Take it Off! Act Development

Have you seen burlesque and always wanted to perform? Come join us for Take It Off! Act Development

Have you always wanted to take it off? Do you take it off every night at home but want to develop more skills or confidence in taking it off? Are you tired of taking it off for your cat and want to start taking it off on stage? Join us for the second class in the Take It Off series.

In this movement-focused class we will do a full-body warm-up and practice the classic burlesque basic movmements. We will then focus on the creation and development of your act. From discussing character, story line, and plot, we will practice developing basic choreography and complete exercises that focus on conveying emotion through movement. If you have an act in progress, we will spend time troubleshooting issues with act creation or workshoping all or a portion of your act. We will also discuss tips and tricks for focusing audience attention, smooth clothing removal, and effective discard.

This three hour course will have you – and your audience – wanting more! Please wear comfortable clothes for moving in. Bring comfortable heels for dancing, if desired, or just bare feet. Bring extra bits of clothing for easy removal, such as shirts, skirts, dress, etc. Bring a notepad and paper if you wish to take notes. Bring refreshment as the venue will not have refreshments available during this class.

Taught by Red Velvet. Red Velvet, a life-long dancer, began studying dance at the age of 2. Red Velvet has performed extensively in musical theatre, performed throughout California, has studied and performed dance in New York, and has toured internationally. She has taught dance to adults and children, including training and teaching children to perform in professional musical theatre events. Ms. Velvet currently performs Isadora Duncan dance, and has performed with the Hot Pink Feathers, Bombshell Betty’s Burlesqueteers, and Alegria Samba Dance Company. Red Velvet is also a prolific choreographer and can frequently be seen performing solo work throughout the Bay Area. Red Velvet also co-produces DIVA or Die Burlesque, a monthly show at The Exit Theatre in San Francisco.

All class fees will be used as fundraising for The EXIT Theatre, and Golden Legends Champion Challenge.

Host or Publisher Red-Velvet Dancer