Burlesque Academy: Burlesque III

Class Description

Instructor: Zara Estelle Schedule: Mondays, 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM Twelve (12) weeks + student showcase Series 1: 1/5 - 2/9 Series 2: 2/23 - 3/30 Dress Rehearsal: 3/21 Student Showcase: 4/11 Academy Photoshoot: TBD Price: $750 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. Student Learning Outcomes: • You will learn 2 different choreographies: one classic and one conceptual/modern. • 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 Included workshops: • Music Mixing • Pastie Making & Twirling • Pics, Reels, and Peels: Digital Media for Burlesque • Intro to Sewing • Advanced Costume Construction This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students to help pump up your promo! About Us: Take burlesque classes at The Atlanta School of Burlesque for beginners, performers and fans and see Atlanta burlesque shows at Metropolitan Studios for some of the best burlesque experiences you'll have! Metropolitan Studios Arts & Movement Community is an affordable creative space in the heart of Atlanta’s East Atlanta Village.