FanWise DIY

Course Description

Please note this class can be taken as an academy session only. There will not be a progressive offering.

Are you intrigued by feather fans and want to know more? This burlesque course peeks into the history of these fanciful props and offers hands-on time to create a fluffy pair of your own, which you’ll learn to flutter with style.

This 12-week series, taught by Lola LeSoleil, is divided into two 6-week sessions.

• The first 6-weeks include discussion and hands-on classwork: Feather fan history from around the world, the evolution of fan dancing as an iconic burlesque style, in-class crafting of ostrich feather fans.

• The second 6-weeks gets you moving with your new fan creations! Beginning with strength-building warm-ups, classes cover fan grip, poses, and transitions, which come together in a class fan dance choreography.

Students are expected to provide basic "dance blacks" (black character shoes, black fishnets, black bra, and black shorts).

Learning Outcomes

• Learn one (1)  choreographed routine.

• Gain understanding of different styles of performance fan props

• Identify different kinds of feather fan materials and compare their qualities

• Incorporate performance fan props while maintaining dance form and improving coordination.

What to Bring

• Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2–3-inch heel.

• Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.

• Other costume pieces TBa

• Water

Included Workshops

• Stage Makeup

• Pastie Making & Twirling

• Burlesque History & Ethics

• Intro to Sewing

• Basic Costume Construction

This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students to help pump up your promo! Photoshoot Date: TBD.

Register for FanWise DIY!