Progressive Series 2: Sultry Songbirds

Class Description

Instructor: Obsidian Schedule: Sundays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Six (6) weeks + student showcase Series 2: 3/30-5/4 Dress Rehearsal: 4/18, 7:00 PM Showcase Dates: 5/9 and/or 10 Price: $180 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. The second series 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 Easy Costuming Volume/Projection Putting it all together Presence Song and background Movement 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: • 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