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Feather Boa
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Wrap yourself in vintage glamour at The Burlesque Studio with our Feather Boa course. Over eight weeks you will learn the art of using feather boas to enhance your Burlesque tease. Discover how this beautiful, classic prop can add elegance, drama, cheekiness and a touch of suspense to your Burlesque performance. Each week you will learn new boa techniques, from teasing twirls to dramatic reveals - combined with classic burlesque moves like shimmies, bumps and grinds.
At the end of eight weeks you will be invited to The Burlesque Studio's end of term party, where all classes are invited to perform routines for each other and participate in a class photoshoot!
*The performance and photoshoot are optional, you can also just come along for fun!
What you will learn
Your Course
1
Introduction
Welcome to Burlesque Feather Boas Week One! Here you will meet the rest of the class. We will cover everything you need as a foundation for the term, and focus on some classic boa poses!
2
Boa Technique
Stepping into Week Two we will be working on feather boa techniques. Through glamorous choreography you will learn how to use the boa as a prop to tell story and build character.
3
Boa Technique
Now that you've had an introduction, it's time to step up our boa technique! Through choreography you will start adding more complex boa tricks to your Burlesque repertoire.
4
Bump and Grind
Things are heating up! In week four we will focus on the Classic Burlesque Bump and Grind and how we can incorporate the use of our boa into a gritty bump and grind routine.
5
Floor Work
Week Five takes us to the floor. Through choreography we will focus on enhancing our boa dance with smooth, controlled floorwork. We will focus on building strength and flexibility.
6
Burlesque Reveals
Week Six we will incorporate reveals into our Feather Boa dance, bringing the ultimate Burlesque tease to our choreography. Students will work with different costume pieces.
7
Boa Choreography
It's now time to combine everything we have been learning into a fabulous Burlesque routine! Week Seven we will start the first half of choreography that we will be learning over the next two sessions. Let's dance!
8
Boa Choreography
Congratulations! We've made it to Week Eight. We will continue learning the rest of the choreography from the previous week, bringing us to the end of our course with a fabulous Feather Boa routine!
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End of Term Party
It's' time to party! All of our classes will get together for a fun, end of term celebration where we can perform the routines we have learnt to each other. Plus... join in on an optional photoshoot! Champagne, anyone?
Information
WHAT TO BRING?
Feather boas and all other props are provided. For floor work it's recommended to wear fabric kneepads. These are not required for the first session, your teacher will be able to guide you through what you need at the start of the term. There will be floor based warm ups so students are encouraged to bring along a yoga mat. Don't forget your water bottle!
WHAT TO WEAR?
Something comfortable that makes you feel cute! Leggings, bike shorts with a fitted tank top or t-shirt are great choices. You might even consider a leotard or bodysuit.
WHICH SHOES?
Classes will be taught in heels but you are welcome to dance barefoot, in sneakers, socks or jazz flats. Whatever feels comfortable for you. For heels we recommend a ballroom dance or chorus style heel, but any heel with a strap that you feel comfortable moving in will work.
DO I NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE?
This class focuses on incorporating a prop into a Burlesque performance. Although it is open level and may be suitable for beginners, we recommend that you have done a burlesque class or workshop ahead of this term to understand the basic foundations of burlesque dancing.
WILL WE PERFORM?
Our studio does not currently present showcases. You will be invited to perform with the class at the end of term class party in the studio, but it is not a requirement to participate. This class does not include any Burlesque striptease reveals other than stockings.
Feather Boa
OPEN LEVEL
Bookings
Closed
Join the waiting list for next term
Want more Burlesque?
Make the most of your time at the studio by booking two classes on the one day. See the timetable below to see which classes run back to back!
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