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PROGRESSIVE SERIES
Burlesque choreography and training that fits your schedule
Welcome to Atlanta’s only Burlesque school and studio, owned and operated by real Burlesque performers, producers, and professionals! Our burlesque school offers classes for fun, exercise, and professional Burlesque training all while supporting the Atlanta Burlesque community.
Progressive burlesque classes are different from Burlesque Academy. Progressives do not include workshops, they are less of a commitment, and Progressive students are not guaranteed a spot in the end of semester recital.
BURLESQUE ALL LEVELS (PROGRESSIVE)
Classic Fans
Instructor: Lola LeSoleil
FALL DATES: MONDAYS, 7:30 - 8:45pm
Session 1: 10/2 - 11/6
(6) Weeks
Elegance, grace, and a touch of cheek are the hallmarks of a classic feather fan dance. Popularized by Sally Rand, Jean Idelle, and other dancers of a bygone era, the captivating combination of poise and dexterity makes this one of the most popular burlesque and cabaret dance styles!
This 6-weeks will include:
- Introducing different styles of feather or vegan fans, sources, and how to decide which is the best investment to suit you
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Foundational fan holds, poses, and fan manipulation techniques
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Developing strength and flexibility in arms, hands, shoulders, and back, and any adaptive modifications
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Using facial expressions to enhance performance
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Learning the art of tease reveals with feather fans
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Silk fans are provided for the first six weeks for technique and strength-building while you consider your fan options.
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Class drills and combos will be adapted into a group choreography.
NOTE: This series is designed for full-size fans. Choreography for the full-size fans will comprise the second six-week session. Have your fans by 11/13 (class #7 - will require sign up for session 2).
There is no striptease in this course.
Students in this course may have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography. You will learn 3 different choreographed routines: one classic and two conceptual/modern.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Movement skills in terms of space, time, and force and reproduce accurately through the movement of your body.
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Receive a skill evaluation. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in smaller studio shows.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2–3-inch heel. Acceptable footwear: jazz flats, salsa shoes, or bare feet.
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Other costume pieces TBA.
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BURLESQUE I (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Roula Roulette
FALL DATES: WEDNESDAYS, 8:15-9:15pm
Session 1: 10/4 - 10/25
(6) Weeks
This beginner burlesque class familiarizes you with burlesque language and movement, and basic jazz dance moves such as three-step turns, pivots, box steps, and stage walks.
As an introduction to the movement skills used in jazz dance, it includes the use of dynamics in rhythm, sustained and percussive tension, and dramatic focus unique to jazz and burlesque. You will learn a fully choreographed routine. This is a chorus/ensemble dance series that focuses on basic burlesque movement within group dance routines.
It is ideal that you have taken Burlesque Basics to become familiar with burlesque as an art form.
Students in this course may have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography. You will learn 3 different choreographed routines: one classic and two conceptual/modern.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of four (4) weeks, minus holidays.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Movement skills in terms of space, time, and force and reproduce accurately through the movement of your body.
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Receive a skill evaluation. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in smaller studio shows.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2–3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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BURLESQUE II (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Talloolah Love
FALL DATES: TUESDAYS, 8:30 - 10pm
Session 1: 10/3 - 11/7
(6) Weeks
This intermediate burlesque class is a chorus/ensemble series that focuses on cabaret dance and burlesque movement within-group dance routines. This dance class introduces musical theatre dance styles from the 1940s to the present. You will learn that burlesque is more than skin deep. Students will learn the depth of burlesque storytelling from a place of authenticity.
It is ideal that you have taken Burlesque Academy I because it lays the foundation in burlesque vernacular.
Students in this course may have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography. You will learn 2 different choreographed routines being taught focusing on storytelling and characterization in an ensemble setting.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Evaluate skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your body.
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Analyze a dance performance in terms of choreography, performance, and theatrical elements.
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Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying storytelling principles for all dance elements.
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Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque show or student showcase with an instructor.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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BURLESQUE III (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Zara Estelle
FALL DATES: SUNDAYS, 6 - 7pm
Session 1: 10/1 - 11/5
(6) Weeks
We created this advanced burlesque class to help you gain trust in your body while learning chair and floor tricks, and to spice up your dance vocabulary. Learn various styles of dance to incorporate into a piece for that extra pizzazz.
This class is ideal for students from Levels I and II who show dance proficiency.
This class is challenging to your body and requires knee pads. Heels recommended.
Students in this course may have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography. You will learn 2 different choreographies: one classic and one conceptual/modern.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Evaluate skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your body.
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Analyze a dance performance in terms of choreography, performance, and theatrical elements.
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Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying storytelling principles for all dance elements.
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Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque show or student showcase with an instructor.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3 inch heel.
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Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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Kneepads
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RUBENESQUE BURLESQUE (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Minnie Mercury
FALL DATES: SUNDAYS, 4:15 - 5:45pm
Session 1: 10/8-11/12
(6) Weeks
Are you curvy, busty, and voluptuous in all the right places? If so, come join us for our Rubenesque Burlesque session!
Minnie Mercury will teach you how to shimmy and shake what your momma gave you while teaching you how to dance and move as a larger-bodied performer. You will be surrounded by other bodacious beauties while you learn a sexy, fun choreographed burlesque number. T
his class is specifically created as a safe space for plus-sized dancers to learn, move, and share resources with other plus-size dancers. All levels are welcome, so whether you have been dancing since you could walk or have never done a grapevine a day in your life, you will fit right in!
Please wear something you are comfortable moving in. You will need to also wear some form of dance or character shoe for choreography.
Students in this course will have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Movement skills in terms of space, time, and force and reproduce accurately through the movement of your body.
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Receive a skill evaluation. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in smaller studio shows.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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Note taking materials
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BLOOMTASTIC BURLESQUE (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Bleu Pearl
FALL DATES: MONDAYS, 8:45-10pm
Session 1: 10/2-11/6
(6) Weeks
A beginner-friendly acro chair series, this series will focus on flexibility, strength, balance, eye contact, and sensuality. Students will learn the proper body and leg positions.
This series allows students to maintain and improve their range of motion and execute acro-chair moves safely with minimal to no risk or injury. This series will include 40 minutes in acro, 20 minutes in dance, and the remaining time focusing on eye contact and connecting with ourselves so our movements flow effortlessly.
Students in this course will have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Please be mindful of your attendance at all classes. Your attendance is essential for the group dance choreography.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks, minus holidays.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
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Evaluate skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your body
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Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying storytelling principles for all dance/strip elements.
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Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque show or student showcase with an instructor.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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Note taking materials
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SEX MAGICK FOR THE STAGE (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Ursula Undress
FALL DATES: THURSDAYS, 8:45 - 10pm
Session 1: 10/5-11/9
(6) Weeks
Unveil the mystical art of captivating your audience with the potent allure of your sensuality. In this transformative class, you will learn to ignite your inner fire and channel it into your performance, leaving an indelible mark on your audience and bringing them along for the ride.
Ursula will guide you through the journey of tapping into your inner desires and fusing them with your performance persona. You'll discover how to balance vulnerability, strength, authenticity, intrigue, and raw energy with an irresistible mystique.
Students in this course will have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Please be mindful of your attendance at all classes. Your attendance is essential for the group dance choreography.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks, minus holidays.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
-
Evaluate skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your body
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Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying storytelling principles for all dance/strip elements.
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Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque show or student showcase with an instructor.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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Note taking materials
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BURLESQUE DRAMA CAMP (PROGRESSIVE)
Instructor: Minnie Mercury
FALL DATES: THURSDAYS, 8:45 - 10pm
Session 1: 11/19-12/23
Final class is on Saturday 12/23 rather than Sunday, Christmas Eve
(6) Weeks
Combining her background in both musical theatre and team sports, Minnie Mercury brings to you the ultimate class in burlesque ensemble building!
Come learn how to bring your own unique character to a group number where you will learn to both fit in and stand out. Class will consist of theatre games, character development exercises, and, of course, a story-driven, sexy AF or goofy as hell burlesque routine.
This class will be ⅓ lecture, ⅓ games and exercises, and ⅓ choreography. Please wear something you are comfortable moving in as well as a notebook to take notes. You will need to also wear some form of dance or character shoe for choreography.
Students in this course will have the opportunity to performer at the Spring Academy Recital. Costumes are not provided by the Atlanta School of Burlesque.
Please be mindful of your attendance at all classes. Your attendance is essential for the group dance choreography.
Class is taught on the same day every week for a total of six (6) weeks, minus holidays.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
-
One (1) choreographed burlesque routine per session.
-
Evaluate skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your body
-
Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying storytelling principles for all dance/strip elements.
-
Receive a skill assessment. Those who meet performance criteria may be eligible to perform in a Candybox Revue burlesque show or student showcase with an instructor.
WHAT TO BRING
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Dance/character shoes or strapped toe shoes with a 2-3-inch heel. Other acceptable footwear includes jazz flats, salsa shoes, or barefoot.
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Note taking materials
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Water