Class Description

This beginner burlesque course familiarizes you with burlesque language, technique, 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.   

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. Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography.  

Progressive students may have the opportunity to perform at the end of semester showcase. Students would be required to furnish their own costumes. 

Learning Outcomes

• One (1) choreographed routine per session

• Evaluate movement skills in terms of space, time, and force and reproduce accurately through the movement of your 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.

• Incorporate characterization while maintaining dance form and formation.

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.

• Water

• Kneepads

Register for Burlesque I, Session 1

Registration for Burlesque I, Session 2 will open mid October

Registration for Burlesque I, Session 3 will open mid November