Nerdlesque for Newbies: Soot Sprite Edition!
About this Event
About this Event
Have you dreamed about getting down and dirty? Want to get sparkeled up and shine under the stage lights with your fellow nerds? Now's your change to try Nerdlesque and join a fun community of barely clothed babes and performance geeks.
What's all this then?
Have you dreamed about getting down and dirty? Want to be sultry and sooty? Come be a Soot Sprite!
Come join your instructor Lyssa Strata as she takes you through a six-week progressive class to learn the basics of dance movement, the fundamentals of stage presence and performance, and some of the basics, history, and theory of burlesque.
This gender-inclusive, body-positive intensive for beginner to novice performers will give you an idea of what goes into creating professional-level production numbers that are fun, cheeky, funny, and created to your level to make you look your best!
This class culminates in a group performance in Geekenders' newest show, STUDIO JIGGLY! A Burlesque Variety Show tribute to Studio Ghibli, Performed at the Roundhouse Theatre on Friday, September 4th, 2026.
Theme:
Soot Sprites! From Sprited Away.
Style:
This piece will be a fun burlesque dance with influences from jazz and musical theatre, with a nerdy twist.
What do you need?
Yourself, a person of any (adult) age, background, or gender(optional)
A desire to perform, an eagerness to learn, and a willingness to get outside your comfort zone!
A tolerance for puns
You will be guided through the process of creating a costume for this number: details will be discussed the first week of class.
When:
7:00pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday Nights: July 23rd - August 27th!
Where:
Showpony Studio - 206-2280 E Hastings St, Vancouver
* Please note, Showpony Studio is located on the second floor and only accessible by a flight of stairs - We apologize for this barrier in accessibility *
Cost:
$150 (plus Eventbrite processing) for six classes, and a performance!
(E-transfer is also an option to save on those extra costs, just send an email/etransfer to [email protected]. We can also do payment plans upon request!)
Sponsorship:
We are offering one slot as a sponsorship for a BIPOC artist in our community, so please apply at [email protected].
In order to include more performers, we ask that sponsorships go to people who have not had a sponsored slot in Nerdlesque for Newbies before.
Proceeds go toward Geekenders, Showpony Rent, and the instructor’s time.
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About The Instructor
Lyssa Strata (she/they) is a magnetic force in the world of burlesque and aerial arts, both as a performer and choreographer. Since her burlesque debut in 2013 as All of the Background Scenery (™) in Geekenders' first ever run of A Nude Hope, Lyssa has been enchanting audiences with a blend of ridiculous, sassy, and intensely awkward dance styles, sprinkled with a touch of Muppet magic.
Lyssa is eagerly channeling their innovative teaching methods into the Jiggly Newbies class for 2026, and ushering a new generation of sparkly dancers into our sparkly community.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 161.42
