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 “Work in Progress” event on 18 March 2026 at Kickstart Arts, New Town and two professional performances at Moonah Arts Centre on 24 and 25 July 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?
x1 45- 60 minute online individual introduction session (booked by appointment)
x 1 group induction session online on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 7.40pm - 8.40pm
x 4 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. Each session is booked by appointment in after work (5pm onwards) or weekend hours. A mix of in person and online sessions in consultation with the student.
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 18 March 2026
Opportunity to perform your solo at the Burlesque Showcase at the Moonah Arts Centre on 24 and 25 July 2026
The investment is $200 for students that have participated in this program before and $350 for new participants. 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