Week End Showcases

10:00 - 11:30 $25

This 90 minute workshop focuses on the foundations of floorwork: core strength, graceful lines, smooth

transitions, and provocative choreography. Taught by the Reigning Queen of Burlesque, INGA!

Students will be lead through a full warm up, learn core-strengthening exercises followed by classic moves and

tricks, and finally a choreographed floorwork routine!

Open to all levels.* Students should wear comfortable, slim-fitting athletic attire; knees, shins, and and tops of

must be covered. We recommend shorts with long leg warmers. Knee pads can be helpful, but are not

required. Heels are not required, but can be worn optionally during the last part of class. 

*Students with serious knee injuries and/or chronic knee issues are advised not to attend--please consider

chair work as a safe alternative to floorwork!

11:45 - 1:15 $25

Never took dance lessons? Can’t keep the beat? No problem! Learn how to pack a punch with simple moves and knock the audience’s socks off without overdoing it. Betsy Bottom Dollar shows you how to go from bouncing on the beat, to dancing on the “and.” Choreography so easy, even her mother can do it. Betsy has been the lead choreographer of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue since 2007. Since that time, the troupe has performed at a multitude of festivals including Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Berlin, Stockholm, Rome, and New Orleans. Perfect for newbies and anyone that wants to add more pizazz to their performance!  

1:30 - 2:30 $20

Improving your stage presence is the one thing that will advance your career faster than anything else! This 60 minute class focuses on teaching performers how to have a commanding stage presence even when standing still!  Learn the tricks to draw all eyes to you from professional performer Dinah Might. We will go through exercises to on Facial Expressions, Character Changes, Body Language, Body Tension, Eye Contact/Eye Lines and Internal Dialogue all with the goal of mesmerizing your audience. 

 2:30 - 3:30 $20

 What is the story you want to tell the audience? Learn techniques for act and character development and practice presenting them in a short and easy choreography. Learn about:

• Character Development - create your burlesque persona and LIVE IT!
• Story creation and action - tell your tale in 3-5 minutes!
• Playing with Props - traditional items such as boas, gloves and stockings, as well as specialty props
• Putting It All Together - practice your new skills to take home! (short choreography 

Bring: water, comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, gloves, boa, a small handheld prop or household item to play with. I will have a few extras to lend. 

 3:30 - 5:00 $25

 So you've got some great acts? What’s next? How do you to get yourself booked regularly? Being a great performer is only one piece of the pie for becoming professional artist. In this class you’ll learn about the business side of Show Business.  Includes access to useful downloadable resources. Learn about:

• how to approach a producer or venue
• money talk (negotiating)
• contracts
• promotional materials
• technical requirements
• communications
• etiquette
• follow up 
• AND MORE!!!

Bring: note taking supplies and questions