Progressive Series 1: Siren's Call

Class Description

Instructor: Zara Estelle Sundays, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Six (6) weeks + student showcase Series 1: 2/9-3/16 Dress Rehearsal: 4/18, 7:00 PM Showcase Dates: 5/9 and/or 10 Price: $180 Explore the art of seduction through slow and sensual burlesque. Siren's Call is an all levels course, whether you're a seasoned performer or just discovering your sensuality. We'll delve into burlesque storytelling through techniques of movement, focusing on graceful gestures, poses, floorwork, slow burn, and harnessing the power of our inner darkness. Progressive students may have the opportunity to perform at the end of semester showcase. Students would be required to furnish their own costumes. Learning Outcomes: • Learn one (1) choreographed routine per session. • Learn to evaluate movement skills in terms of space, time, and force, and reproduce accurately through your own body. • Analyze a dance performance in terms of choreography, performance, and theatrical elements. • Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying kinesthetic principles for all dance elements.   • Incorporate characterization while maintaining dance form and formation. What to Bring: • Kneepads • Water About Us: Drenched in over a century of charm, Metropolitan Studios Arts & Movement Community is an affordable creative space in the heart of Atlanta’s East Atlanta Village; and Atlanta's Burlesque and Cabaret House. 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. Join us for what could just be your best burlesque experience! 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!