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Bagel Burlesque Expo - Workshops

Closures - or, How do I get out of this thing? 11am- noon
Instructor : Diamond Minx
A workshop on various types of garment closures, and creative ways to use them. Buttons, buckles, snaps, zippers, even the dreaded velcro will be discussed.

Why did the stripper cross the road? A Comedy Primer for Striptease 12.30pm-1.15pm
Instructor: Nasty Canasta

As an offshoot of vaudeville, classic burlesque shows interspersed glamorous striptease with absurd baggy-pants comedy. Contemporary neo-burlesque has evolved into a seamless mix of sex and humor, with the comedy often being performed by the glamorous showgirls (and boys) themselves. Like costuming and choreography, comedy must be a carefully considered and deliberately crafted element of your burlesque performance - whether youre itching to create a naked slapstick pie-in-the-face extravaganza, or just add a wink and a nod to a classically elegant striptease. In this lecture and discussion-based class well take a look at the performance of comedy; explore our own individual comedic styles; and learn how to combine humor and tease to create a unique and memorable burlesque act. Open to all experience levels and performance styles.

Dirty, Sexy, Smooth Floorwork 1.30pm-2.30pm
Instructor: Red Hot Annie
Get your body in motion with some smooth moves courtesy of some of one of the top burlesque performers in Chicago, Red Hot Annie! Focusing on what developing technical proficiency, this class is geared toward hobbyists as well as aspiring and professional performers with various dance backgrounds who want to look like a professional using the floor. This hour long workshop is geared toward providing folks of all genders with the skills to perfect movement specifically on the floor. Get grounded while we define proper body carriage, incorporate modern dance and burlesque techniques, and teach challenging choreography that will be the dash of flavor you were hoping to find. Knee pads encouraged!

Storytelling 2.45pm 3.45pm
Instructor: James and the Giant Pasty