Sultry Songbirds

Course Description

Please note this class can be taken as a Burlesque Academy session only. There will not be a Progressive offering.

Sing, peel, and make ‘em feel!

This beginner sing-and-strip course is for every aspiring singing stripper. Whether you are a complete singing beginner or you’re a naturally gifted vocalist, Sultry Songbirds familiarizes you with a mix of essential singing and burlesque movement and technique such as:

Learning the correct stance and placement of the voice
The best key for you to sing in
How to sustain your breath while moving/disrobing and singing

In the first six weeks of Sultyr Songbirds, you will learn a fully choreographed sing and strip group routine. The first half of this class is a chorus/ensemble dance series that focuses on singing while executing basic burlesque movements to undress, within a group dance routine.

The second half of the course will equip you with the tools to prepare and perform your own sing and strip act or add to one you’ve already created. During this time, we will work to find the best song, easy costuming, and choreography for your very own sexy sing-and-strip performance.

Semester Breakdown

Voice/Pitch
Song Movement
Easy Costuming
Volume/Projection
Putting it all together
Presence
Song and background
Movement
Projection
Putting it all together
Peer performance
Dress Rehearsal

Please be mindful of your attendance at all classes. Your attendance is essential for the group dance choreography and to develop your personal act. Each class will be taught on the same day every week for 12 weeks, minus holidays.

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

Learning Outcomes

Learn (1) choreographed group routine
Develop your own sing and strip routine
Learn about the voice as an instrument

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.
Kneepads
Water

Included Workshops

It's called Show Business
Pics, Reels, and Peels. Digital Media for Burlesque
Burlesque History & Ethics
Backstage Etiquette & Professionalism
Music Mixing
Using Props Onstage