a series of BURLESQUE CLASSES

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Round Two of Striptease Symposium focuses on the whole
she-bang for burlesque:  dance, costume, make-up & stage presence.  
For the 5 week course, Jewel and Penny will be teaching how to develop
your dance vocabulary as well as principals of costume design, basic costume
construction, teasing techniques, a pastie primer and make-up for the stage,
with a focus on a group number that will give everyone the ability to
showcase their best moves.

As with all Striptease Symposium classes, each class will start with warm-up,
stretching and cardio, before focusing on dance technique and combinations.
This series of classes will emphasize developing and refining the moves that
fit your personality.  The last part of class will highlight those other important
elements of burlesque—your stage persona.

The last 2 weeks of class will be rehearsal for a group performance
that will be featured in an upcoming show, with each student getting to feature
her best moves as a mini-solo, as well as the ‘Big Reveal’—pasties--as a group!*

These classes are also suited to those who may want to drop in on a specific class—
be it student, enthusiast or professional.
5 week series begins
Sunday, June 1st to June 29th
11:30 am to 1 pm
Now 90 min!
June 29th class will be from 11:30 to 1:30

Class 'costume': please wear a tank or fitted t-shirt, yoga pants
and high heels that you can dance in!

June 1st—Costume Design Theory: 
Get up close and personal with the costumes of Penny Starr, Jr,
Princess Farhana, Venus de Mille and Jewel of Denial.
Review the varied burlesque silhouette, contrasting color theory,
camouflage, the “Three Layer Theory” of striptease, review of clasps and
various options of embellishment that won’t break the bank.

June 8th—Embellished Bras and Shimmy Belts:
In this practicum, you supply the bra and we supply the fabric, beaded
trim and shimmy belt form for you to sew.  Learn how to cover bra cups and
straps, how to add fringe and basic rhinestone principals.  Basic hand sewing
skills will be reviewed and you finish the work at home.
Lab Fee:  $45 for 1 1/2 yard of fabric, 3 yds of beaded fringe,
needles, thread, hook and eye and shimmy belt form.

June 14th—FIELDTRIP to LA’s Garment District
special SATURDAY class
Want to learn the in’s and out’s of where to get the best buys
on beaded fringe and swarovski crystals?
For this special fieldtrip, we will be meeting in the garment district
at 10am, armed with Penny’s detailed map of the shops and vendors,
you will be let loose downtown for 2 hours of shopping,
then re-group at noon for lunch at the Tiara Café.
You can use this time to buy extra trim for your costume,
or just as a reconnaissance mission. 

June 15th—Tantalizing Tease Techniques
Practicing with your gloves, boa and shimmy belt in ways to create
drama for the audience:  how to present the garment before you remove it,
playing peek-a-boo, ‘pop’ versus ‘peel’,
and using the sensuality of the fabrics in your costume.

June 22nd—Pastie Practicum
In this class, you will get your first pair of pasties!
You will learn the various adhesive options and placement, as well as
demonstrating how to embellish store bought pasties and a brief
explanation on how to make your own.
Lab Fee is $15 for pasties, pastie glue, patterns and
materials to make your own.

June 29th—Make-up and Hair: 
For the last class, you will learn that the make-up you wear to the office
is not the make-up you wear onstage:  from the ‘natural’ stage look,
through ‘porn’ eyes and straight on to drag queen extravaganza, learn how to
make your visage been seen in the back row.  Taught by burlesquer and
make-up artist Kat Bardot, learn tips on eyelash application, use of foundation
and body make-up, why using craft glitter on your face is a bad idea
(scratched cornea anyone?).  Hair options will include falls and wigs—
where to buy them and how to maintain them. 
Lab Fee is $25 dollars for eye shadow, eye glitter,
eye lashes and glue (bring your own foundation).

*all classes start promptly
*please arrive 15 min early to check-in
*bring appropriate dance shoes
(any high heel, broken-in)
* no make-up classes or refunds
*instructors/instruction may change
*as with any exercise program, please
consult with your physician first

Anyone can use the word 'burlesque', however
all of our instructors have over 5 years of performance
experience and continue to perform.
Accept No Substitutes!

JEWEL OF DENIAL
began her burlesque career when she entered the sparkling world of the
Velvet Hammer Burlesque, LA's pioneering neo-burlesque troupe.

She has toured the stages of Hollywood, Washington D.C., Richmond,
Sacramento, San Jose, San Deigo, Seattle, Portland,
San Fransisco, Pomona, Redlands, San Bernadino, been part of the
Hollywood Burlesque Tour, as well as danced in competition at the annual
Miss Exotic World Pageant in Las Vegas.

Jewel has years of movement training: from ballroom at
Arthur Murray to jazz and dance fitness at L.A. Dance Arts Academy.
She has also painstakingly researched retro dances such
as apache, lindy hop, swing, and jive; other interests
include hip-hop, capoeria, power yoga, even breakdancing!

Jewel has taught a number of different dance disciplines including
striptease at the on-going “belly dance meets burlesque” event, Stiletto.

PENNY STARR, JR.,
the granddaughter of Philadelphia burlesque dancer Penny Starr,
is the "Pe-Tite Barnum of Burlesque": 
filmmaker of the documentary The Velvet Hammer Burlesque,
First Runner-Up at the 2004 Miss Exotic World Pageant and
producer of the monthly variety show VICTORY VARIETY HOUR
and the 1920’s nightclub CLUB SCHMUTZIG at El Cid. 

Combining both years of belly dance training and MGM chorus gals moves,
Penny has made guest appearances in shows like Margaret Cho’s
The Sensuous Woman, Lucha Va Voom, Starshine Burlesque in NYC,
the Slipper Room in NYC, the Va Va Voom Room in San Francisco,
Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque in Toronto, and the
Peek-A-Boo Revue in Philadelphia.

She has taught at the Stilletto, Tease-O-Rama,
and at several private events.

for private instruction for individuals
or parties,
questions or comments
contact Augusta at
augusta@itsachick.com or call 818.404.9459