StripTease!

Course Description

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

StripTease focuses on the art of . . . the strip tease! Join Roula Roulette as she guides you through sensual, sexy peels and stripping techniques!

StripTease is suitable for veteran and new strippers! StripTease familiarizes you with the fundamentals of creating a cohesive striptease performance, including:

Costuming sourcing and creation
Creating choreography that lends itself to a seamless reveal
Incorporate striptease & character development in a performance while maintaining dance form and formation.

Roula will guide students through the costume creation and sourcing process with emphasis on providing support in the construction process - all culminating in a fully realized routine.

Semester Breakdown

Week 1: Class Introduction
Week 2: Costume Design
Week 3 - 6: Costume Build/Sourcing
Week 7-10: Choreography
Week 11: Dress Rehearsal
Week 12: Showcase Prep

Learning Outcomes

Learn one (1) choreographed routine.
Conceptualization of costuming to include sourcing and construction.
Learn to evaluate movement skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your own body.
Analyze a dance performance in terms of choreography, performance, and theatrical elements.
Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying kinesthetic principles for all dance elements.

What to Bring

Dance/character shoes or strapped-toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel.
Other acceptable footwear include jazz flats, salsa shoes or barefoot.
Kneepads
Water
Note taking supplies

Included Workshops

Pastie Making & Twirling
Basic Costume Construction
Into to Sewing
Stage Makeup

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