Class Description

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

The second series 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

Easy Costuming

Volume/Projection

Putting it all together

Presence

Song and background

Movement

Peer performance

Dress Rehearsal

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

Student 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

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