Photo Caption: Advanced Feather Fan Class with Lady Roberta Kent (Italy)
A minimum of 18 classes and activities have been announced for the 10th annual Vermont Burlesque Festival, a new record of offerings. The 2023 burly school curriculum has a little bit for everyone - from the traditional "Burlesque 101" to confidence building to "Advanced Feather Fans."
"If anyone out there has ever had any interest in taking a burlesque class, this is the event and the year to take advantage of the offerings," says Cory Royer, Co-Producer of VTBF. "Sure, there are advanced classes for the burlesque die-hards, but the majority of classes are designed for anyone to take. The curriculum is perfect for a fun creative day of learning, laughing and socializing. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to participate."
All classes will take place on Sunday, January 22nd at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Easy access, easy parking garage, and a beautifully remodeled building equipped with a warm lobby, restaurant, bar, and multiple classrooms for everyone to enjoy.
Class pricing options range from Individual $30 Advanced Purchase, a "Take5" Advanced Discount Package Purchase for $135, or Day Of Individual Classes for $35.
The 2023 VTBF Class line-up includes:
Burlesque 101: Technique Teaser
Intro to Burlesque Feather Fan Basics
Intro to Mime/Miming for Burlesque
Belly Dance Basics for the Stage: Shimmies & Undulations
Poise & Polish, Incarnate Self Confidence
Talk Nerdy to Me
A Small Delicious Fan
Let's Be Fierce (Performance)
Furlesque: Macotting in Burlesque
Divine Feminine Expressions
Bump & Grind Italian Style
Improve with an Emphasis on Character
Drop It: Burlesque Floor Work
Advanced Fan Dance
Musicality & Movement: Peeling Back the Layers (Movement & Choreography)
Flexibility & Dynamic Movement for Burlesque Choreography
Pier Review
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