELCOME! 18+ Apr 11, 2009: Chicago, IL Apr 19, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA May 3, 2009: San Francisco, CA (almost full!) May 9, 2009: London, UK May 10, 2009: Leeds, UK May 23, 2009: Seattle, WA May 30, 2009: Philadelphia, PA May 31, 2009: Washington, DC June 6, 2009: New York, NY June 7, 2009: Boston, MA June 20, 2009: Los Angeles, CA For more information and for registration, go to http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html To read about Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshops in the press, go to http://www.bombshellbetty.net/press.html * * * SOUTH BAY BURLESQUE INTENSIVE: Monday Night March 30th 7-10PM in the South Bay: 3 hour burlesque intensive hosted by Edges in Santa Clara! In this workshop you will learn: * Bump-and-Grind dance moves * The Burlesque Strut * How to create your own retro style dance moves * How to work a boa * The secrets to taking it off gracefully without tripping on your frilly nothings * Nipple Tassel twirling (no nudity required) * Building your burlesque persona * Basic burlesque storytelling * and more! You'll also learn the choreography for one of 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! Edges http://edges.biz/index.php 1725 De La Cruz Suite 5 Santa Clara 7-10PM $55 non-members $50 members * * * UPCOMING SHOWS IN APRIL: - Apr 2 2009 9:00P (Includes Fromagettes/Burlesqueteers) Annie’s Social Club Benefit for injured burlesque dancer 5th Anniversary of Bombshell Betty teaching in SF $10 minimum donation (FREE CATERING!) 970 Folsom near 5th SF Show starts PROMPTLY at 9:15 and goes to Midnight - Apr 3 2009 9:00P First Friday Follies (FREE) Stork Club Come see Fromagique and Bombshell Betty open the night. Betty will perform solo later in the evening as well. 2330Telegraph (near 19th St BART) OAK Show at 9:30ish - Apr 6 2009 9:00P Come swing dance to Fromagique. Lessons before we go on by SwingChampionships.com Julie’s Supper Club 1123 Folsom near 7th SF - Apr 20 2009 10:00P (Includes Fromagettes/Burlesqueteers) Uptown Hubba Hubba $5 1928 Telegraph Ave (near 19th St Bart) OAK Doors at 9PM show at 10:15PM - Apr 30 2009 8:00P DNA Lounge Opening up for Lee Presson and the Nails. Burlesque, dancing, lessons, and more! $16 10th St between Folsom and Harrison SF, California * * * Bombshell Betty Dance Exclusive Home of Burlesquercise!™ Mailing: PO Box 77842 SF, CA 94107 Studio: 715 Bryant St # 102 SF, CA 94107 www.bombshellbetty.net * Blogs: http://bombshellbetty.wordpress.com Everyday Bombshell! http://everydaybombshells.wordpress.com * Online Studio! www.bombshellbetty.net/onlinestudio.html * Join My Mailing list! http://home.ezezine.com/992 Burlesquercise!™ DVD: www.bombshellbetty.net/introdvd.html Pin-Up Book: www.bombshellbetty.net/pinupbook.html International Pin-Up workshop Tour: www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html * My Band: www.myspace.com/fromagique