Principals: Dolores Daiquiri & Scarlett
www.australianburlesqueschool.com
The Australian Burlesque School (ABS) is the premier school for professional and developing burlesque performers. It is also a school that promotes the education of burlesque to those off the stage, bringing burlesque to the wider community.
In a refreshing approach for Australian burlesque, ABS weaves together Professional Development and Mentoring for new and established performers, Casual Classes including ‘Burlesque Essentials’, ‘Boudoir Burlesque’ (Over 40 years), and ‘Yummy Mummies’, Weekend Intensives, the ‘On The Hem’ Lecture Series, the ‘Golden Beaus and Beauties’ program in Aged Care, Hen’s Parties, and links to three highly successful production platforms – the Australian Burlesque Festival, Salon Boudoir and Scarlett Productions.
Principals Dolores Daiquiri and Scarlett invest their years of performance, production and educational experience in programs that spur their passion for the expression of the female body. This is why ABS is not a school solely focused on burlesque for the stage. We are a school that celebrates sensuality, beauty, movement and creativity for all. Bringing together vaudevillian, golden era and modern burlesque expression, ABS generates multiple platforms to engage with its history, understanding, practice and performance.
ABS is currently based in Melbourne with the view to expand nationally in 2014.
Professional Development Course!
Event Information:
When: Term II 2014: Wednesdays, April 9 until 11 June
Time: 7.00 – 9.30pm
Where: Maison Burlesque, Level 1, 54-56 Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC
The Professional Development Course is designed by burlesque performers, for burlesque performers. It is unique in its approach to industry specific development of routines and personas for the stage.
Each week students attend a 2 ½ hour workshop by one of the Principals or a guest teacher, focusing first on a discussion of the previous week’s work, a skills workshop, their application directly to their routine, and guidance on what to develop on further in the week to follow. Classes are kept small in order to encourage networking and close interaction, more akin to mentoring that a typical class size.
Principals Dolores Daiquiri and Scarlett are there to guide as well as challenge student, to get students ready to approach the burlesque community. We cannot guarantee that students will walk straight into paid performance work or a prolonged place in the industry, but we can give them the tools to solidify their stage personas,
Students receive a Course Workbook to guide each week’s class including information, links, contacts and examples of work to be covered. The final week is dedicated to performing finished routines, providing photography and videography (where appropriate) to aid in the students’ growth beyond the course.
Casual Classes!
Boudoir Burlesque – commencing Tuesday 2nd April
Introductory Offer here: 50% OFF
Are you looking for a fun and flirty class in a safe environment? Do you want to learn vintage-flavoured, sophisticated burlesque reminiscent of the ‘Golden Era’ ?
This burlesque class is aimed at woman over 40 who are looking to put a little spark into their day. Designed specifically with your needs in mind.
You will learn some fabulous and glamorous burlesque dance moves such as The Shimmy, The Bump n Grind, The Wiggle, The Burlesque Walk and so on. We will even teach you how to flirt with a feather boa, peel some gloves, and use small fans.
Dolores Daiquiri, who has over 13 years experience as a burlesque performer, producer, mentor and teacher, will conduct this class. She is a valuable resource of information and believes that ALL woman should be able to put a little ‘tease’ into their lives. Dolores is Co-director of The Australian Burlesque School and The Australian Burlesque Festival. Producer of Salon Boudoir.
No dance or burlesque experience necessary. Beginners welcome!
When: Weekly, commences Tuesday 1st April 2014
Where: Maison Burlesque, Level 1, 54-56 Bridge
Road, Richmond VIC
Time 10.00 – 11.00am
What to wear: Something comfortable to dance in.
Shoes to move easily in. Props provided.
Bring some water and a towel.
NB: Please arrive 10 minutes before class so we can start on time.
Casual class: $20
4 Week Pass: $76 ($19 a class)
6 Week Pass: $108 ($18 a class)
8 Week Pass: $136 ($17 a class)
10 Week Pass: $150 ($15 a class)
All bookings attract an online booking fee: Boudoir Burlesque BOOK NOW
Burlesque Essentials – commencing Monday 7th April
Introductory Offer here: 50% OFF
Are you looking for a fun and flirty class to entice and excite your inner seductress each week? Do you want to learn vintage-flavoured, sophisticated burlesque reminiscent of the ‘Golden Era’ ?
This burlesque class is for students of all ages who are interested in introductory burlesque skills and a weekly dose of the Art of Tease.
You will learn some fabulous and glamorous burlesque dance moves such as The Shimmy, The Bump n Grind, The Wiggle, The Burlesque Walk and so on. We will even teach you how to flirt with a feather boa, peel some gloves, and use small fans.
Dolores Daiquiri, who has over 13 years experience as a burlesque performer, producer, mentor and teacher, will conduct this class. She is a valuable resource of information and believes that ALL woman should be able to put a little ‘tease’ into their lives. Dolores is Co-director of The Australian Burlesque School and The Australian Burlesque Festival. Producer of Salon Boudoir.
Other guest teachers will take the class occasionally, including Co-director Scarlett and other established and accomplished burlesque artists.
No dance or burlesque experience necessary. Beginners welcome!
When: Weekly, commences Monday 7th April 2014
Where: Maison Burlesque, Level 1, 54-56 Bridge
Road, Richmond VIC
Time 7.00 – 8.00pm
What to wear: Something comfortable to dance in.
Shoes to move easily in. Props provided.
Bring some water and a towel.
NB: Please arrive 10 minutes before
class so we can start on time.
Casual class: $20
4 Week Pass: $76 ($19 a class)
6 Week Pass: $108 ($18 a class)
8 Week Pass: $136 ($17 a class)
10 Week Pass: $150 ($15 a class)
All bookings attract an online booking fee via: Burlesque Essentials BOOK NOW
Yummy Mummies – commencing Tuesday 6th May
Introductory Offer here: 50% OFF
Are you ready to get back into moving in your confident, pre-baby body? Do you need to juggle your high heels and baby wipes at the same time?
This burlesque class is aimed at women who need to bring along their little bundles to class. You will learn some fabulous and glamorous burlesque dance moves such as The Shimmy, The Bump n Grind, and The Burlesque Walk. We cater for mums and their bubs in a safe environment. Children under 3 years are welcome to play at the back of class and all sessions are designed to allow you to look after them as needed. The supervision of children is the responsibility of mums, but we do ensure that classes are flexible and fun to ensure everyone has a good time while managing their little ones.
With over 20 years of performance experience and a passion for all things sensual and languid, Scarlett will bring out the dancer in you; even if you don’t have any experience at all! She is a performer, producer, teacher and a new mum – who will bring along her little man to classes just like you. Scarlett is Co-director of The Australian Burlesque School and Producer at Scarlett Productions.
When: Weekly, commences Tuesday 6th May 2014
Where: Maison Burlesque, Level 1, 54-56 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC
Time 11.30am – 12.30pm
Casual class: $20
4 Week Pass: $76 ($19 a class)
6 Week Pass: $108 ($18 a class)
8 Week Pass: $136 ($17 a class)
10 Week Pass: $150 ($15 a class)
All bookings attract an online booking fee via: Yummy Mummies BOOK NOW