Shimmy this Summer
We got this press release from our friend Dottie Lux. She is among the many new wave burlesque stars working the stages around New York these days. Dottie and her friends are now offering classes for would-be burlesque queens. Last year the Dorothy Parker Society teamed up with several burlesque stars at Parkerfest, and it was a lot of fun. Read on, and take her classes. This is the best press release you will read all month:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
email: redhotsburlesque@hotmail.com
phone: 201*615*9245
Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy
Takes You From Bashful to Bodacious
Should you Bump first, or Grind? What's the essential difference between a 'Shake' and a 'Shimmy'? Do I have to look like Carmen or Dita to be a burlyq babe? And which is the proper way to tear off your underwear and throw it across the room? If you've ever dreamed of hitting the stage or the bedroom as a sultry superstar, this is the U. for you. Now you can learn the moves, build your confidence, get the behind-the-scenes tips, and have fun, as bombshell SCHOOL OF SHIMMY professor DOTTIE LUX, gives you the titillating tutoring you need to release the burlesque beauty inside.
"A blast!...Express your womanhood!... " says the New York Times.
"Learn how to shake it from the pros," says New York Blade.
"The Red Hots made it such a body positive environment that my greatest takeaway was feeling fantastic about my self," says Shana, SOS Graduate.
Now in its 4th year, The School of Shimmy has more than 15 graduates still performing in the New York burlesque circuit and with this intensive 4 class course culminating in a recital there will be another batch of boasting burlesque babes! As always we encourage and welcome people of all sexual identifications, genders, sizes and backgrounds to share in the experience. After all, burlesque is for everyone! This class is the perfect evening gathering and a great place to meet someone new.
School of Shimmy
Tuesday August 14, August 21, August 28, Thursday August 30
7pm-9pm
$15-$30
No deposit necessary, but reservations are strongly encouraged.
Email redhotsburlesque@hotmail.com for reservation.
August 14th
Burlesque 101, $30
In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona, working with props, costumes and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking. The class is open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required.
August 21st
Burlesque 201, $30
In this two-hour workshop, students are encouraged to come with an act or character in mind. We will develop personas and discuss song choice as well as having a hands on lesson on costuming and pastie making. The class is open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required.
August 28th
Burlesque on a Budget, $15
In this two-hour workshop, students get all the secrets for smart shopping. Sure it does cost a pretty penny to look like a glittery goddess, but there are ways to improvise and also find the best deals! This class includes a hands-on demonstration on how to make your own pasties and bedazzle even the drabbest of garments.
August 30th
Finishing Touches, $15
Students get the opportunity to run their routines and workshop them for the recital the following week. This class also includes insider tips and tricks for getting and getting through the gig!
September 5th
School of Shimmy Student Showcase.
8:30pm Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St, $5
Students take all of their knowledge from the classes before and apply it to a real live burlesque show at The Slipper Room, home of NYC's longest running burlesque show, Mr. Choade's Upstairs Downstairs.
Visit Dottie's site and see Jo Weldon's amazing photos from a previous course.
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM | Permalink 
