Emerald Garter - Beginners Burlesque Term Course

VA-VA-VOOMis a dynamic company with four focused divisions: Productions, Entertainment, Academy (education) and Personal Training.

Va-Va-Voom

Compulsory entry level burlesque term course from the officially licensed Corps de Burlesque syllabus, taught by Va-Va-Voom Academy. R18.

Cityside Dance Studio

Details:Term Dates: Monday 10th May – Monday 5th July (9 weeks - no class on Monday 7th June due to Queens Birthday being observed).Venue: Cityside Dance Studio - 111a May Road, Mt Roskill.Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.Restrictions: Strictly R18.Class Size: Limited to 8 people. T&amp;C&#x27;s: Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable.About Emerald Garter:This is the compulsory entry level course.Welcome to Burlesque!You will learn about the rich history of this wonderful art form. Who we are and why we are here.To get you going on your way we will explore posture, posing, walking in heels and begin the discussion about the art of tease.The striptease technique we focus on in this course is glove and stocking peels.Costume pieces that are needed for this course are:<ul><li>Gloves (Va-Va-Voom Academy can provide)</li><li>Stockings (stay-ups or non-stay ups with suspender belt)</li></ul>NOTE: No Nudity is involved in this course.-----About the <a href="https://www.balletschooldropouts.com/corps-de-burlesque/licensing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Corps de Burlesque Syllabus</a>:Burlesque performers and professionally trained dancers and teachers Trillian and Dahlia Dangerous (founders of Corps de Burlesque) have developed an official licensed burlesque syllabus with funding from CreativeNZ and support from DANZ. This syllabus has been created with a view to set a standard of burlesque education in New Zealand. It will encourage better collaboration between educators, improve teaching methods and provide a solid and realistic framework for learning about this wonderful art form. All of these things will then further contribute to producing a high calibre of performer, be they amateur or professional.The syllabus consists of a 6 level curriculum, each level focusing on history and fundamental aspects of burlesque. Va-Va-Voom Academy will be offering 2 of the 6 levels of curriculum for 2021, expanding in levels as the academy flourishes. The levels that will be available through <a href="https://vavavoom.co.nz/burlesque-classes-and-photoshoots-in-auckland/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Va-Va-Voom Academy </a>for 2021 will be: Emerald Garter (available from February 2021): This is the compulsory entry level course featuring basic deportment, glove and stocking play.Sapphire Garter (available from May 2021): Features bump &#x27;n&#x27; grind technique, bra and corset play.About <a href="https://vavavoom.co.nz/burlesque-classes-and-photoshoots-in-auckland/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Va-Va-Voom Academy</a>: Have you wanted to learn the art of burlesque, the ba-da-boom of comic timing, or the knack of characterization? Have you dreamed of getting up on stage, surrounded by feather fans and rhinestones while sashaying your way to burlesque stardom? Or have you just wanted to learn how to move and accentuate your best bits in a fun and frivolous environment?<a href="https://vavavoom.co.nz/burlesque-classes-and-photoshoots-in-auckland/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Va-Va-Voom Academy</a> is directed and taught by <a href="http://www.lillyloca.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lilly Loca</a>, one of New Zealand’s prolific burlesque and drag personas. Crowned Supreme Grand Tease 2017, as well as holding many other awards and accolades under her sparkly suspender belt, she’s best known for being a consummate mistress of disguise.Lilly is a qualified teacher of drama, as well as the Auckland licensee of the officially licensed Corps de Burlesque Syllabus, which has been created with a view to set a standard of burlesque education in New Zealand. Click here for more information on the syllabus.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Emerald Garter - Beginners Burlesque Term Course

More events from Va-Va-Voom

Discover more events from Va-Va-Voom, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Auckland and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Emerald Garter - Beginners Burlesque Term Course

More events from Va-Va-Voom

Discover more events from Va-Va-Voom, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Auckland and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.