The Weekend Intensives
🌅 Saturday 10th January🌅
Topic of the Day: Classic Burlesque
⏰ 9am - 6pm Full Day intensive
w Poppy Cherry, Maple Rose, Domino de Jour, Bella de Jac & Whisky Falls
Join your group facilitator Poppy Cherry for a curated day of workshops designed to broaden your understanding and appreciation of the wonderful vintage art form that is classic burlesque.
Morning: History of Burlesque
We begin the day with a welcome and warm up, then dive deep into the origins of burlesque with Maple Rose with a look at the performers who shaped burlesque from its Victorian theatre roots through the postwar boom. We’ll trace the evolution from 19th-century parody and spectacle to the star power of early 20th-century striptease icons such as Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, Josephine Baker.
This is followed by an exploration with Domino de Jour on the shifting landscape of the 1950s–1980s—from the polished elegance of nightclub headliners and go-go culture to the political edge, punk spirit, and experimental artistry that reshaped striptease and cabaret in the late 20th century.
Alongside a brief historical overview, participants will sample movements inspired by these eras and artists, gaining a practical feel for the style shifts that built the foundation of modern burlesque.
Then we break for a delicious lunch spread provided at the studio - dietary requests can be accommodated (please note on your enrolment)
Afternoon: Movement and Play
Your afternoon kicks off with Bella de Jac where we SLOW it down - through conversation, written & movement exercises, and a little bit of historical context we’ll unpack why slow seductive performances can feel so challenging, and demystify how to nail the choreography and performance of your next sultry performance.
Then its time to join Whisky Falls for a play and exploration of traditional burlesque props & costumes, and explore their uses in conventional and un-conventional ways. Mastering props is important to show your understanding of classic vintage, golden age classic and neo burlesque styles alike, and this mastery will bring your charcter and story to a new and enticing level!
Your day ends with a wind-down and wrap up with Poppy - including a cheeky knock-off drink to celebrate the end of day.
THE WEEKEND INTENSIVE: Full day curated programs
Saturday January 10th “Classic Burlesque”
&
Sunday January 11th “Character & Craft”
Price includes full day of workshops, lectures, lunch & refreshments, and tote bag with notebook & pen.
- Single Day: $250
- Two Day Pass: $450
