Burlesque Academy: Burlesque II

Class Description

Instructor: Zara Estelle Tuesdays, 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM Twelve (12) weeks + student showcase Series 1: 1/6 - 2/10 Series 2: 2/24 - 3/31 Dress Rehearsal: 3/21 Student Showcase: 4/11 Academy Photoshoot: TBD Price: $750 Level II Burlesque is an intermediate burlesque course designed for students who have completed the Level I foundation and are ready to solidify their technique and build genuine stage confidence. Under the guidance of Zara Estelle, we will focus on translating technical knowledge into impactful, expressive performance, preparing you to approach the advanced work of Level 3. Expand on your foundation with more complex turn sequences, advanced level changes, and dynamic travel steps across the stage. Focus will be placed on clean execution and smooth transitions. Zara will train you to interpret music, utilizing dynamics, rhythm changes, and emotional tone to enhance the narrative of your dance. Burlesque II is a chorus/ensemble series that focuses on cabaret dance and burlesque movement within group dance routines and techniques. Learning outcomes: • Two (2) choreographed routines • Evaluating movement skills in terms of space, other dancers, props and storytelling • Master using stillness, focus, and controlled tension and release • Musicality What to bring: • Water • Knee pads Included Workshops: • It's Called Show Business • Backstage Etiquette and Professionalism • Burlesque History and Ethics • The Burlesque Storyteller • Pics, Reels, and Peels: Digital Media for Burlesque This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students.