Flirting With Burlesque
Every Thursday, 7–8pm440 Lafayette St., Manhattan, NYC
4th Floor, Studio 4G
Just south of Astor Place/8th Street, across from Joe's Pub
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED—NO DROP-INS
*To locate the bulletin board, turn right when exiting the elevator on the third or fourth floor. The Bulletin Board is in the studio lobby facing the entrance. Please come straight to the studio; there is no receptionist.
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 2.
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$15
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Beginners Welcome!
This class is for women only.
Learn sexy burlesque moves including bumps, grinds, shimmies, and chair dancing, along with hip, shoulder, and other body isolations that will tone your torso. You'll find and firm muscles you may not have known you had and you'll have fun, too! Content of classes will vary.
Students Gush about FwB!
"Flirting with Burlesque is a nifty, 60-minute intro to a world of bumps, grinds, shimmies and shakes. I can't say enough good things about the class; my instructor was a positive and funny, the moves were fun, sexy and empowering and I left that evening with a nice little boost to my self-confidence—the kind that only tackling a new challenge can bring. I'll be back to burlesque soon—and next time, I plan to bring an army of my best girlfriends with me."Continue reading this review.
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$15 Please read our payment policies before registering.There will be no class on December 29, 2011.
Refunds, cancellations, and transfers may not be made the day before the class. If you have any problems or issues with the class please notify us and we will do our best to show our appreciation for your interest in our classes and make it a good experience for you.
You will receive an email statement from paypal once your payment goes through. This email is your ticket. Please print and bring it to class as your ticket to give to the instructor.
By registering you affirm that you understand that you should consult a doctor before beginning any movement or exercise program, and that you will not hold the teachers, institution, or venue responsible for any injuries that may result.
This is not a series and you may take classes as often and whenever you would like to. However, class size is limited in order to ensure the quality of the class, so you must register in advance–NO DROP-INS. We limit the size of classes to ensure the quality of class experience. Advance registration is REQUIRED.
Dress Code
• Wear close-fitting clothes that you can move in, as you would to take a dance or yoga class.• If you like, bring heels as well as workout shoes!
This class will be taught by one of the following instructors:
Jezebel Express:
Jezebel Express by Don Spiro.
"My focus is on burlesque moves that make you look great (no matter what size or shape you are!) You don't need years of dance training to look super sexy... you just need to know how to work what you've got. I teach easy-to-remember steps and tricks that will give you extra va-voom onstage or in the bedroom. The class will end with a short dance routine suitable for beginners, so wear clothes to move in. This class can be taken barefoot, in high heels, or in sneakers."
Darlinda Just Darlinda:
Get to know Darlinda at darlindajustdarlinda.com
"My focus is on giving students a mini foundation of performance tools relating to burlesque. Here is what they will learn; eye contact, finding your light on stage, posture as a dancer, walking in high heels and strengthening your feet and core to support walking in high heels, character creation, floor work and body isolation's in preparation for tassel twirling, bumping and grinding. There is 20 minutes of burlesque related warm up, so bring something you can move in, preferably stretch pants/tights or something form fitting so you can see your posture, feet and curves! You will sweat a little bit! Having graduated with a focus in theater direction and 5 years as a burlesque performer/producer I have the tools to give students practical stage technique and confidence to further their burlesque education."
Gal Friday:
Gal Friday by Marlo Gamora
"My focus is on strengthening and toning your greatest "shimmy" tool: your butt! Also, special emphasis will be placed on strengthening your core and lower back. These low-impact focused routines, along with a Burlesque-related warm up, will help you feel strong and confident. You'll be bumping and grinding like a pro in no time! In this class you will break a sweat, so it is best to wear workout clothing or dance gear and comfortable shoes. I will provide the towels for floor work."
The calendar below is constantly being updated.
