Burlesque Academy: Burlesque III

Class Description

Instructor: Zara Estelle Sundays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Semester Dates: 10/1-11/5 11/19-1/7 Off weeks: 11/12, 12/24 & 12/31 Twelve (12) weeks + student showcase Dress Rehearsal: 12/17 Student Showcase: 1/12 & 1/13 Burlesque III is all about expanding our knowledge of choreography. This class is for dancers ready to learn advanced choreography and how to teach choreography to a class. You will not only spice up your dance vocabulary, but you will also prepare to create movement for yourself and others. You will learn: -Different techniques of developing choreographic movements, blocking, and storyline -Various ways to teach and translate the language of movement to your classmates -A group act choreographed by you and your peers under the guidance of Zara Estelle This class is ideal for students from Burlesque I and II who show dance proficiency. Learning Objectives: - New ways of creating organic choreography - Various methods of teaching choreography with counts, sounds, metaphors, etc. - How to convey a message or story - Create a 7-12-minute group act as an ensemble - How to costume for a group Your attendance in all classes is essential for the group dance choreography. You will learn one number that will be choreographed as a group project. Each class will be taught on the same day every week (except the days listed above) for a total of twelve (12) weeks. Included workshops: - Advanced Costume Construction - Deconstructing A Number - Pastie Making - Pics, Reels, and Peels: Digital Media for Burlesque - Production 101: Get Your $hit Together This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students to help pump up your promo! The photoshoot date is October 14th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, & November 18th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM with Blossum Cavessi. About Metropolitan Studios: Drenched 110 years of charm, Metropolitan Studios Arts & Movement Community is an affordable creative space in the heart of Atlanta’s East Atlanta Village. We are an event venue, community gathering space, and Atlanta, Georgia’s Burlesque & Cabaret House, home to the Atlanta School of Burlesque and the award-winning Candybox Revue burlesque entertainment troupe. We’re proud to be queer women-owned and are grateful that you choose to make magic with us! From burlesque classes and movement classes, live burlesque shows in Georgia and private events like weddings and shows, to creativity and community, #magicshithappenshere!

Cancellation Policy

You must notify Metropolitan Studios at least 3 hours before class starts, or class will be deducted from your account and considered “used” even though you were not present.

Contact Details

• Metropolitan Studios, Inc., Metropolitan Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

  +14042192003

  metrostudioseav@gmail.com