Act Development Course
Are you thinking of making a solo debut? Wanting to refine your burlesque routine?
Get the right guidance and support for your burlesque journey through this intimate mentoring opportunity.
The Act Development course is a mentoring opportunity design to take your act from an idea to the stage, or to help you make sure your solo packs a WOW factor!
Work with Grace Cherry across individual intensive sessions and shorter group events - all designed to help you take an act from concept right up to stage.
This course includes performance outcomes of a “Mini Meow Cabaret-Work in Progress” event in September 2026 at Kickstart Arts, New Town and a professional performances at Salamanca Arts Centre on 6 December 2026.
More than just a one off opportunity - this program helps you with the stepping stones to a longer term burlesque practice - whether as a hobby or as a profession.
““You are the most emotionally intelligent person I know. Your feedback is always spot on and well delivered”
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Olive Allure at the Burlesque Graduation Showcase 2021
Photo: Neil Buonaccorsi
What does the course include?
x 1 group induction session online on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 4pm -5pm
Individual coaching sessions with a focus on developing key skills you need for a professional solo debut - from choreography and concept to costuming and making a visual impression.
Session dates for individual coaching to choose from are:
Sunday 9 or Sunday 23 August
Wednesday 16 or Wednesday 23 September
Saturday 31 October or Saturday 7 November
x 1 group rehearsal presentation session
Plus when you enrol you will also get:
Access to a private Facebook group for ongoing Q&A and troubleshooting
An original e-book by Grace Cherry full of tips and tricks
Bonus tip sheets to help you rehearse and build an act from scratch
Opportunity to perform your solo at the Work in Progress Burlesque Show at Kickstart Arts on Wednesday 30 September 2026
Opportunity to perform your solo at the Burlesque Showcase at the Peacock Theatre on Saturday 5 December 2026
The investment is $350 per person. Payment plans available on request.
You can download the information pack here for more details.
Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking. This is an intensive mentoring program, and participants are encouraged to make sure they have the time and commitment for the course before bookings.
Questions? Please contact Grace Cherry at meow.burlesque@gmail.com
Confirmation of participation in 2026 Act Development Course. This booking is for intake two - with a scheduled performance at at the end of year Showcase at Peacock Theatre on Saturday 5 December and opportunity for a work in progress show on 30 September.