Burlesque Academy: Sultry Songbirds

Class Description

Instructor: Obsidian Schedule: Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Twelve (12) weeks + student showcase Semester Dates: 10/17-1/16 No Class: 10/24 & 11/28 Dress Rehearsal: January 19 Student Showcase: February 7 & 8 Price: $750 Please note this class can be taken as a Burlesque Academy session only. There will not be a Progressive offering. 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 six weeks 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 half 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 • Song Movement • Easy Costuming • Volume/Projection • Putting it all together • Presence • Song and background • Movement • Projection • Putting it all together • 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 Included Workshops: • Backstage Etiquette & Professionalism • Burlesque History & Ethics • It's called Show BUSINESS • Pics, Reels, and Peels. Digital Media for Burlesque • Music Mixing • Using Props on Stage This semester, we are providing a complimentary photoshoot to Burlesque Academy students to help pump up your promo! Photoshoot Date: TBD.

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