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Sultry Songbirds
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Please note this class can be taken as an academy session only. There will not be a progressive offering.
Sing, peel, and make ‘em feel!
This beginner sing-and-strip class is for every aspiring singing stripper. Whether you are a complete singing beginner or you’re a naturally gifted vocalist, this class familiarizes you with a mix of essential singing and burlesque movement 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 class, 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 class 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.
Breakdown of the 12 weeks:
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
This 12-week course will culminate in a group act (to be performed at the student recital in January) and the development of a personal act.
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
Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque stage show or future student showcase with an instructor.
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