Lines, Pose, Bevel- Your Onstage Snapshot with Selma Bawdy

Capture every moment like a striking photograph—make every second on stage unforgettable! This class hones in on the picture-perfect moments of your performance.

Imagine a photo capturing every second on stage—what story would it tell? By refining your lines, poses, and bevel, Selma Bawdy shows how you can bring clarity and depth to your character, story, and unique point of view.

About the Austin Academy of Burlesque:

The Austin Academy of Burlesque is dedicated to the instruction of burlesque performance and history. We teach movement, character development, performance development and fitness in a positive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We resolve to build the local burlesque community by creating a safer, inclusive space, and uphold the values of a just, feminist, and humanist society.

About Your Instructor:

Selma Bawdy represents 30 years of performance history, classically trained in dance, award winning choreography including the BHoF stage, performing in 16 states, 13 countries and over 45 burlesque, drag and circus festivals worldwide, with a degree in clowning, and pension for burlesque history he's the rhinestones Romeo, and she's the Femcee Fetale!

Students Should Bring:

A pair of show shoes, your phone to record yourself, comfy clothes for movement, a prop of any kind.

48-hour Class Cancellation Policy:

You may cancel your registration and get a full refund when you contact the Academy more than 48 hours before the start of class. When you contact us with less than 48 hours notice, your fee is not refundable. You may however, transfer your spot to a friend or donate your spot.

A 3 student minimum will be required for a class to take place. In the event a class needs to be canceled due to low attendance, students and will be given 48 hrs notice and will be fully refunded.

Host or Publisher Austin Academy of Burlesque