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"TAKE 5"

The Five Class Pass

Multiple Teachers

Save when you buy in bulk!

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Pick your favorite five classes at a discounted base price of $20 per class and enjoy a full day of burlesque education.

You are responsible for choosing classes in advance. Be sure to choose carefully to avoid classes that overlap.  

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Please review the class schedule above before advancing to purchase.

BURLESQUE 101 THE BASICS OF MOVEMENT

with The Doctor Vu

Bump & grind - then shimmy & shake - as this class teaches teh basics of burlesque dance. This teaser class uncovers the base movement textures we associate with classic burlesque style dance in a fun and welcoming environment. Learn bumps, grinds, shimmies, and other classic moves before applying your new or refreshed skills in a choreographed dance.

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This class is geared for the individual who has an interest in burlesque movement or those seasoned performers wanting to take a refresher.  No experience is necessary. 

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It is recommended to bring a pair of long opera gloves to class if you have them. Dress in clothes that allow you to move (think yoga or workout).  If wearing heels, please make sure they do not prohibit movement.  Water is provided.

FEATHER FANS 101 THE BASICS

with The Doctor Vu

The feather fan is a classic burlesque tool.  Learn the basics of how to hold the fan, hide behind the fan and how to reveal with a fan.  Techniques and other moves will also be reviewed in this basics class.

Very small fans will be provided for this class.  Students are encouraged to bring their own.

FLIRTING WITH FLOORWORK

with Medianoche

In this workshop you will learn the basics of how to safely get your sexy on!

No matter your level of flexibility, you'll learn how to fluidly add moves such as splits and back rolls to your floorwork routines.

Bring comfortable fitted clothing, knee pads and heels -- platforms are best! (Recommend stretching/warming up before, as warmup time will be limited.)

JUST ASK LUKE - GET INSIDE THE MIND OF THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

with Luke Warm

Pick the brain of the executive producer of the Vermont Burlesque Festival.  What'cha wanna talk about?  This is your chance to ask anything festial related or producer related to the VTBF or to just producing in general. 

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(100% of the proceeds from this class benefit VTBF supported charities)

BURLESQUE YOGA WARMUP

with Barn Swallow of Bikram Yoga Williston

Start your day off with stretches and moves that will thrust you into preparation for your next class.  

Open to beginners and every body that breathes.  Think of a marriage between your body, mind, and heart.  

Bring your yoga mat or rent one.  Bring stretch clothes or yoga cloths.  Bring heels if you want!

GENDER EXPANSIVE SENSUAL PERFORMANCE

with Theydy Bedbug

Gender is a playground, and striptease, lip sync, and embodied movement are my favorite toys.

 

In this class, we will use these tools in performance to explore the joyful sensual expression that is uniquely our own. Inspired by the gifts of femininity, masculinity, plants, animals, and other nonhuman entities, we will tap into how to turn on an audience, activate our most empowered personas, and channel our sensual magic on stage.

 

In connection and community, we will practice releasing narratives that inhibit our authentic sexual expression and stories about how we “should” move, express, or dress based on gender norms we’ve inherited from structures of power that disconnect us from each other, our sexual agency, and our intuitive gender creativity.

 

We will play group games, duet exercises, and build toward (optional) short solo performances that experiment with erotic eye contact, gesture, clothing reveals, and storytelling.

 

This class centers queer and gender nonconforming wisdom, and all genders and sexualities are welcome.

FABULOUS IS A STATE OF MIND

with Foxy Tann

This on your feet workshop with The Boss of Burlesque aims to get at emotionally engaging performance by “working from the outside in”. 

We can only talk about it so much, eventually we have to physically perform for the audience! And that is what The Fox is here to help you do!

You will learn some traditional burlesque choreography and using that as a framework, you all will work toward the goals of emotional authenticity and confidence on stage. The physical portion of the class is based in individual attention, bossy encouragement and honest even-handed critique which you will be able to incorporate feedback immediately.

Movement attire required. Heels encouraged, but optional.

TWIRLING TASSELS

with Medianoche

Medianoche will take you through every step of tassel twirling -- from how to make your own easy-twirling pasties, to secret insider tricks of application, to the most advanced tasseling moves that you can put onstage!

Bring your own tasseled pasties and adhesive to wear during the class.   

JUST ASK FOXY

with Foxy Tann

This is your chance to sit down and have an open conversation with Foxy Tann.  This round table or "open book" discussion with one of the hardest working burlesque emcees (and performer) in the industry will start with a brief history about Foxy.  Then the room opens up to questions and discussion.