Class Description

Burlesque III is where confidence and technique meet bold expression. This semester-long course challenges students to expand their movement vocabulary and deepen their trust in their bodies while exploring the quintessential elements of burlesque performance.

Students will learn:

• The art of tease and peel with costuming

• Creative use of props to enhance storytelling

• Chair and floor work techniques to elevate stage presence

• Ways to integrate multiple dance styles into burlesque choreography for maximum flair

This course culminates in choreographed routines that highlight versatility, personal style, and showmanship. Burlesque III is designed for students who have successfully completed Burlesque I and II and are ready to demonstrate proficiency in dance technique and performance skills.

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

Learning Outcomes

• Learn one classic or one conceptual/modern burlesque act

•  Master the art of the tease and peel for impactful reveals

•  Incorporate props into your routines with skill and intention

•  Expand your dance vocabulary 

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

Register for Burlesque III, Session 1

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