Posts tagged Classes
Catch up with Velvet Butterfly - Developing your burlesque persona

“There’s never going to be the perfect time to debut your first solo. You can spend so much time being wrapped up in your head trying to perfect it, that you put off performing. Don’t do this. Just get out on stage and give it a go! Also, don’t go chasing perfection, there is no such thing” - Velvet Butterfly

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Part two in my part series on ‘good’ burlesque classes.

This is part two in my part series on ‘good’ burlesque classes.

I’ll explore some qualities that I think teachers can engage with to make sure that they are really living up to their student’s expectations and developing the best atmosphere they can in class.

This isn’t coming from a place of thinking that my approach is ‘the best’. It’s just about what I think works well from a teaching perspective. I hope anyone that is planning on running classes or is already doing a lot of hard work in this space sees ideas that adds to what they are doing. It’s not about beating yourself up or reprimanding yourself.

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What to expect at your first burlesque class

Coming to your first burlesque class can be a bit daunting, right?

You book in through a vaguely anonymous booking system – maybe having seen a few photos or videos online.

If you aren’t coming with a friend, it can be a bit daunting to turn up for your first class.

Here are my hints and ideas about what you can expect - whether you’ve booked in for a full term or just a one off workshop. It’s not a set in stone post, but it might give anyone a bit nervous or daunted an idea of what they can expect

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Why I'm introducing online learning in my burlesque business!

I’ve just dropped an announcement on my Facebook page sharing my newest venture - online learning!It was something that has been on my mind for awhile. I have definitely noticed an uptake in enquiries from casual workers and shift workers, that often find it hard to commit to a weekly class. So I’m making a commitment to get with the times and offer some flexible learning options!

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