Burlesque Fan Dancing - Teaser Workshop
Event description
Burlesque Feathered Fan Dancing Workshop!
June 20th, 7.15pm-8.30pm, ALDINGA, S.A.
$30 (fan hire is included)
ONLY 10 Spots available!
ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Beginners welcome! Suitable for 16+
Learn from Miss Burlesque Australia!
Fly and be freeeee!
Join award winning burlesque performer and actor, Willow J for a 75min workshop as she introduces you to the foundations of this glamorous and graceful art of tease. Learn basic fan dancing skills such as conceal/reveal, figure 8's and fancy footwork with this FANtastic, fun and flirtatious dance. Build body confidence, develop and improve dance technique while flaunting your feminine energy with this spectacular dance form inspired by the legendary Sally Rand.
Burlesque fan dancing is the PURRRfect way to get fit, tone and find empowerment and joy!
HERstory
Once banned for its bawdy and risqué dance moves, Burlesque has now made its way into the hearts of many and has taken the world by storm! This sensual, seductive and flirtatious dance form is celebrated by women around the globe as a movement that has given women agency over their bodies and freedom to express their sensuality in uplifting, joyful ways.
Burlesque has a rich HERstory dating wayyy back to 440BC and has developed over the years to become an expressive dance form celebrating femininity with theatricality. Not only does Burlesque allow you to express your inner most dancing Diva, but it helps to build body confidence and awareness, improve fitness and develop flexibility in the most joyful way possible!
Suitable for all levels - absolute beginners welcome!
Are you ready to embrace feminine power through the elegance & freedom of fan dancing?
Yes! Then fly on over and book your booty in!
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear whatever you feel comfy in, however you feel like expressing yourself as long as your clothes don't restrict your movement and you can move freely- what you'd wear to the gym or yoga is purrrfect!
NB: Fans are provided and the hire fee is covered in your course cost.
WHY LEARN FROM WILLOW
"Knowing you're teaching in Adelaide makes me wanna move there. When it comes to burlesque teachers, you definitely are the most authentic and genuine AND best!" (Esme Tapia - Melbourne Burlesque student).
Willow is a celebrated and award winning Burlesque Performer and teacher who has been sharing her love for burlesque around the globe since 2002 and teaching since 2008. Willow was one of Australia's first burlesque teachers who developed programs and courses that are now taught nation wide. She has a degree in Acting, is a qualified teacher/trainer, is a certified 350hr Yoga Teacher, has studied dance and theatre around the world including France, Germany and Japan. Bumpin' her butt off around the globe, Willow has performed at prestigious events such as London Burlesque Festival and The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, and has taught internationally including USA, London, Japan, Germany. A great communicator committed to enhancing the lives of others through sharing her skills and love for dance, Willow is a passionate, caring and supportive teacher who holds safe space for women to explore and discover the many benefits burlesque has to offer!